Description should include
- definition of trauma and trauma-informed care
- recognition of signs and symptoms of child trauma
- sources of trauma (e.g., ACES, opioid crisis, generational impact)
- effects of trauma (e.g., brain development, social and emotional impact)
- benefits of trauma-informed care.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- How might a child’s development and performance in school be affected by trauma?
- Why should early childhood professionals be trained in trauma informed care?
Communication
- What strategies should be used to communicate with parents to enable teachers/care givers to provide a safe environment for a child who was been the victim of trauma?
- Why is confidentiality important when handling cases of child trauma?
Leadership
- What skills and knowledge are needed to recognize signs and symptoms of child trauma?
- How might specific strategies help and/or harm children dealing with trauma?
Management
- What resources are available for those involved in child trauma?
- What strategies might be effective to help prevent cases of child trauma?