Trauma Archives - Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

Trauma in the United States and Around the World

29October2026Alexis SanteeChildhood, Mental Health, National, training, Trauma

Regardless of where we live or which language we speak, we are exposed to potentially traumatic experiences every day. Khan explains how adverse childhood experiences impact physical and mental health on a national and global scale. Watch now to learn more about: The relationship between trauma and health outcomes Global rates of trauma and violence

Recognizing and Understanding Complex PTSD

28October2026Alexis SanteeComplex PTSD, Mental Health, PTSD, Symptoms, Trauma

Chances are pretty good that you’re familiar with the term post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD. PTSD has long been recognized as a psychiatric condition that can develop in the wake of trauma. But in recent years, experts have begun using a separate, less well-known term—complex PTSD (C-PTSD)—to describe the distinct mental health challenges

Early Childhood Mental Health Webinar

28October2026Alexis SanteeChildhood Mental Health, Development, Impact, Trauma, Webinar

This webinar reviews development and attachment in early childhood. Our presenter, Jason J. Dillard MSEd, LIMHP, LADC, also provides a simplified understanding of how traumatic events in a child’s life can alter that development and impact attachment. You will learn different methods used to assess attachment and development levels in young children and a basic

Effectively Managing and Treating Trauma Disorders, Including PTSD

28September2026Alexis SanteeDisorder, PTSD, training, Trauma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood condition: while often associated with the horrors of war, anyone who has witnessed or experienced traumatic, life-threatening, or life-changing events can find themselves struggling with the psychological impacts of these events. So how can individuals, their loved ones, and clinicians learn to spot the symptoms

Stress and Secondary Trauma in Helping Professions

28September2026Alexis SanteeProfessionals, Stress, Support, tools, training, Trauma

Secondary trauma often develops gradually, making it difficult to recognize until emotional exhaustion, detachment, or overwhelm become pronounced. Without language or context, those in helping professions may blame themselves rather than understand these responses as occupational risks. This session reframes secondary trauma as a normal, human reaction to emotionally demanding work. Understanding how stress accumulates

Complex Dynamics of Missing and Trafficked Youth

28September2026Alexis SanteeMissing, Risk Factors, Trafficking, training, Trauma, Youth

Complex Dynamics of Missing and Trafficked Youth empowers you to understand the hidden forces behind youth trafficking and missing cases. You’ll gain critical knowledge to recognize trauma’s deep impact on behavior, identify key risk factors, and spot the early warning signs of exploitation. Through compelling real-world scenarios and the latest evidence-based insights, you’ll explore how trauma

Trauma Overview (Self-Paced)

28September2026Alexis SanteeAdvocates, Community, Overview, Parents, Trauma

This training course helps participants recognize trauma and understand its impact on the brain and body as well as on the community. You don’t have to be an emergency room nurse or a social worker to benefit from trauma-informed training. Parents, community volunteers, teachers – anyone is welcome to take this training. Click here to register

Early Childhood Mental Health Webinar

31July2026Alexis SanteeAttachment, children, Development, Mental Health, training, Trauma

Trust Based Relational Intervention TBRI

31July2026Alexis SanteeBehaviors, CASA, children, training, Trauma

This recorded training provides advocates the knowledge and skills to: Identify behaviors that result from trauma. Gain insight into trauma-informed engagement with CASA children. Recognize the importance of advocating for trauma-informed interventions. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 2 hours of

Safe and Together Model Briefing

31July2026Alexis SanteeDomestic Violence, families, Professionals, Safe Children, Trauma, Values

This 1-hour instructor-led training module is intended to introduce a perpetrator pattern framework, the principles and components of the model to practice the framework in their daily work. This module will also begin to introduce how the model is designed to help them be more successful in their work, in better alignment with their values as

Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

Sarpy County CASA: Advocating for foster children in Nebraska

Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

Sarpy County CASA: Advocating for foster children in Nebraska

Trauma in the United States and Around the World

Recognizing and Understanding Complex PTSD

Early Childhood Mental Health Webinar

Effectively Managing and Treating Trauma Disorders, Including PTSD

Stress and Secondary Trauma in Helping Professions

Complex Dynamics of Missing and Trafficked Youth

Trauma Overview (Self-Paced)

Early Childhood Mental Health Webinar

Trust Based Relational Intervention TBRI

Safe and Together Model Briefing