Course overview

Foundations of Trauma Informed Practice

A practical, self-paced entry point for professionals who want to understand trauma and apply dignity-centered, trauma-informed practices within their roles.
Format

Online
Course

Starting date

Anytime

Duration

Self-paced

What's included?

  • 8 Live Learning Sections
  • Knowledge Checks
  • Applied Practice
  • Interactive Ebooks
  • Downloadable Resources

What You Will Learn

Understand trauma and stress responses; distinguish ACEs from trauma; recognize protective factors; apply SAMHSA's trauma-informed principles; use the S.T.R.O.N.G.™ framework; communicate with regulation and clarity; offer bounded choices; respond within professional boundaries; and document observable facts and follow-up.

Practice Within Scope

This course supports trauma-informed professional practice. It does not train learners to diagnose trauma, provide therapy, or replace organizational safety, reporting, emergency, or clinical procedures.

NTITC

Trauma-informed education and professional development
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The National Trauma and Inclusion Training Center develops practical, evidence-informed learning for leaders, frontline professionals, educators, service providers, and organizations. The Foundations program combines clear reading, realistic scenarios, reflection, knowledge checks, and applied tools so learners can translate trauma-informed principles into observable practice.
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