Course in Fundamentals of Trauma Processing
Online USA
Course
DURATION
3 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free course
Key Summary
Catastrophic events can cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), significantly impacting individuals' emotional and mental functioning, and are a universal concern for healthcare systems. We, therefore, created this trauma processing course to give mental health professionals and other clinicians the knowledge and skills they need to help patients and clients identify and process traumatic experiences that negatively impact their lives.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Traumatic experiences are common in our society, from soldiers returning from the battlefield to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Mental health professionals, nurses and other professions can thus no longer leave the treatment of trauma disorders to specialists. This course aims to teach specialists and the community how to conceptualize trauma and deal with it. We begin this self-paced course by showing you how to build a foundation in trauma processing. Following that, we will introduce you to the various types of post-traumatic stress disorders and their treatment approaches.
The three-stage consensus model is a valuable guide for planning treatment and allows the clinician to work within their preferred framework of trauma processing. Next, we will teach you how to assess trauma-related disorders in patients and the factors to keep in mind while using this treatment model, such as avoiding the temptation to jump to the second stage before stabilizing the patient. Finally, you will learn effective coping and ‘affect regulation’ strategies and how to deal with trauma and addiction comorbidity.
Not all doctors and therapists train in neurosurgery or trauma therapy. In addition, unresolved trauma issues or comfort levels in dealing with the intense emotional catharsis during trauma processing are not suited for everyone. The course will equip participants with the tools they need to understand and address the various personal development issues that may arise in the context of trauma treatment, such as the ability to empower clients and cope with the intensity of the sessions, as well as strategies for collaborating with other professionals in the community to improve the clinical treatment's effectiveness. Enrol today to gain or hone such skills!
Module 1
Trauma Processing and Prevention
In this module, you will learn the history of trauma processing, types of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and treatment approaches as well as adverse life events and their association with PTSD. Learn about dissociation and the psychological effect of adverse life events.
Module 2
Theoretical Approaches to Trauma Processing
In this module, you will be introduced to the triune Brain Model and its application to cognitive interactions, you will learn the processes involved in the treatment of trauma using the three-stage consensus model, and you will also learn about addiction comorbidity and effective strategies for addressing PTSD/Addiction dual diagnosis.
Module 3
Course assessment
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Identify the categories of people prone to trauma disorder.
- Distinguish between the various types of trauma disorders.
- Recall major trauma-related symptoms according to American Psychological Association.
- Explain the psychological effect of adverse life events on patients.
- Discuss negative cognitions and moods that may be seen in patients with PTSD.
- Identify the common causes of psychological damage in people.
- Summarize the possible causes of dissociation and treatment approaches.
- Explain how to develop a clinical diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.
- Recall the recommended questions clinicians should apply during an interview.
- Identify the basis of a successful therapeutic relationship between patients and clinicians.
- Discuss the benefits of self-assessment among clinicians.
- Define the term ‘fallacy of change’ in relation to trauma disorder.
- Summarize the best practices in the early stages of treatment planning.
- Identify the qualities of an effective trauma therapist.
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