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Adrian, Michigan, United States
Building Bridges: Trauma-Informed Course
Course Description
The Building Bridges: Trauma-Informed Parenting course is designed to equip parents with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to support children who have experienced trauma. Drawing upon principles of trauma-informed care, this six-week online course provides a comprehensive understanding of trauma and its impact on children's development, behavior, and well-being. This 6-unit course covers essential topics and provides parents with a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed parenting. Each unit focuses on specific themes and includes interactive activities, reflection, and opportunities for feedback to enhance learning and engagement.
Course Outcomes:
By the end of this Trauma-Informed Parenting course, participants will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of trauma and its effects on children, enabling them to recognize trauma triggers and create a safe, nurturing environment conducive to healing and resilience.
- Develop practical communication skills to establish trust, strengthen attachment, and support their children through challenging moments, fostering a deeper connection and promoting emotional well-being.
- Cultivate self-care practices to manage stress, prioritize their well-being, and sustain their capacity to provide consistent, compassionate care, ultimately enhancing their ability to support their children's healing journey and overall family harmony.
- Develop a trauma-informed support plan for their child(ren).
Units:
Unit 1: Understanding Trauma and Building Resilience
Explore the foundational concepts of trauma and resilience-building strategies for children.
Unit 2: Creating a Safe Environment and Effective Communication
Establish safety, minimize triggers, and develop effective communication techniques to support your child.
Unit 3: Building Trust and Recognizing Triggers
Foster trust, recognize trauma triggers, and learn how to support your child through challenging moments.
Unit 4: Self-Care for Parents and Navigating the Healing Journey
Prioritize self-care, seek support, and navigate your own healing journey while supporting your child.
Unit 5: Community and Professional Support
Connect with community resources and cultivate partnerships to enhance support for your child.
Unit 6: Reflection, Self-Evaluation, and Feedback
Reflect on your parenting journey, evaluate your progress, and seek feedback to enhance your trauma-informed parenting approach.
Program created by Dr. Howell.
Course Book
Material is only provided in the course at this time.
Empirical Evidence Resources:
-Transformative Mindset Instructional Design Theory (TMID)
Howell, S. (2022). Effectiveness of instructional design and technology in a non-traditional parental program: An embedded single case study. Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 4091. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/4091/Links to an external site.
-Trauma-Informed Theory of Individual Health Behavior
Marks, C., Pearson, J. L., Zúñiga, M. L., Martin, N., Werb, D., & Smith, L. R. (2022). Articulating the trauma-informed theory of individual health behavior. Stress and health: Journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress, 38(1), 154–162. https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3068