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Allied health professionals, healthcare providers, health professions students, college student personnel, victim advocates, mental health advocates, and researchers
This training is offered through a regional partnership between the UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center and the South Piedmont Area Health Education Center.
In this half-day webinar, Dr. Alexander addresses trauma-informed care to equip participants with the foundational skills to increase the implementation of trauma-informed practices in their workplace environments.
Trauma-informed care is increasingly recognized as a critical competency across health and public systems, with growing demand for professionals who can foster trauma-informed environments. Grounded in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) framework, the session will explore the six key principles of trauma-informed care: Safety; Trustworthiness and Transparency; Peer Support; Collaboration and Mutuality; Empowerment, Voice, and Choice; and Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues. As various systems strive to incorporate trauma-informed care principles into practice, it is important to examine how they are being implemented. While many institutions and organizations have worked to educate staff and administration on trauma and its impact, conversations on institutional and structural changes needed to be trauma-informed warrant improvement. This four-hour webinar introduces the foundational concepts of trauma-informed care and guides attendees in recognizing trauma and fostering healing environments. Additionally, we will discuss professional needs regarding vicarious victimization, re-victimization, and burnout. The presentation will involve a didactic lecture, guided discussion questions, and time for Q&A.
Speaker
Apryl Alexander, PsyD 
Dr. Apryl Alexander is the Metrolina Distinguished Professor of Health & Policy in the Department of Health Management and Policy at UNC Charlotte. She also serves as Director of the UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology with concentrations in forensic psychology and child and family therapy. Dr. Alexander's research and clinical work focus on violence, interpersonal trauma, human sexuality, and trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice. Her work has been published in several leading journals, including Child Maltreatment and Sexual Abuse. She is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA).
Date and Time
Friday, February 20, 2026
10:00 am EST - 2:00 pm EST
Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.
Continuing Education Credits
(You MUST attend the entire webinar to receive credit).
Contact Hours / CEUs
This activity fulfills the requirement for 0.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), representing 4.0 Contact Hours.
4.0 Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
The South Piedmont AHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved provider of (Category A) Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists.
4.0 NBCC Clock Hours
South Piedmont AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. South Piedmont AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
In Partnership with - UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center
Click https://violenceprevention.charlotte.edu/ to learn more about UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center.
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