Haruv Institute - Annual Report 2016

Paula David has extensive knowledge in trauma-Informed Intervention and in training professionals in this method. The Tulsa professional community is thirsty for NQRZOHGJH LQ WKLV ƉHOG 3DXOD 'DYLG PHW DQG VSRNH ZLWK SURIHVVLRQDOV LQ WKH FRPPXQLW\ DQG OHFWXUHG RQ WKH IROORZLQJ VXEMHFWV LPSOHPHQWLQJ WKH &KLOG 3DUHQW 3V\FKRWKHUDS\ method (CPP), both in Israel and in Tulsa; secondary trauma; how to talk with children about traumatic events; how to teach trauma Informed Intervention. Paula David also visited a detention facility for minors and a residential center for boys. Participants: about 100 professionals, working with maltreated children and their families, and students of Social Work.

Participants’ Feedback: ‡ Excellent feedback was received after the lectures. The professionals felt that the information was relevant and would help them in their work.

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