Trauma Informed Care Training

Introduction:

This introductory course discusses emerging scientific findings in the fields of N.E.A.R science, how to use the knowledge of brain networks to understand behavior, and CRI’s signature strategy for responding to trauma. The key objective is to provide information about identifying and responding to trauma with evidence-based resilience strategies when working with an audience whose trauma history may not be known. Trauma-informed care acknowledges the need to understand diverse populations (LGBTQIA+), clients, peers, students, family, or a loved one’s life experiences to deliver effective care and has the potential to improve individual engagement, treatment adherence, health outcomes, and provider and staff wellness.  

Trauma-informed motivational interviewing is a tool for building an authentic connection with your client, understanding their circumstances and way of thinking, and creating a non-judgmental space for critical thinking and problem-solving. Keep in mind, however, that no single strategy is a be-all, end-all approach. Trauma Informed Leadership: A Needs Based Approach, what is my leadership style, and how to incorporate the Leadership challenge and my leadership style to create safer families, friends, and diverse populations and all age group communities.

What is trauma?
“Trauma results from exposure to an incident or series of events that are emotionally disturbing or life-threatening with lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, and/or spiritual well-being.

Experiences that may be traumatic include:
• Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse
• Childhood neglect
• Living with a family member with mental health or substance use disorders
• Sudden, unexplained separation from a loved one
• Poverty
• Racism, discrimination, and oppression
• Violence in the community, war, or terrorism”
• Incarceration & Reentry after serving time in prison or jail
• Justice Impacted