November 3, 8:45am-1pm

OU-Tulsa Learning Center, Room 231 (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135)

Free CEUs available for Social Work and Behavioral Health

Presenter’s bio: Lauren Garder is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a decade of experience in mental health and victim services. The focus of Lauren’s career has been chronic trauma and victimization. Lauren has worked at across the spectrum of services from hotlines to therapy to working in administration for the ODMHSAS overseeing trauma services and outpatient treatment for suicidality across the State. Lauren is now “back in the chair” in private practice in Oklahoma City providing therapy, expert witness, and consulting in her areas of expertise.

Workshop description: this immersive training is designed for professionals supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The workshop equips participants with the tools and mindset to provide trauma-informed, compassionate care to people who have experienced deep instability, including violence, exploitation, and systemic barriers.
With a focus on person-first approaches that honor dignity and resilience, participants will learn how to build trust, promote safety, and respond skillfully in high-stress situations. Through reflective exercises and experiential learning, attendees will strengthen their capacity to recognize and respond to trauma—both in those they serve and within themselves. Trauma-informed care is not just a framework—it’s a way of being in this work.