Bruce Sector Training Neurobiology of Trauma 1 Day Session

Bruce Sector Training
(Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Huron, Wellington & Perth)
​October 6, 2025

This interactive online training, provides a practical overview of how trauma impacts the brain and body, with a focus on real-world strategies for trauma-informed emergency and disaster response. Designed for professionals and volunteers across sectors, the session aims to build your understanding of trauma’s effects and equip you with effective approaches for supporting individuals and teams during high-stress situations. This training is funded through the Government of Ontario and is provided at no cost to participants.

Ideal For
This training is ideal for anyone involved in crisis, emergency, or disaster response-including emergency management staff, regional service providers, healthcare professionals, community mental health workers, evacuation centre staff, faith-based organizations, school and child welfare staff, and all those who support individuals and communities during challenging times.

What You’ll Learn
Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how trauma and stress impact the brain, body, and behaviour. The session explores the neurological, physiological, cognitive, and emotional effects of trauma, and introduces practical strategies for recognizing trauma responses, providing effective support, and promoting emotional regulation in the aftermath of distressing events.

Why You Should Attend
This training will strengthen your ability to assess trauma responses accurately, make informed decisions under pressure, and apply proven intervention strategies in real-world emergencies.
You’ll develop a practical toolkit for stabilizing situations, supporting distressed individuals, and maintaining effective teamwork in high-stress environments.

Bruce EMO Sector training (Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Huron, Wellington & Perth). A complete listing of areas included in this sector can be found linked here.

​Date: October 6, 2025 9-4 EST

Who should attend:
This training is ideal for anyone involved in crisis, emergency, or disaster response—including emergency management staff, regional service providers, healthcare professionals, community mental health workers,  evacuation centre staff, faith-based organizations, school and child welfare staff, and all those who support individuals and communities during challenging times.

​*Please note that therapists / counsellors planning to attend the 4 day clinical training must attend this session as well. 

Register: https://forms.gle/7ALEGTXFxTERMc8k7