Introduction to Trauma Informed Care for Nonprofits

Course Details

2 hours

FREE

Nonprofit professionals working directly with children impacted by trauma play a vital role in their healing and growth. In this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care and learn skills to build stronger connections, foster resilience, and create supportive environments that promote lasting change. Whether you’re leading programs, providing support services, or engaging with those in need, these skills will help you make a meaningful difference.

Course Details

Duration

2 hours

Format

On-demand

Language

English, Spanish, Albanian, Haitian Creole

Rating

★★★★☆

Course Description

This training dives into the core principles of trauma-informed care and includes a companion guide. The core training is based on our Intro to Trauma-Informed Care course is a thorough look at elevating care for those who come from a history of trauma – including abuse, neglect, and abandonment. The videos provide the core teaching and the guides help you process what you’ve learned individually or in small groups to further facilitate and apply the learnings within your organization.

10 easy-to-navigate video sessions so you can move through at your own pace
1 companion guide with self-reflection questions and group discussion ideas
A host guide is available with tips on how to form a small group

“I especially appreciated the scientific data on how trauma changes children’s brains physically. They are not choosing to be difficult, they are doing their best. It is our job to do our best for them. This course gives insight into how to do that!”

Related Content

Resources to help build trauma-informed skills.

Practical Skills

Active Listening

Active listening is one of the most helpful skills to help someone involved in active or recent trauma. Studies show that listening to someone’s story is powerfully healing because it reduces anxiety and removes its power over a person.

Growing Your Skills

Trauma Informed Leadership

Great leaders and their organizations understand that people are their greatest asset. Now, more than ever, this means acknowledging and responding to the overwhelming stress – and often trauma – people bring with them to the workplace.