Lesson Overview
Why do we behave the way we do? How much is nature vs. nurture? Tools in this lesson empower you for positive change regardless of your previous experiences (more great information below).
Traumatic experiences are complicated because there are many factors that can affect an individual's responses. Reactions to trauma are affected by individual's own experiences, the accessibility of resources, their coping, life skills and those of immediate family, and the responses of the larger community in which they live (SAMHSA).
This is one of five modules in the Trauma Informed Digital Certificate.
Care Statement
Learners should note that traumatic experiences are complicated. There are many factors that can affect an individual's responses to trauma. Reactions to trauma are affected by individual's own experiences; accessibility of resources, coping skills, life skills, and those of one's immediate family, and the responses of the larger community in which they live.
If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health emergency call 988 and view these resources: https://988lifeline.org/."
