This 2 hour, introductory training explores the foundations of trauma informed care (TIC) with a focus specifically on supporting individuals affected by the stress, stigma, and systemic impacts of substance use.
 
Date: June 25 , 2026
Time: 2:00-4:30pm MST via zoom.
 
Facilitated by Agnes Chen (Registered Nurse, Trauma Informed Care Consultant, and Starlings Founder), this session invites participants to move beyond surface-level approaches to TIC. Together, we will explore core principles,  reflect on how structural barriers shape trauma responses, meaning-making, and relationships for young people, and practical tools to implement TIC into your practice. 
 
Grounded in relational, anti-oppressive, and youth-centred approaches, this workshop blends research with lived experience to support participants to:
Understand the foundations of trauma informed care
Explore how trauma shows up in the bodies, behaviors, and care needs of youth navigating systems
Begin to apply TIC in ways that are authentic, trust-building, and relevant to the lives of youth impacted by a parent’s substance use
 
What’s Included
Certificate of Completion
Access to recording for 30 days
 
Who Is This For

Everyone! This training is for anyone walking alongside a young person impacted by a parent’s substance use. That includes parents, caregivers, foster parents, educators, counsellors, youth workers, and others who want to build stronger relationships and support the emotional wellbeing of young people in their lives.