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Core Modules: Building blocks of resilience

Module 1

Psychological Trauma – Awareness and Understanding

 

Be prepared and proactive at all stages of stress/trauma.

 

Participants learn the definition of trauma, the various responses a healthy human may experience after a traumatic event, followed by assessment and intervention practices to mitigate the negative impacts of trauma and mental illness.

Objectives:

  • Recognize stress as a component of resilience
  • Develop awareness of the immediate and long-term effects of stress/trauma
  • Plan proactive strategies to mitigate stress and trauma

Module 2

Psychological Trauma – Potential Risks & Strategies

 

Support peers using the 4R Action Toolkit®.

 

Psychological trauma is explored further. Through the application of the 4R Action Toolkit (Recognize, Respond, Resource, Reconnect), participants will learn the importance of early recognition and early intervention to prevent a moderate to severe mental health problem from developing.

Objectives:

  • Structure conversations with peers using the 4R Action Toolkit
  • Identify signs that may indicate a peer is struggling
  • Develop communication techniques
  • Modify 4R Action Toolkit in crisis situations
  • Outline supporting a peer’s recovery

Module 3

The Trauma-Informed Frontline Worker

 

Improve effectiveness and satisfaction by using a trauma-informed 4R approach with citizens.

 

Participants develop a basic understanding of mental illness and mental health, and learn the 4R Action Toolkit to respond to a citizen, colleague, family member experiencing a mental health problem/crisis.

Objectives:

  • Identify components of trauma-informed responding
  • Apply the 4R Action Toolkit to citizens
  • Employ techniques to support de-escalation in citizens
  • Develop techniques for increasing compassion satisfaction and resilience

Module 4

Managing Workplace Stress and Building Resiliency

 

Mitigate occupational stress and practice personal wellness tools.

 

Participants explore risk factors and the impacts of workplace/life stress and learn ways to strengthen their resiliency by building and applying valuable and helpful coping strategies.

Objectives:

  • Define challenges and potential negative impacts of the work
  • Develop personal tools for building resilience
  • Identify ways to promote growth after stressors
  • Apply the 4R Action toolkit to self