Trauma-Informed Communication

Learn effective communication techniques to support individuals who have experienced trauma.

Ethical Self-Disclosure

Understand the importance of ethical self-disclosure in peer support work to maintain professionalism and boundaries.

Boundaries & Risk Awareness

Acquire skills in setting boundaries and being aware of potential risks in peer support interactions.

About the Course

This self-paced professional certificate course is designed to equip individuals with the core skills needed to provide safe, trauma-informed, and boundary-conscious peer support in various environments such as community, justice, healthcare, and family-service settings. Participants will learn how to use personal experience responsibly while upholding scope, safety, and professional integrity. This course focuses on trauma-informed communication, ethical self-disclosure, boundaries, emotional regulation skills, and psycho-education of trauma and addictions. It is non-clinical, offers continuing education, and is professionally structured to enhance your skills.

About the Creator

Hello, I'm Trisha, the creator of this course. I have dedicated my career to helping individuals develop the necessary skills to provide trauma-informed  support effectively. Through my own lived experiences , I have honed my expertise in this field and am excited to share my knowledge with you. Addictions has touched many families and individuals it is time to remove the stigma and those with lived experience support others. Lived experience is something no diploma or degree can teach. Combining trauma informed pscyho-education with lived experience is powerful.   My goal is to empower you to make a positive impact through peer support work.

Curriculum

9 Chapters · 53 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care

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      Welcome

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      Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice/Support

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      ​Guideline For The Training of Peer Support Workers

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      Understanding Recovery in the Canadian Context

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      Mental Health Literacy

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      Ontario Legal Duties – Direct Legislative References for Peer Support Workers

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      The Recovery Framework: Health, Home, Purpose, Community

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      Quiz

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      PEER SUPPORT COURSE MANUAL

  2. 2

    Foundations of Peer Support in Ontario

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      Peer Support: Hope, Opportunity and Control - Imroc discussion

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      Peer Support in Mental Health Services

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      Lived Experience vs Clinical Authority

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      Roles and Ethical Responsibilities

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      Quiz

  3. 3

    Trauma-Informed Peer Practice

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      What Is Trauma?

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      Neurobiology of Trauma

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      Safety, Choice, Collaboration

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      Avoiding Re-Traumatization

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      Emotional Regulation for Peer Workers

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      Quiz

  4. 4

    Addiction Science & Recovery Pathways

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      Addiction as a Chronic Condition

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      Stages of Change

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      Medication-Assisted Treatment (OAT basics)

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      Supporting Relapse Without Shame

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      Quiz

  5. 5

    Harm Reduction & Overdose Awareness

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      Harm Reduction vs Recovery Model

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      Naloxone & Overdose Response Basics

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      Engaging Without Moral Framing

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      Supporting Safer Choices

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      SAMHSA Framework Core Competencies for Peer Support Workers

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      Quiz

  6. 6

    Understanding the bio-psycho-social implications of Trauma & Addictions

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      Bio-Psycho-Social Model

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      Understanding Support Systems

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      Resource Connection Skills

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      How To Assess And Prioritize Resources

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      Quiz

  7. 7

    Risk Awareness and Management

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      Developing Safety Plans

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      Boundaries, Burnout & Professional Identity

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      Active Listening Skills

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      Identifying Risks In Peer Support

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      Quiz

  8. 8

    Cultural Safety & Equity in Peer Work

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      Culture, Oppression, and Culturally Responsive Peer Support

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      Anti-Stigma Practice

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      Cultural Humility

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      Working with Indigenous & Racialized Communities

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      Social Determinants of Health in Peer Support Practice

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      Reflective Exercises and Bias Journaling Worksheet

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      Quiz

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    Final Module – Integration & Certification

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      Mental Health Literacy Quick Reference Sheet

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      Trauma-Informed De-Escalation Script for Peer Support Workers

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      Ontario Legal Duty in Peer Support Practice

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      Case Scenario: Navigating Cultural Safety, Relapse Risk, And System Barriers

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      Final Quiz

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