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Trauma-informed care in behavioral health is not just about knowing what trauma is. It shows up in how you listen, how you build safety and trust, how you respond to difficult behaviors, and how you support clients without causing further harm. In a field where many individuals enter treatment carrying pain, fear, shame, or overwhelming life experiences, a trauma-informed approach matters in everyday clinical practice.
This course will help you understand trauma-informed care as a practical foundation you can apply right where you are. It will guide you through the principles, awareness, and response strategies that help behavioral health professionals better understand client behavior, strengthen engagement, and support healing with greater empathy and effectiveness. If you want to grow not just in what you know, but in how you serve clients with safety, respect, and clinical insight, this course is for you.
The Basics
Course Navigation Panel
Course Time
This course will take you approximately 4.0 hour to complete.
Navigation
The navigation panel is on the left of the screen. Click to move between lessons. Press the carat to expand topics and quizzes.
To complete a topic or lesson, press the Mark Complete button at the botton of the page.
Your progress is recorded in the Navigation panel and the next lesson will appear on the screen. You must press the Mark Complete button to complete a lesson or topic.
Quizzes and Assessments
Some lessons will have topic quizzes or self-assessments which you must complete to pass the course. You can take these multiple times as needed.
Helpful Tools
AUDIO: Press and pause the audio player to hear the lesson.
PROGRESS BAR: Displays your progresss as a percentage.
MATERIALS: The materials section holds publications referenced through out the course. The documents are downloadable for your future reference. The Materials tab is located next to the Course tab, under the progress bar.
Certificate of Completion
At the end of your training, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Select Download Certificate at the top of the Progress Bar. Completed Certificates are also available indefinitely in your Account for viewing, printing, and saving.
