Webinar Overview

For nearly 25 years, Risking Connection (RC) has been a trailblazer in trauma education and a cornerstone of the trauma-informed care (TIC) movement. Since its initial publication in 2000, RC has equipped tens of thousands of professionals and community members with a deep understanding of trauma’s impact - and practical, relationship-centered pathways to healing.

In its most recent evolution, RC addresses a long-standing and critical gap in the field: the intersection of trauma and race. With the understanding that trauma is both personal and collective, the updated RC curriculum now treats racial trauma not as a side topic, but as a foundational thread woven throughout the training experience.

Through inclusive exercises, culturally relevant case studies, videos, and guided dialogue, RC now reflects the historical and intergenerational trauma experienced by racially marginalized communities. The RC model affirms that healing from trauma is incomplete without acknowledging the enduring legacies of slavery, colonization, genocide, and systemic racism. It invites learners to reflect on both what happened to you and what happened to your ancestors - recognizing that trauma healing must hold space for the stories, wounds, and wisdom carried across generations.

What began as a trauma training has now grown into the Risking Connection Change Model - a multi-stage, organizational transformation approach that embeds trauma-informed principles at every level of practice. At the heart of this evolution is the belief that truly healing environments require a deep and sustained commitment to racial equity, cultural humility, and collective liberation.

Attendance Certificates Available

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