Essential Skills for Serving the Sexually Exploited

Upon completion of this course you will understand the origins of Attachment Theory, recognize the four different attachment styles as asserted by Bowlby and Ainsworth, observe the behaviors in a child that might suggest issues of attachment and consider how we, as caregivers, need to adjust our responses to help address those attachment deficits. Read more

An overview of the composition and functions of the brain; effects of trauma and strategies for improving brain health. Read more

Upon completion of this course, you will have explored the stages of child development, be able to recognize the developmental tasks happening at each stage, consider how traumatic events influence normal human development and have discussed some of the more common trauma responses. Read more

This course describes the various phases of intervention with survivors and types of programs. Read more

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to differentiate between the needs of an individual in crisis stabilization versus other phases of recovery​, demonstrate an understanding of a variety of coping strategies for crisis stabilization phase​, implement effective coping strategies within specified programming areas and develop healthy staff development plans regarding personal and programmatic coping skills. Read more

Upon completion of this course, you will have an understanding of a culturally competent program, identifying various cultures that survivors may bring into your program and incorporating culturally competent practices within your organization. Read more