Foundations

Infants and young children experience trauma and adversity, and it happens right here in Colorado. This course is designed to equip you with knowledge, tools, and insights to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in the community care setting. It covers various types of trauma and their short and long-term consequences. Additionally, you'll gain practical experience in recognizing signs and symptoms of trauma in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

The courses in this series equip you with knowledge and tools to support infants and young children (0-5) experiencing trauma symptoms in Colorado. You'll learn to recognize trauma symptoms, understand its impact, and explore prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, gaining practical experience in selecting evidence-based approaches for trauma care in community settings.

This training provides an understanding of trauma-informed care tailored to children and adolescents. Participants will gain insights into the impact of trauma on young individuals and learn evidence-based practices to effectively support and promote healthy outcomes in this vulnerable population. This training will focus primarily on the following developmental stages:

1. Early school age (age 5-7)

2. Middle school age (age 8-12)

3. Early adolescence (age 13-17)