We will explore the sources of trauma, the effects of that trauma on both a biological and psychological level and the key ingredients for healing. Whether a person can communicate past trauma or not, we should assume trauma has occurred and approach our support with this perspective in mind. This is a critical aspect to develop required positive-support strategies.

Learning Objectives
1. Participants will learn the sources of trauma in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
2. Participants will learn the 4 symptom areas of post-traumatic stress disorder and how those areas impact context of the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
3. Participants will learn the 3 key ingredients of post traumatic recovery and how to support someone with those 3 key ingredients.
4. Participants will learn the positive identity approach.