Beyond Compliance: Building a Trauma-Informed Practice Rooted in Connection [Recorded Course]

Course Number: ABIO2442

When: Available October 30, 2024 – October 30, 2029

Where: Course available under “Course Content” at the bottom of this page.

Description: This course explores the foundational principles of trauma-informed care, defining key types of trauma and their impact on emotional and behavioral responses. It emphasizes prioritizing connection over compliance to strengthen trauma-informed practices in therapeutic and educational settings. Practical strategies for fostering safety, trust, and connection are also highlighted.

Who This Course Is Good For:

Parents, teachers, and related professionals working with children of all neurotypes, including those with behavioral challenges.
Any ASHA member, CCC holder, or other professional licensed or credentialed to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology, or those preparing to earn ASHA CEUs.
Therapists and professionals interested in fostering connection, emotional safety, and supportive environments for all children.
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) working in school-based, clinic, or private-practice settings who want to implement relational, connection-based approaches for both neurotypical and neurodiverse children.

Who This Course Isn’t Good For:

Any professional that does not currently work with any pediatric clients or plans to in the near future.

Presenters:

Venita Litvack, M.A, CCC-SLP (she/her)

Venita is an Assistive Technology (AT) Consultant in south Florida. She has a passion for using AAC, AT, and literacy to support individuals with complex communication needs, autism, and other disabilities. Venita has delivered poster presentations on several topics related to AAC at ASHA and co-presented several ASHA CEU accredited courses. Venita co-authored two articles published in ASHA Leader’s online publication, as well as the Lou Knows What to Do book series published by Boys Town Press. Recently, Venita started utilizing the power of social media to empower and motivate educators across the country through the Speechie Side Up podcast, blog, Instagram account, and YouTube channel.

Rachel Archambault M.A., CCC-SLP (she/her)

Rachel Archambault, MA CCC-SLP is an SLP Program Specialist for Broward County Public Schools. After experiencing a nationally publicized traumatic experience at her workplace, she looked for ways to help work with students (and herself) after trauma. She found trauma-informed care and has been presenting nationally to SLPs as well as other healthcare providers on how TIC can be used in their setting.

Disclosure Statements

Venita Litvack has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: ownership interest in Speechie Side Up, LLC and Tassel Learning, LLC; royalties from the Lou Knows What to Do book series.

Venita Litvack has the following relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose: member of the ASHA Special Interest Group 12.

Rachel Archambault has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: Employee of Broward County Public Schools, Owner of PTSD SLP LLC. The speaker is being compensated for this presentation and may earn affiliate commissions from related products and services.

Rachel Archambault has the following relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose: ASHA Member, ASHA SIG 20 Member, FLASHA Member, CHAT Advisory Board Member.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this activity, participants will:

Describe at least two key principles of trauma-informed care and how they guide practices in different environments.
Define at least two types of trauma and their potential impacts on individuals’ emotional and behavioral responses.
List at least two ways connection over compliance enhances trauma-informed care in therapeutic or educational settings.
Identify at least two practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed care that foster safety and connection.

Agenda

5 min	Introductions and Backgrounds
10 min	Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care
10 min	Defining Trauma and Its Impact
15 min	Connection Over Compliance in TIC
10 min	Practical Trauma-Informed Care Strategies
5 min	Helpful resources
5 min	References & closing remarks