# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tending the Roots Training - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Recognizing Trauma & Cultivating Wellness: Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices in Work & LifeAbout this EventAbout the Event: Join us this July for Tending the Roots with trainer, Dr. Joseph FantigrossiThis training helps us understand how toxic stress and trauma affect us.We will learn the connection between racism, our environments, and tough experiences. This training covers information about wellness, resilience, and adopting trauma-informed approaches. We want everyone to have the knowledge and tools to create safe and supportive spaces.Good to Know: Training will run from 9 AM to 4 PM, with a 45-minute lunch break. Space is limited to 25 attendees.About The Trainer: Dr. Joseph Fantigrossi has 28 years of experience in K–12 education as a teacher, administrator, and systems leader. He is currently the Regional Community Schools Coordinator at Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES and Director of the Community Schools Coalition in Monroe County, NY. Dr. Fantigrossi has presented nationally on trauma-informed instruction, community schools, and tiered interventions, consulted with over 40 districts, and led multiple state and federal grants focused on school-based mental health and safety.Secure Your Spot: Register Today!At the Mental Health Association of Rochester, our mission is to promote mental wellbeing through culturally responsive peer-based programs and services so that individuals and families can thrive in their communities of choice. We rely on the generosity of compassionate supporters like you to advance our mission and make a positive impact on mental health.We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please e-mail info@mharochester.org with any accommodation requests. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/tending-the-roots-training/100001989844883612 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Mental Health Association of Rochester / Monroe County, Inc. - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Rochester - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Mental Health Association of Rochester / Monroe County, Inc. - **lat**: 43.1585377 - **long**: -77.5843293 - **full address**: Mental Health Association of Rochester / Monroe County, Inc., 274 North Goodman Street, Rochester, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tending the Roots Training - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/dee9222c5fc88894d4074b9538e15431b95171149905ecb25dd622443c607c4b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc968f7f-gmir.jpg?v=1779229027 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tending the Roots Training being held? - **A:** Tending the Roots Training takes place on Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Mental Health Association of Rochester / Monroe County, Inc., 274 North Goodman Street, Rochester, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Tending the Roots Training? - **A:** Tending the Roots Training is organized by Mental Health Association of Rochester. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tending the Roots Training is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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