Trauma and health: understanding how harm, stress, and healing affect health (2026-27)

Program Information

Trauma and health dives into the core components of trauma from a public health perspective. Participants will review public health definitions of trauma and the Adverse Childhood Experiences study that catalyzed contemporary research on the relationship between exposure to harm and its effects on health. Participants will engage with theories and frameworks for addressing trauma and its cycles and identify action steps they can take to implement solutions. This training is intended for anyone who does work to improve the health of individuals and populations and will equip participants with a deeper understanding of what trauma is, how to identify its symptoms, and the most effective ways to mitigate its impacts.

For more information: HMPRG Trainings on Trauma, Health, and Healing

To claim credit, select the "Register" tab and then "Register" button to enroll in the activity. Then, select Continue to proceed to the session evaluation and credit claiming.

Target Audience

This activity is appropriate for the following audiences:

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Associates/Assistants
  • Social Workers
  • Pharmacists
  • Dentists
  • Psychologists
  • Registered Dietitians 
  • Other Behavioral Health providers
  • Other members of the care team 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:

  • Participants will understand the definition of trauma and its scope:
    • ACEs and an expanded framework of trauma and stress
    • The biology, drivers, symptoms, and effects of trauma
  • Participants will understand the definition of protective factors and their scope:
    • Positive Childhood Experiences
    • Frameworks such as Trauma-Informed Care and Healing-Centered Engagement
  • Participants will identify potential steps to include in their own action plan to integrate into their own work.

AMA Designation Statement

Moses/Weitzman Health System Inc. designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

    Activity summary
    Available credit: 
    • 1.25 AAPA Category I CME
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Academy of PAs (AAPA) credit to physician assistants at its activities. Participants should only claim commensurate credit with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • 1.25 ACE/ASWB
      Through Joint Accreditation Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) credit to social workers at its activities.
    • 1.25 ACPE
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) credit to pharmacists at its activities.
    • 1.25 ADA CERP
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
    • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to physicians at its activities via Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
    • 1.25 ANCC
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) nursing credit to nurses at its activities.
    • 1.25 APA
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Psychological Association (APA) credit to psychologists at its activities.
    • 1.25 CDR
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide CDR credits to registered dieticians at its activities.
    • 1.25 Participation Hour(s)
      You are able to download an unaccredited Participation Certificate for your records if you are not able to use any of the credit types provided for this activity or if this activity does not offer accredited CME/CE credits.
    Activity opens: 
    05/01/2026
    Activity expires: 
    04/30/2027

    Weitzman Institute Disclosure Statement

    It is the policy of the Weitzman Institute to ensure that Continuing Education (CE) activities are independent and free of commercial bias. To ensure educational content is objective, balanced, and guarantee content presented is in the best interest of its learners' and the public, the Weitzman Institute requires that everyone in a position to control educational content disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. An ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Examples can be found at accme.org.

    Faculty participating in a Weitzman Institute-sponsored activity must disclose to the planning committee and audience all financial or other relationship(s) with ineligible companies.

    Planners & Presenters

    • Hannah Shevrin, Training and Capacity Building Manager 

    • Karol Dean, PhD, Director of Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship Program 

    • Mayra Diaz, MSW, MPH, Senior Policy Analyst 

    • Ronisha Edwards-Elliott, MSW, LSW, Director of Chicago AHEC and Workforce Programs 

    • Emily Gallion, Grants and Communications Manager 

    • A. Gita Krishnaswamy, MPH, M.Ed, Interim Executive Director 

    • Anna Yankelev, MPH, MBA, Director of Strategic Workforce Initiatives

    Accreditation Statement

    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Health and Medicine Policy Research Group and Moses/Weitzman Health System, Inc./Weitzman Institute. Moses/Weitzman Health System, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Additional credits are available for Physician Assistants/Associates. 

    By completing this activity, you provide Moses/Weitzman Health System Inc. the permission to share completion data with the ACCME and the certifying board(s).

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    Please note that continuing education credit requirements differ by state, jurisdiction, and licensing agency. It is your responsibility to confirm if your licensing/credentialing agency will accept the credits offered by this activity.

    Available Credit

    • 1.25 AAPA Category I CME
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Academy of PAs (AAPA) credit to physician assistants at its activities. Participants should only claim commensurate credit with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • 1.25 ACE/ASWB
      Through Joint Accreditation Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) credit to social workers at its activities.
    • 1.25 ACPE
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) credit to pharmacists at its activities.
    • 1.25 ADA CERP
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
    • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to physicians at its activities via Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
    • 1.25 ANCC
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) nursing credit to nurses at its activities.
    • 1.25 APA
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Psychological Association (APA) credit to psychologists at its activities.
    • 1.25 CDR
      Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide CDR credits to registered dieticians at its activities.
    • 1.25 Participation Hour(s)
      You are able to download an unaccredited Participation Certificate for your records if you are not able to use any of the credit types provided for this activity or if this activity does not offer accredited CME/CE credits.
    Please !log in or register to take this activity.

    Registration Instructions

    1. Create an account with the Weitzman Education Platform if you haven't already. Reference How do I create an account? if needed.
    2. Select the Register button, then proceed to the Session Evaluation.
    3. In the Session Evaluation, select the session date you attended and complete each question. 
    4. Once you have completed the session evaluation:
      • You can claim credit commensurate with your attendance. 
      • You will then be able to download a certificate appropriate to your credentials. 

    If you experience any technical issues, please submit a ticket to our support center. A representative from our team will respond as soon as possible. 

    You must claim credit and download your certificate by the activity expiration date. For compliance reasons, the Weitzman Institute cannot modify this deadline. If you need any technical support, submit a ticket to our Support Center.