Sacramento County BHS 

Cultural Humility Training 2 

Somatic Practices to Address Community Trauma and Navigating Collective Stress

FY 2026-2027

Stress, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune conditions are all influenced by our emotional experiences. Likewise, physical health conditions can significantly affect mood, thinking, and overall well-being. Yet we often treat the mind and body as separate systems, operating independently rather than as interconnected parts of the whole person. Research continues to show that the body can carry the effects of traumatic experiences, with chronic stress and trauma shaping the nervous system in ways that have lasting consequences for both mental and physical health.

Training Details

• Training 2: Somatic Practices to Address Community Trauma and Navigating Collective Stress
• Date: Thursday, October 1 10am-12pm
• Time: 10 am to 12 pm
• Format: Virtual
• Audience: All Sacramento County BHS and contracted provider direct service staff who provide behavioral health services to Sacramento County consumers, their supervisors, and management are required to attend these trainings.

If required staff miss this training on October 1st, they will be required to watch the recording which will be available 2 weeks after the training takes place.  

Learning Objectives

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

1. Describe key somatic practice principles and clinical considerations by exploring the mind body relationship, appropriate scope of practice, dual awareness, and sensitivity to a therapeutic environment. 

 2. Identify nervous system patterns associated with community trauma and collective stress by distinguishing hypoarousal and hyperarousal and regulation using the window of tolerance polyvagal theory and observable somatic cues. 

 3. Apply somatic regulation and resilience-building strategies such as grounding, orienting, present moment anchoring, pockets of safety, and self-compassion-based liberation practices to strengthen provider regulation and support trauma-informed care.

Leave inspired, equipped, and ready to create more inclusive conversations that strengthen relationships, improve care, and advance health equity.

ADA Support

To request interpreters, alternate formats of documents or other accommodations to participate in the trainings, get in touch with Gail Brosnan at (916) 709-1653 (CA Relay 711) or brosnang@saccounty.gov two weeks prior to the training. 

Continuing Education

All activities in this training are available for 2.0 CE Hours excluding any breaks. CE Certificates of Completion will be emailed within six weeks of processing your completed online evaluation.