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Trauma Informed Care: Understanding Trauma

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Dates Oct 7, 2026 - Oct 7, 2026

Course overview

This course offers an in-depth understanding of trauma, its impact, and effective strategies for trauma-informed care. Participants will explore how trauma influences the brain, body, and behavior, with a focus on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and other symptoms of trauma. The course delves into the long-term effects of trauma, trauma triggers, and survival responses, while examining age-specific impacts on child development and adult behavior. Participants will gain insight into trauma-informed care, including its principles, core tenets, and practical applications, as well as strategies for creating trauma-informed systems and supporting individuals who have experienced trauma. Additionally, the course emphasizes resilience-building and protective factors, empowering participants to foster healing and provide effective support. Ideal for mental health professionals, this course equips learners with the knowledge and tools necessary to address trauma in a compassionate, informed, and impactful manner.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

3h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

3h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

3h General

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

3h General

Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

Dietitian/Nutritionist

3h General

Nutrition Counselor

3h General

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

3h General

Disclosure statements

This course, “Trauma Informed Care: Understanding Trauma,” is designed for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of trauma and its effects on the brain, body, and behavior. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to support individuals who have experienced trauma and gain practical tools for implementing trauma-informed care in various settings.


The course content is unbiased, evidence-based, and free from commercial influence. It has been developed by the clinical training team at Lifetime Counseling Center comprised of Licensed Mental Health Counselors, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with extensive expertise in trauma-informed practices and mental health care.


Participants will engage in interactive lessons, self-reflections and utilization guidelines to deepen their learning and demonstrate understanding. This course meets the continuing education requirements set by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Participant data will remain confidential, outside of reporting requirements, and the course is accessible to individuals with disabilities.