An Overview of Understanding Trauma and Building Resilience

Rhona Ziakris-Ivan Augustine

This course introduces participants to a trauma-informed and resilience-focused mindset. Participants will learn about the experience of trauma as one that impacts a person’s body and shown a demonstration of trauma’s impact on the brain. There will be a strong focus on resilience using the four universal needs of all human beings as explained by the Circle of Courage model including belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.