Resiliency-based & Trauma-Informed Practices

Curriculum

UVM’s Sequences in Resiliency-based & Trauma-Informed Practices are designed for teachers, educational leaders, school counselors, mental health clinicians, social workers, child welfare workers, and health professionals in Vermont and out-of-state. The courses will provide targeted instruction on trauma-responsive, positive behavioral and restorative approaches. This instruction aims to enhance social-emotional and behavioral well-being and promote positive organizational climates.

Benefits:

• Convenient online and distance course format.
• Earn graduate course credits that may serve as elective coursework towards Master’s Degree programs like Special Education (non-endorsement pathway), Curriculum & Instruction, Counseling, or Educational Leadership.
• Students in the Master’s in Social Work program may also take the sequence as a supplement to their degree.
• Course credit may be used to earn CEUs to maintain your professional licensure.
• Learn from accomplished faculty with experience in schools, child welfare, mental health, research, and state government.
• Build a network of colleagues working across disciplines and professions.

GRADUATE COURSE SEQUENCE

Resiliency-based Approaches Framework

(adapted from University of Maryland Positive Schools Center Framework)

Courses may be taken individually or as a sequence. Register for one course from each of the focal areas (Foundational, Integrated and Applied).

2021-2022 Offerings