Trauma-informed Care Training

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A Healing Journey: Foundations of Trauma-informed Care Practices

This course is designed to introduce TIC concepts, wellness, ethical principles, and resiliency resources to every person.

The course covers 8 hours of content, which can be facilitated within a single day or over two 4-hour sessions.

Foundations of Trauma-informed Care Practices

Section 1: Being Human

The impact of a trauma-informed mindset
Attachment
Authenticity

Section 2: Becoming Trauma-Aware

Trauma-aware practices
How to define trauma
Effect of comparisons and personal bias
Types of Trauma
Trauma Memories
Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
SAMHSA’s Concepts of Trauma-informed Care

Section 3: Trauma and the Body System

Adaptive Responses
Triggers
Response Flexibility
Common Triggers
Somatics and Hormones
Stress

Section 4: Vulnerabilities & Protective Factors

Secondary Traumatic Stress
Discrimination

Section 5: Trauma-informed Care Practices

Emotional Regulation
Holding Space
Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion
Self-Compassion
Self-care
Relational Healing
Resilience

Customization

We can create a custom curriculum product or engagement that includes specific topics that you, your organization, or your community needs to ensure the training is responsive to your goals and your needs.