Addressing Adultification Through Trauma-Informed Care & Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Practices with SIY

Dr. C. AkuaRose Feathers

Training Description

This training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize and counteract adultification with marginalized system-involved youth. The course emphasizes trauma-informed care principles and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies and integrates interactive discussions, reflective exercises, and practical role-playing scenarios. Attending this training will enhance participant ability to support system-involved youth by creating more inclusive, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environments.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

· Identify and explain at least 2 key concepts of adultification, including at least one impact on marginalized communities;

· Apply at least 2 new communication techniques that affirm the developmental stages of system-involved youth, reducing the instances of adultification; and

· Develop and organize at least 2 strategies for building resilience and advocacy which can be implement to support the wellness and equitable treatment of system-involved youth.

Agenda

9:30 – 9:45AM  Overview and brief introductions

9:45 – 10:45AM  Foundations of Adultification

· Understanding Adultification - Definitions

· Understanding Adultification - Manifestations in marginalized communities

· Intersections of Racism, Sexism, and Systemic Issues

· How systemic issues contribute to adultification

10:45 – 11:00AM  Morning Break (CE hours will not be offered for this time)

11:00AM – 12:00PM  Principles of Trauma-Informed Care and DEI Strategies to Mitigate Adultification

· Principles of Trauma-Informed Care - How these principles relate specifically to young people

· Creating Inclusive Environments to Prevent Adultification - Incorporating DEI principles

· Impact of Trauma on Development

· Understanding developmental impacts in the context of trauma

12:00 – 1:00PM  Lunch Break (CE hours will not be offered for this time)

1:00 – 2:30PM  Building Resilience and Advocacy

· Communication Skills to Affirm Developmental Stages

· Practical communication skills and role-play scenarios

· Techniques for Building Resilience

· Strategies to enhance resilience among system-involved youth affected by adultification

· Role of Social Workers and Counselors as Advocates

· Exploring advocacy roles in combating adultification

2:30 – 2:45PM  Afternoon Break (CE hours will not be offered for this time)

2:45 – 3:00PM  Exploring opportunities for advocacy & policy change within your organization

3:00 – 3:30PM  Practical Application and Wrap-Up

· Establishing Personal Wellness Practices

· Recap of the day's learning and key takeaways

Meet Our Trainer

Dr. Akua is an Empowerment speaker, coach, training facilitator, and life strategist who believes we each possess the ability to craft a life of wellness so we can show up healthily and as our authentic selves. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Development with a focus on Traumatology Counseling, two Masters degrees, and a host of coaching certifications. She is passionate about helping people who want to achieve their goals. 

This course meets the qualifications for (4.5) BBS CE hours for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences & is provided by Fred Finch Youth Center, CAMFT Provider #045295.