Professional Development
Dr. Duer offers engaging and practical professional development sessions for educators, community organizations, and law enforcement professionals. Her trainings focus on trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, strengths-based approaches, child and adolescent development, stress management, and emotional regulation. Each session is tailored to meet the specific needs of the audience, providing evidence-based strategies, real-world insights, and tools to build resilience and support well-being across any setting.

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WHAT'S STRONG WITH YOU?
TEACHING THROUGH TRAUMA
This session teaches the basic physiology of trauma and the trauma responses that may be problematic in the classroom. Participants will learn numerous strategies for trauma informed classrooms.
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING STRESS
This session takes a candid look at common stressors and provides practical strategies for managing day to day stress without becoming overwhelmed by a self-care practice.
TRAUMA INFORMED STRATEGIES TO PREVENT SCHOOL VIOLENCE
This session explores the common pathway to violence and how educators and law enforcement can take a proactive trauma informed approach to connect with students and prevent school violence using the information we already have.
This session challenges traditional approaches to supporting mental health by shifting the focus from deficits and illness to strengths and resilience. Participants explore the meaning of mental wellness and learn strengths-based strategies.





