Trauma-Informed Care: Trauma Awareness

Course overview

Course Description: This course is based upon material published by SAMHSA and is part of their latest Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP). This course content is specifically designed for behavioral health service providers. This course provides an overview of traumatic experiences. It covers types of trauma; distinguishes among traumas that affect individuals, groups, and communities; describes trauma characteristics; and addresses the socioecological and cultural factors that influence the impact of trauma. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of trauma. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require clinical continuing education courses for license renewal. The course is based on a SAMHSA TIP and presents the collaborative efforts of some of the leaders in the field in both areas of research and treatment. It has been reviewed by both a panel of subject matter experts and field reviewers and as such presents state of the art information for best practices. Authors: SAMHSA Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding trauma informed care. Specifically, a professional will: •Identify different types of trauma •Describe the nature of traumatic experiences •Identify socioecological and cultural factors that influence the impact of trauma Citation: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 57. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 13-4801. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014. Chapter 2. Visit us online for a full year of unlimited online CEUs.