Trauma-Informed Resilience Training
(Re)STORE
Survivors of Trauma Obtaining Resilience and Empowerment
Mental Health Virginia (MHV) provides a recovery training program for Virginia residents who have been a victim of crime or are in recovery from trauma and associated mental health challenges.
The (Re)STORE program uses Peer Recovery Specialists to facilitate trauma-informed training and recovery support for crime or trauma survivors anywhere in Virginia. MHV is known for its mental health recovery and empowerment trainings, provided throughout Virginia and funded by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health for over 15 years. (Re)STORE adapts MHV’s recovery programming to help fill the gap in community mental health recovery services for adults who have been affected by crime or are in recovery from trauma. The goal is to facilitate ongoing recovery by using a strengths-based approach to empower individuals toward self-advocacy.
MHV was one of 15 recipients in the U.S. awarded an ALKERMES Inspiration Grant™ in 2016, which allowed us to create and provide this special training for Virginia residents. Training sessions have continued and been updated with federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
Referrals are encouraged from Victim Witness Programs, Domestic and Sexual Assault Crisis Centers, local Community Services Boards, advocates and service providers throughout Virginia.
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The (Re)STORE programs includes an introductory webinar, supplementary webinars on wellness, and an in-person training.
Sampler
Format: This live 90-minute webinar is free of charge and intended for Virginia crime and/or trauma survivors.
Topics include: Trauma and stress, grief and loss, wellness and resilience
Wellness
Format: These virtual trainings are free of charge and intended for Virginia crime and/or trauma survivors.
Topics may include: Self compassion, mindfulness, self awareness
Resilience
Format: This in-person training is intended for Virginia crime and/or trauma survivors. A scholarship includes tuition and materials.
Topics include: Trauma awareness, grief and loss, resilience
PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited. A separate application is required to attend each program.
2025 Schedule
(Re)STORE: Sampler
July 23
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
(Re)STORE: Essentials
August 13
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
(Re)STORE: Sampler
October 15
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
(Re)STORE: Self Compassion
December 10
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
(Re)STORE: Self Compassion
Wednesday, December 10
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The (Re)STORE: Self Compassion webinar
will explore the science and practice of self compassion as a foundation for wellness and resilience.
Format: This live 90-min webinar is free of charge and intended for Virginia victims of crime and/or trauma survivors.
Facilitators: Kevin Kelly, CPRS and Heather Fossen, CPRS
“The space felt safe and brave, encouraged open discussion and input from participants, and provided follow-up opportunities (extended trainings). “
“Learning some new tips and tricks about trauma and supporting others with trauma issues. “
“The presenters were great- they explained everything well and brought applicable real life examples. They were great at engaging with us as well. “
This project was supported in part by VSGP grant no.20-A4722VP18 awarded by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justices Services (DCJS) from funds authorized by the federal Office on Victims of Crime, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and awarded to Virginia by the U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DCJS or the U.S. Department of Justice.