Training & Education 

I offer trainings to communities, business, and agencies around topics related to Trauma and PTSD. Please take a list at the trainings that I've offered thus far and contact me if you're interesting in knowing how I might offer education to people within your work setting. 

Specific Trainings/Presentations

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

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

Creating "Trauma-Informed Courts"
Washington State Superior Court Judges Conference
Lake Chelan, WA
April 2018
 
Qualified Expert Witness 
Provided testimony on the trauma-response, how trauma impacts neurobiology/physiology, and how this might impact reporting or disclosure of a traumatic experience to others. 
Bellingham, WA
March 2018

Additional Trainings & Topic Examples

I have done a variety of shorter presentations centered on becoming more "trauma-informed"
Topics: 
  • Neurobiology of trauma
  • Understanding the "trauma response" 
  • Sexual Assault Myths & Misconceptions
  • Consent
  • Supporting a partner/family member who experiences trauma
  • Trauma-Informed Interviewing and Assessment 
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Audiences:
  • College students
  • College faculty members and professional staff
  • Police Officers
  • Community Commission Members (community leaders seeking to end domestic violence through education, resources, and project implementation)
  • Pre-Doctoral Interns
  • Medical Staff (physicians, nurses)
  • Local DV/SA Advocates 

Rates & Fees
I charge an hourly rate for the time presenting and preparation. Please contact me with questions about rates via email: katie.olvera@outlook.com