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The Trauma-Addiction Connection for First Responders


Description

Understanding the trauma addiction connection is critical for first responders, it can transform response, make interventions more effective and improve outcomes. This course provides a foundational understanding of trauma, its profound connection to addiction, and practical, evidence-based ways to improve responses in the field. The course will cover three main topics: 

  • Understanding Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how they connect to Substance Use Disorders. 
  • How to apply a Trauma-Informed Approach to Deflection & Diversion programming and activities in the field.
  • Recognizing and Overcoming the Stigma of Addiction by using person-first language to respectfully and effectively support individuals with SUD.

The training is designed to improve field responses by equipping first responders with a deeper understanding of these concepts and the corresponding evidence-based safety-driven tactical skills.


Learning Outcomes 

  • Understand the causes of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 
  • Learn the connection between trauma, ACEs, and the development of substance use disorders.
  • Understand the concept of compassionate response and trauma-informed approaches 
  • Recognize the stigma of addiction and how to implement person-first language to support individuals with SUD. 


Content
  • Introduction to The Trauma-Addiction Connection for First Responders (6 min)
  • Section 1.1: Understanding Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (7 min)
  • Self-Check (2 min)
  • Section 1.2: Toxic Stress, PTSD, and Shift in Mindset (5 min)
  • Exercise: Applying an ACEs-informed Approach (4 min)
  • Section 1 Review (5 min)
  • Section 1: Check Your Understanding (2 min)
  • Supplemental Trauma Resources
  • Section 2.1: Defining a Trauma-Informed Approach to Deflection/Diversion (9 min)
  • Self-Check (2 min)
  • Section 2.2: Applying a Trauma-Informed Approach to Deflection/Diversion (3 min)
  • Section 2.2.A: Connecting Trauma to Behavior & Intrusion Symptoms (3 min)
  • Scenario: Intrusion Symptoms (2 min)
  • Section 2.2.B: Avoidance Symptoms (2 min)
  • Scenario: Avoidance Symptoms (2 min)
  • Section 2.2.C: Negative Alterations in Cognitions and Mood (3 min)
  • Scenario: Negative Alterations in Cognitions and Mood (2 min)
  • Section 2.2.D: Alterations in Arousal and Reactivity (3 min)
  • Scenario: Alterations in Arousal and Reactivity (3 min)
  • Self-Check (4 min)
  • Section 2.3: Trauma and First Responder Wellness (3 min)
  • Section 2 Review (8 min)
  • Section 2: Check Your Understanding (2 min)
  • Section 3.1: The Power of Language & Perception in Addiction Response (7 min)
  • Exercise: Utilizing Person-First Language (2 min)
  • Self-Check (2 min)
  • Section 3.2: Shift in Mindset (1 min)
  • Exercise: Person-First Language Reflection (6 min)
  • Section 3 Review (2 min)
  • Section 3: Check Your Understanding (2 min)
  • The Trauma-Addiction Connection Conclusion (2 min)
  • Graded Post-Test (6 min)
  • End of Course Feedback Survey (3 min)
  • The Trauma-Addiction Connection Complete
  • Supplemental Materials
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Section 3.1: The Power of Language & Perception in Addiction Response (7 min), Exercise: Utilizing Person-First Language (2 min), Self-Check (2 min), Section 2.2.D: Alterations in Arousal and Reactivity (3 min), Section 3.2: Shift in Mindset (1 min), Scenario: Alterations in Arousal and Reactivity (3 min), Self-Check (4 min), Section 2.3: Trauma and First Responder Wellness (3 min), Section 2 Review (8 min), Section 2: Check Your Understanding (2 min), Exercise: Person-First Language Reflection (6 min), Section 3 Review (2 min), Section 3: Check Your Understanding (2 min), The Trauma-Addiction Connection Conclusion (2 min), Graded Post-Test (6 min), The Trauma-Addiction Connection Complete, Exercise: Applying an ACEs-informed Approach (4 min), Section 1: Check Your Understanding (2 min), Section 2.1: Defining a Trauma-Informed Approach to Deflection/Diversion (9 min), Self-Check (2 min), Section 2.2: Applying a Trauma-Informed Approach to Deflection/Diversion (3 min), Introduction to The Trauma-Addiction Connection for First Responders (6 min), Section 1.1: Understanding Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (7 min), Self-Check (2 min), Section 1.2: Toxic Stress, PTSD, and Shift in Mindset (5 min), Section 1 Review (5 min), Section 2.2.A: Connecting Trauma to Behavior & Intrusion Symptoms (3 min), Scenario: Intrusion Symptoms (2 min), Section 2.2.B: Avoidance Symptoms (2 min), Scenario: Avoidance Symptoms (2 min), Section 2.2.C: Negative Alterations in Cognitions and Mood (3 min), Scenario: Negative Alterations in Cognitions and Mood (2 min)"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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