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Center for Optimal Brain Integration®
Trainer of Trainer, Trauma-Responsive Institute for Authorization (ToT-TRIA)
The purpose of the Training of Trainer, Trauma-Responsive Institute for Authorization (ToT-TRIA) is to help individuals from diverse professional disciplines to become authorized in one or more of the COBI Trauma-Responsive and Resilience-Building Modules. Authorization begins with the Core Module 100, but apprentices may become authorized in modules beyond the Core 100. Once accepted, apprentices are guided to learn and develop in 3 key areas:
As an apprentice trainer, there are three key competencies that are gained to become authorized:
1. Content Knowledge
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Neurobiology of trauma and the difference between a challenging behavior and a trauma trigger
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The science behind the brain and behavior
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Resilience, neuroplasticity and the hope for healing across the lifespan
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Key trauma-responsive practices that promote resilience
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Understanding the diffference between SEL and Trauma Training
2. Trauma-Responsive Trainer Strategies to Promote Safety
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Create safety for participants
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Build nurturing responsive relationships during the training
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Provide predictable and safe environments for learning
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Promote regulation, mindfulness and grounding strategies
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Keeping participants in the "Window of Tolerance" or "Optimal Zone of Arousal"
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Learn virtual and in-person training techniques to promote engagement
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Practice strategies for when a participant becomes emotionally triggered
3. Communication of the Content Knowledge in Training
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Answering content questions
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Articulating a concept for clarity
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Learning through engagement
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The art of storytelling to engage listeners
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Facilitating small and large group discussions
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Connecting to the conceptual underpinning of the slide content
Apprentices participate in:
-Training of Trainer (ToT) Meetings: During ToT meetings, apprentices observe a mentor level trainer, learn targeted content, and practice facilitating the content in a training format called Observe, Learn and Practice
-Community of Practice (CoP) Meetings: During CoP meetings, apprentices are pre-assigned reading and come prepared to have reflective conversations about the reading assignments and the application of the concepts to practice. The CoP is also designed to go deeper in understanding trauma.
-Observing the mentor train in the module in which they are becoming authorized
-Train on the module they are becoming authorized
-Submission of a portfolio
-Read selected readings and submit reading reflection forms
-Attend practice and planning sessions for the find presentation
If I am authorized in a module, what are the benefits?
*Going deeper in my understanding of trauma and resilience for early childhood
*I can train in my community
*I have access to all handouts, the PowerPoint and materials associated with the training
*I will be provided a video and written trainer guide
*I become a part of the national authorized trainers for the COBI community
*I have access to unlimited technical support from COBI after authorization
*Giving every child a voice who has experience trauma
What are the three potential certifications I can receive from attending the ToT-TRIA?
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Certificate of Authorization - You are authorized to train or coach on the Module in your community.
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Certificate of Completion - You have completed all the necessary requirements of the ToT-TRIA but are not authorized yet to coach/train. You may be eligible to work with the Center for Optimal Brain Integration® to develop a plan to achieve authorization.
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Certificate of Participation - You completed a certain number of hours of the program but are not able to train or coach. You may be eligible to work with the Center for Optimal Brain Integration® to develop a plan to achieve authorization.
Testimonials
"As we reflect on our work during 2020/2021, we are grateful for the collaboration and deep, impactful work we have been blessed to create with you. Global social justice issues, civil unrest, a historical pandemic, and social distancing leading to distance everything inspired you, our visionary leaders, to rise and think innovatively to meet unique challenges. It was an honor to walk with you during this time and link, leverage, and lift each other. Thank you for always being a champion for children and families" - Sonja Robinson, Los Angeles County Office of Education
"I can't end this email without letting you know what a profound difference your trauma-informed approach to teaching and training us means to me. I am deeply appreciative of your awareness and application of the practices - they would be meaningful to anyone, but for someone like me with a trauma history, they feel life-changing. You are an amazing human being and I feel so lucky to have you in my life. - Lisa Katzman, Oakland CA
"Julie, you are a gift and a blessing. After completing the Training of Trainer with you, I am now a part of a larger system of trauma informed care and it really has changed my life. There is some short video of one of my panel responses coming out through the ACEs Convening Network. I was the only one on the panel that wasn't an MD, and they chose my responses to broadcast for the Thrive website. I enjoy being a part of our Trauma Informed Leadership Team for East County. I have gotten so many offers for jobs and to speak since meeting you. It is a great feeling that anyone would even want to hear what I have to say. It is like a really big surprise that my name is floating around as a person to utilize in trauma informed and healing engaged care. So, it is you who has helped me find ways to integrate this work personally and professionally. I am always singing your praises for you are a remarkable and phenomenal spirit." - LaKrisha Dillard, California

