Trauma Informed Care Pt 3: Using Trauma Informed Care to Improve Patient and Self Care
2025-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
Trauma looks different for each of us, and the approach must also be tailored in a culturally mindful way to promote healing and recovery.

Is this 3-part training, we focus on the six basic principles or pillars of Trauma Informed Care as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that includes: safety, connections, and managing emotions. We will also explain how to use this information to accurately assess patients, improve provider-patient relationships, understand what a trauma informed organization is while minimizing distress and maximizing patient autonomy. We will also discuss multidisciplinary collaboration and trauma-informed care in diverse settings.

When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9am-11:00am (Mountain Time)

The free virtual course will be available via Zoom.

These trainings will be conducted by Dr. J. Rocky Romero, LMSW. Dr. Romero completed his doctoral studies at the University of New Mexico in Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies. As a trainer/consultant for NLBHA, he is focused on culturally appropriate treatment while reducing health disparities for people of color.

This Training is open to residents of New Mexico and El Paso only.

El uso de la atención informada para mejorar el cuidado del paciente y de sí mismo
2025-03-11 09:00 - 11:00
Curso virtual GRATIS en Español

Esta capacitación está abierta únicamente a residentes de Nuevo México y el condado de El Paso.

El trauma se ve diferente para cada uno de nosotros, y el enfoque también debe adaptarse de una manera consciente culturalmente para promover la recuperación y el alivio.

En esta capacitación de 3 partes, nos enfocamos en los seis principios básicos o pilares de la Atención Informada de Trauma según lo descrito por los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC) que incluye: seguridad, conexiones y manejo de emociones. También explicaremos cómo usar esta información para evaluar con precisión a los pacientes, mejorar las relaciones proveedor-paciente, entender lo que es una organización informada de trauma mientras se minimiza el sufrimiento y se maximiza la autonomía del paciente. También discutiremos la colaboración multidisciplinaria y la atención basada en el trauma en diversos entornos.

Parte 1: Introduccion al Trauma- Concientizacion del Poveedor a la Organizaciones

Miércoles, 5 de febrero de 2025

9am-11am (MT)

Parte 2: Impacto del Trauma- La Intersección del Racismo y la Salud Mental

Martes, 25 de febrero de 2025

9am-11am (MT)

Parte 3: El uso de la atención informada para mejorar el cuidado del paciente y de sí mismo

Martes, 11 de marzo de 2025

9am-11am (MT)

Estas capacitaciones serán realizadas por Enrique López-Escalera, JCL., STL., MSW.

Enrique nació en El Paso, Texas y creció en Cd. Juárez, México. Enrique es un entrenador de vida. Tiene títulos de posgrado en Trabajo Social, Derecho Canónico y Teología. Tiene más de 25 años de experiencia sirviendo a las personas directamente através de consejería y tutoría en salud mental.

Intervención Verbal (Crisis Prevention Institute)
2026-02-19 09:00 - 13:00
Capacitación virtual gratuita en español

La intervención verbal es un conjunto de habilidades esenciales para prevenir crisis, diseñada para que los profesionales puedan anticipar, calmar y responder de manera segura ante comportamientos cada vez más intensos. Se basa en estrategias de comunicación fundamentadas en el respeto, la empatía y un enfoque informado sobre el trauma. Esta capacitación, respaldada por el modelo del Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), enseña a los participantes a reconocer las primeras señales de angustia, a responder eficazmente a la escalada emocional y a asegurar la seguridad de todos sin necesidad de recurrir a intervenciones físicas. La intervención verbal es apropiada para profesionales de la salud mental, educadores, especialistas en apoyo entre pares, personal que atiende a jóvenes y proveedores comunitarios que trabajan con personas que enfrentan angustia emocional, agitación o crisis.

Información Sobre el Ponente

Enrique López-Escalera, JCL, STL, LMSW

Enrique nació en El Paso, Texas, y se crió en Ciudad Juárez, México. Desde los nueve años reside en Nuevo México, salvo por unos años que vivió en el extranjero cursando estudios superiores. Se identifica profundamente con la zona fronteriza. Es totalmente bilingüe y bicultural. Enrique es coach de vida (certificado por la Academia de Transformación). Tiene títulos de posgrado en Trabajo Social, Derecho Canónico y Teología, así como una especialización en Filosofía. Cuenta con más de 25 años de experiencia al servicio de las personas en el sur de Nuevo México. Su experiencia incluye el asesoramiento espiritual y la orientación en salud mental y conductual. Su método se caracteriza por la profesionalidad, la calidez y la sencillez, comunicando conceptos importantes en términos fáciles de entender.

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Breaking the Stigma - A Review of Barriers and Culturally Grounded Approaches for Serving Hispanic/Latinx Populations
2026-03-17 09:00 - 10:30
In this training we explore cultural concepts of distress and values unique to Hispanic and Latinx communities, discuss the pertinence of cultural idioms of distress in mental health treatment, and review culturally appropriate approaches to working with Latinx/Hispanic clients while applying an ethical lens in rural practice. Offered in English and Spanish. Free CEU’s. This training is 90 minutes.

About the Presenter

Lucila Beaton, LISW-CP/S, LCSW, LCSWC

Lucila Beaton, LISW-CP, graduated with an MSW degree from Yeshiva University. She is an independent licensed clinical social worker specializing as a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist. She is also a certified mental health first aid instructor for the National Council on Behavioral Health and a Living Works trainer who provides suicide prevention and intervention training such as ASIST and Safe Talk. She also offers Triple P parent trainings for levels 2, 3, 4, and 5 and Fearless training in English and Spanish. She is bilingual and bicultural and embraces the intersectionality of being Afro-Latina and all that it entails. She never forgets that she began her career as an ESOL student in the Brooklyn, New York, public school system.

