Trauma Risk and Recovery: A Workshop for Families and Caregivers

The Rutgers Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is honored to welcome The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development to share this presentation in Trauma Risk and Recovery.

Individuals with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities are likely to experience trauma during their lifetime. There is often a failure to recognize the impact of trauma on people with IDD and the signs of past experiences may be overlooked or untreated. This session will explore the types of traumatic events that are common and why people with disabilities are more at risk. We will explore trauma informed approaches to promote safety and connection, including therapeutic interventions, coping strategies, and positive identity development.