CASA on the Go: Continuing Education for CASA Volunteers
This continuing education podcast connects CASA volunteers with engaging and relevant training designed to help strengthen advocacy for children and families. Each short, dynamic episode features informative discussions with subject matter experts exploring topics connected to child welfare and best practices for CASA advocacy. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker(s) in their personal capacity and are not the official policy or position of Texas CASA.
CASA on the Go: Continuing Education for CASA Volunteers
EMDR and Trauma-Informed Advocacy Featuring Ana Gomez
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How can CASA volunteers better understand and advocate for children and youth who have experienced trauma? In this episode, we take a closer look at EMDR therapy and why it can be effective in treating trauma for children and youth. We’re joined by internationally recognized author and EMDR clinician Ana Gomez, who shares her expertise on trauma treatment and offers practical guidance for CASA volunteers. Also mentioned in this episode is the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) course for advocates interested in learning more about trauma-informed advocacy.