EQ2: A Staff-Focused Program to Increase Self-Regulation and Amplify Trauma-Informed Care

Strengthening staffs’ self-regulation skills and providing them with consistent psychosocial support are pre-requisites to delivering high-quality care to youth. EQ2 is a trauma-informed, workforce development program designed specifically for direct care staff serving trauma-impacted youth. EQ2 was created to support staff in building the self-awareness, self-regulation, and relational skills required to effectively deliver trauma-informed care; and help build the team cohesion and culture that buffers staff from STS and burnout. This webinar will focus on specific approaches to support staff wellbeing through the development of foundational self-regulation and relationship skills – particularly for an increasingly younger, less experienced workforce, many of whom are coming to these roles having experienced high levels of trauma exposure themselves. The webinar will explain the EQ2 model and explore implementation options. Participants will be able to download the EQ2 mobile health app, which staff can use to manage stress in real time.