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Trauma-Informed Care: Advanced Practices for Social Workers

A comprehensive course covering trauma-informed approaches, validated assessment tools, evidence-based interventions, population-specific strategies, and practitioner self-care....

Trauma-Informed Care: Advanced Practices for Social Workers

Modules
5
Lessons
20
Duration
8 min
Enrolled
1
Price
Free

About

A comprehensive course covering trauma-informed approaches, validated assessment tools, evidence-based interventions, population-specific strategies, and practitioner self-care. Designed for licensed social workers seeking advanced competency in trauma work, this course integrates the SAMHSA framework, ACE studies, and clinical best practices.

Topics
social worktraumaclinical practicemental healthACEsSAMHSAprofessional development
Your Instructor
Brian Oduor
Brian Oduor
Full-Stack Developer, AI/ML Engineer & Tech Educator
5.0
148 sessions

Senior full-stack software engineer and AI practitioner with 13 years of experience building production applications across fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, and enterprise automation. Technical expertise spans Next.js, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), with deep specialization in AI/ML integration, workflow automation, and intelligent systems design. I have architected and deployed machine learning pipelines, built LLM-powered applications using Claude, GPT, and open-source models, and designed automation frameworks that have saved organizations thousands of hours in manual processes. My work bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical business applications. Based in Minneapolis, MN, I train engineering teams and individual developers through hands-on workshops and project-based courses. My teaching philosophy is simple: build real things with real tools. Every lesson includes production code, deployment exercises, and architectural decisions that matter in the real world. Certified in AWS Solutions Architecture, Google Cloud, and the Meta React Developer program. Active open-source contributor, AI automation consultant, and mentor to developers transitioning into ML engineering.

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What You'll Learn
Apply SAMHSA six key principles of trauma-informed care in clinical settings
Conduct comprehensive trauma assessments using ACE questionnaire and PCL-5
Implement evidence-based interventions including CPT, PE, and EMDR-informed approaches
Adapt trauma-informed practices for children, veterans, and marginalized communities
Develop sustainable self-care practices to prevent secondary traumatic stress
Course Outline
Module 14 lessons

Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care

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SAMHSA Six Principles
15 min
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The Neurobiology of Trauma
20 min
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Case Study: Maria
15 min
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Quiz: Foundations
10 min
Module 24 lessons

Trauma Assessment & Screening

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Screening vs. Assessment
15 min
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Tools: ACEs, PCL-5, CAPS-5
15 min
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Ethics in Assessment
15 min
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Quiz: Assessment
10 min
Module 34 lessons

Evidence-Based Trauma Interventions

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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Principles
15 min
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EMDR and Somatic Approaches
15 min
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Narrative Therapy and Meaning-Making
15 min
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Interventions Quiz
10 min
Module 44 lessons

Specialized Populations and Contexts

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Child and Adolescent Trauma Considerations
15 min
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Military and Veteran Trauma
15 min
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Cultural Trauma and Historical Trauma
15 min
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Specialized Populations Quiz
10 min
Module 54 lessons

Self-Care and Secondary Trauma Prevention

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Understanding Secondary Trauma and Burnout
15 min
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Building Professional Resilience
15 min
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Organizational Strategies for Supporting Staff
15 min
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Self-Care Quiz
10 min
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