Maui Human Service Providers Seek Community Support
The 21st Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) Hawai‘i International Summit on Preventing, Assessing, & Treating Trauma Across the Lifespan will take place from April 8–11, 2024, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu, according to a press release.
The theme for the summit is, “Cultivating Healing and Nurturing Connections: Caring for the Earth and Personal Wellness”.
The Summit offers a diverse array of learning opportunities tailored to the needs of Maui’s human service providers. From addressing adverse childhood experiences and grief to supporting vulnerable populations and fostering prevention and early intervention strategies, sessions will help practitioners learn skills to address the long term impacts of the wildfire disaster and offer opportunities for self-care and wellness, healing and support.
The participation of Maui human service providers is especially crucial as the summit will offer valuable insights and resources to address the aftermath of Maui’s recent disasters and the long-term effects on individuals and communities.
Due to the critical role played by Maui human service providers in responding to the wildfire disaster and their ongoing commitment to supporting families, the community is rallying behind efforts to ensure their attendance at this important event. Thanks to the generous support of HMSA, the Ho‘oikaika Partnership has secured funding to cover the $500 registration fee for up to 30 providers.
Community members interested in supporting this endeavor are invited to donate and share the donation link to help Maui providers attend the summit. The PayPal link is available on both the IVAT and Ho‘oikaika Partnership websites, https://www.ivatcenters.org/ donate.