Core Concepts

Core Concepts are a foundation for individuals who work with children and families exposed to trauma events. These concepts help learners to create a trauma lens through which they can view and better comprehend the effects of traumatic experiences and losses. In these interactive lessons, learners will walk through each concept, it’s definition, and practical examples and tips that illustrate the concept.

This course contains interactive online lessons that lead you through the 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families. The Core Concepts are conceptual lenses used to better understand childhood trauma, its causes, effects, and strength-based systems approaches to case conceptualization and intervention planning. These lessons can assist NCTSN sites and members to understand foundational principles of childhood trauma.

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