This training explores the principles of trauma-informed care through the lens of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how early adversity impacts brain development, behavior, and mental health outcomes across the lifespan. The session will also highlight the protective role of positive relationships, safe environments, and community connections in fostering resilience and healing. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to integrate trauma-informed and resilience-building approaches into their work with individuals, families, and communities.
Margaux Guignon, CRPS
Margaux Guignon was born in Kansas City and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 2014 and began her career in the substance-use treatment field, working with women seeking recovery. After returning to Kansas City, Margaux joined First Call as a Community Prevention Specialist and discovered her true passion lies in substance use prevention rather than treatment.
Having grown up in a home where substance use was prevalent, Margaux understands the importance of instilling protective factors in children’s lives. She has been working in First Call’s prevention department for nearly eight years and is a Certified Reciprocal Prevention Specialist (CRPS), dedicating her work to supporting youth and communities in building resilience and preventing substance use.
LaTanya Dumas, CRADC
LaTanya Dumas is passionate about helping people grow, heal, and thrive. A proud Kansas City native, she has spent more than 17 years providing counseling, education, and support to individuals and communities across the city. She holds an Associate Degree in Christian Education and is certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer). LaTanya brings warmth and authenticity to every session she facilitates, whether leading groups, providing DBT education for Veterans, or supporting individuals in recovery and reentry programs. Her experience includes extensive work with the Department of Corrections, domestic violence offenders, and those involved in medication-assisted treatment. LaTanya’s commitment to empowering others and creating safe, engaging learning environments shines through in all she does.
