The Effects of Trauma

Course overview

Traumatic experiences are common and take varied forms. Trauma occurs in a range of contexts from exposure to natural disasters or combat to being a first responder and/or a victim of interpersonal violence. This series provides information that clinicians can use to improve their recognition and understanding of trauma and improve the help seeking experiences of trauma victims. Recovery from trauma exposure is possible and this series details trauma and trauma-informed care in behavioral health services so that programs and interventions can best meet the needs of trauma survivors. The courses in this Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care series are: An Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care The Effects of Trauma Trauma Screening and Assessment To cope with the stress and anxiety of exposure to traumatic experiences, people develop coping mechanisms to help them feel better. Sometimes these coping strategies involve unhealthy and maladaptive behaviors. Psychological coping mechanisms may lead to developing psychological disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. An individual may feel unsafe, suspicious, betrayed, and vulnerable. A person may exhibit strong emotional reactions, such as anger, aggression, shame, numbing, or isolation. This learning material provides social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and counselors with the information necessary to better help both their child and adult clients with trauma histories. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding common responses to trauma, signs and symptoms of trauma, trauma-related and co-occurring disorders, and cultural considerations when involved in trauma work. To learn more about our unlimited plans visit CE4Less.com