About the Trainer Program
This trainer course will teach you how to deliver the program within your community(ies). To earn trainer designation, individuals complete one or more prerequisite courses and program training via the web. Materials provided via the Trainer Resource Center allows program delivery via on-site or webinar settings.
The purpose of this course it to convey a working understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and how these are both relate to general health outcomes, but particularly Substance Use Disorder.
ACEs and trauma play a large role in substance use disorder. Viewing individuals within the context of their life experiences provides an important lens for recovery. Trauma informed care and resilience building are key components to recovery that emphasize prevention and rehabilitation.
This course is for individuals, health care professionals, and groups and organization who are working to prevent and reduce the effects of substance use disorder / the opioid public health crisis.
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Learning Objectives
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Gain the ability to describe an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) and the study of ACEs.
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Explain the connection between trauma, ACEs, and existing social conditions.
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Recognize experiences that are classified as adverse childhood experiences ACEs and general trauma.
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Identify the relationship between trauma, ACEs, PTSD, and general health outcomes, particularly in relation to substance use disorder (SUD).
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Recognize the practices or next steps helpful for individuals dealing with ACEs, SUD, or general trauma including a trauma informed care approach and building resilience.
Program and Training Pricing
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Training: $225/person. Includes prerequisite the Brain and the Disease of Addiction online course, the ACEs and Trauma in SUD online course and live web training, and trainer's kit.
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Program Access: $400/year. Provides access for one or more trainers within an organization to use the materials.
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When you're ready, contact us: Fill out the form, email us or call 844.554.3354, ext 4 for more information.
Trainer Training Process
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Register: You will be asked to register as a trainer/facilitator of the program.
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Prerequisite: You will complete the Brain and the Disease of Addiction prerequisite course as the first part of your training process.
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Program Course: Then you will take the ACEs and Trauma in SUD online course to help familiarize yourself with the concepts and information.
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Coaching & Technical Assistance: Once you have completed steps 1-3, a live web meeting will be scheduled to review the program materials and toolset to help prepare you for your first delivery of the program.
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Resource Center: Access to the Trainer Resource Center and program materials.