Trauma 101

Module Purpose

• Develop a shared understanding of a definition of “trauma”.

• Identify different types of lived experiences that may be traumatic.

• Understand the impact of traumatic experiences on the brain, physiology, and behavior.

• Understand practices and perspectives we can incorporate to support trauma healing and promote resilience for ourselves and those we work with.

Module Purpose | Grounding Intentions | Rock in Your Shoe | What is Trauma? | Vicarious or Secondary Trauma | Trauma and the Brain and Body | Lived Experiences | Responses to Carrying Trauma | Rock in Your Shoe Reflection | Shifting Our Perspectives | Creating Safety and Well-Being | Supporting Healing