This learning program introduces learners to the common language and terminology used to enhance their trauma-responsive practice. It highlights how trauma and toxic stress impact a person and explores the impact of racism and oppression as forms of trauma. This course provides learners with foundational information on the types of traumatic responses, the Trauma Core Values, and how to infuse these principles into their work. Learners identify how to use trauma-responsive language to foster an environment that supports wellness and resilience through thoughtful reflection time, group discussions, and practice opportunities. This is the same course being offered by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), formerly titled, Trauma-Responsive and Resilience Informed Care. Those who have previously taken this course are not required to enroll.
Who Should Attend?
A learning program for all direct service staff and supervisors working in the Division of Child Protection (DCP) and within ACS provider agencies working in Prevention, Foster Care and Juvenile Justice programs.
Course Benefits
Learners will:
- Extend their understanding of trauma and use shared language to improve trauma-responsive practice.
- Recognize the impact of racism and oppression as forms of trauma.
- Discuss trauma and toxic stress, the science of trauma and the human stress response.
- Identify what we know about how people adapt and grow from traumatic or adverse experiences.
- Identify practical elements of an environment that foster wellness, resilience and healing.
Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Components
Once enrolled in the course, learners will complete:
- An online pre-test.
- A two-day, virtual, instructor-led workshop.
- An online post-test.
Completion of all components is necessary to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Continuing Education Units
The New York City Administration for Children’s Services is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0402. This course is 7.0 contact hours/0.70 CEUs. CEU credit is contingent upon completion of all course components
Registration
Division of Child Protection staff can reach out to their Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) to register. All others can register in Cornerstone, by browsing for the course name and completing all information.