This course covers new developments in the field of traumatology that have prompted a critical and substantial paradigm shift for understanding trauma, mitigating its effects, and developing prevention strategies. Research related to resilience and post traumatic growth along with evidence-based treatment models are studied. This course focuses on interventions for working with children and families from a strengths-based and culturally sensitive perspective grounded in the current research on trauma and resilience. This course provides helping professionals across disciplines and service settings with critical skills to understand adverse experiences and how to respond effectively to address and prevent them.