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Overview

This session will cover common language used when interacting with clients receiving mental health services and provide participants with alternative language that promotes a more trauma informed, recovery, and person-centered focus. Simple language changes have the potential to increase engagement, strengthen the relationship between provider and client, and promote hope, belief, and connection. 

Learning Objectives: 
1. Participants will understand trauma informed principles. 
2. Participants will learn language shifts they can use to support trauma informed services. 
3. Participants will discuss and explore the benefits of making these changes in their everyday interactions with clients. 

Agenda/Schedule

This virtual event will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 10:00am - 11:30am.

Other

A certificate awarding 1.5 contact hours of professional development will be issued to all participants who register, attend the entire session via Zoom and complete the evaluation form at the conclusion of the event.

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Section Title
DBHDS Simple Language Changes to Support Trauma Informed Care
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
T
Time
10:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
May 19, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
1.5
Location
  • Virtual
Fee(s)
Fees starting at $0.00

Section Notes

Additional Information: You will receive an email with all of the important information you will need to sign in to this virtual training. If you do not receive the information by May 18, 2026 please contact Elaine Densley at edensley@vt.edu for assistance.

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 14 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $30 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Requests should be sent by email or by initiating a drop request through the student portal in our online registration system. As an alternative to a refund, you may send a substitute at no additional cost. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. Please note: refunds will not be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received on or after the program start date. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

Anyone requesting special requirements for this program should contact cpeinfo@vt.edu.
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