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Part I Webinar Materials Available from the COVID-19 and Ombudsman Programs Four-Part Webinar Series

April 29th, 2020

Four-Part Webinar Series - COVID-19 and Ombudsman Programs: Understanding How Trauma Impacts You, Residents, and Your Advocacy (April 29, May 20, June 17, and July 29, 2020 at 3:00pm ET)

In partnership with the Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, Consumer Voice and NORC are offering a four-part webinar series regarding the impact of trauma due to the COVID-19 pandemic on long-term care residents and Ombudsman programs.The webinar series will highlight important themes related to trauma-informed care, person-centered care, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma. The series will include case studies, self-reflection activities and exercises, and materials for attendees.

Register for all four webinars in the series.

Part I: April 29, 2020

View the slides as a PDF or PowerPoint with presenter notes.

This webinar addresses person-centered, trauma-informed care and attendees will learn:

• What "person-centered care" and "trauma-informed" care means. 
• Why person-centered care and trauma-informed care is critical in a crisis. 
• The impact that re-traumatizing events can have on a trauma survivor, including residents, facility staff, and Ombudsman program representatives. 
• How to recognize and respond to the effects of all types of trauma. 
• The bio-psycho-social components of trauma-informed care to support survivors in rebuilding a sense of control and empowerment.

The presenter, Dr. Sheri Gibson, received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Geropsychology from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS). She is an instructor and clinical supervisor for the Psychology Department at UCCS and a faculty affiliate with the UCCS Gerontology Center.  Dr. Gibson serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, is a member of the Research Committee for the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), and a member of the Pikes Peak Elder Abuse Coalition. She has been recognized for her trainings on person-centered and trauma informed care approaches with older adults among professional programs such as Adult Protective Services, Area Agencies on Aging, long term care facilities, and community outreach Veteran services.