1.5 Contact Hours | On-Demand Learning | For NICU and Pediatric Clinicians

Step into the heart of trauma-informed care with this powerful and practical masterclass designed for NICU, perinatal and pediatric professionals. Surge Masterclass 2.0 blends compelling science with the soul of caregiving to deepen your understanding of trauma, stress, and the urgent need for Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC) in clinical practice.

Through a dynamic 60 minute recorded lecture led by Mary Coughlin, MS, NNP-NCC-E, Certified Trauma-Informed Professional, Caritas Coach® and pioneer of trauma-informed developmental care—you’ll explore:

The biological roots of trauma and how early adversity shapes lifelong health.
The nervous system’s role in trauma responses through the lens of Polyvagal Theory.
Why TIDC isn’t just good practice—it’s essential practice for every NICU and pediatric care team.

In addition to the core lecture, this masterclass includes three carefully curated video resources:

Trauma and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective (The Trauma Foundation)
Understanding ACEs with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris (Office of the California Surgeon General)
How the Body Keeps the Score on Trauma (Big Think)

You’ll also receive a 20-question quiz to test your learning and unlock 1.5 continuing education credits, gain access to our interdisciplinary, international Weaving Circle, AND receive a free download of the Soul of SURGE Reflection Journal!

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