Working with Traumatized Children
(DLS A385)
Fall 2008 Sections - enroll today!
- August 9- October 31, 2008 - Fully on-line
- September 9- October 31 , 2008 - Blended format
Blended format means students participate in an 8-hour seminar followed by seven weeks of online sessions and a 30-hour practicum. Both online sections meet weekly for 90 minute sessions using Elluminate Live! Seminars will be offered in Anchorage.
Who should take this course?
- People who work with children who have difficult behaviors.
- Foster parents.
- Educators and paraprofessionals.
- New employees working in children's services or other provider organizations.
- Supervisors in the children's services system of care.
- Students working toward the Occupational Endorsement in Children's Residential Services.
- Direct service professionals wanting to improve their abilities to contribute to treatment teams.
Course description:
This course elaborates on concepts introduced in DLS A101 regarding trauma and children. Students will differentiate between types of trauma and how trauma may affect treatment outcomes. Students will learn safe and supportive trauma-informed interventions, as well as strategies to reduce the effects of caregiver fatigue. Course includes a 30-hour practicum.
