Trauma is a complex issue that affects individuals, families, communities, and the systems that serve them. The Trauma and Resilience Learning Cohort is an open-access online professional development opportunity for anyone who is committed to deepening their understanding of trauma-responsive care.
Unlike standalone webinars, this program is designed as a closed learning cohort. Participants enroll together, remain with the same group throughout the series, and commit to attending all sessions. This cohort model fosters meaningful relationships, shared learning, and ongoing dialogue while creating a psychologically safer environment for reflection, discussion, and professional growth.
Through a combination of evidence-informed content, facilitated discussion, practical tools, and reflective exercises, participants will build a strong foundation in trauma-responsive practice while learning alongside colleagues from diverse disciplines across the BSAS system. Each session builds upon the previous one, allowing participants to deepen their understanding and integrate new knowledge into their work over time.
What Participants Will Gain
Throughout the cohort, participants will:
· Develop a comprehensive understanding of trauma, resilience, recovery, and their relationship to substance use.
· Strengthen their ability to recognize and respond to the impact of trauma.
· Learn practical strategies to create trauma-responsive services and environments.
· Learn from the experiences and perspectives of fellow cohort members while building a professional learning community that extends beyond the training.
Cohort Commitment
To maximize learning and foster a strong community of practice, participants are expected to register for the full cohort and attend all five live online sessions.
Who Should Participate?
The Trauma and Resilience Learning Cohort is open to professionals including counselors, recovery coaches, peer specialists, clinicians, medical providers, supervisors, program administrators, support staff, and others committed to advancing trauma-responsive care.
Cohort Curriculum
The five-session cohort explores the following topics:
1. Understanding the Relationship Between Trauma, Resilience, and Substance Use
2. Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue, and Burnout
3. Supporting Recovery: Practical Strategies for Trauma and Resilience
4. Professional Boundaries in Trauma-Informed Care
5. Trauma-Informed Crisis Response, De-escalation, and Postvention
Continuing Education Credits
A total of 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) have been applied for, and will be available for eligible participants, including LADC/CADC, LCSW/LICSW, LMHC, and RN professionals. CEUs are awarded to participants who successfully complete the cohort in accordance with attendance requirements.
How Much Does It Cost?
All five sessions: $199 Our Fall Special!
BSAS-contracted staff or programs are free
Fall 2026 upcoming dates and times:
Session One: October 22, 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
An Introduction to Trauma and Resilience: Recognizing and responding to trauma among people who use substances
Session Two: October 29, 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
How Our Work Impacts Us: Building resilience through self and community care
Session Three: November 5, 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Becoming Trauma-Responsive: Supporting recovery from trauma among people who use substances
Session Four: November 12, 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Professional Boundaries in Trauma-Informed Care for Non-Clinicians
Session Five: November 19, 2026, 10:00am-12:00 pm
Trauma Informed Crisis Prevention, De-Escalation, and Postvention
Facilitated By
David Stanley, LCSW, Director of Adult Trauma Services
Hanna Petros, Adult Trauma Specialist