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Trauma-informed care empowers all of us to create deeper, more meaningful connections with those affected by trauma. Together, we foster hope, peace, and a brighter future for everyone involved.

Introduction to Trauma Informed Care

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to trauma-informed care, equipping you with practical tools you can use immediately. You’ll learn how trauma affects child development and its potential lifelong impacts. Additionally, the course covers strategies to enhance a child’s sense of safety, manage overwhelming emotions, and address challenging behaviors effectively.

Available in multiple world languages

2 Hours

Free

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What is Trauma Competent Care?

This course provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the seven foundational skills of trauma-competent care, offering essential insights into the principles and practices of trauma-informed care. Designed for anyone working with individuals who have experienced trauma, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to create safe, supportive environments and foster healing.

Available in English and Spanish

1 Hour

Free

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A trauma-informed perspective changes everything.

What You’ll Learn:

Understand

Understand the impact of trauma.

Recognize

Recognize overwhelming emotions and challenging behaviors are often rooted in traumatic stress.

Respond

Respond in a way that focuses on connection and understanding (rather than teaching.)

Becoming Trauma Informed

Why Training?

Trauma training equips individuals with the tools to identify trauma, understand behavior, build connection, and reduce anxiety. It teaches best practices for handling tough situations, avoiding triggers, and struggling less while finding the strength to keep going. Through this training, participants discover they are not alone, develop greater empathy, and gain the skills to change a person’s life trajectory for the better.

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“I didn’t realize I had trauma until I heard about it in the training. Now I know I need these tools for myself. I come from a difficult place.”

Training Participant in Canada

Related Content

Resources to help build trauma-informed skills.

Practical Skills

Repairing Ruptures

Disconnection in relationships is inevitable, causing a rupture or a break in a relationship. What truly matters when this happens is that we, the adult or the care provider, take the first steps to repair the relationship.