Description:
Children have limited experience in the world and depend on adults to feel safe and secure. As such, any indication that their emotional or physical integrity is at risk can impact them psychologically. This online course defines disaster related trauma and helps learners recognize possible “red flags” which may indicate the need for further intervention. Additionally, the course provides potential interventions to assist children in recovering from disaster related trauma and addresses resilience in disaster situations.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe disaster-related effects of trauma on children and list 7 typical childhood reactions to trauma
- List 5 factors that influence children’s reactions to trauma
- Identify symptoms of trauma in different age groups
- Define “red flags” and name at least 5 “red flag” situations that indicate possible need for further intervention
- Define resilience and identify 3 factors variables that can influence a child’s resilience
- Identify potential interventions public health workers can use to assist children in recovering from disaster-related trauma
PHEP Capabilities:
Community Preparedness
Volunteer Management
Topic:
Mental Health
Format:
Online Course
Time:
1 hour
Level:
Introductory
University:
Columbia University
PERLC:
Columbia Regional Learning Center