Trauma-Informed Care Skills - Whole Person Care

Catalog description

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of trauma-informed care, equipping students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to provide effective and compassionate services to individuals who have experienced trauma. Students will identify skills required for the provision of trauma-informed services, referral, and use of community resources. The course will delve into the interconnections of the neurobiological basis and impact of trauma as a risk factor for health, mental health, substance abuse, and other social problems. Students will examine the principles of trauma-informed care – including safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural humility – and explore the practical applications of trauma-informed care in various settings. The course will focus on implementing strategies that prioritize safety, trust, collaboration, and empowerment in interactions with individuals who have experienced trauma. Furthermore, students will acquire skills to empower coworkers and caregivers with trauma-informed responses, enabling them to effectively manage and support others in need. The course will guide students in building a resource toolkit of evidence-based strategies and interventions that can be seamlessly integrated into a care context, and ultimately aims to enhance overall conception of the therapeutic relationship through understanding, empathy, and respect for individuals' experiences.