The following educational materials are designed for individual learners who are new to the concepts of trauma-informed care and relational health or are looking for a refresher on foundational concepts and strategies. 

PediaLink Course: Trauma-Informed Care and Resilience Promotion

This self-directed, video-based series aims to empower pediatricians and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed care and resilience promotion in everyday practice.  

  • Free for AAP members; 3.00 CME credits and 3.00 MOC Part 2 points available upon completion.  
  • Coming Soon – Patient Case Study Scripts & Slides 

This content is also available in the form of recordings from previous Trauma and Resilience ECHO programs.

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Video Case Vignette Series

Watch the video case vignette series below, which demonstrate an effective workflow for screening, referral, and follow-up for trauma. These 3 series are broken down into short clips for specific teaching points.


Series 1: Attachment, Resilience, and Trauma

In this series you'll see how a pediatrician engages with a 9-year-old patient and his mom, and demonstrates predictable compassionate availability, allowing the family to feel safe to express their distress and helping them regulate that distress. The pediatrician models surveillance, screening, and resilience by asking open ended questions and starting from a resiliency approach.

Series 2: Shared Power and Difficult Conversations

In this series the pediatrician reengages with his 9-year-old patient and his mom, and demonstrates how nonverbal communication can help regulate and help promote healing. The pediatrician explains the concept of the "invisible suitcase" and refers to a trauma-informed mental health provider for therapy.

Series 3: Talking to Teens about Trauma

In this series the pediatrician engages with his teen patient, demonstrates the steps in talking with teens about trauma, and explains the importance of displaying acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Once you’ve reviewed and completed educational offerings from Level 1, you should be familiar with: 

  • The most common symptoms of trauma
  • Developmental and health impacts of trauma
  • Strategies for caregivers and physicians to use to promote resilience
  • Effective screening and surveillance tools
  • Techniques for managing trauma symptoms 
Last Updated

09/10/2024

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics