Understanding Trauma-Informed Care for APS Supervisors (eLearning)

This foundational training introduces APS supervisors to a trauma-informed care approach at biological, programmatic and policy levels. Participants will review the definition of trauma, examine findings from the ACEs study and explore the connection between trauma and adult maltreatment. The course offers practical tools and strategies for applying trauma-informed principles in staff supervision and client caseload management.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain SAMHSA's trauma-informed three-part model and how trauma can lead to neuro-dysregulation

• Describe the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma in early life, and elder abuse, adult disease, disability and early death

• Identify how trauma impacts people across their lifespans, signs of trauma in older adults and adults with disabilities, and best practices for asking about trauma exposure

• Distinguish between threats to physical safety and risks to emotional security using a decision tree

• Apply trauma-informed care principles to safety screening and safety planning