FREE Webinar-Trauma-Informed Care For Individuals with I/DD

November 14th 12:30pm-2:30pm

presented by Peter J. D’Amico, Ph.D., ABPP and George Wurzer, LCSW of the STRYDD Center at Northwell Health

FREE FOR MEMBERS

This training will cover the following topics:

Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Individuals with IDD

• Explore the effects of trauma on individuals with IDD and the unique challenges they face.

Implementing Trauma-Informed Care Practices

• Learn about effective strategies and interventions to create a supportive and healing environment for individuals with IDD.

Building Resilience and Promoting Well-Being

• Discover ways to foster resilience and enhance the overall well-being of individuals with IDD through trauma-informed approaches.

George Wurzer, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker since 1994. He currently serves as the Program Manager for the STRYDD Center at Long Island Jewish Medical Center of Northwell Health. Prior to his appointment with the STRYDD Center he served as the Director of Children’s Services with the Mental Health Association of Nassau County for 28 years. Mr. Wurzer consults to local school districts for children with ASD and has presented to both schools and clinics on best practices for children on the spectrum.

Peter J. D’Amico, Ph.D., ABPP A child and family psychologist working with trauma for over 30 years. Dr. D’Amico joined LIJ Medical Center in 1999 and has served as Director of Child and Adolescent Psychology since 2005 where he has supervised multiple milieu based programs, school consultation and grant efforts related to childhood trauma. He is currently the Principal Investigator for the SAMHSA supported National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) site for Supporting Trauma Recovery for Youth with Developmental Disabilities (STRYDD Center) since 2016 and he previously developed grant sponsored trauma recovery programs in the NY Metro community following September 11 and Superstorm Sandy. Most recently in response to COVID-19 Dr. D’Amico assisted in the development of the new Trauma Center at Northwell Health which has been offering Stress first Aid and resilience coaching to our health care workers and now the school and local community. Dr. D’Amico has been boarded in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology since 2004, and he is a certified therapist and trainer in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). He is also a trainer for the Unified Protocol for Children and Adolescents and an Advanced Facilitator and Trainer for the Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma

This is a free training, but registration is required. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to join the meeting.