Trauma Informed Approaches to Status Neutrality Workshop

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Join NASTAD at the 2023 Trauma Informed Approaches to Status Neutrality Workshop. The goal of this meeting is to equip southern Health Department and Community Based Organizations with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to increase status neutral implementation of trauma informed approaches in the South. By the end of the Trauma Informed Approaches (TIA) to Status Neutrality Workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how trauma and healing impacts individuals engaged in status neutral services.
  • Identify opportunities for incorporating trauma informed approaches and healing-centered engagement along status neutral pathways.
  • Develop action plans for TIA implementation in participants respective programs.
  • Implement trauma informed activities in their programs.

This workshop is designed for HD HIV prevention and care program staff and CBO staff. The following jurisdictions are eligible to participate in this workshop: Alabama, Arkansas, Baltimore, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Houston, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. We anticipate approximately 40 participants from CBOs and HDs.

Please review the agenda topics to help determine which staff to prioritize to register. Additionally, please consider sharing this workshop with BIPOC colleagues, LGBTQIA2S+ colleagues, individuals who typically do not get to attend professional development opportunities, individuals tasked with implementing this work, staff who provide direct services to clients, and directly funded CBOs. 

Register to join us in Charlotte here by October 19.  NASTAD has secured a room block at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlotte, the deadline to make a reservation under that block is October 19. Access the room block here.

NASTAD will not be able to support participant travel to or lodging in Charlotte. Light bites will be provided on day one of the workshop, and a breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days two and three of the workshop. Please note: NASTAD requires participants to be COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted. Proof of Vaccination may be requested.

For questions, please contact Nicole Elinoff.