Trauma Response verses
Trauma Informed
This training equips professionals with a practical, system-level framework for implementing trauma-responsive care. Grounded in SAMHSA principles and informed by neurodevelopment, participants will learn how trauma impacts regulation, processing, and functional capacity—and how to adapt environments, communication, and expectations accordingly.
1
Foundations of Trauma-Responsive Care
Define trauma-responsive care and distinguish it from trauma-informed approaches.
2
Neurobiology of Trauma and Regulation
Describe the neurobiological and sensory impact of trauma on regulation and processing.
3
Sensory Processing and Trauma
Identify auditory processing challenges and integrate them into intake and service planning. Apply sensory and relational strategies to support nervous system regulation.
4
Communication and Co-Regulation
Modify communication and expectations to align with cognitive processing capacity.
5
Supporting Cognitive Processing
Implement trauma-responsive practices across environments and systems.
6
Environment and Systems Design
Recognize when additional assessment (including nTBI screening) may be appropriate.
This training equips professionals with a practical, system-level framework for implementing trauma-responsive care. Grounded in SAMHSA principles and informed by neurodevelopment, participants will learn how trauma impacts regulation, processing, and functional capacity—and how to adapt environments, communication, and expectations accordingly.