An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care
For many years, trauma was believed to be relatively rare in the U.S. In truth, about 61 to 80% of individuals in the general population experience one or more traumatic events during their lifetimes (Mann & Marwaha, 2020). Due to these findings and other important studies (e.g., the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study), it is increasingly understood that trauma-informed care should be a universal standard of care in health and human services and other systems of care. Trauma that occurs in childhood and adulthood produces lasting physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual effects. Trauma changes the way we see ourselves and the world around us.
In this course, you will examine best practices as well as how to avoid actions that may be unknowingly harmful to clients. Importantly, you will learn what it means to provide trauma-informed care, and why you should use this approach with every client you serve as well as with colleagues and staff.
For many years, trauma was believed to be relatively rare in the U.S. In truth, about 61 to 80% of individuals in the general population experience one or more traumatic events during their lifetimes (Mann & Marwaha, 2020). Due to these findings and other important studies (e.g., the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study), it is increasingly understood that trauma-informed care should be a universal standard of care in health and human services and other systems of care. Trauma that occurs in childhood and adulthood produces lasting physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual effects. Trauma changes the way we see ourselves and the world around us. In this course, you will examine best practices as well as how to avoid actions that may be unknowingly harmful to clients. Importantly, you will learn what it means to provide trauma-informed care, and why you should use this approach with every client you serve as well as with colleagues and staff.
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia
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Association of Social Work Boards
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Relias LLC maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 General continuing education credits.
Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, post-tests. This module is Reading-Based Online.
Breining Institute for Registered Addiction Specialists
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California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators
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California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
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Connecticut Certification Board
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Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist Continuing Education Sponsor
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Illinois Professional Counselor/Clinical Counselor
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Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
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Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals
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New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Social Work Unit
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of licensed master social work and licensed clinical social work in New York. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice for an LMSW and LCSW. A licensee who practices beyond the authorized scope of practice could be charged with unprofessional conduct under the Education Law and Regents Rules.
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Social workers will receive 1.50 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT)
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New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
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Ohio Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RTX050401 (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
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Ohio Professional Counselor Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RCX100502 (CEBroker Provider: 50-290)
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Ohio Social Worker Board
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Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
West Virginia Board of Social Work
West Virginia Board of Social Work (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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
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.
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.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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