Trauma and Treatment in Mental Health and Substance Use

Catalog description

The course explores the multi-systemic impact of trauma and substance use on the functioning of individuals, families, and communities. Emphasizes the treatment of trauma and substance use across the lifespan with diverse populations utilizing trauma-informed approaches, including Motivational Interviewing and cognitive behavioral interventions will be focusing on enhancing awareness of trauma in mental health and substance use; assessing and responding to the needs of clients who encounter trauma; and changing systems to become more responsive to those impacted by life experiences. Exploration of factors known to promote resilience and well-being will be emphasized and examined throughout the course. Trauma-informed care models and evidence-based trauma practice models with an emphasis on strengths, resiliency, coping, multicultural issues, and cultural competency will also be explored.