Occupational therapists are at the forefront of trauma-informed care. A trauma-informed approach shifts from asking, “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” Adopting trauma-informed practices can improve engagement, behavior, development of sensory and motor skills, health outcomes, as well as overall wellness. Incorporating trauma-informed care into your session will help you integrate knowledge about the widespread impact of trauma, the importance of co-regulation, and building safety and attachment.
Did you know that YOU can experience burnout due to caring for others? Learn tips to prevent your own vicarious trauma and get the most out of your own wonderful career journey.
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Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
This course was primarily designed for pediatric occupational therapists at any point in their career (however, some of the content will also apply to therapists working with adults).
Speech-language and physical therapists working in pediatrics may also benefit from the course.
This is an introductory-level course, with no required prerequisites.
This course is available for:
Cara Koscinski, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Dr. Cara Koscinski is many things! She is the mother to two sons with autism, an occupational therapist, the original founder of The Pocket Occupational Therapist (now The Therapeutic Edge Collective), an author, educator, presenter, mentor, and more!
Dr. Koscinski has over 26 years of experience in the field of occupational therapy. She has written 8 books related to the field and created countless resources such as continuing education courses, therapy materials, handouts, and more.
Cara Koscinski is the founder of The Pocket Occupational Therapist (now The Therapeutic Edge Collective, owned by Brittni Winslow). She is also the author of several books shown in this presentation.
Cara is the parent of two sons with autism.
This course does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
There is no external sponsor for this course.
I’ve been following The Pocket OT for a while now and wanted to let you know how helpful the website has been. It’s empowered me because I am in a rural area and need fun treatment ideas for our small team.
Jennifer, COTA
I felt burned out and wondered why I became an OT. After taking Cara’s course and mentoring program, I found my WHY again!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Kimberly J. Charlotte, NC
5/5 stars!
The Trauma-Informed Care course was absolutely amazing. I learned so much and can’t wait to use it.
Rebekah Schachner, OTD Student
I wanted to let you know I have attended some other Trauma related courses in the past, however, I think since yours is from the OT perspective, I found it to be much more informative and useful to implement in to future treatments. Thank you so much!
I thought I knew what executive function was but after the master course, I am completely looking at the students on my caseload in a new way. It’s amazing how behavior and EF are related.
Tasha, Miami
Cara not only brought a plethora of knowledge to our community, but she was also able to talk to parents with a compassionate understanding of the challenges they face.
Cara Koscinski is one of my favorite resources to share! She has such a passion for teaching and sharing her extensive knowledge about everything from sensory issues to everyday strategies that make life work. Cara’s an amazing expert with first-hand experience. She explains things in a way that anyone can understand, and her tips are always practical, compassionate, and helpful! I just LOVE her and her tips!
Cara uses real-life examples to solidify concepts. Her experience and practical tips will make a huge difference in my clinic. Also, her PASSION is contagious. I’ll be back for more. Thanks!
Julia R. OTA in CA