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Training resources

Live workshops and recorded trainings are available at no-cost for VSHSL-funded providers.

The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) supports VSHSL-funded providers and programs by offering core competency trainings. These trainings are meant to help providers attain and maintain key skills and concepts. Training topics are informed by responses to the annual narrative report. This resource is available to eligible providers at no cost. Some trainings have been recorded and are available to view here.

Upcoming trainings

Note:

  • Please register individually even if you plan to attend the training as a group.
  • Once you receive the Zoom login information, please do not forward it; all registrants will receive the login information.
  • Encourage staff in your organization to register for trainings early.

Trauma-Informed Care

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm 

Location: Virtual

Trainer: Cross Cultural Health Care Program

Description: This workshop introduces key concepts about trauma-informed care, with an emphasis on a holistic understanding of how past experiences may impact accessing, participating in, and following through with care services. Participants are introduced to skills to help them understand the potential of unintentional re-traumatization and help promote engagement, trust-building, and empowerment of the individual in the care process. The exploration of these skills is encouraged through group discussions and exercises.
The learning objectives include:

  •  Defining person-centered, trauma-informed care and its relevance in providing health and human services to the communities/individuals served your organizations
  • Identifying ways in which past trauma may manifest in the behaviors of individuals served by your organizations
  • Cultural and personal meaning of traumatic experiences, and understanding of intergenerational trauma
  • Understanding the core values of person-centered, trauma-informed care; including dignity, respect, cultural humility, and empowerment
  • Learning how to apply the key trauma-informed principles of care (Safety, Trustworthiness and Transparency, Peer Support and Mutual Self-Help, Collaboration and Mutuality, Empowerment, Voice, and Choice, Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues)
  • Discovering strategies to nurture compassion in caregiving, including self-care practices for balancing professional boundaries with genuine connection 
Trainer bio: The Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP) is a non-profit organization that provides training on medical interpreting, cultural competency, and health equity topics. Their work has expanded since their foundation over 30 years ago, to include consultations with organizations on equity and inclusion strategic planning, organizational assessments and community outreach. CCHCP provides resources and training for individuals and institutions with the goal of systems change. CCHCP envisions a world where every community has equitable access, and has its voice heard, valued, and represented.
 

This workshop will not be recorded.

Previous trainings

Past trainings are recorded and available to watch on Vimeo.

Watch previous trainings


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