MATFORCE Monthly Messages

Free virtual presentations focused on building healthier communities. Register for free by visiting matforce.org. Thursdays, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Trauma 101 Presented by Kimberly Gregory Trauma 101 is a class that focuses on the science of the brain and the brain’s response to trauma, specifically childhood trauma. Participants will learn about the parts of the brain and their functions, and how environment and adverse circumstances can negatively affect children. They will also learn of the brain’s resiliency and how healthy coping skills and social and emotional connectedness encourage healing from trauma.