Please note this training will be hosted on site in the Hamden, CT office. Please be sure to review the below protocols before processing your registration:
1. The Consortium mandates face masks, regardless of vaccination status. All in-person training registrants will be required to wear a mask in the building at all times.
2. If fewer than 15 people are signed up two weeks ahead of the training date, the training may convert to a virtual format or be cancelled. All participants will be notified of format/location changes within 10 days ot the training start date.

Trainer: Angela Alston, LADC, LMSW, SAP, AADC, ICAADC

Description: While everyone’s lived experiences vary, many people can relate to the thought of living a life with a secret or dealing with some form of dysfunction. For some, dysfunction can become “normal,” leading to various forms of self-limiting behaviors. Growing up in a dysfunctional environment can contribute to substance abuse, self-hate, dysfunctional relationships, low self-esteem, and additional trauma. Whether it be molestation, rape, domestic violence, or identity issues, the shame and fear of public condemnation keeps many in a cycle of emotional incarceration. Learn about shame, stigma, guilt, and gain skills crucial for working with clients struggling with these feelings after traumatization.