Online Course » Trauma Informed Care

Course Description:
Trauma, substance abuse, and mental health interact in a variety of ways. This course discusses the impact of trauma on individuals and communities and identifies common mental health and substance use disorders associated with trauma. The material includes screening and assessment tools and strategies to addresses clinical issues important in treating those affected by trauma. This CE program is designated as beginning to intermediate.
Course Objective:

Upon completing this program, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the impact of trauma on individuals who present for care
  • Describe core principles that reflect a trauma informed practice
  • Recognize trauma related symptoms and behaviors
  • Use appropriate trauma-related screening and assessment tools
  • Implement interventions using a collaborative, strength-based approach
  • Explain how to decrease inadvertent retraumatization for clients seeking help

 

Intended Audience:
Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses
Author Bio:
This material is adapted from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 57. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 13-4801. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014.

TIP 57 Consensus Panel

Chair
Lisa M. Najavits, Ph.D.
Research Psychologist
Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System Professor of Psychiatry
Boston University School of Medicine Boston, MA

Co-Chair
Linda B. Cottler, PhD, MPH
Professor of Epidemiology in Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry Washington University–St. Louis
St. Louis, MO

For remainder of panel, see https://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-57-Trauma-Informed-Care-in-Behavioral-Health-Services/SMA14-4816

Credits:
6.00
Hours:
6.00
Certificates:
Association of Social Work Boards - view details
At Health, LLC - view details
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) - view details
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) - view details
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists - view details
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors - view details
Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners - view details

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Unit Price
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