The impact of trauma on the child: A foundation

Self-directed online training

Event description

This course will introduce learners to key understandings about trauma and adversity, and their impact on children. It explores the ways that a child might respond to trauma, and how children and families can recover from trauma. It will also introduce a trauma sensitive approach to supporting children who have experienced trauma or adversity, and invite learners to reflect on how they can integrate this into their interactions with children.
This course is for anyone who works with, or cares for, children. GPs, teachers, clinicians, carers and health professionals will all benefit from exploring the common themes and principles that underline a trauma-informed approach to children.

This session will cover:

This course will take approximately one hour to complete, and includes readings, videos and reflective activities. It is designed to be undertaken individually, but can also be used as a prompt for conversations between colleagues.

Eligibility criteria

This foundation-level course is designed for professionals, volunteers, families, carers and community workers who work with, or care for, children. While it briefly introduces a trauma-informed approach to responding to the prevalence of trauma, and its impacts on children and families, it does not explore trauma-specific therapies.

Therapeutic work with children who have experienced trauma requires specialised training, and should be undertaken by suitably skilled professionals.

Categories: Capability 8 - Working effectively with families, carers and supporters, Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma, Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing
Levels: Introductory, Intermediate
Lifespans: Child

1 hour

Provided by Emerging Minds