Trauma Basics for Youth Workers

Sam Himelstein, Ph.D. · May 16, 2019
  • Course Outline

    • Defining Trauma and How it Impacts Youth
      • Welcome to Trauma Basics for Youth Workers
      • What’s challenging and rewarding about working with trauma-impacted youth?
      • Trauma Defined (Part 1)
      • Trauma Defined (Part 2) 
      • Brief Brain Basics 
    • The Bedrock of Trauma-Informed Care: Relationships
      • A Foundational Concept: Safety
      • Key Practice 1: Authenticity
      • Key Practice 2: Intention for human connection
      • Key Practice 3: Stance on behavioral change
      • The Importance of Self-Care
    • Final Quiz and Evaluation
      • Course Quiz
      • Course Evaluation + Next Steps