Course Code: REL-BHC-0-AOTDAP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
List common reactions that individuals may have in response to traumatic events.
State what types of interventions are available for individuals with a trauma-related disorder.
Summarize at least three ways you can support the individuals you serve who have experienced trauma.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Trauma and Trauma Disorders
Meet Jake and Harry
What Is Trauma?
What Causes Trauma?
Signs of Trauma
What Are Trauma Disorders?
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder
Adjustment Disorders
Prolonged Grief Disorder
Other Common Disorders
What Is Resilience?
Review
Summary
Section 3: How to Support Individuals with Trauma
Meet Stacey
How to Support Clients with Trauma
What Is Trauma-Informed Care?
The Five Principles of Trauma-Informed Care
Review
Summary
Section 4: Treatments for Trauma and Traumatic Disorders
Vignette
Assessment
Types of Talk Therapy
Common Medications
Taking Care of Yourself
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and has particular interest in resilience and secondary traumatic stress among behavioral health providers. The majority of Stephanie’s work has included behavioral health counseling and medical case management. Stephanie served as part of the National Health Service Corps from 2016-2018, providing outpatient counseling to underserved populations including military service members and their families. Stephanie has designed and delivered training on many topics such as LGBTQIA+ sensitivity, youth suicide prevention, and how to provide in-community services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Reviewer: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D
Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; Direct Care Staff; Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.