Defining and Understanding Trauma
Course Overview 
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Trauma Awareness: Develop an understanding of trauma, its causes, and its effects.
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Emotional Reactions: Recognize and manage emotional and behavioral reactions to trauma.
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Seeking Help: Learn to seek help and build safety through effective communication.
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Coping Mechanisms: Explore healthy mechanisms for emotional regulation and stress management.
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Rebuilding Trust: Navigate social reactions and work on rebuilding trust in relationships.
Course Badges
From pain to power. These badges reflect your understanding of trauma, tools for healing, and growing stronger through self-awareness.

Void Lynx – The Seer
This badge is for those brave enough to face difficult truths. It reflects insight, sensitivity, and emotional bravery.
Earn this badge by completing module 1 of this course.

Echo Owl – The Reactor
This badge belongs to those who’ve learned to recognize their responses without shame. It’s about awareness and compassion.
Earn this badge by completing module 2 of this course.

Frost Unicorn – The Healer
This badge is for learners who are learning to believe in themselves again. It honors strength through gentleness.
Earn this badge by completing module 3 of this course.

Shell Griffin – The Shelter
This badge celebrates those who create safety—for themselves and others. It’s a badge of trust, empathy, and defense.
Earn this badge by completing module 4 of this course.
Meet Course Creator,
Kaylene Graffitti
Kaylene holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Science and a Masters of Social Work from Adelphi University. She is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the United States. Kaylene is a School Social Worker turned Trauma Therapist who is committed to helping those who have experienced stressful life events cope and heal in a positive way. She left the school system to pursue a career more focused on individually helping students and their families understand big emotions resulting from trauma. Having the support of the family system is essential for ultimate healing and growth after a traumatic experience. As a therapist, Kaylene is able to work not just with the student, but also is able to encourage deep family involvement and commitment to healing. She truly believes that education on complex issues, for both students and their families, is the first necessary step for healing.
