Great COMMUNITIES Lecture Series

Past Events

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Historical Trauma

Presented by Skye Berger, M.S. & Karlin Tichenor, Ph.D.

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Friday, July 15th, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.
University of Saint Francis- North Campus Auditorium
2702 Spring Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808

Community conversations are at the intersection of historical trauma and ACEs. Getting to the root of a problem is a critical first step to addressing it. Unfortunately, when it comes to unresolved historical trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in communities, symptoms become the focus rather than exposing the root. This discussion will connect the dots between the impact of historical trauma on communities and ACE score cycles.

Learning Objectives
- Participants will discuss how protective factors are utilized to bridge the path to resilience
- Participants will explore how historical trauma and other rooted systems precede adverse childhood experiences
- Participants will consider the trauma of racial groups in the context of experience, response, and transmission

Being the Calm in the Storm
How to Be Right Without Making Someone Else Wrong

Presented by Rubén G. Perez (aha! Process, Inc.)

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Friday, May 20th - 9:30 a.m.
University of Saint Francis- North Campus Auditorium
2702 Spring Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808

How do people learn to remove themselves from unnecessary drama? What skills are involved? Is it talent or ability that sees them through the troublesome conversations at work or with family? Listening is not modeled very well in the media or society at large. Little attention is given to those who choose to consider a conversation from perspectives beyond their understanding. Come for a session that explores the mental and emotional state of being that helps put reason on the table during difficult conversations.

Two (2) CEUs will be provided to attendees who complete the training evaluation.