38320 Recovery from Abuse

Course overview

Discussion of recovering from childhood abuse, including abuse prevention, strategies for early identification, impact of abuse on development and future functioning, the capacity for the caregiver to provide a supportive environment for recovery, evidence-based treatment strategies, and the concept of post-traumatic growth. Childhood trauma occurs when a violent or dangerous event occurs, overwhelming a childs ability to cope, and may include events such as psychological, physical, or sexual abuse, loss of a loved one, or commercial sexual exploitation. The impact of childhood trauma can last well beyond childhood, often creating future issues related to learning, behavior, increased use of health services, and long-term health problems. There are a number of evidence-based treatments for trauma that can help children and their families move toward recovery. Nurses and other healthcare providers must understand how traumatic events affect children, and know the resources available to children to assist them in the recovery process. This program discusses recovery from abuse including prevention, early identification strategies, developmental impact, future functioning, capacity for caregiver to provide supportive environment, evidence-based treatment strategies, and the concept of post-traumatic growth.