Explain
how trauma informed practices and trauma specific services can enhance
client retention, treatment outcomes and organizational standing
Understand the difference between trauma-informed and trauma-specific services
Demonstrate
knowledge of how trauma affects diverse people throughout their
lifespans and with different mental health problems, cognitive and
physical disabilities, and substance use issues
Demonstrate
knowledge of the impact of trauma on diverse cultures with regard to
the meanings various cultures attach to trauma and the attitudes they
have regarding behavioral health treatment
Identify the 16 components of trauma informed care
Describe the impact of trauma on the individual, family and community
Review best practices for trauma screening and assessment
Develop
an understanding of behavior as communication which may have been
learned or developed as a way of coping with trauma and will learn
skills and tools to enhance rapport, motivation and client activation.
Demonstrate knowledge of the variety of ways clients express stress reactions
Describe how these reactions “make sense” from a survival/reinforcement perspective
Identify ways to help clients develop alternate responses while maintaining personal power and a sense of safety
Give examples of when clients trauma histories may have triggered the use of : Avoidance, aggression, passivity
Learn approaches to enhance client empowerment and choice.
Explore approaches to trauma-informed crisis intervention
Identify biopsychosocial interventions that can assist in the recovery from trauma.
Learn ways to enhance mindfulness
Explore techniques for addressing cognitive distortions
Explore the interaction between psychotropic Medications and HIV medications
Identify Drug-Drug Interactions Between ARV Agents, Medications Used in Substance Use Treatment, and Recreational Drugs
Explore factors related to treatment compliance HAART with mental
health disorders including intensity of the mood disorder, somatic
symptoms and social support quality.
Learn about cognitive disorders including HIV related dementia and HIV
Identify risk factors for suicidality in people with HIV
Review common somatic symptoms reported by people with HIV or on HAART
and ways the mental health professional can assist the patient
Review the impact of Depression and Mania on the HIV positive patient
and their effect on treatment compliance and disease progression