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