- Develop goals and a plan for the implementation and sustainability of trauma-informed practices based on TIC assessment results.
- Understand the types and sources of trauma exposure children and adolescents experience.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of traumatic stress.
- Learn the effects of trauma on the developing brain.
- Understand the impact of trauma on cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning of children and adolescents.
- Identify and practice strategies to build resilience and support improved emotional regulation of children who have been exposed to trauma.
- Increase knowledge of child traumatic grief and learn about treatments and resources that can be utilized with youth experiencing grief reactions.
- Learn how to complete trauma-informed safety plans, as well as develop an understanding of youth who will benefit from the safety planning intervention.
- Learn about trauma-informed assessment and screening practices, evidence-based trauma-focused interventions, and the relationship between trauma and substance use disorders.
- Recognize and increase awareness about the impact of secondary traumatic stress (STS) on providers and develop strategies for managing and reducing the risk of STS symptoms.
As a participant in this learning collaborative, you will be expected to attend each of the learning sessions and learning calls listed below.