Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
Join us for the 2026-27 Trauma Program kick-off with the two-part Trauma 101 event!
PART 1: VIRTUAL TRAINING | Research shows that 67% of the population has experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience. These trauma-based adversities are predictive of a multitude of toxic physical, mental, and social outcomes throughout a person’s lifetime.
As a society and as individuals, we need to be better informed and prepared to prevent and address the traumatic impact of childhood adversities. In this multi-media, interactive workshop, professionals work together to build a powerful image that helps them appreciate the complex nature of trauma and its aftermath.
PART 2 | IN-PERSON APPLIED LEARNING CIRCLE (ALC) | In this workshop, we will integrate the themes and tools from Trauma 101 into our work and lives through guided reflection, experiential learning, and applied practice to strengthen participants’ use of trauma-informed approaches.
Part 1: Virtual Training
Tuesday, September 8, 10:00am-12:00pm
Zoom
Part 2: In-person ALC (Optional, But Strongly Recommended)
Wednesday, September 16, 10:00am-12:00pm
Lakeside Global Institute, North Wales, PA
Who Is This For?
Trauma workshops are free and open to all Bucks-Mont Collaborative members and Foundations Community Partnership grantees. Not sure if your organization is a member? View the network.
If you are not a current member, please contact Nadja Mummery.
What You’ll Takeaway
- Childhood trauma is widespread and has lifelong impacts. With over two-thirds (67%) of the population experiencing at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), trauma is far more common than most realize—predicting severe physical, mental, and social health consequences across a person’s lifespan.
- Effective prevention and care require collective, trauma-informed action. Addressing the complex nature of trauma requires individuals, professionals, and society as a whole to become better educated, collaborating on strategies to prevent and mitigate the lasting effects of childhood adversity.
- A certificate of completion for your professional development records and free CEU credits through Gwynedd Mercy University.
Meet the Trainers
Nadja Mummery
Training Institute Coordinator, Bucks-Mont Collaborative
Founder, Learn to Heal Consulting
Nadja Mummery is a seasoned community educator with over a decade of experience promoting positive change in the Greater Philadelphia and North Penn regions. Nadja has been instrumental in developing trauma-informed and racial equity programs focused on poverty, trauma, and discrimination.
Beyond her direct program work, Nadja has also provided training to organizations and individuals, equipping them with tools to navigate these complex issues through Learn to Heal Consulting.
As the Training Institute Coordinator with the Bucks-Mont Collaborative, Nadja is excited to continue her dedication to community support and training. Her work centers on building knowledge and promoting equitable, trauma-informed practices within the community.
Melissa Groden
Human Services Practitioner
The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.
Melissa is a Human Service Professional with 29 years of experience in the field. She engages in a person-centered approach to support, educate, and empower those in need.
She has worked at The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. for seventeen years, overseeing the Prevention, School Services, and Training Programs, and has also been an adjunct professor at Chestnut Hill College for seventeen years, instructing and writing curricula in both classroom and hybrid formats for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
Melissa is a Human Services – Board Certified Practitioner, Certified Family Recovery Specialist, Adjunct Trainer for Lakeside Global Institute, and a Certified Trainer in the Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program and Youth Mental Health First Aid. She holds a master’s degree in administration of human services from Chestnut Hill College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and a minor in criminal justice, from Temple University. Melissa is currently a Psy.D. student in behavioral health leadership with a focus on industrial and organizational psychology.