1.5 CEUs will be provided

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ACE’s and Community Resilience – Understanding Trauma Toxic Stress
2026-03-24 09:00 - 10:30
This 90-minute training examines the ACE Study and how cumulative trauma affects brain development, stress response systems, and long-term health. Participants will explore how trauma exposure impacts individuals and communities, including those frequently encountered in crisis response. The session highlights protective factors and resilience-building approaches that support both community members and responder wellness.

About the Presenter

Lucila Beaton, LISW-CP/S, LCSW, LCSWC

Lucila Beaton, LISW-CP, graduated with an MSW degree from Yeshiva University. She is an independent licensed clinical social worker specializing as a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist. She is also a certified mental health first aid instructor for the National Council on Behavioral Health and a Living Works trainer who provides suicide prevention and intervention training such as ASIST and Safe Talk. She also offers Triple P parent trainings for levels 2, 3, 4, and 5 and Fearless training in English and Spanish. She is bilingual and bicultural and embraces the intersectionality of being Afro-Latina and all that it entails. She never forgets that she began her career as an ESOL student in the Brooklyn, New York, public school system.

1.5 CEUs will be provided

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care: Foundations for Practice
2026-03-27 09:00 - 10:30
This 90-minute introductory session provides a foundational overview of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and its role in improving patient and organizational outcomes. Participants will explore the six core principles of Trauma-Informed Care as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), including safety, trust, connection, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural responsiveness. The training will examine how trauma impacts behavior, engagement, and health outcomes, and introduce practical strategies to improve provider–patient relationships while minimizing distress and promoting autonomy. Participants will gain tools to begin assessing services through a trauma-informed lens and understand what it means to build a trauma-informed organization.

About the Presenter

Lucila Beaton, LISW-CP/S, LCSW, LCSWC

Lucila Beaton, LISW-CP, graduated with an MSW degree from Yeshiva University. She is an independent licensed clinical social worker specializing as a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist. She is also a certified mental health first aid instructor for the National Council on Behavioral Health and a Living Works trainer who provides suicide prevention and intervention training such as ASIST and Safe Talk. She also offers Triple P parent trainings for levels 2, 3, 4, and 5 and Fearless training in English and Spanish. She is bilingual and bicultural and embraces the intersectionality of being Afro-Latina and all that it entails. She never forgets that she began her career as an ESOL student in the Brooklyn, New York, public school system.

1.5 CEUs will be provided.

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Verbal Intervention – Crisis Prevention Institute
2026-04-02 09:00 - 13:00
Parents, peer specialists, promotores, and behavioral health professionals working in family, community, and clinical settings. This 4-hour interactive workshop introduces participants to Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)–aligned, nonviolent de-escalation principles and prepares community-based helpers to model and teach foundational crisis prevention skills within their roles. Participants will learn how crisis behaviors develop, how to respond early using verbal de-escalation, and how to maintain personal safety, boundaries, and dignity in emotionally charged situations. The training emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches appropriate for families, peer support, outreach, and behavioral health settings. This workshop also introduces trainer readiness concepts, supporting participants who may later pursue CPI Instructor (Train-the-Trainer) certification when sponsored by an organization. This training is preparatory and educational. It does not certify participants as CPI Instructors and does not include physical restraint techniques.

About the Presenter

Enrique López-Escalera, JCL, STL, LMSW

Enrique was born in El Paso, Texas and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Since the age of nine he has resided in New Mexico, except for a few years living abroad pursuing higher education. He deeply identifies with the Borderlands. He is fully bilingual and bi-cultural. Enrique is a life coach (certified by Transformation Academy). He has post-graduate degrees in Social Work, Canon Law, and Theology as well as a minor in philosophy. He has 25+ years of experience of serving people directly in southern New Mexico. His range of experience includes spiritual counseling and mentoring in mental and behavioral health. His delivery method is characterized by professionalism, warmth, and simplicity – communicating important concepts in easy-to-understand terms.

1.5 CEUs are provided.

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Talk Saves Lives
2026-05-01 09:00 - 10:30
This 90-minute suicide prevention training addresses mental health, suicide risk, and prevention strategies through a culturally responsive lens focused on Latinx and Hispanic communities. Participants will gain an understanding of the scope of suicide nationally and within Hispanic populations, common risk and protective factors, warning signs, and how to have supportive conversations with individuals who may be struggling. The session explores cultural strengths, community connectedness, family dynamics, stigma, and barriers to care that influence help-seeking behaviors. Participants will leave with practical tools to recognize risk, respond with confidence, and connect individuals to appropriate resources. This training is designed for professionals, community leaders, promotores, educators, healthcare providers, and anyone serving Latinx and Hispanic communities.

About the Presenter

Enrique López-Escalera, JCL, STL, LMSW

Enrique was born in El Paso, Texas and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Since the age of nine he has resided in New Mexico, except for a few years living abroad pursuing higher education. He deeply identifies with the Borderlands. He is fully bilingual and bi-cultural. Enrique is a life coach (certified by Transformation Academy). He has post-graduate degrees in Social Work, Canon Law, and Theology as well as a minor in philosophy. He has 25+ years of experience of serving people directly in southern New Mexico. His range of experience includes spiritual counseling and mentoring in mental and behavioral health. His delivery method is characterized by professionalism, warmth, and simplicity – communicating important concepts in easy-to-understand terms.

1.5 CEUs are provided.

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