Introduction to Child Trauma
Introducción al trauma infantil
January 14, 2026
9:00 – 10:30 A.M.
Este seminario virtual se presentará en inglés con interpretación al español.
CEUs available! More information below.

This webinar offers an introduction to childhood trauma, its impact on children, youth, and families, and practical applications for applying trauma-informed principles when working with families exposed to child maltreatment.
Participants will be able to:
- Name at least three prevalent characteristics of trauma and describe their impact on children and their families
- Identify the function of trauma-related behaviors and responses
- Explain how to apply a trauma-informed lens to support children and families
Who should attend: All staff of family resource centers (FRCs), Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs), community-based organizations, and other child- and family-serving systems.
Este seminario web ofrece una introducción al trauma infantil, su impacto en niños, jóvenes y familias, y aplicaciones prácticas para utilizar principios basados en el trauma cuando se trabaja con familias expuestas al maltrato infantil.
Los participantes podrán:
- Mencionar al menos tres características prevalentes del trauma y describir su impacto en los niños y sus familias
- Identificar la función de los comportamientos y respuestas relacionados con el trauma
- Explicar cómo utilizar un enfoque basado en el trauma para ayudar a los niños y las familias
IMPORTANT TRAINING INFORMATION:
- This is a webinar-style training. This means that you will not be on camera and will not be able to see other learners. This training will not include breakout rooms. Opportunities to interact with the presenter(s) and other participants will be included.
- This training will be recorded. The recording will be available to registered learners within 2 days of the training.
- California privacy laws mandate consent for recording conversations using AI applications. To ensure a respectful and secure learning environment for all participants, AI assistants are not allowed in CalTrin training. We value an accessible learning environment. If you require an accommodation to support your learning, please email us at least three business days before the training.
- By registering for a CalTrin training, you consent to be added to the CalTrin mailing list.
Continuing Education Credit Information:
This course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Chadwick Center For Children and Families, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego (Provider #75651) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Chadwick Center For Children and Families, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
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INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE SOBRE EL CURSO
- Este curso es de tipo seminario por internet. Esto significa que usted no estará en cámara y no podrá ver a otros alumnos. Este curso no incluirá salas de descanso. Se incluirán oportunidades para interactuar con el presentador o presentadores y con otros participantes.
- Este curso se grabará. La grabación estará disponible para los alumnos inscritos en los dos días siguientes al curso.
- Las leyes de privacidad de California exigen el consentimiento para grabar conversaciones utilizando aplicaciones de inteligencia artificial. Para garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje respetuoso y seguro para todos los participantes, no se permite ayuda de inteligencia artificial en los cursos de capacitación de CalTrin. Valoramos un entorno de aprendizaje accesible. Si necesita alguna adaptación para facilitar su aprendizaje, envíenos un correo electrónico, al menos tres días laborables antes del curso.
- Al registrarse en un curso de capacitación de CalTrin, da su consentimiento para ser incluido en la lista de correo de CalTrin.
Este curso cumple con los requisitos para 1.5 horas de crédito de formación continua para LMFTs (Terapeuta matrimonial y familiar titulado), LCSWs (Trabajor social clínico titulado), LPCCs (consejero profesional clínico licenciado), y/o LEPs (Licenciado en psicología educativa) según lo requerido por la Junta de Ciencias del Comportamiento de California.
Chadwick Center For Children and Families, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego (Proveedor #75651) está aprobado por la Asociación de terapeutas matrimoniales y familiares de California para patrocinar la formación continua para LCSWs, LPCCs, y/o LEPs.
Más información sobre CalTrin y los créditos de formación continua
Can’t Wait for the Live Training?
Below is a list of materials and resources from the last time this training was offered. Note: Training certificates are only available following live trainings or completion of self-paced courses. A certificate will not be provided for review of these materials.
- Recording
- Presentation Slides (1/page)
- Presentation Slides (3/page)
- Trauma-Informed Practical Applications for Engaging Children & Families
- Advancing California’s Trauma Informed Systems (ACTS)
- My story | Elizabeth Smart | TEDxUniversityofNevada (11:36)
- Self-Paced Course: Introduction to Child Trauma
- Safety Apps
- Resources for Caregivers
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC)
- The Incredible Years: A Trouble Shooting Guide for Parents of Children Aged 3-8 Years (Third Edition) by Carolyn Webster-Stratton
- Defiant Teens: A Clinician’s Manual for Assessment and Family Intervention (Second Edition) by Russel A. Barkley
- Defiant Children: A Clinician’s Manual for Assessment and Parent Training (Third Edition) by Russel A. Barkley
- Healing Days: Note to Parents and Caregivers
- Resources for Children
- Healing Days: A Guide For Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma by Susan Farber Straus
- A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma by Margaret M. Holmes
- Hands Are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi
MEET THE SPEAKER
In her role at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, Melissa Bernstein, PhD, directs the Advancing California’s Trauma-Informed Systems (ACTS) and Trauma-Informed Licensing Team (TILT) Initiatives. Her work centers around supporting systems in planning for, implementing, and sustaining trauma-informed change that aligns with best practice and science.
