This workshop will cover the effects of caring for traumatized children and how the elements of the child’s trauma can result in secondary traumatic stress for the resource family. Strategies to avoid becoming emotionally overwhelmed will be discussed.

Instructor: Joanne Schwertfeger Foster/Adoptive Parent Trainer, or Nicole Espinosa, LCSW

Support Group Leader: Twila Perucci (619) 644-7890