About This Course

Public safety professionals are regularly exposed to traumatic and crisis incidents, making it essential to understand the impact of trauma while developing skills that support resilience and well-being.

Trauma-Informed: Building Resiliency in Public Safety Careers is an 8-hour trauma-informed training course for law enforcement and other public safety professionals. The course explores the neurobiology of trauma and its impact on behavior, including common trauma responses and the effects of repeated exposure to traumatic incidents.

Participants will examine how trauma-informed awareness can support safer intervention and de-escalation during crisis situations. The course also addresses the impact trauma exposure can have on public safety professionals themselves, with discussion around emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-care.

Through real-world examples, activities, and classroom dialogue, participants gain a stronger understanding of trauma-informed responses and how they can support safety, wellness, and resilience throughout a public safety career.

Key Takeaways

Participants will gain:

• An understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and how it can affect behavior during crisis.
• Greater ability to recognize signs and symptoms associated with trauma responses.
• An understanding of the stress cycle and the potential effects of repeated exposure to traumatic incidents.
• Skills to support safer intervention and de-escalation in crisis situations involving trauma responses.
• Greater awareness of emotional intelligence and the mental, physical, and social effects of trauma exposure.
• Strategies to support self-care and resilience throughout a public safety career.

Who Should Attend?

This course is open to all public safety professionals and is relevant for personnel seeking a stronger understanding of trauma, crisis response, resilience, and professional well-being.

Agencies looking for additional training focused on wellness and long-term professional performance can also explore the Officer Wellness Series.

Link “Officer Wellness Series” to:
Officer Wellness Series page

Course Length

8 Hours

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