Intergenerational Trauma and Relation to Youth Substance Use
Thursday, February 11, 2027 | 9:30 a.m. - 11a.m. EST
Livestream Webinar
Any location with internet service.
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This activity is supported by funds from Brynn Marr Hospital
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed for behavioral health professionals, school behavioral health teams, Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs), military healthcare providers, pediatric and primary care providers, counselors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, substance use professionals, graduate students, direct support professionals, community health workers, and other professionals who provide services and support to adolescents and their families.
Program Description
In this interactive talk, the relation of patterns of intergenerational trauma and youth substance use will be explored. Types of trauma, with a focus on intergenerational trauma, will be highlighted. More will also be discussed on the current state of youth substance use. Pathways of the link between intergenerational trauma and substance use will be presented and clinical scenarios will illustrate how these pathways might present. Attendees can also expect to learn more about emotional, behavioral, academic, and mental health impacts on intergenerational cycles with ways to encourage breaking these cycles. Throughout this talk, attention will be placed on how to support the workforce while they walk alongside youth and families experiencing co-occurring trauma and substance use.
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event.
Objectives
- Identify multiple types of trauma, with a focus on intergenerational trauma
- Discuss the current state of adolescent substance use from recent data
- Discuss pathways that could exist between intergenerational trauma and youth substance use
- Highlight clinically applied ideas on how to promote challenging intergenerational cycles
- Promote workforce wellness for those walking alongside youth, families and adults who have experienced trauma and substance use difficulties
Agenda
9:30 a.m. Welcome
Identify Multiple Types of Trauma
Discuss Current State of Adolescent Substance Use
Discuss Pathways that Could Exist Between Intergenerational Trauma and Youth Substance Use
Questions/Discussion
11 a.m. Adjourn
Speaker
Dr. Angela M. Tunno is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor whose area of specialty includes clinical, research, advocacy, policy, and social justice efforts focused on the impact of trauma and systemic inequities for children, youth, adults, families, and communities. In addition, she has a specific clinical and research focus on the intersection of trauma exposure and high-risk behavior (e.g., suicidal thoughts/behavior, substance use). Collaboration; partnering with youth, families, and adults; and cultural humility are at the foundation of her clinical, research, systems, and community work. She values true partnership and the importance of community-led efforts to build collective methods to prevention and intervention.
Credit
C.E.U.: .15
Contact Hours: 1.5
NCASPPB: Pending approval by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board for up to 1.5 hours of credit.
NC Psychologists Category A: The program will provide 1.5 contact hours (category A) continuing education credit to NC Psychologists
Substitutes/Refunds/Transfers
• Cancellations must be in writing (email or mail).
• Registrants cancelling between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
• No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
• No refunds or credit will be given for no-shows.
• No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
• Transfers/substitute(s) welcome (notify in advance of the program).
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ADA Services
Americans with Disabilities Act Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the ADA coordinator at least five days prior to the event at (910) 678-7305 or mariah.williams@sr-ahec.org.
Do you have questions? Contact us!
Jasmine Harris, Director of CPD, Behavioral Health / (910) 678-7218 / jasmine.harris@sr-ahec.org
Mariah Williams, Project Specialist / (910) 678-7305 / mariah.williams@sr-ahec.org