Trauma Informed Service Systems
Description
Hours: 12 This workshop will include an extensive review of the research on the prevalence of psychological trauma across sectors the psychobiology of trauma and presents the case for the implementation of a service system that is trauma-informed. Participants will be engaged in a review of the theory and practice of a trauma-informed system and examine a variety of approaches and sector specific toolkits available for implementing standards at the organizational level. Laurie will also present a review of the advances being made in promoting and implementing a trauma-informed approach across a variety of systems all over the world. Challenges in advocacy and leading change will be discussed including the role that direct service providers can play in influencing change at the client service organizational community and policy level. This workshop is recommended as a prerequisite for Trauma-Informed Practice. Note: This workshop was previously called Theory and Practice of Trauma Informed Services.
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Overview
- Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: 0184
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance