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. 2017 Jun 24;12(1):23–29. doi: 10.1007/s40653-017-0162-z

Table 2.

Modules and topics of the Resource Parent Curriculum (Grillo et al. 2010b)

Module Topics
1: Introductions

Introducing the RPC

Introducing the concept of trauma-informed parenting

2: Trauma 101

Define child trauma / types of child trauma

Children’s response to trauma

PTSD

Resilience

3: Understanding trauma’s effect

Effect of trauma on children’s development

Responses to trauma in children of different ages

4: Building a safe place

Promote safety for traumatized children

Trauma reminders (intrusion)

5: Dealing with feelings and behaviors

Feelings and emotions of traumatized children (understanding and managing)

Acting out behavior of traumatized children (understanding and modification)

6: Connections and healing

Influence of trauma on children’s perspective on themselves and the future

Traumatized children’s connections and relationships

7: Becoming an advocate

Help others to understand child traumatic stress and its impact

Promote and support trauma-focused treatment for the child

8: Taking care of yourself

Awareness of own health

Recognition of warning signs