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Speaker(s): Brian McGregor, PhD, NAACFRC/MSM; Lynda Gibson, PhD, Psychological Services Center, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
The goal of the Safe First Steps program is to share information with early childhood providers, schools, and families about the strategies that can be implemented to reduce re-traumatization and promote recovery for individuals dealing with intergenerational trauma and exposure to adverse childhood experiences.
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Objectives:
• Learn about the effects of trauma in early childhood and the experiences that may serve as risk versus protective factors for young children
• Discuss the safety and coping strategies that will help to reduce the adverse outcomes children and families are experiencing because of trauma exposure
• Explore individual and organizational strategies that can be implemented to support communities experiencing behavioral health disparities and historical inequities
This was a program session during the NAACFRC 2024 CER Conference: CER Pathways to Equitable Programs and Policies.
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