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TRAUMA-INFORMED PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES
Created by researchers from the Washington State University Child and Family Research Unit, this professional development series is intended to help participants better understand the impacts of traumatic stress on families and communities, and effectively respond to people in crisis.
This program was originally delivered to Washington State University Extension faculty and staff, but is appropriate for anyone interested in learning more about trauma-informed principles and how to apply those methods and strategies within their own communities.
To learn more about the Child and Family Research Unit, please visit their website at
The Role of ACEs, Toxic Stress, and Biology on Development
Recorded Webinar | Original Date 2021
Speaker: Natalie Turner-Depue, PhD
In this session, Dr. Natalie Turner-Depue defines trauma and adverse childhood experiences and discusses the impact of trauma on developent.
Dr. Natalie Turner-Depue currently serves as the interim Director for the Child and Family Research Unit (CAFRU) and the Collaborative Learning for Educational Achievement and Resilience (CLEAR) Trauma Center at Washington State University. Her research focus is on integrating trauma-informed practices into schools and community organizations throughout the western US while dismantling systemic barriers impeding equitable educational access.
Attachment and Attunement
Recorded Webinar |Original Date 2021
Speaker: Cassandra Kelly, MPH
In this session, Cassandra Kelley, MPH defines attachment and attunement" and discusses the intention and purpose of attunement as a skill.
Cassandra Kelley, MPH currently serves as a project associate in the Child and Family Research Unit (CAFRU) at Washington State University. Cassandra earned a Master of Public Health degree from Eastern Washington University and is a native of rural eastern Washington.
Routine, Rituals, and Validation
Recorded Webinar |Original Date 2021
Speaker: Cassandra Kelly, MPH
In this session, Cassandra Kelley, MPH defines routines, rituals, and validations and discusses how to incorporate these skills into everyday practices.
Cassandra Kelley, MPH currently serves as a project associate in the Child and Family Research Unit (CAFRU) at Washington State University. Cassandra earned a Master of Public Health degree from Eastern Washington University and is a native of rural eastern Washington.
Triggers
Recorded Webinar |Original Date 2021
Speaker: Cassandra Kelly, MPH
In this session, Cassandra Kelly, MPH from the Child & Family Research Unit defines triggers and discusses strategies to move from intuitive to intentional responses to triggers.
Cassandra Kelley, MPH currently serves as a project associate in the Child and Family Research Unit (CAFRU) at Washington State University. Cassandra earned a Master of Public Health degree from Eastern Washington University and is a native of rural eastern Washington.
Regulation Co-Regulation
Recorded Webinar |Original Date 2021
Speaker: Cassandra Kelly, MPH
In this session, Cassandra Kelly, MPH from the Child & Family Research Unit defines regulation, co-regulation, and de-escalation and discusses what regulation can look like at different developmental stages.
Cassandra Kelley, MPH currently serves as a project associate in the Child and Family Research Unit (CAFRU) at Washington State University. Cassandra earned a Master of Public Health degree from Eastern Washington University and is a native of rural eastern Washington.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Recorded Webinar |Original Date 2021
Speaker: Catherine Glen, Child & Family Research Unit
In this session, Catherine Glen from the Child & Family Research Unit defines systemic trauma and discusses social inequality and racism as adverse childhood experiences.
Catherine Glenn currently serves as a project associate in the Child and Family Research Unit (CAFRU) at Washington State University.
Accountability, Grace, and Resilience
Recorded Webinar |Original Date 2021
Speaker: Cassandra Kelly, MPH
In this session, Cassandra Kelly, MPH from the Child & Family Research Unit defines accountability, grace, and resilience and discusses strategies for teaching grace.
Cassandra Kelley, MPH currently serves as a project associate in the Child and Family Research Unit (CAFRU) at Washington State University. Cassandra earned a Master of Public Health degree from Eastern Washington University and is a native of rural eastern Washington.
This work is supported by Rural Health & Safety Education grant no. 2019-41520-30092 project accession no. 1020168 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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