Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute

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Annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute

Each year, the Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute features local Alaskan and national experts who share the latest research and advances in the neurobiology of traumatic stress, trauma-informed systems, and clinical interventions for complex trauma in children and adults. This high-quality professional development opportunity exists to expand the knowledge of and support the development of trauma-informed care for behavioral health and social service providers across Alaska.

This event is hosted by the Alaska Child Trauma Center at Alaska Behavioral Health. This is an in-person event in Anchorage, Alaska. There is no virtual attendance option at this time.

2026 Annual

The 13th Annual Annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute is scheduled from June 9 – 11 in Anchorage! Check back in early 2026 for registration and more information.

12th Annual

The Alaska Child Trauma Center at Alaska Behavioral Health hosted our 12^th Annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute on May 28^th and 29^th, 2025. Over 200 attendees from Alaska and beyond gathered in downtown Anchorage for two days of trauma-focused workshops and seminars.

This year’s speakers provided an impressive array of both new and returning topics, including military and first responder support, cultural competency in trauma care, and resiliency & burnout prevention. More information on all our speakers and their presentations can be found here on the 12^th Annual Institute page.

While many attendees were behavioral health employees, the audience included people from all walks of life – from veterans, to teachers, to parents. The trauma institute is meant to provide comprehensive trauma training to those who may interact with others experiencing trauma and seeking advanced training. We want to thank all our amazing speakers and attendees for making this year’s Institute a success and for helping us create a more trauma-informed Alaska.

25 total CEUs were awarded for the institute by the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners and meets requirements outlined in 12 AAC 62.320. (a) and (3) for the Alaska Board of Professional Counselors (1.25 hours per session attended). Information for certificate copies has been emailed to 2025 institute participants.

Past Institutes

Follow the links below to view conference and speaker information from past Trauma Institutes:

Rural Child Trauma Training Institute

The Rural Child Trauma Training Institute is an additional opportunity for learning and professional development. This event focuses on the unique challenges of providing trauma-informed care for children living in rural communities such as access, provision of treatment via telehealth, provider training in evidence-based practices, rural engagement, and cultural competency.

This conference is offered virtually via Zoom.

Registration for the 2025 Rural Child Trauma Training Institute is now open!