Trauma-Informed Rehabilitation

The National Council on Behavioral Health estimates that 70% of all Americans, 223 Million people, have experienced significant trauma at least once in their lives. Trauma, whether deemed psychological, emotional, or physical has been definitively linked to increased rates of chronic diseases including COPD, Heart Disease, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression, as well as statistically decreased work performance. Regardless of degree, past trauma experiences play a pivotal role in a person’s capacity to effectively engage and succeed in rehabilitation. With current data revealing the broad prevalence of trauma, the most effective clinicians now know that client trauma histories must be considered the rule rather than the exception in creating inclusive, compassionate, and holistictreatment plans

This course will teach participants how to immediately integrate the 5 core principles of trauma-informed care intoboth their work environments and client engagements. This training will reveal the hidden impacts of trauma on the brain, emotions, and physiology while introducing participants to holistic, trauma-sensitive treatment approaches that can be used effectively with any client population. Following this course, clinicians will have the knowledge to quickly adopt strategies that foster trust, empower client choices, and markedly improve patient outcomes.

Highlights

• Immediately apply the 5 core principles of trauma-informed care to foster trust, promote empowered client actions, and improve patient satisfaction
• Exceed current patient outcomes with the knowledge of evidence-based trauma-sensitive treatment approaches
• Address the impact of trauma on an individual’s physiology including the autonomic nervous system, motor function, neuromotor development, pain, posture, proprioception, sensory integration, and daily functional activities

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers