SW 250 U1 UC UC05    

Intro to Trauma Informed Care   1.00   08/25/2025   09/29/2025   Web/On-line Course

This course will provide foundational knowledge about trauma, including definitions and prevalence of trauma, trauma symptoms and clinical presentation, and the functional impact of trauma on survivors across the lifespan, with special attention to the ways that developmental stage can impact functioning and symptomology. The impact of systems of oppression, racism, and discrimination will also be explored through a trauma lens. Students will learn about factors that contribute to resilience and enhanced well-being for survivors, including the importance of helping professionals cultivating authentic, strength-based relationships with survivors. Lastly, this course will introduce the core principles of the trauma-informed care (TIC) approach, and explore interdisciplinary case examples of TIC principles in action, including across medical, educational, and social service settings.

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