Trauma and Crisis: Understanding the Basics (Online)
1.5 Credit Hours | $22.00 | Author: Kim Moats, L.P.C.
Skill Level: Beginner

The purpose of this course is to increase awareness of the impact of traumatic stress and crisis on individuals. This includes understanding what defines a traumatic event, how an event can impact an individual, and who is at risk for developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Signs and symptoms of PTSD in both children and adults are covered. Also, general coping skills and more complex therapeutic interventions used to treat PTSD are discussed. The author discusses her personal experience working with a crisis program involving law enforcement. This course is designed for mental health professionals seeking an overview of working with trauma survivors and would also benefit nurses and educators working with individuals who are or who have experienced a traumatic event or crisis.

The on-line course material is presented in a PDF with pre-established bookmarks outlining the different sections of the course. Click on "bookmarks" on the left side of the PDF to access the course sections. If you do not have the most recent version of Adobe Reader, click here to download a free copy. You will temporarily leave the site until the download is complete and you close out of the Adobe site.

eLearning Essentials, provider #1123, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Social Workers participating in this course will receive 1.5 continuing education clock hours.

eLearning Essentials, provider # 6235, is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors to offer continuing education credit for National Certified Counselors. National Certified Counselors participating in this course will receive 1.5 continuing education clock hours.

eLearning Essentials, provider #RCS050601, is recognized by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board to be a provider of continuing professsional education (CPE) for social workers and counselors. Social Workers and Counselors participating in this course will receive 1.5 continuing education clock hours.

eLearning Essentials, provider # 50-8572, is recognized by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling to offer continuing education for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. eLearning Essentials adheres to the Florida Board's guidelines and maintains responsibility for all programs. Participants will receive 4 continuing education clock hours.

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Course Objectives

• Define a traumatic event.
• Identify the signs and symptoms of Stress Disorders, including Acute Traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
• Distinguish between individuals most at-risk for developing PTSD and those experiencing symptoms typical of a traumatic event.
• Identify and describe skills to manage symptoms of PTSD.
• Identify and describe therapeutic interventions for PTSD.
• Identify and describe coping skills to help children deal with a trauma and crisis.
• Summarize the purpose of crisis programs such as the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Program.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kim Moats, L.P.C., received her B.A. in psychology and her M.S. in Community Agency Counseling from the University of Tennessee. Since that time, her primary focus has been working with clients who have severe and persistent mental illness. Currently, Kim is working with both children and adults as the Coordinator of Developmental Disabilities Services. In this role, she works closely with the East Tennessee Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Regional Office. She is also an active member of the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CSID) Team.

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