The California Department of Social Services is pleased to announce that a new module series, Trauma-Informed Practice: Culturally Responsive Strategies for Working with Adults, is now available! This new module series expands upon the 2-hour module Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational and Care Settings (0–5), with additional concepts and strategies designed to support those whose work is primarily with adults.

Key Features:

  • Languages Available: English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese.
  • Audience: This series focuses on trauma-informed practice in the context of working with other adults. The target audience includes supervisors, coaches, trainers, and other specialists.

Content:

  • Real-life scenarios and examples tailored to different professional roles.
  • Practical strategies for understanding and responding to adults’ stress and trauma in culturally responsive ways.
  • A facilitator toolkit will be available later this winter, to support communities of practice built around extending the learning of this module series.

How to Access:

  • The module series is available on California Early Childhood Online (CECO). You can find it by scrolling to “What’s New” on the CECO homepage or using the Module Catalog.