Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop specialised knowledge for responding to childhood trauma and apply trauma-focused skills required to assist children to resolve trauma from abuse. This course will cover trauma-informed and evidence-informed strategies for assisting children and young people to manage the impacts of trauma across a range of areas, such as sleeping and eating difficulties, emotional regulation, relationship building, managing painful memories, and identity development. Content will also include working with caregivers to support children and young people impacted by trauma and managing risk issues. Content will cover creating trauma-informed case plans for children and young people and common barriers (and solutions) when responding to childhood trauma. Reflective practice will be extended upon within this course content from previous courses.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply trauma-informed techniques and strategies within professional practice
- Develop strategies to help mitigate the impact of trauma across domains of child functioning
- Construct a trauma-focused case plan
- Apply trauma-informed critical thinking skills to challenges in childhood trauma practice
- Critically reflect on practice approaches and response to challenges