Presenters: Erin Troup, LPC, NCC, CT, IMH-E (IV Clinical)

Patrick McKelvey, MS, LPC, NCC

Early loss of a primary attachment figure for infants, toddlers and preschool children are inherently complex and pervasive experiences, impacting a child’s experience over a lifetime. These youngest community members are highly vulnerable, often forgotten and lack emotional understanding and capacity to manage early grief on their own. This presentation will explore ways in which providers can develop an understanding for the use of practical trauma-informed perspectives to overlay within current programming models (peer support or clinical) to develop an environment that is conducive for healing to those who experienced early traumatic losses and enhancing healing experiences for all children.