2026.02.12 Annual Trauma Conference: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Trauma
11th Annual Trauma-Focused Care Conference
"Thriving through Trauma"
Date: February 12 & 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: SOHO BANQUET & EVENT CENTER
34615 Warren Rd, Westland, 48185
Conference Information:
- Enhance Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Practices: Equip behavioral health professionals in Wayne County with effective tools and strategies to integrate trauma-informed care into their services.
- Address Trauma Through a Public Health Lens: Highlight the impact of trauma on public health and provide actionable frameworks for prevention, intervention, and community resilience building.
- Strengthen Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration in Wayne County: Foster partnerships between behavioral health, public health, and other community sectors to create unified approaches to addressing trauma in the region.
TIMED AGENDA:
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9:00am-9:30am |
Continental Breakfast & Registration |
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9:30am-10:50am |
Opening Ceremonies Keynote |
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10:50am-11:00am |
Break (Transition) |
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11:00am-12:00pm |
Morning Breakout Sessions |
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12:15pm-2:15pm |
Lunch and Networking Keynote |
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2:25pm-3:55pm |
Afternoon Breakout Sessions |
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3:55pm-4:00pm |
Evaluations & Sign Out - You must complete a session evaluation to receive your certificate of attendance |
Ethics & Pain Management will be offered for a fee
Suggested Participants: Adult Providers, Case Managers, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Addictions Counselors, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Administrator, and Clinical Directors serving adults.
If you have questions regarding the event, contact Andrea Smith at asmith1@dwihn.org.
The last day to register for this event is Thursday, February 5, 2026
Registration / Walk-In Policy
Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.
Photo Consent
By joining us at this event, attendees consent to Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's Detroit Wayne Connect photographing, videotaping and using your image and likeness.
Continuing Education Information
- CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (CMHP): These event hours meet the MDHHS training requirement for CMHP staff.
- SOCIAL WORKERS: 5 continuing education credits are pending for this training.
- QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (QMHP): These event hours meet the MDHHS training requirement for QMHP staff.
- SUBSTANCE USE PROFESSIONALS: 5 Non-specific CEC hours are approved by MCBAP for substance use professionals, such as Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CAADC).
- Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals(QIDP): These event hours meet the MDHHS training requirement for QIDP staff.
- TRAINING HOURS: This event will count toward the annual training hours required by most provider agencies.
ADA Accomodations
If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Tinetra Burns at (313) 344-9099 or tburns@dwihn.org. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the event date.
Registration Fees
If you work WITHIN Wayne County please dismiss the payment portion of the registration process and hit "submit".
If you work OUTSIDE of Wayne County there is a nominal registration fee to attend this training. Please pay prior to your arrival by entering your credit card information when the registration process asks for it. You may also bring a company check or money order for the full amount with you to the registration table at the event as well. All checks/money orders can be made out to ‘DWIHN’. Receipts will be available upon request.
Cancellation Refund Policy
Substitutions are permitted at any time. No Shows will be billed at the same rate. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than 7 business days prior to the training to asmith1@dwihn.org in order to obtain a full refund. If cancellation is received less than 7 days prior to the training, no refund will be issued.