LaKrisha Dillard
"The Training of Trainer Institute with Julie was the most fulfilling, impactful, and important experience in my 30 year career. I would encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity. It is life-changing, not only as the trainer, but especially for those you train and the children in their care." ❤️ -Jill Wandzilak-St. Peter

Jill Wandzilak-St. Peter

Early Childhood Authorized Trainers
2019 Trauma-Responsive and Resilience Building Practices Module 100
Kathryn Clark Silveira - Associate Level Trainer
Martha Gomez - Associate Level Trainer
Susanne Kreuzer - Associate Level Trainer
Star Mohatt - Associate Level Trainer
Judy Radiloff - Associate Level Trainer
Jenni Silverstein - Master Level Trainer
Jill St. Peter - Associate Level Trainer
Brulene Zanutto - Associate Level Trainer
LaWanda Wesley - Master Level Trainer
2019 Mindfulness for Adults and Children/Self-Care
Lisa Lewis-Cogswell - Master Level Trainer
2020 Trauma-Responsive and Resilience Building Practices Modules 100 and 200
Silvia Bonilla - Master Level Trainer
Vincent Cheng - Associate Level Trainer
Vanessa Chen - Associate Level Trainer
Denice Lara - Associate Level Trainer
Wendy Lo - Associate Level Trainer
Rainbow Markell - Mentory Level Trainer
Valentina Torres - Mentor Level Trainer
Su Mei Wu - Associate Level Trainer
2020 Trauma-Responsive and Resilience Building Practices Modules 100
Angelena Banks - Associate Level Trainer
2020 Culturally Responsive Self-Care Practices
Crystal McClendon-Gourdine - Master Level Trainer
Valentina Torres - Master Level Trainer
2020 Race and Equity in Early Childhood
Crystal McClendon-Gourdine - Master Level Trainer
2021 Health and Wellness Toolkit Spotlight Training
Silvia Bonilla - Master Level Trainer
Denice Lara - Associate Level Trainer
Wendy Lo - Associate Level Trainer
Rainbow Markell - Associate Level Trainer
Valentina Torres - Associate Level Trainer
Su Mei Wu - Associate Level Trainer
2021 Trauma-Responsive and Resilience Building Practices Module 100
Cher Her - Associate Level Trainer
Audra Coburn - Associate Level Trainer
Joan Davidson - Associate Level Trainer
Denise Gale - Associate Level Trainer
Stephanie Gomez - Associate Level Trainer
Shadeneca Harbour - Associate Level Trainer
Cher Her - Associate Level Trainer
Cathy Sprints - Associate Level Trainer
Stacy Sewell - Associate Level Trainer
Ramee Serwanga - Associate Level Trainer
Rochelle Sweet - Associate Level Trainer
2021 Trauma-Responsive and Resilience Building Practices Module 100
Tony Wu - Associate Level Trainer
Sonja Robinson - Associate Level Trainer
Hazel Naal - Associate Level Trainer
Silvia De La Riva - Associate Level Trainer
Teresa Palomino - Associate Level Trainer
Marissa Pacheco - Associate Level Trainer
Kevin Smith - Associate Level Trainer
Lee Ho - Associate Level Trainer
Araceli Berenice Cano Ureña - Associate Level Trainer
Melissa Melara - Associate Level Trainer
Jean Raghib - Associate Level Trainer
2022 Trauma-Responsive and Resilience Building Practices Module 100
Katy Downs-Stroh - Associate Level Trainer
Camille Mays - Associate Level Trainer
Atti Walli - Associate Level Trainer
Sandra Lee - Associate Level Trainer
Noemi Sanchez - Associate Level Trainer
Tonya Byers - Associate Level Trainer
Susan Shepardson - Associate Level Trainer
Erica Lara - Associate Level Trainer
Yuen Sin Larissa Tam - Associate Level Trainer
Jena Kubiak - Associate Level Trainer
Kristen Krauss - Associate Level Trainer
Maria Magdalena Velarde - Associate Level Trainer
Kate Barbero - Associate Level Trainer
Pamela Gonzalez - Associate Level Trainer
Namie Ideura - Associate Level Trainer
Li-Wen Cheng - Associate Level Trainer
Isela Turner - Associate Level Trainer
Robynn Solansky - Associate Level Trainer
Authorization Coming Soon in June 2022...
National Cohort 2021-2022