Unmasking the Trauma of Bullying

In this training, learners will increase their knowledge about the impact of trauma on youth and bullying by focusing on childhood adversities and trauma; the adverse effects of trauma on children and youth; how bullying can be childhood adversity or trauma; the key characteristics of bullying; basic dos and don’ts for preventing and responding to bullying; and how to respond to an instance of bullying. This training supports staff and volunteers who work with children and youth from challenging places and situations to better prevent and respond to bullying among the children they serve.

Topics:

• The characteristics of bullying
• Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) definitions
• The relationship between trauma, the pair of ACEs, and toxic stress
• The common signs of trauma in children and youth
• Comprehend bullying behavior from multiple perspectives
• Identifying dos and don’ts for addressing bullying behavior
• Identifying bullying behaviors
• Strategies for handling bullying behaviors
• Strategies for self-regulation

This training is approved for three hours of continuing education for core social work, related licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, DECAL/Bright from the Start, family violence intervention specialists (FVIP), POST, Babies Can’t Wait Project SCEIs in Area 1 Children and Famlies-Birth to 8, and nursing.

Instructor:

Darrell Green is an Instructional Services Coordinator for the Professional Excellence Program. In this role, he provides training and development opportunities for a variety of human services professionals. Previously, he served as a Staff Development Professional and Project Administrator with the Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) for more than 8 years where he provided training and staff development for DFCS Administrators, Supervisors and frontline Case Managers.  During his 30 years of service in child welfare, Mr. Green has served as a Project Administrator with the Carter Center of Emory University, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Coordinator in Fulton County Juvenile Court, a community organizer, a parenting course instructor, and a parenting curriculum developer with a focus on initiatives for non-custodial fathers.

As a professional speaker and trainer, Mr. Green has delivered numerous keynotes and workshop presentations at professional conferences and training events.  As the father of three sons, Mr. Green is passionate about his role as a parent and committed to helping other fathers embrace their responsibility as parents.

Friday, March 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Virtual

Questions? Email cwtc@gsu.edu or call 470-279-1785.

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