CFL Skill Builders: Understanding Trauma to Better Support Others

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the change that we seek.” – President Barack Obama

Trauma affects people from every background and can happen to anyone at any time. Understanding trauma is essential to supporting individuals, families, and communities in meaningful ways. In this skill builder, you will explore what trauma is and why awareness matters. By deepening your understanding, you’ll gain the insight needed to respond with empathy, strengthen support systems, and be part of the change that helps others heal. In this skill builder, you will be able to define trauma and apply trauma-informed understanding to better support others.