Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 2:15 pm EDT / 8:00 am – 11:00 am PDT
Format:   Live interactive training offered via Zoom

Presented by: Lauren Garder, MA LPC (See Bio)

You must attend the entire live training and complete an evaluation to be eligible for CE credits. If you seek only psychology credits, the evaluation is optional, and you can remain anonymous.

Online Training Description:

One of the most common questions asked about survivors of domestic violence is why they remain in abusive relationships. It may be more helpful, however, to consider another question: “What barriers prevent them from leaving?” This shift in perspective can lead to more effective support and improved outcomes. It reflects a deeper understanding of survivors’ experiences and opens the door to meaningful dialogue about the steps needed to achieve safety.

Trauma-specific treatments for experiences such as domestic violence are often conflated with trauma-informed care, though they are distinct. Trauma-informed care is not a specific service, treatment model, or protocol; rather, it is an overarching approach to understanding and supporting others. Lauren Garder developed this training to help professionals understand how trauma and adversity shape how we think, communicate, and engage with survivors.

In this training, Garder explores:

• The dynamics and impact of domestic violence
• The effects of trauma on the brain, body, and behavior
• The importance of responding with compassion, safety, and empowerment

Participants gain the tools and perspectives necessary to provide trauma-informed support to survivors and to contribute to trauma-informed organizational cultures. Through this training, participants also strengthen their ability to foster trust, reduce retraumatization—the experience of situations that cause one to re-experience aspects of a traumatic event—and create environments that promote healing and resilience.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1) Describe how trauma impacts survivors’ emotional, physical, and behavioral responses
2) Recognize the signs and effects of trauma and apply trauma-informed communication strategies that promote safety, trust, and autonomy
3) Identify ways to reduce retraumatization and create supportive environments through compassionate, survivor-centered practices

Interactive Follow-Up Meeting

Attendees are invited to join an open discussion 15 minutes following the end of the training, where you can engage with fellow attendees by turning on your camera and microphone. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas. Time will be allocated to address questions or insights from the training. Please note that attendance is optional and will not affect your eligibility for a training certificate.

We can refund your training fee up to 24 hours prior to the start of the training.

To view all training details and review our list of frequently asked questions, please click here to visit the promotional page.