Trauma-Informed Care Fundamentals
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at significantly elevated risk of trauma victimization — yet Arkansas CES training does not cover trauma-informed care. Peer-reviewed research validates that digital TIC training measurably improves DSP alignment with trauma-informed practices. Through video case studies and a reflective self-assessment, this course teaches the 5 principles of TIC and how to recognize when 'behavior problems' are actually trauma responses.
What you will learn
- Define trauma and understand its prevalence in the IDD population
- Apply the 5 principles of TIC: safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment
- Recognize trauma responses that may look like behavioral problems
- Reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma-informed lens
- Implement trauma-informed language and interaction strategies in daily support
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