Veteran Volunteer Orientation & Trauma-Informed Practice Training, Private session

This is a three-day immersive learning experience designed to prepare volunteers to engage effectively, ethically, and compassionately with women veterans and the systems that support them. Grounded in trauma-informed, human-centred, and strengths-based principles, the training equips volunteers with practical strategies for building trust, fostering psychological safety, and responding to the diverse experiences of women veterans who may be navigating multiple intersections of trauma.

Through experiential learning, reflective practice, case studies, and applied skill-building, volunteers will develop the confidence and competence to support women veterans with empathy, cultural humility, and an understanding of the complex systems that influence their well-being. Participants will leave with actionable tools for creating meaningful connections, recognizing trauma responses, navigating community resources, and contributing to a supportive and empowering Connect-Her community.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this three-day orientation and training, participants will be able to:

1. Explore the brain science of stress and trauma responses and how they can affect behaviour and individual capacity to thrive.
   
2. Apply trauma-informed and human-centred engagement practices to create safe, respectful, and empowering interactions with women veterans experiencing diverse and intersecting forms of trauma.
3. Recognize and respond appropriately to the impacts of trauma, adversity, and systemic barriers by using practical communication, boundary-setting, and referral strategies that support resilience and well-being.