Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Trauma Training Opportunity for UCCS Faculty and Staff This Fall 2025

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This fall, the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience will offer an advanced online trauma training course designed to deepen understanding of trauma psychology and its applications in professional and academic settings. Through a partnership with UCCS Extended Studies/Academic Outreach, the course will be available at no cost to UCCS faculty and staff.

Course Overview: Trauma Training 2 – Advanced Topics

  • Dates: October 27 – December 19, 2025
  • Format: 8-week asynchronous online course
  • Training Hours: 10
  • Cost: Free for UCCS faculty and staff (normally $250)

This course explores advanced topics in trauma, including:

  • Stress reactions and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Biological and developmental impacts of trauma
  • Multicultural and diversity considerations
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Evidence-based treatments for both adults and children

While this is the second course in the Trauma Training series, completion of Trauma Training 1 is not required to enroll.

 

The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience

The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, housed at the Lane Center for Academic Health Science at UCCS, is dedicated to advancing human resilience through interdisciplinary research, education, and community engagement. Its mission is to “advance human resilience to adversity by designing evidence-based solutions through interdisciplinary research, healing therapies, and community training and empowerment,” and this training aligns with that mission by equipping university faculty and staff with tools to better understand and respond to trauma in their personal and professional lives. you can learn more about the Institute’s mission and work on our official website.

 

Registration Information

Faculty and staff interested in participating in Trauma Training 2 this fall can find additional information about the program and registration details on the Trauma Training webpage. Early registration is encouraged.