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Risking Connection™(RC) is a foundational trauma training curriculum and training program for professionals who work with trauma survivors. Rooted in relational and attachment theory, it provides a mechanism for individuals and organizations to implement trauma-informed care in their practice.
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The Restorative Approach® (RA) is a trauma-informed alternative to traditional "point and level" systems for child congregate care settings. Based on the principles of restorative justice, it translates what we know about trauma and how children heal into specific treatment strategies.
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Upcoming Events
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May 22nd Webinar for RC Trainers -- The Impact of Trauma on Neurodevelopment
DATE: May 22TIME: 3:00 pm
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Risking Connection Train-the-Trainer -- July 18-20, 2012
DATE: Jul 18TIME: 12:00 am
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May 22nd Webinar for RC Trainers -- The Impact of Trauma on Neurodevelopment
Author Archives: PatWilcox
Trauma and Developmental Disabilities
“People with DD are more likely to be exposed to trauma AND exposure to trauma makes DD more likely” While there has been an explosion of information about the impact of traumatic life events and trauma-informed care in the fields of mental health, education, homelessness, and criminal justice, comparatively little has written about these topics … Read the Entire Article »
Healing Trauma: The Power of Group Treatment for People with Intellectual Disabilities by Nancy J. Razza and Daniel Tomasulo
The Traumatic Stress Institute would like to recommend a book entitled: Healing Trauma: The Power of Group Treatment for People With Intellectual Disabilities by Nancy J. Razza and Daniel Tomasulo (American Psychological Association, Jan 2005). This book is one of the most noteworthy books that explores the overlap between psychological trauma and developmental disabilities. This … Read the Entire Article »
2011 Risking Connection® Distance Learning Webinars for RC Associate Trainers
Webinar Dates, Times and Topics October 4, 2011; 3-4:30 pm (EST); 12-1:30 (PST) Vicarious Traumatization – Past, Present, and Future A Live Interview with DR. LAURIE PEARLMAN – founding mother of the VT concept and co-author of Risking Connection December 13, 2011; 3-4:30 pm (EST); 12-1:30 (PST) Melding Models: Using an RC Lens to Treat … Read the Entire Article »
RC Associate Trainers Consultation: Power Up Your Presentations
The September Risking Connection Associate Trainer consult group will be another dynamic presentation by Kathy McAfee, America’s Marketing Motivator. Don’t miss this exciting event. Note: this training is from 9:30-12:30. Power Up Your Presentations: Vocal Power and Body Language Intelligence for Presenters About the Workshop: To be an effective presenter, professionals must not only know … Read the Entire Article »
Risking Connection® Open Three Day Basic Training Sept. 14-16
Risking Connection is a curriculum-based training program created to provide mental health and human service professionals with a philosophy and method for working with clients who are survivors of childhood abuse and trauma. The 3-Day Basic Training is based on the curriculum, Risking Connection: A Training Curriculum for Working With Survivors of Childhood Abuse (Saakvitne, … Read the Entire Article »
Risking Connection® Train-the-Trainer Training
Training Description This training offers an intensive learning experience about how to teach the 3-Day Basic Risking Connection (RC) training based on the Risking Connection curriculum within your system, agency, or school. Organizations must first meet requirements for adopting RC as a training model and then may send selected staff to be trained as RC … Read the Entire Article »
Streetwise to Sex-Wise:Leading Sexuality Education Groups with High-Risk Youth
This highly participatory full-day training will teach an approach and method for leading sexuality education groups in settings serving high-risk youth using the curriculum, Streetwise to Sex-Wise: Sexuality Education for High Risk Youth, 2nd Edition. All participants will receive a copy of the curriculum at the outset of the training. Training topics will include: • … Read the Entire Article »
Risking Connection Three Day Basic July 20-22
Risking Connection is a curriculum-based training program created to provide mental health and human service professionals with a philosophy and method for working with clients who are survivors of childhood abuse and trauma. The 3-Day Basic Training is based on the curriculum, Risking Connection: A Training Curriculum for Working With Survivors of Childhood Abuse (Saakvitne, … Read the Entire Article »
Pat Wilcox Chosen as NASW CT Social Worker of the Year 2011
Pat Wilcox was honored with the 2011 Social Worker of Year Award by the Connecticut Chapter of NASW. At the awards banquet, Pat was recognized as a national leader in the area of trauma treatment, especially in congregate care treatment settings that work with the most psychiatrically complex children. At Klingberg Family Centers, she initiated … Read the Entire Article »
Patricia Wilcox to Attend Carter Symposium on Mental Health