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. 

Some previous trainings/presentations:

Vicarious Trauma
Webinar for managers in DV/SA organizations to understand and mitigate impact of vicarious trauma on staff. Offered through Washington Sexual Assault Coalition.
March 2021 

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