DE BEST Quarterly Virtual Meeting & Training
Topic: Children in Disasters: Trauma, Development, and Psychological First Aid
Join DE BEST for our Quarterly Virtual Meeting, featuring a focused training on supporting children during and after disasters through a trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate lens.
This session will explore how disasters impact children differently by age and stage, common trauma responses seen in infants through adolescents, and how Psychological First Aid (PFA) can be used by responders, volunteers, educators, and community partners to promote safety, calm, connection, and resilience.
ALL volunteers are encouraged to attend - and invite an adult guest.
The meeting will include:
- Program updates and DE BEST announcements
- An interactive presentation: Children in Disasters
- Practical examples and real-world application of PFA
- Time for questions, reflection, and discussion
This training is appropriate for:
- DE BEST volunteers (new and experienced)
- Behavioral health professionals
- Educators, school staff, and community partners
- Anyone supporting children and families impacted by crisis or disaster
Format: Virtual (Zoom - see link below)
Training Style: Educational, trauma-informed, non-clinical
Past Meeting Topics
- October 2025 - Mental Health and the Law, Presented by: Kalea Rosario
- July 2025 - Deployment Ready & Coffee (Hybrid; Committee Meeting on 7/22 from Lewes Library)
- April 2025 - Team Skill Building, Presented by: Celeste Peart
- January 2025 - Volunteer Qualifications & Portal/SERVDE Updates, Presented by: Celeste Peart & Skylar Washington
Participation is voluntary. This session includes discussion of trauma; attendees are encouraged to care for their own well-being and step away as needed.
Zoom Link to Join: https://udel.zoom.us/j/3028316136?pwd=djRob1MwdnRtK1FnOXI2ek0vT1dOQT09, Password: 2021
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