Navigating Trauma

UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE

This course delves into trauma and trauma-informed care by identifying what trauma is and its impact on relationships, developing an understanding of various aspects of trauma-informed care, recognizing trauma responses and what they communicate, and considering the best methods of trauma-informed communication.

COURSE HOURS: 2.0

AUDIENCE: Human Services Professionals, Social Workers, Behavioral Health Technicians, Mental Health Therapists

OBJECTIVES: 

• Define the fundamental concept of trauma and its impact on relationships, and differentiate between acute and complex trauma
• Distinguish physical and emotional responses to trauma and how the nervous system plays a crucial role in those responses
• Develop an understanding of various aspects of trauma-informed care
• Evaluate the role of becoming trauma-informed in providing effective support and interventions
• Apply core principles of trauma-informed care by understanding effective methods for addressing trauma
• Develop self-care and stress management techniques when working with and addressing trauma

COURSE FORMAT: This course is a recorded, asynchronous, self-paced, online interactive training, with no access time limit or due date to complete it once enrolled.  In addition to the record presentation, additional resources and handouts are made available inside the course.

INSTRUCTORS: 

• Erica Falk-Huzar, PsyD, EdS, SAC, MBA, HS-BCP
• Heather Fisher, CSW, LPC 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• How to Enroll
• Refund and Cancellation Policy
• Accessibility Accommodations
• Course Completion Requirements
• System Requirements
• Provider Approval