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On the journey to become more trauma informed, the first step is to become trauma aware.
Trauma comes in all different shapes and sizes and it all matters.
JOIN US for a unique opportunity to attend The SURGE Masterclass.
This masterclass is a critical, required component of the Trauma Informed Professional Certificate Program
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Let's open our hearts to heal the hurt that goes unnoticed. Now is the time to start the conversation.
You may apply your SURGE Masterclass registration fee to your tuition to become a TRAUMA INFORMED PROFESSIONAL!
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