TRAUMA INFORMED CARE IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.

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Pre-requisites: junior standing or permission of department. In Behavioral Health settings, clients presenting with trauma may be the norm instead of the exception. An understanding of the prevalence and impact of trauma in the treatment system helps strengthen clients’ recovery, decrease re-traumatization, and helps to build clients’ trust in and use of supports. Emphasis is placed on identifying signs and symptoms of trauma and the utilization of trauma specific services.