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The content of this mircocredential focuses on using technology to help clients, families, and communities that reside in rural, economically disadvantaged, and/or racially marginalized communities. It introduces telehealth terminology and the types of technology needed to provide telemental health services in rural communities. Learners will enhance their ability to work with diverse groups in an online therapeutic environment.
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Creating Therapeutic Online Relationships
The content of this microcredential focuses on developing the knowledge and skills needed to develop culturally sensitive therapeutic alliances with clients in an online digital technology environment. It requires learners to examine their biases and ethical considerations to prepare them to meet clients’ treatment needs.
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Behavioral Health and Racially Marginalized Populations
The content of this microcredential focuses on developing knowledge of risk and protective
factors related to behavioral health among racially marginalized populations. It provides
an overview of how discrimination and inequities impact behavioral health in rural
communities.
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Behavioral Health and Economically Disadvantaged Populations
The content of this microcredential focuses on developing knowledge of risk and protective
factors for substance use disorder and suicide ideation in rural and economically
disadvantaged communities. It provides an overview of how inequities and lack of resources
impact behavioral health in rural communities.
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Behavioral Health and LGBTQ+ Populations
The content of this microcredential focuses on developing knowledge of risk and protective
factors for substance use disorder and suicide ideation in LGBTQ+ populations. It
provides an overview of how discrimination and inequities impact behavioral health
for this population, particularly in rural communities.
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Impact of Trauma on Biology
Biological Development: Human development is a complex process that includes the interaction of various biological, psychological and environmental factors. Throughout childhood and adolescence, there are brain developments that correspond with environmental factors such as stress, exposure to toxins, and nutrition. Research demonstrates that exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), such as neglect and abuse, can have negative impacts on brain development (biological). Strategic insights are needed to mitigate the impact of traumatic experiences on the body and brain. The goal of this module is to provide a biological perspective to understand human development and trauma’s impact on it.
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Impact of Trauma on Psychosocial Development
Psychosocial Development: One critical dimension of psychosocial development is the acquisition of social and emotional skills that includes the interplay between psychological and social factors in shaping development throughout an individual’s lifespan. This module’s goal is to provide learners with psychosocial perspectives to understand human behavior and to provide strategies that positively model it. A psychosocial perspective will provide relevant insights into the complex factors that determine human behavior in order to promote positive behavior while paying respect to cultural differences.
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Trauma and Cultural Responsiveness
Culture and Equity Competency: This module’s goal is to prepare and train participants to understand their own perspectives and identify their own bias and how to work with difference – an important step to cultural competence. It is critical for learners to cultivate the ability to understand, respect, and effectively engage with individuals who belong to diverse socio-cultural and economic populations. By creating cultural competence and nurturing inclusive environments, there can be the harnessing of spaces that are respectful and supportive of individuals from all cultural backgrounds. The is also the centrality of developing participants' knowledge and skills necessary to effectively engage in a socio-culturally diverse environment.
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Trauma and Restorative Practices
Trauma and Restorative Practices: The goal of this module is to prepare and train
participants to utilize trauma informed evidence-based practices to foster positive
relationships and responsive strategies embedded within supportive environments. Restorative
practice is a critical component with a high potential to help address the underlying
causes of behavior rooted in past traumatic experiences toward promoting a positive
environment.
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Trauma and Policy Implications
System Change, Policy, and Leadership: After this module, learners will be able to
understand and identify system-level change through policy-making and effective leadership
and contribute to creating a sustainable impact. Learners will be able to explain
the role of systemic factors, identify barriers and opportunities, analyze policy
effectiveness, and formulate trauma-informed policies and practices through successful
leadership that prioritizes, creates, and maintains a safe and supportive environment.
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