REQUIRED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

 1.  Develop a working definition of trauma and the trauma-informed approach.

 2.  Evaluate trauma and its impact on individuals.

 3.  Explain the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence resilience.

 4.  Develop a plan to enhance resilience in self and others.

 5.  Explain how trauma-informed care supports the prevention of trauma.

 6.  Utilize trauma specific interventions which support the trauma recovery and empowerment model.

 7.  Describe how trauma impacts special populations in unique ways.

 8.  Develop a written plan to increase physical and emotional safety in a specific treatment program or environment.

 9.  Consider secondary trauma and prevention.  Address burnout, stress, and compassion fatigue for the professional.

 REQUIRED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 I.    Scope of trauma informed care

 II.   Trauma informed intervention and treatment principles

 III.  Definition of trauma

        A.  Types of trauma

        B.  Characteristics of trauma

        C.  Individual and sociocultural features

 IV.   Understanding the impact of trauma

        A.  Common experiences and responses to trauma

        B.  Specific trauma related psychological disorders

 V.    Screening and assessment

        A.  Barriers and challenges to screening and assessment

        B.  Choosing instruments

 VI.   Clinical issues across services

        A.  Making referrals to trauma specific services

 VII.  Trauma specific services

        A.  Integrated models for trauma

        B.  Trauma specific treatment models

 VIII. Counselor self care