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5 modules · 20 lessons

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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....

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8 min

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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

Full-Stack Developer, AI/ML Engineer & Tech Educator

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 1

Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care

4 lessons

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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 2

Trauma Assessment & Screening

4 lessons

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Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma Assessment & Screening

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Evidence-Based Trauma Interventions

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