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. 

Specific Trainings/Presentations

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

General Training Topics

  • Neurobiology of trauma
  • Understanding the "trauma response" 
  • Complex PTSD 
  • Long-term effects of trauma
  • Sexual Assault Myths & Misconceptions
  • Consent
  • Supporting a partner/family member who experiences trauma
  • Trauma-Informed Interviewing and Assessment 
  • Survivor-Centered conversations ​

Rates & Fees

My rate for preparation and presentation time is $150/hour. I offer a reduced rate for non-profit organizations. Please contact me with questions via email: katie.olvera@outlook.com