Families Affected by Trauma

Join Dr. Holmes as she discusses families of special needs and the effects of trauma. She will focus on recognizing trauma, working through trauma, and building resilience in individuals and families affected by trauma. They will discuss different language and definitions of trauma as it may pertain to the families with special needs.

Michelle M. Maris, M.A. is an educator, trainer, consultant, pastor, and developmental therapist with over 30 years of experience working with children and families. Her focus is on children with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, and those affected by trauma. Michelle has taught at the College level for over 10 years. She is a wife and mother that happily lives in 10 wooded areas surrounded by cornfields in central Illinois.
She can be contacted at [email protected]