Cultivation and Implementation of Trauma-Informed Counseling in Community & Educational Settings

Catalog description

This course takes the knowledge of trauma-informed practice in the counseling profession to the cultivation and implementation of trauma-informed practices in various counseling settings. The course will provide an introduction and more in depth understanding of various trauma-informed models such as the Sanctuary Model, and how to work with various systems to implement trauma-informed practices. Specifically, leadership will be a major component of the course, as discussion and assignments will focus on how to implement and educate others in agencies or educational settings on how to adapt a trauma-informed culture in the setting. Specific steps to implement trauma-informed practices and trauma-informed advocacy will be covered throughout the course. Furthermore, there will be an emphasis on how to collaborate with the community, teachers, administrators, and staff to promote trauma-informed practice, trauma-informed treatment, enhancing resiliency, and how to lead the implementation of trauma-informed care in schools and community settings with concrete steps.