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The ABCs of Revitalizing Well-Being in Trauma-Exposed Organizations

September 29, 2026
9:00 – 11:00 A.M. PT

 

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Every day, those working in trauma-exposed environments encounter stories and situations that leave lasting imprints. Alongside these experiences, they also face organizational pressures and ethical challenges that can contribute to exhaustion and distress. Over time, this exposure may lead to secondary traumatic stress (STS), burnout, and moral distress—three overlapping yet distinct occupational hazards that, if left unaddressed, can erode individual well-being, professional purpose, and organizational health.

The session balances individual coping practices with systemic and collective responses, underscoring why both are essential for sustainable well-being in trauma-exposed work. Through interactive reflection and peer exchange, attendees will connect with others facing similar challenges and leave with insights they can apply immediately in their work.

By the end, participants will walk away with concrete tools and a renewed perspective on how to rise to the challenges and revitalize their energy while contributing to healthier, more resilient workplaces.

 

Participants will be able to:

  • Explain the difference between secondary traumatic stress, moral distress, and burnout
  • Identify the individual, organizational, and societal roles in addressing secondary traumatic stress and explain how each level contributes to solutions
  • Specify how awareness, building skills, and connections are all critical to addressing the impacts of working in trauma-exposed workplaces. 
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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.


IMPORTANT TRAINING INFORMATION:

  • This is an interactive training. Please be prepared to participate in activities such as group discussion, breakout rooms, and/or demonstration. Your training experience will be best with the use of a webcam, audio, and a training environment conducive to active participation.
  • This training will be recorded. The recording will be available to registered learners within 2 days of the training.
  • AI Assistants: 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. 
  • Accessibility: 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.
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Pre-Work:

Please watch the following video prior to the training:

 

 

MEET THE SPEAKER

Cambria Walsh, LCSW, is a consultant and trainer with over 20 years of experience in health and human services. She specializes in trauma-informed care, organizational health, and secondary traumatic stress (STS). Cambria is an associate with TEND Academy, co-developer of the TEND Organizational Health Roadmap, and creator of the TEND Trauma-Informed Practices Training Series. She also consults on the CE-CERT model and has contributed to national initiatives including the NCAC’s STS Blueprint and the University of Kentucky’s STS Solutions and Innovations Center. Cambria is a founding member of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Consortium.

 

CAMBRIA WALSH, LCSW