Building Resilient Teams, Coalitions and Communities: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Substance Use Prevention EPLS

SAVE THE DATE! Wednesdays, February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, and 17, 2027

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN NOVEMBER 2026.

Enhance your approach to substance use prevention with this 6-week interactive course designed to equip individuals, teams, coalitions, and communities with trauma-informed strategies that reinforce hope and resilience. Grounded in the science of prevention, trauma, and resilience, the course provides substance use practitioners with the opportunity to explore how trauma influences behavior and decision-making, as well as how to develop effective communication, facilitation, and conflict management skills that foster trust, engagement, and collaboration.

Through skill-building exercises, guided discussions, peer interaction, and expert-led consultations, participants will build confidence and expand their capacity to lead with empathy, prevent harm, and strengthen community resilience as part of their everyday prevention work.

Whether you work directly with populations or support prevention efforts at the systems level, this course provides actionable insights and practical tools to increase your team’s effectiveness in preventing substance use and promoting resilient communities, where every voice is heard, and every person has the opportunity to grow.