Course Code: REL-BHC-0-AITIC
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recall types of trauma, the core principles of trauma-informed care, and how these can prevent re-traumatization.
Identify strategies for supporting resilience, addressing barriers, and mitigating concerns related to contemporary implementation of trauma-informed care.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care
Meet Janine
Janine’s Intake
What is Trauma?
Impacts of Trauma
What Causes Trauma?
Emotional and Cognitive Reactions
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
Preventing Retraumatization
SAMHSA’s Six Core Principles of Trauma-Informed Care
ACE Study
Trauma Screening
Review
Summary
Section 3: Contemporary Concerns in Trauma-Informed Care
The COVID-19 Pandemic
Trauma-Informed Telehealth
Review
Summary
Section 4: Supporting Resilience and Addressing Barriers
Supporting Resilience
Posttraumatic Growth
Addressing Barriers to Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Specific Interventions
The Importance of Trauma-Informed Self-Care
The Role of Self-Awareness & Self-Reflection
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and has particular interest in resilience and secondary traumatic stress among behavioral health providers. The majority of Stephanie’s work has included behavioral health counseling and medical case management. Stephanie served as part of the National Health Service Corps from 2016-2018, providing outpatient counseling to underserved populations including military service members and their families. Stephanie has designed and delivered training on many topics such as LGBTQIA+ sensitivity, youth suicide prevention, and how to provide in-community services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Staff Writer: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT
Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over fifteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Entry level Marriage and Family Therapists; Entry level Professional Counselors; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.