1. Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Clients Cheryl Sharp, MSW, ALWF Thursday, December 15, 2016 ▪ 9:00am—4:00pm | Johns Hopkins University, Montgomery County Campus Over 90% of people receiving behavioral healthcare have a history of trauma. There is growing awareness of the widespread impact trauma can have on a person’s life. This seminar will provide background on current understanding of how trauma impacts adults, children, and families and a framework to respond and aid your clients in recovery. This seminar is designed to help you: Define trauma and trauma-informed care Describe the physical, mental, and emotional impact of trauma across the lifespan Explain how trauma impacts the human stress response Describe how to promote resilience with your clients Apply trauma-informed care approaches Describe what it means to become a trauma-informed organization Discuss the link between trauma and addiction Seminar speaker Cheryl Sharp holds the unique perspective of a person who has recovered from significant mental health challenges, a trauma survivor, a family member of a loved one who died as a result of mental health challenges, and a provider of substance abuse and mental health services. Sharp has worked with adult trauma survivors for over 30 years and trains and speaks internationally on trauma-informed care and suicide prevention. She has worked as a hospice/medical social worker and as a director of social services for a skilled nursing facility and is an ordained minister. She received a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Voice Award in 2015 for her work and personal stories educating the public about behavioral health and the Lou Ann Townsend Courage Award for her contributions to persons with psychiatric disabilities. As an exclusive consultant to the National Council’s Trauma-Informed Care Learning Communities, Sharp has led over 700 organizations in the implementation of trauma-informed care. Continuing Education: 6.0 Credit Hours Approved Category I by Board of Social Work Examiners of the State of Maryland. Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #5796. Seminars that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. EveryMind is solely responsible for all aspects of the seminars. Based on approval by the above licensing boards, continuing credits provided by EveryMind will be approved by the licensing boards of Washington, DC and Virginia for social workers. This activity is being co-sponsored by The Maryland Psychological Association (MPA) and EveryMind. The MPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The MPA maintains responsibility for the program and its content. The MPA is located at 10025 Gov. Warfield Parkway, Suite 102, Columbia, MD 21044-3308.

2. www.Every-Mind.org Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Clients Thursday, December 15, 2016 ▪ 9:00 am—4:00 pm REGISTRATION FORM Select One: □ $120 Member □ $150 Non-Member □ $75 Student Name Organization/Practice Name Professional Address Suite City StateZip Code E-mail Phone # I am a □ Social Worker □ Counselor □ Psychologist □ Other Credit Card # Exp. Date Security Code Signature SEMINAR LOCATION Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus 9605 Medical Center Drive, Room 121 Rockville, MD 20850 Directions to JHU-Montgomery County *Do not park in the parking garage, which is for National Cancer Institute employees only. REGISTER Online: Every-Mind.orgEvery-Mind.org Mail: Registration Form and payment EveryMind. ATTN: December CE Seminar 1000 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20851 IMPORTANT INFORMATION  Pre-registration deadline is 5:00 pm on Monday, December 12, 2016.  No refunds will be made after 5:00 pm on Monday, December 12, 2016.  Additional $10 fee for walk-in registrations.  In the event of inclement weather, call EveryMind’s office after 6:00am on the day of the seminar for an update on the status of the seminar.  Credit hours are ONLY given to those who attend the entire seminar.  Registrants must sign in and out.