Trainings


Ava Rose is a frequent speaker on such topics as: attachment theory, adolescent development, child abuse, clinical & macro social work practice, domestic violence, human trafficking, interpersonal neurobiology, neurobiology & trauma-informed care, parenting, sexual assault/abuse prevention & treatment, trauma treatment, and vicarious trauma.

To request a training or presentation, please inquire via email on the Contact page.


A Partial List of Ava’s Past Presentations:


Annually in October (2006 – 2015)

“DV 101: Mental Health Impact of DV on Survivors, Children & Families”

Annual Westside Domestic Violence Network Basic TrainingFor more information: click here.


Biannual (2012– 2015)

“Mental Health Impact of Domestic Violence”

Sojourn Services for Battered Women and Their Children Biannual 40 Hour DV Certification Training, offered every fall and spring. For more information about volunteering at Sojourn, click here.


December 10, 2014

“Trauma-Informed Care: a Workshop for Mental Health Professionals”

Westside Domestic Violence NetworK


June 18, 2014

“Relationships in Danger: Impact of Domestic Violence on Mothers & Infants”

Annual Post-Partum Depression Workshop, OB/Maternity Dept., UCLA Medical Center


March 5, 2014

“Relationships in Danger” 

Social Work Staff Development Training, UCLA Medical Center


Feb. 19, 2014

“Attachment-Focused Family Therapy”

Saint John’s Child & Family Development Center, Santa Monica, CA


2011 – 2014

Domestic Violence Advocacy Panel participant

Annual participation in multidisciplinary panel on Domestic Violence, National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles.


Dec. 3, 2013

“Domestic Violence & the Teen Brain”

Beyond the Bench XXII, Judicial Council of CA, Biennial Conference, Anaheim Marriott


Nov. 18, 2013

“Impact of Trauma”

LA County Domestic Violence Council, DV/ Gang Nexus Committee


Spring 2013

“Trauma & the Body: Interpersonal Neurobiology & Domestic Violence”

Staff Development Training, Family Service of Santa Monica


Mar./Aug., 2013

Medical Providers Domestic Violence Trainings

Saint John’s Well Child & Family Centers, South Los Angeles, CA.


February 14, 2013

V-Day Panel on Teen Dating Violence

Co-organizer and panel participant. NCJW/LA, Los Angeles, CA


Spring, 2012

“Neurobiology of Trauma”

Series of trainings for deputies & detectives, West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station.


November 14, 2012

“Unveiling the Taboo: Days of Dialogue to Prevent Chid Sexual Abuse”

Co-organizer & speaker. National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles


November 2012

“Stories of Strength: Report on Child Sexual Abuse and Community Recommendations for Prevention”

Research & Writing Team Member, with Peace Over Violence and 1in6 Foundation.


October 2012

“Domestic Violence & the Teen Brain: Maximizing Toward Complexity”

LA County Domestic Violence Council Immigration Committee                                                     Symposium on Teen Dating Violence, California Endowment


June 14, 2012

“The Battered Mother: Analyzing Her Dilemma”

Panelist, Westside Domestic Violence Network Annual Conference


February 27, 2012

Media and the Public Miss the Mark in Identifying Domestic Violence,” by Ava Rose, LCSW and Robin Sax.  Psychology Today, Crime Time Blog.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/crime-time/201202/media-and-the-public-miss-the-mark-in-identifying-domestic-violence 


February 4, 2012   

“Expanding Windows of  Tolerance: Integrating Mindfulness in Working with Affect Dysregulation”

California Society For Clinical Social Work
http://clinicalsocialworksociety.org/

Contact: Lynette Sim, lsim1@verizon.net


January 21, 2012  

“Integrating the Unthinkable: A Contemporary Attachment Theory Approach to the Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse and Trauma

Half-day training for Reiss-Davis’ Saturdays at the Center series, Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services

3200 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034

May 2011

“Family Dynamics in Danger: Impact of DV on Child & Family Attachment”

Staff Development Training, Vista Del Mar, May 2011.


March 2009

“Regulation & Integration: Attachment, Trauma & the Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse”

Staff Development Training, The Maple Counseling Center


May 2008

“Rupture & Repair: Attachment, Trauma & the Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse”

Staff Development Training, Vista Del Mar


June 2008

“Stress, Trauma & Coping: An Attachment Theory Perspective”

Staff Development Training, The Maple Counseling Center


Sept. 29, 2006

“Child Sexual Abuse Treatment: Treating Trauma, Avoidance & Affect Dysregulation Through Art Therapy”

Staff Development Training, Saint John’s Child & Family Development Center