Supporting Survivors of Traumatic Families
Registration Closes: 02/16/2026
Event Time: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Total CE Credits: 1.5
General Admission: $0 CE Cost: $15
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Description
Many (if not most) of those we serve have been impacted by traumatic and abusive family environments.
This training equips participants with trauma-informed strategies to support individuals who have
experienced family-based trauma, including abuse, neglect, and chronic instability. Through a survivor-
centered lens, and delivered by a survivor herself, Kaytee will support attendees in exploring the long-term
impacts of growing up in traumatic family environments and learn practical tools to promote healing,
understanding, and self-compassion.
Training Objectives:
Identify the long-term emotional and relational impacts of growing up in traumatic or abusive family
environments.
Apply trauma-informed and survivor-centered strategies to support individuals affected by family-based
trauma.
Utilize practical tools to promote and support healing, self-compassion, and resilience in survivors of
childhood abuse, neglect, and instability.
Speaker & Bio
Kaytlyn Kaytee Gillis
Kaytlyn "Kaytee" Gillis is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, renowned for her work with survivors of family of origin trauma, including childhood abuse, family dysfunction, and domestic violence. She is the author of several books, all on the topics of healing from domestic abuse and family trauma and is a regular contributor to multiple media outlets and publications for these topics. Kaytee has a popular column on Psychology Today and is a frequent contributor to Psychotherapy Networker. Kaytee’s work has been featured in TIME Magazine, BBC World News, Women's Health Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, CP24 News, and others. She provides training nationwide on recognizing patterns of domestic violence and family trauma and helping survivors move forward.
