Slides for World Trauma Day:
From Shadow to Light I
From Shadow to Light II
From Shadow to Light III
From Shadow to Light IV
World Trauma Day – From Shadow to Light: Reclaiming Your Story | In-Person | Friday, October 17, 2025 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm | Presented by Gary Rukin, LPC. EVENT FLYER
REGISTER HERE!
FREE: 5.5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists and IAODAPCA
SUMMARY
Please join us for World Trauma Day as we explore how to identify, understand, and re-author the stories that define us. We’ll look at the role of self-talk in shaping these stories and how our experiences impact the narratives we carry.
We’ll also dive into techniques for reshaping self-limiting beliefs, drawing from the practices of narrative therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Imagine the freedom and growth possible when we and our clients can consciously craft an identity that empowers us, and aligns with our true values, strengths, and potential.
PRESENTER
Gary Rukin, LPC, has worked in Community Mental Health for the past thirteen years. He serves as the Trauma-Informed Coordinator for the McHenry County Mental Health Board, and has presented trainings on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Understanding Psychosis, Understanding and Treating Emotional Trauma, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Thresholds, The Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Recovery Conference, Northwestern University Hospital, and the Illinois Department of Human Services.
