Gulf Coast JFCS and Empath Health have teamed up to provide specialized training designed for the family and caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Gulf Coast JFCS will bring their expertise in trauma informed care to this training, assisting family members as well as caregivers, in understanding how early trauma affects an individual as they age. Gulf Coast JFCS and Empath Health have teamed up to provide specialized training designed for the family and caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Gulf Coast JFCS will bring their expertise in trauma informed care to this training, assisting family members as well as caregivers, in understanding how early trauma affects an individual as they age.

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

Trauma Informed Care
• What is a trauma-informed response?
• Understanding trauma and triggers
• Trauma response in Holocaust Survivors compared to other elderly

Family Support
• Self-Care
• Accessing community resources
• Planning and organization
• Asking for and accepting help
• Independence—yours and theirs