The Kansas Paralegal Association is hosting a CLE Lunch-N-Learn through Zoom on Wednesday, October 8, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST.
TOPIC OVERVIEW: Our guest speaker, Dawn E. Kuhlman, MA, Executive Director with M.A.R.C.H. Inc. (Mediation Achieving Results for Children) will be presenting on the topic: Speaking the Language: Trauma Informed Techniques for Non-Defensive Communication.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OVERVIEW:
In this session we will explore trauma and discuss how it impacts the brain and body. Secondary or vicarious trauma is a particular risk in the helping profession; hence, we will also examine the concept of resiliency and self-care. Lastly, we will discuss emotion regulation tools to help yourself and others have productive conversations.
- Define Trauma
- Explore brain and body dysregulation
- Practice emotion regulation techniques
- Discuss impact of secondary trauma
SPEAKER BIO:
Dawn E. Kuhlman, MA became the Executive Director of M.A.R.C.H. Inc. (Mediation Achieving Results for Children) in the fall of 2019. M.A.R.C.H. is a state-wide nonprofit that provides free supervised visitation, mediation and legal services to eligible families in Missouri. www.marchmediation.org
Dawn is a respected pioneer in the mediation field and loves to create, challenge, and share ideas. She is the creator of a Trauma Informed Mediation Model and has been engaged in dialogue with mediators internationally regarding the concept of Trauma Informed Mediation. Dawn’s TEDx Talk on Trauma Informed Mediation has been recognized and placed on the TED website at
https://www.ted.com/talks/dawn_kuhlman_trauma_informed_mediation
She holds a Masters (MA) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Dayton and a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Psychology from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Dawn is both a Missouri and a Kansas Supreme Court Approved Mediator.
Dawn has trained thousands for over 20 years on various topics such as forgiveness, mediation, negotiation, personality type, domestic violence, non-defensive communication, trauma, conflict coaching, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, high conflict personalities and so much more.
Remote attendance only!
- KPA Member Cost: FREE
- NFPA Region II Member Cost: $5 -- (CODE REQUIRED)
- Non-Member Cost: $10
Please register no later than October 6, 2025
1 hour of CLE credit through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) is approved for this session.
***You will be sent the Zoom meeting ID and password information upon successful registration for the event. ***
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact KPA Education Director, Linda Jorgenson, CRP at educationdirector@ksparalegals.org
