Trauma-Informed Care

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Exploring psychological trauma and how to provide care and compassion to trauma survivors

This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of emotional and psychological trauma, along with strategies for delivering trauma-informed care that is compassionate, empathetic, and responsive. Trauma can affect individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and life circumstances. It may stem from a single event or a series of ongoing experiences and often involves a threat to one’s physical or emotional well-being—triggering intense feelings of fear, helplessness, and loss of control.

Traumatic experiences can profoundly influence how individuals view themselves, others, and the world around them. These experiences may disrupt biological, cognitive, and emotional functioning, impacting identity, relationships, and social engagement.

As healthcare and human services providers, it is essential to adopt approaches grounded in the principles of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC). This course will introduce you to the core concepts and guiding principles of TIC. You will be encouraged to reflect deeply, build your awareness, and elevate your care practices to better support those impacted by trauma.

Upon completion of this course you will:

• Be able to define trauma

• Recognize various types of trauma

• Understand trauma’s impact on mental and physical health

• Understand the Adverse Child Experiences (ACE) Study

• Describe and understand principles & tenets of Trauma-Informed Care

• Recognize the importance of responding to trauma disclosures appropriately

• Understand the importance of managing vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue

• Recognize trauma’s impact on society