Trauma Informed Practice Across the Lifespan: Older Adults ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course focuses on trauma-informed practice with older adults, addressing the prevalence of adverse experiences throughout life and the added impact of ageism in the US. Students will explore key principles for creating a trauma-informed environment as well as various theories and models of trauma-informed care for older adults, including how individuals, agencies, and programs can engage in ongoing self-evaluation to provide trauma-informed services. This course satisfies the School of Human Services Guideline for Skills/Application. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None.