Equity Tid Bit: Trauma Informed Practices

Published: August 22, 2023

College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Inclusive Excellence Committee is proud to host Equity Tid Bit: Trauma Informed Practices presented by CWI Counselor, Christy Babcock. This informative training will provide participants with a deeper understanding of trauma and how to best respond when working with students or colleagues who have experienced it.

Attendees will gain insight into the nature of trauma and learn how to recognize potential responses. They will also discuss the best ways to respond to support individuals impacted by trauma in their lives.

Equity Tid Bit: Trauma Informed Practices
Friday, Sept. 15
10:30 a.m. – noon

Nampa Campus Aspen Classroom Building (NASP) or via Zoom

Those interested in attending are asked to please register for the event prior. The event is free and open to all CWI faculty and staff.

Register 

The Inclusive Excellence Committee's Tid Bit Series aims to offer easy-to-understand and practical education on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Inclusive Excellence committee works to help realize the College’s mission to empower students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce by fostering an inclusive educational community of engagement, respect, and accountability. The committee believes success is driven by the power of an inclusive culture based on utilizing our differences to stimulate and encourage social justice, multicultural competence, and effective and engaged citizenship.

For those with questions or in need of more information, please contact the Inclusive Excellence Committee at inclusiveexcellence@cwi.edu.

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