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9:30 - 16:00
Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT

Preparing for After (3/29) | 2019

On March 29, VOICES hosted a day-long training on planning for an effective community response following acts of mass violence. Social service providers including mental health professionals and representatives from faith-based organizations were in attendance.

The event trained social service providers on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from traumatic events, taking into consideration both the short and long-term support the community will require.

The morning training was followed by afternoon presentations by individuals who were impacted by, or responded to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Topics included:

  • Pre-planning for a coordinated community response
  • Defining the impacted community
  • Psychological and emotional impact of mass trauma
  • Best practices for supporting the community’s long-term recovery
 
 
Opening Remarks 9:30am - 10:00am
 
Founding Director
Voices of September 11th
 
Preparing for After Training 10:00am – 12:15pm
 
Founding Director
Voices of September 11th
Project Director
Voices of September 11th
  • Pre-planning for a coordinated community response
  • Defining the impacted community
  • Psychological and emotional impact of mass trauma
  • Best practices for supporting the community’s long-term recovery
 
Lunch 12:15pm – 1:00pm
 
Panel Presentations 1:00pm – 3:00pm
 
Psychotherapist
Professional Coach
Founding Director
Voices of September 11th
Support Group Facilitator
 
 
Tabletop Facilitated Discussions 3:00pm – 4:00pm