Trauma: Professional Considerations

Course overview

Trauma: Professional Considerations explores what it takes to become a therapist who understands and supports patients with trauma. Develop a basic understanding of different types of talk therapies used by qualified clinicians to address trauma and how the principles of mindfulness and somatic therapy lend support to the rationale behind providing massage and manual therapy to trauma-affected individuals. Explore the Four 'R's (Realize, Recognize, Respond, and Resist) of a trauma-informed approach and how understanding these basic principles can help ensure that you, while acting only within your scope of practice, create a safe environment for trauma-affected individuals. Discover the critical importance of maintaining professional boundaries, especially when working with patients who've experienced trauma. Note that our content aligns with the recommendations of trusted organizations like SAMHSA (a branch of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada.