An Overview of Trauma Disorders in Adults for Paraprofessionals

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-AOTDAP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
List common reactions that individuals may have in response to traumatic events.
State what types of interventions are available for individuals with a trauma-related disorder.
Summarize at least three ways you can support the individuals you serve who have experienced trauma.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview of Trauma and Trauma Disorders

Meet Jake and Harry

What Is Trauma?

What Causes Trauma?

Signs of Trauma

What Are Trauma Disorders?

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Acute Stress Disorder

Adjustment Disorders

Prolonged Grief Disorder

Other Common Disorders

What Is Resilience?

Review

Summary

Section 3: How to Support Individuals with Trauma

Meet Stacey

How to Support Clients with Trauma

What Is Trauma-Informed Care?

The Five Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Review

Summary

Section 4: Treatments for Trauma and Traumatic Disorders

Vignette

Assessment

Types of Talk Therapy

Common Medications

Taking Care of Yourself

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP

Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and has particular interest in resilience and secondary traumatic stress among behavioral health providers. The majority of Stephanie’s work has included behavioral health counseling and medical case management. Stephanie served as part of the National Health Service Corps from 2016-2018, providing outpatient counseling to underserved populations including military service members and their families. Stephanie has designed and delivered training on many topics such as LGBTQIA+ sensitivity, youth suicide prevention, and how to provide in-community services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Reviewer: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D.

Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee.  She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center.  She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs.  She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues.  Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting.  She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Workers; Direct Support Professionals; General Staff; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.