In this session attendees will learn the importance of recognizing nonverbal gender norms often related to aggression or feeling threatened and how they can help in the prevention of child-abuse. We will also discuss common nonverbals that could signal childhood trauma or abuse. Additionally, attendees will learn important tactics to help de-escalate situations through building rapport and knowing when to mirror behaviors to build trust.

 Objectives:

• -Attendees will be able to describe ways that clothing, gestures, facial expressions, proximity, and body posture impact how messages are received.
• -Attendees will better understand the impact how chronemics and our body clocks can change message reception.
• -Social Workers, Foster Parents, and GAL’s will be introduced to important information on Nonverbal Communication norms they can use to assess the safety of the foster children they interact with. Learn more about genWhy Communications

NOTE: Remember to visit the virtual Exhibitor Booths and to network during breaks and lunch via Wonder- virtual videoconference networking space