Course Code: REL-BHC-0-DTICCPSS
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe the key principles of trauma-informed care and how trauma can impact people.
Apply trauma-informed care to screening, assessment, and recovery.
Identify strategies to prevent and address the impact of trauma on staff.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
Nico’s Missed Sessions
What Is Trauma?
What Is Trauma-Informed Care?
TIC Versus Trauma-Specific Services
Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care
Revisiting Nico’s Story
Common Responses to Trauma
Emotional Responses
Physical Responses
Cognitive Responses
Spiritual Responses
Behavioral Responses
Social Responses
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Using Trauma-Informed Care With Clients and Peers
General Considerations
Trauma-Sensitive Language
Tips to Avoid Re-Traumatization
Trauma-Informed Treatment Teams
Contacting the Treatment Team
Trauma Screening and Assessment
What Role Do Peers Play?
Best Practices for Trauma Screening and Assessment
Trauma Recovery and Peer Support
Stages of Trauma Treatment and Recovery
Peer Support
Peer-Delivered Interventions
Cara’s Stage of Recovery
Types of Trauma Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Skills-Based Approaches
Narrative Exposure Therapy
EMDR
Somatic Therapies
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Recognizing and Addressing Indirect Trauma Exposure
Indirect Trauma Exposure
What Lena Carries
Vicarious Trauma
Secondary Traumatic Stress
Compassion Fatigue
Addressing Indirect Trauma Exposure
Your Organization’s Role
Strategies for Prevention and Intervention
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Direct Care Staff; Marriage and Family Therapists; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.