Foundations of Trauma and Resiliency Informed Practice

Course code CNSK 1602

Credit 0.0

Length 30.0 hours

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In this course, students deepen their understanding of the impact of trauma while enhancing their ability to recognize and support resilience. Students will practice integrating trauma-informed ideas and practices to addiction work.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • ● Self awareness, self regulation, self care
    ● Regulation & co-regulation
    ● Polyvagal theory
    ● Different forms of trauma
    ● Survival mechanisms
    ● Coping, strengths, responses, and resiliency
    ● Stigma & shame
    ● Containment
    ● The Window of Tolerance
    ● Ethics

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22408 May 6, 2026
to June 10, 2026
Online Online See full schedule

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.