Trauma-Sensitive Parenting and Caregiving

Home and school environments can be overwhelming for a child, especially when they have experienced trauma and adversity. Parents and caregivers can play a crucial role in creating a sense of safety and stability by practicing trauma-informed care and being trauma-sensitive. This course provides an overview of trauma, attachment, and childhood adversity while offering practical strategies to reduce re-traumatization and foster a healing-centered approach in the home or school setting.

• Define trauma and trauma-informed care

• Examine the impact of childhood adversity and attachment on behavior

• Recognize common mechanisms of re-traumatization

• Implement trauma-informed practices to create a safe, supportive environment

MN Board of Social Work

2.0 CEs 

MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

This program has been designed to meet professional development for the Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents category.

MN Board of Nursing

This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements. However, the nurse is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.