Trauma-Informed Care and Crisis Intervention

This course focuses on the principles and practices of trauma-informed care (TIC) and immediate crisis intervention for populations affected by violence, disaster, loss, or acute stress in Zambia. Students learn to assess trauma symptoms, provide psychological first aid (PFA), mitigate vicarious trauma, and make appropriate referrals to services like those at Chainama Hills Hospital. This expertise is essential for Social Workers responding to gender-based violence (GBV) cases, supporting communities after disasters, working with refugees, or serving in Employee Assistance Programs at companies like ZESCO and KCM. 25schools offers vital resources including protocols for crisis response, self-care strategies for practitioners, and case studies on Zambian trauma contexts, preparing students for exams and the high-stakes realities of clinical intervention.