Trauma Tools 2025 - Tools and Techniques Workshop

CALM, COOL, AND COLLECTED THROUGH CHAOS

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ASA Now proudly presents an empowering and informative workshop: "Calm, Cool, and Collected through Chaos." This session is part of our caregiver series, designed to strengthen families and empower caregivers to interact authentically and effectively with at-risk children while also practicing self-care within a safe and supportive environment.

🌟 CALM, COOL, AND COLLECTED THROUGH CHAOS TRAINING WITH ESTEFANA JOHNSON, LCSW 🌟

🗓️ When: Friday January 24th, 2025

⏰ Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

📍 Location: ASA Now - Jacob's Mission Community Center

🏠 Address: 7830 E. University Dr. Mesa, AZ 85207

Traning Info: Kinship, Foster and adoptive caregivers are critical to helping children heal from trauma and thrive. These training tools will provide practical implementation tips, tools and skills to more easily identify triggers and learn how to avoid them. Caregivers will learn skills such as de-escalating difficult behavior, helping a child regroup after a meltdown and recognizing when a child is being reminded of a traumatic experience.

The presenter who has over 10 yrs experience working with at-risk youth at a Residential Treatment Center (RTC). This experience helped her learn first hand the struggles that come with caring for traumatized children and uses practical tools to help caregivers gain the tools needed to heal and impact the life of the children they care for. She is passionate about community outreach and dedicates towards supporting Arizona’s foster and adoptive children community and their families.

Childcare and dinner will be provided for all attendees.

✨ Who can attend: This training is for Kinship Caregivers, Licensed Foster Caregivers, Foster/Adoptive Caregivers, Guardianship Caregivers for children who previously were or are under the custody of Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS).

📜 Certificate: A 2-hour certificate of attendance will be provided

💲 Cost: There is a $10 workshop charge per family registration, per workshop date. Payment received will go directly to help offset the operation and maintenance cost of Jacob's Mission Community Center.

🤝 We have a limited amount of sponsorships available per event for families facing financial hardship. If you would like to be considered for a sponsorship please email us at Hope@asanow.org

🚨 Registration Deadline: Monday January 20th @ 4 pm

For questions, call (623) 428-1592 or email Volunteer@ASANow.org

Presenter Bio: Estefana Johnson, LCSW

Estefana Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Lighthouse Psychiatry and TMS. Highly sought after for her expertise, she travels nationwide to provide training for therapists, psychologists, practitioners, and psychiatrists.

As a first-generation Mexican-American, Estefana faced childhood adversity and undiagnosed ADHD. Despite the challenges of fitting in, she discovered her passion for behavioral health in 2001 while working with at-risk youth. By 2009, she became certified in treating juveniles with sexually maladaptive behaviors. Recognizing that conventional approaches often led to only superficial changes, Estefana delved deeper into the survival mechanisms of trauma. After earning her Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2016, she trained in various therapeutic modalities, specializing in trauma treatment and memory reconsolidation techniques.

Estefana has experience treating a range of mental health conditions, including complex adult and childhood trauma, anxiety, and depression. In 2016, she became Arizona’s first trained Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.) practitioner. By 2022, she co-developed Critical Memory Integration (CMI) with the ARISE Alliance Institute, an approach designed to transcend symptom management and reclaim personal agency.

Currently, Estefana serves as the Clinical Director for ASA Now, a non-profit dedicated to supporting foster and adoptive youth and their families. Her work is fueled by a passion for helping others reconnect with themselves and discover their true potential. In addition to being a Certified Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART) clinician and Co-Developer of Critical Memory Integration (CMI), she is the Director of Clinical Training for ARISE Alliance. Estefana also provides consultation and training for mental health professionals, foster and adoptive parents, and behavioral health organizations. Her commitment to foster and adoptive children extends beyond her professional life; she has been a lead volunteer, Board Member, and Clinical Director for ASA Now since 2016.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Estefana is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in her community.

Childcare: We will make every effort to provide childcare for all families who request it. However, our ability to do so depends on the number of volunteers available. If your family is selected for childcare, we will send a confirmation email with check-in information no later than two (2) days prior to the event. Please note that there will be staggered check-in and check-out times.

Childcare Activities: Our childcare program will include games, crafts, and a meal with pizza and fruit. If your child has a restrictive diet or food allergies, please provide a labeled sack lunch. If your child requires an epi-pen for allergies, be sure to bring it and hand it to a supervisor at check-in.

For each child, please provide an index card with information about special needs and allergies. Hand the card to your child's volunteer and verbally explain the details to ensure your child's safety.

If your child has specific food preferences, favorite toys, or card games, feel free to provide them to the volunteer.

Additionally, bring a change of clothes for each young child in a labeled backpack with your family's last name. If your child is prone to accidents or potty training, inform the volunteer and provide pull-ups. For infants, make sure to pack a diaper bag with enough formula, comfort items, and preferred snacks to keep them content while you attend the workshop. Be sure to label the diaper bag with your last name as well.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN WITH LICE OR NITS, OR ANY SYMPTOMS CONSISTENT WITH COVID OR OTHER CONTAGIOUS ILLNESSES

Before you drop off your child, ensure you've completed the following:

1. Attach a name tag with your child’s first and last name to the back of their shirt.
2. Write down any dietary restrictions, food allergies, or any other behavioral or special needs on an index card (one card per child).
3. Provide a labeled diaper bag for children in diapers or a labeled backpack for your family with spare clothes and other necessary items for potty-trained children.

⚠️ Cancellations: Due to the time and effort that it takes to put these events together, we want you to be aware that there are NO REFUNDS or CREDITS.

Failing to attend or not notifying us will exclude you from attending future Trauma Tools Workshops. We understand that emergencies happen. If you are unable to attend, you MUST notify us ahead of scheduled arrival time and we ask that you give us as much notice as possible by calling 623-428-1592. Be sure to leave a voicemail or text if we don't answer.

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With Gratitude,

Angela Teachout

Susan Woodruff

Anika Robinson

'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has". Margaret Mead

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