“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the change that we seek.” – President Barack Obama
Trauma affects people from every background and can happen to anyone at any time. Understanding trauma is essential to supporting individuals, families, and communities in meaningful ways. In this skill builder, you will explore what trauma is and why awareness matters. By deepening your understanding, you’ll gain the insight needed to respond with empathy, strengthen support systems, and be part of the change that helps others heal.
What are Center for Learning Skill Builders?
Center for Learning Skill Builders are quick, 5–7-minute bite-sized courses designed to help you grow your skills in a way that fits naturally into your day. In the time it takes to order your favorite coffee, you can learn something new that strengthens your ability to support children, families, and communities on their path to well-being. Each small step you take adds to your confidence, knowledge, and your impact. The more skills we build, the more prepared we are to make meaningful, positive choices; choices that can ripple across families and communities for generations. Take a moment for yourself. Build a skill. Make a difference.
Learning Goal
In this skill builder, you will be able to define trauma and apply trauma-informed understanding to better support others.
Recommended Next Step
If this learning session has helped you better understand what trauma is, we invite you to continue your learning journey. Enroll in the Institute for Family’s asynchronous course, Unveiling Trauma and Addiction: Part 1. This course offers practical, evidence informed insights into recognizing trauma and understanding its impact on children, families, and communities. Take the next step in doing what’s best for families by deepening your knowledge and strengthening your ability to support healing and resilience.
Who is this training for?
Non-Profit organization executives, community advocates, public health professionals, social worker, community advocates, community members.
How long is this training?
This training should take around 5-7 minutes to complete.