Traumatic events—whether sudden critical incidents, chronic workplace stressors, or overwhelming situations in the community or home—can lead to stress injuries and, for some, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This webinar offers a clear, compassionate look at how trauma impacts the brain and body, how to recognize stress injury early, and what supports healing before symptoms become long-term.

Whether you’ve experienced trauma firsthand, work in a high-stress environment, or support others through difficult events, this session will help you understand the signs of stress injury, differentiate typical reactions from PTSD, and build practical skills to respond effectively and promote resilience.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand Trauma & Stress Injury: Learn how overwhelming events impact the nervous system, what stress injuries are, and how they can progress to PTSD.

• Recognize the Signs: Identify early emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioral indicators of distress, and know when someone may need additional care.

• Respond with Confidence: Gain practical, trauma-informed strategies to support stabilization, encourage recovery, and foster resilience in yourself and others. 

Presenter:Alyssa Stika, LPC