Free Trauma and Resilience Specialist Training
Battle Creek, MI
Earn your Early Childhood Trauma and Resilience Specialist Certification (CTRS-EC) through this no-cost, training (typically a $500 certification), offered in partnership with Grand Valley State University. This in-person or live virtual training is intended for youth-serving professionals in Southwest Michigan. You’ll gain hands-on strategies and structured tools to better understand trauma and respond effectively in real-world situations.
Friday, November 13th and Friday, November 20th
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
GVSU at the
Battle Creek Innovation Hub
– Or –
Tuesday, December 1st, Tuesday, December 8th, and Tuesday, December 15th
Why This Training Matters
Our trauma certification empowers anyone working with pre-K children, such as preschool teachers, childcare specialists, childcare center directors, teacher’s assistants, or administrative assistants, to expand their expertise in trauma-informed practices.
What You’ll Gain…
Explain how trauma impacts the functions of the deep and outer brain, especially in an early childhood.
List the four main protective factors that contribute to resilient children.
Identify at least five proactive strategies that can be implemented in early childhood.
Learn how to create a trauma-informed, resilient behavior support plan.
This training is for early childhood care professionals, including:
