Description
Supporting children and young people with psychological trauma is a reality for people working in health, social care and education settings, yet few are empowered with the right knowledge to support them as they work through this complex part of their roles..
This eLearning programme provides a rich understanding of psychological trauma, covering:
- The nature of trauma, its major forms, and its causes
- An understanding of how trauma affects the workings of the brain and the body
- The effects of trauma on immediate behaviour and moods and long-term mental and physical health
- The importance of resilience, and its potential to mitigate trauma’s effects
This training provides a broad overview of these topics and is designed for anyone providing care and support to children and young people affected by trauma - no prior knowledge or experience is required.
This comprehensive programme provides a great starting point for those embarking on training and qualifications in trauma-informed approaches. It also provides a pragmatic, engaging and practical way for organisations to provide trauma-awareness training to their whole workforce.
Objectives
Part 1 – Defining Trauma
The aim of this module is to raise awareness of the impact of psychological trauma on children and young people.
By the end of the module, you will be able to:
- Define what is meant by trauma
- Identify different types and categories of trauma
- Identify the conditions in which trauma is created
- Recognise the impact of psychological trauma on children and young people, and those around them
Part 2 – Effects Psychological of Trauma
The aim of this module is to raise awareness of the physiological and psychological effects of trauma on children and young people.
By the end of the module, you will be able to:
- Recognise how the body responds to trauma
- Recognise how trauma affects the developing brain
- Identify how trauma affects relationships
- Recognise the long-term effects of unresolved trauma
Part 3 – Resilience to Trauma
The aim of this module is to raise awareness of how resilience can protect against the impact of trauma
By the end of the module, you will be able to:
- Recognise factors that influence the impact of trauma on children and young people
- Recognise the impact that the environment can play in developing resilience
- Recognise how a child’s resilience is affected by trauma
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Maybo eLearning Certificate
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