Navigating Food Issues in Traumatized Children and Youth

4pm-6pmPT

5pm-7pmMT

6pm-8pmCT

7pm-9pm EST

This training class provides essential tools and insights for addressing food challenges experienced by traumatized children and youth. Participants will explore practical mealtime strategies to create a safe and supportive environment, as well as resources for addressing sensory food-related issues such as Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). The class also delves into the brain science behind food insecurity, examining how trauma and inconsistent access to food impact brain development and behavior. Designed for educators, caregivers, and professionals, this session equips participants with actionable tips and evidence-based approaches to foster healthier relationships with food and promote healing. 

This course is taught by Lindsey Martin. Lindsey Martin, LCSW is a practicing therapist, TBRI Practitioner,  and a trainer for FaithBridge. She specializes in Complex Childhood Trauma, Grief and Loss, Sexual Trauma, Parenting Issues, Attachment, Anxiety, Self Esteem, Career Counseling, and Spiritual Trauma. Lindsey has her Masters of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Alabama, Licensed Clinical, Social Worker Georgia, Trust Based Relational Intervention, National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative, W.I.S.E. Up! Facilitator, Research/Continuing Education Training Curriculum Development: Grief and Loss in Foster Care, Supporting Biological Parents in Foster Care, Connecting Your Spiritual Health to Your Child’s Well Being, Crucial Conversations in Foster Care and Adoption.