Mental Health Education
About The Course
Course Title: Trauma-Informed Care
Learning Method: Record asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.
Amount of CE Credit Offered: 1 credit (general). ASWB ACE and NBCC.
Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25 or as part of an annual unlimited continuing education subscription available for $99/year.
Posttest: Following the course, the participant will take a 10 question posttest. A score of 70% correct is required to pass and obtain a certificate. If you do not pass the posttest, it can be re-taken after fully reviewing the materials again.
Certificate of Completion: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must indicate that you’ve watched the entire video portion of the course, earn a passing grade on the test, and complete the requested course evaluation.
Description of the Course:
Why is understanding this topic important?
1. Enhancing Therapeutic Outcomes:
Trauma-informed care significantly improves the efficacy of mental health services. By understanding and integrating the principles of trauma-informed care into practice, social workers and therapists can more effectively address the root causes of clients’ issues, leading to better therapeutic outcomes.
2. Promoting Equity and Access in Mental Health Care:
The emphasis on cultural competence within trauma-informed care addresses systemic barriers to accessing mental health services. This approach ensures that care is accessible, appropriate, and effective for individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, thereby promoting equity in mental health care.
3. Preventing Re-Traumatization:
Traditional therapeutic models may inadvertently re-traumatize individuals by overlooking the effects of past trauma on their current state. Trauma-informed care, by contrast, seeks to understand and consider the pervasiveness of trauma in clients’ lives, thereby reducing the risk of re-traumatization during treatment.
Learning Objectives:
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Apply the Principles of Trauma-Informed Care
Students will actively apply the key principles of trauma-informed care in simulated practice scenarios, demonstrating their ability to create a supportive and respectful therapeutic environment that embodies safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. -
Develop Culturally Competent Trauma-Informed Practices
Students will develop and implement strategies for creating culturally competent and safe spaces, effectively addressing and integrating the diverse cultural backgrounds and needs of clients into trauma-informed care practices. This includes conducting assessments, designing interventions, and evaluating outcomes with a strong emphasis on cultural sensitivity and inclusivity. -
Adapt Trauma-Informed Care for Various Populations and Settings
Students will design and critique trauma-informed care plans tailored for different populations and settings, including children, adolescents, adults, and couples in both group and individual therapy contexts. They will demonstrate their ability to modify and adapt trauma-informed principles to meet the specific needs of diverse client groups.
Target Audience:
Masters and Clinical level licensees pursuing continuing education and mental health professionals.
Content Level:
Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.
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