The Traumatic Stress Institute offers a Risking Connection Basic three-day virtual trauma training three times per year, and the next opportunity is coming up on October 6-8, 2026. This training is designed to help professionals better understand trauma, recognize its impact, and strengthen the way they support clients and each other in their programs. While the training is the centerpiece of our Risking Connection Change Model, it can also stand on its own as a three-day learning experience, making it a practical option for a wide range of organizations that serve trauma survivors.

The Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI) is partnering with the Children’s Center of Hamden (TCCOH), which has been serving children and families for over 190 years in Hamden, Connecticut. With TSI’s Risking Connection Change Model (RCCM), TCCOH is building and sustaining a trauma-informed care (TIC) culture within its entire organization.  

A safety-related blog post to promote awareness: Fidget toys made with water beads have become popular, but they pose significant dangers. We are spreading the word amongst our Risking Connection® organizations participating in the Traumatic Stress Institute Whole System Change Model with the hope they can share and help protect their staff, the clients and families they serve, as well as their wider communities.