Study Guide

Objectives

In this course, we delve into the foundations and essential methods of a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach, as well as its significance in client work.

Upon completing the course, the student will:
• Be able to apply a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach in individual, group, and community work
• Demonstrate practical proficiency in therapeutic and trauma-informed techniques
• Recognize personal boundaries and limits

Content

• Concepts, principles, and practices of the therapeutic and trauma-informed approach.
• Trauma-informed interactions.
• Understanding trauma and its impact on the body.
• Self-regulation strategies and stabilizing methods.
• Cultivating compassion and self-compassion.
• Addressing vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones