Understanding Early Childhood Trauma: Tools For Practice

Title: Understanding Early Childhood Trauma:  Tools for Practice

Presenter: Elesia N. Hines, Psy.D.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1)  Understand trauma and the types of traumatic events.

2)  Identify signs and symptoms that may indicate a child has experienced a traumatic event.

3)  Understand differences between positive stress, tolerable stress, and toxic stress.

4)  Consider ways to implement trauma screening in their practices.

Faculty Disclosure Declaration Statement

This presenter has no conflict of interest or disclosure to declare of any financial interest or other relationship with any commercial entities discussed in this educational presentation.

Accreditation Statement

This educational presentation was developed according to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation standards of the accreditation requirements for category 1 CME sponsors of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).  The Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA) is accredited by the AOA to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Grievance Policy Statement

"It is the policy of the IOA that any physician dissatisfied with the CME program will be issued a refund upon request, and no CME credits will be reported to the AOA.  Complaints on Evaluation Forms also are taken into consideration when planning future CME programs and may lead to changes in the format or content."  If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the IOA office at (317) 926-3009 or send an email message to info@inosteo.org.  All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.