What modules and topics does the Trauma-Informed Practice course cover?

Created by Colette Kelly, Modified on Mon, 4 May at 11:15 AM by Colette Kelly

Course curriculum

The course is made up of 9 modules. Each module ends with a short assessment — once you pass, you mark the module complete and the next one unlocks.

Module 1: Putting Safety First
- Avoiding Vicarious Trauma
- Personal Preparation Plan
- Working with Trauma Online
- Working within Your Competence
Module 2: Defining Trauma
- What Is Trauma-Informed Practice?
- Definitions of Trauma
- Trauma – Historical Contexts
- The Power Threat Meaning Framework
Module 3: Trauma: Mind and Body
- Overview of Brain Function
- Introduction to the Polyvagal System
- How Trauma Is Experienced
- Body Function and Trauma
- Avoiding Re-traumatisation
- The Importance of Psychoeducation
Module 4: Signs of Trauma
- Listening for Clues
- Childhood Experiences
- Implicit and Explicit Memory
Module 5: Trauma Recovery Models
- Trauma Model Therapy
- Trauma Resilience Model
- Three-Stage Recovery Model
- Dual Awareness Model
Module 6: Trauma: Cultural Perspectives
- Trauma and Culture
- Marginalised Groups and Trauma
Module 7: Working with Dissociation
- Window of Tolerance
- What Is Dissociation?
- Working with a Dissociated Client – Video Presentation
Module 8: Breathwork
- Introduction to Breathwork
- Physiology of Breath
- Alternate Nostril Breathing
- Polyvagal Breathing
Module 9: Research and Supervision
- The Value of Ongoing Research
- Use of Supervision

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