Trauma and Resilience in Children, Youth and Families.

Catalog description

The course explores resilience, the ability to adapt well and recover after stress, adversity, trauma or tragedy. Emphasis will be on understanding trauma and resilience as well as exploring evidence-based strategies and skills to implement trauma-sensitive curriculum and behavioral practices. The focus will also be placed on using trauma-informed approaches to foster student, professional, and family relationships. ECF, ECE, ECT, ECEC and ECC students must earn a C or better in the course. Fall. Prerequisite: ENG 098 , FYE 101 , RDG 098 , or placement.