Katie Plewa Olvera, PsyD
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Training & Education 

I offer trainings to communities, business, and agencies around topics related to Trauma and PTSD.
​Please contact me to discuss training needs for your organization or agency. 

Examples of previous trainings/presentations:

Vicarious Trauma
Workshop to build awareness around risk factors, contributors, and prevention of vicarious trauma.  This has been presented to various groups, including managers and direct service staff. Examples of populations include military personnel, the Washington Sexual Assault Coalition, Juvenile Probation Officers, DV/SA Advocates, Non-profit Case Managers. 
Multiple presentations through 2020 - 2022


Trauma-Informed Consultation 
Presented to multidisciplinary sexual assault team (including law enforcement, prosecution, advocates, and forensic nurses)
May 2019, Bellingham, WA


Applying Trauma-Informed Practices to Investigation and Prosecution
Presented at Special Assault Training Program for Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (WAPA)
September 2019, Leavenworth, WA

Trauma Recovery: Working with Long-Term Effects
Presented to Advocates and Staff at Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS)
July 2019, Bellingham, WA

Understanding Trauma: Recognizing Impact, Confronting Myths, and Applying Trauma-Informed Practices
Presented to the Sexual and Domestic Violence Commission of Bellingham-Whatcom County
July 2019, Bellingham, WA

Trauma-Informed Consultation: An evidence-based approach to supporting survivors and strengthening investigations. 
Presented to Sexual Assault Response Team (prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement, SANE nurses, and advocates)
May 2019, Bellingham, WA

Working with Trauma: Meeting the needs of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in a clinical setting.
Presented to local clinicians and social service employees. 
October 2018, Bellingham, WA

Working with Trauma: Understanding the Differences between PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Presented to local clinicians and social service employees. 
October 2018, Bellingham, WA

Creating "Trauma-Informed Courts"
Presented at Washington State Superior Court Judges Conference
April 2018, Lake Chelan, WA

Qualified Expert Witness 
Provided testimony on the trauma-response, how trauma impacts neurobiology, and how this might impact reporting or disclosure of a traumatic experience to others. 
March 2018, Bellingham, WA

Audiences include:

  • Prosecuting Attorneys 
  • Law Enforcement (patrol and detectives)
  • DV/SA Advocates
  • Probation Officers
  • Psychologists and Counselors 
  • Superior Court Judges 
  • Guardians ad Litem
  • Social Workers
  • ​Case Workers 

Rates & Fees

My rate for preparation and presentation time is $150/hour.  Please contact me with questions via email: katie.olvera@outlook.com
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