Building Resilience in Children who Have Experienced Trauma
Description
This course focuses on building resilience in children who have experienced trauma by reviewing the various definitions of childhood trauma and exploring how trauma impacts the brain and areas of development specifically in a child or youth. The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES) is reviewed to demonstrate how trauma interrupts development and presents itself through behaviours reactions responses and symptoms that often mimic or contribute to the development of mental health disorders. The critical core components of evidence based treatment models are reviewed to highlight effective intervention practices. Concepts from positive psychology and the narrative approach are integrated into this course along with the recent research on resiliency well-being post traumatic growth and self-regulation. Pathways to resilience and protective factors in childhood are emphasized so that participants feel hopeful and have concrete strategies to help. Strategies on creating a safe place for children and youth who have experienced trauma that specifically attends to their needs will be explored along with the key elements involved in helping to create the context to shift a trauma story into one that focuses on resilience. Information is provided throughout the presentation using video activities conversation and handouts.
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Overview
- Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: 0096
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance