This is an exclusive training for AIMHiTN members. To learn more about membership, please visit: Membership

Title: Exploring Trauma-Informed Care, Resiliency and Equity Through a Lens of Population Health

Date: Thursday , May 18, 2023

Time: 9:00am-11:00amCST//10:00am-12:00pmEST

Presenters: Rachel Stiltner and Maria Mitchell

Description:

Did you know that toxic stress from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can change brain development and affect how the body responds to stress? Shifting from the perspective of "What's wrong with you?," to "What happened to you?," allows us to better understand and reduce traumatic experiences among children, avoid re-traumatization throughout the life cycle, and create more safety and stability in the lives of all people.

In this learning session, attendees will:

• Explore the "whys" behind the brain science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

• Examine how ACEs shape adult lives and health outcomes

• Build an understanding of how some behaviors are driven by trauma-responses

• Understand the basic principles of trauma-informed care and resiliency.

Biographies:

Rachel Stiltner

The Senior Engagement Specialist for Ballad Health, Rachel Stiltner works alongside a fantastic team to build strategies that translate social drivers of health into community engagement and system-level programs. Rachel has a background in communication and leadership and a passion for people and health advocacy. Formerly the Director of Communications for the International Storytelling Center, Rachel believes that everyone's story shapes the health and well-being of our communities. She's been researching and working with trauma-informed care principles since 2015. She's also a marching band mom who enjoys traveling, reading, and petting everyone's dog.

Maria Mitchell

Maria Mitchell is Ballad Health's Internal Engagement Specialist with the Department of Population Health. Maria dedicates her time to growing B-Well, the system's employee program for holistic wellness, by providing direct support through educational opportunities, relationship-building, trainings and events. For Maria, Trauma-Informed care is not only part of the B-Well mission, but also a deep passion. Previously, Maria served as a health educator for the Virginia Department of Health. Meeting people where they are and helping them become who they want to be is the driving force behind all she does. Maria is a proud mom of two beautiful children and loves all things summer with her family: camping, fishing, tubing, kayaking, biking, and of course roasting marshmallows!

This event is for AIMHiTN members. If you are a member, please contact Beth Huberfor the registration link. To learn more about AIMHiTN membership, please visit: Membership