Support children and youth experiencing trauma

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This training equips parents, caregivers, educators, and other supportive adults with the knowledge and skills to support children and youth who have experienced trauma.
Understand trauma
Understanding trauma and the 4 R’s of a trauma-informed approach
Obtain foundational knowledge pertaining to trauma, how trauma presents itself in youth, and how to use the 4 R’s of a trauma-informed approach.
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Conflict trauma
Addressing trauma in the context of conflict and displacement
Develop skills to build resilience through self-care and explore strategies to support youth who have experienced trauma due to conflict or displacement.
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Understanding trauma

Lesson 1
Understanding key terms
  • Understand the definition of trauma
  • Describe the 4 R’s framework for a trauma-informed approach
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    Addressing trauma

    Lesson 1
    Understanding trauma in the context of conflict and displacement
  • Explain what trauma is and how it can affect people physically, emotionally, and socially
  • Understand the lived experiences of displaced persons
  • Apply the 4 R’s of a trauma-informed approach framework to the context of conflict and displacement
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    Lesson 2
    The impact of trauma on the family system
  • Describe how the experience of conflict and displacement impacts youth and the family system
  • Explain the role of grief and loss in these contexts
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    Lesson 3
    Trauma-informed strategies for supportive adults
  • Describe how to engage in self-care and build personal resilience
  • Recognize the role that supportive adults can play in supporting youth and families who have experienced conflict and displacement
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    Lesson 4
    Practice it: Putting everything together
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    Strong Resilient Youth

    Strong & Resilient: Supporting Children and Youth Experiencing Trauma is a free, online, self-paced training for adults who work with children. While this training was designed for people who work with children and youth outside the home, parents and caregivers may also find aspects of this training helpful. Each session focuses on learning and practicing skills that can be used immediately with children and youth. Participants will hear from educators, mental health experts, students, and families, while reflecting on their own goals and intentions to be trauma-informed.

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