Course Summary
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.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand that trauma impacts infants and young children.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of trauma in infants and young children.
- Prepare to complete thorough screenings for trauma in infants and young children.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
American Psychological Association Continuing Education (APA CE) Credits
This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows:
- 1 APA CEU credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry maintains responsivity for this program and its content.
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Course Duration
Content Contributors
- Lisa J. Schlueter, PhD., Early Childhood Mental Health Unit Manager, Colorado Department of Early Childhood
- Ashley Sward, Psy.D., IMH-E
- Shannon Bekman, PhD, IECMH-E®
