In times of crisis, acupuncturists are increasingly called upon to address widespread trauma, and the tools for trauma-informed care have never been more essential. This course draws on AWB's 20 years of responding to trauma around the world to provide inspiration, practical case studies, and all the clinical and organizational tools you need to start community rebuilding NOW.
This course prepares practitioners to provide community-style acupuncture to people impacted by natural disasters, environmental devastation, disease, social injustice, and human conflict. The focus is on how to provide trauma prevention and recovery care to impacted communities in times of crisis.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- HeartMath and QiGong for self regulation and for patient use;
- Trauma-informed care principles;
- How AWB works in the field internationally;
- How to establish Community Service Clinics;
- Preparing for disasters in your community
What's included?
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Instructional videos & Powerpoint presentation
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Additional required reading
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A worksheet/self-assessment to test your knowledge
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Final Essay Assignment
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Course Evaluation
Once you finish all of the above, including a passing grade on the quiz, you will be able to download your CEU certificate. If applicable, the NCBAHM will email your PDA certificate once we have notified them that you have completed this course.
