Trauma and Cultural Sensitivity
Overview
The Trauma and Cultural Sensitivity course equips addiction and mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, culturally informed, and trauma‑aware care.
Grounded in evidence‑based principles, the course explores the impacts of trauma on individuals and communities, highlights the importance of cultural humility, and examines how identity, lived experience, and systemic factors shape client needs.
Participants learn practical strategies for creating safe, inclusive therapeutic environments, strengthening rapport, and reducing the risk of re‑traumatization.
This training supports practitioners in delivering ethical, respectful, and responsive care that honors the diverse backgrounds and healing journeys of the people they serve.
Training Hours by Domain
Applies to Certifications
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Family (CPRS-F)
- Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist (iFPRS)
- Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional
- Certified Criminal Justice Professional
- Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
- Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC)
- Registered Peer Supervisor (RPS)