Event Trainers
Gwendolyn Downing, LPC; Amnoni Myers, MPA
Gwendolyn Downing, LPC
Senior Training Coordinator, NRCYS
Gwen is a Senior Training Coordinator at the National Resource Center and oversees the fee-based training program. She has almost twenty years of experience in trauma responsive practice and is passionate about creating a world that prevents as many sources of trauma as possible, and that is equipped to respond to what is not preventable as effectively as possible. She does systems work, program and project development, resource development, and provides training and consultation.
Gwen has a B.S. in Biology and M.S. in Psychological Services from East Central University of Oklahoma.
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Amnoni Myers, MPA
Motivational Speaker, Tulsa, OK
Amnoni is a compassionate and dynamic child welfare advocate, public speaker, and consultant. She became a ward of the state at birth, aged-out of care and now is a professional in the child welfare field. Amnoni leads efforts of envisioning a better child welfare system, reshaping policies affecting divested populations, and is committed to helping others understand the importance of their voice and experiences to break the cycle of poverty. She has received numerous awards for her contributions she has made to child welfare nation-wide including: the Re-envisioning Foster Care Champion award, the National Urban Fellows Ron Gonzalez Memorial Fund Leadership Award, and the Philip J. And The Rockstar of the Year award.
Amnoni has bachelor’s degrees in both social work and sociology from Gordon College, and an M.P.H from the National Urban Fellows Program.
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Due to inclement weather, we have rescheduled this event. Please note the new day and time.
This webinar provides participants with an introductory understanding of insidious trauma (the daily incidents of marginalization, objectification, dehumanization, intimidation, etc. that are experienced by members of groups targeted by racism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, sexism, and other forms of oppression, and groups impacted by poverty), and how it specifically applies to children, youth, and individuals involved in the child welfare system. Participants will learn possible actions, that can be taken by those working in and with child welfare, caregivers, and youth, in areas such as increasing awareness, responding in a trauma responsive manner, and promoting self-care.
After registering, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.
Handouts will be sent in advance. If possible, review them before attending, and have them available during attendance. This webinar will be recorded and posted later for those unable to attend.
