The goal of screening and assessment is to identify individuals who have experienced traumatic events and assess the influence of these events. Trauma-informed screening and assessment refers to tools and processes that are used with survivors of trauma. Trauma-informed clinicians incorporate practices that value and respect the dignity of all clients. They are aware that the lived experiences of trauma survivors are different, as are the expression of trauma symptoms. Trauma screening and assessment are conducted with children, adolescents, and adults.

Trauma-informed clinicians can be a valuable resource to trauma survivors. Adhering to trauma-informed principles and working with clients using evidence-based approaches can assist clinicians in their work. This course is the 3rd part of a course series on the topic of trauma-informed care designed to provide social workers, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists with the information necessary to identify and respond to trauma exposure in varied settings. This course provides clinicians with information about working with trauma survivors, screening and assessment tools, treatment methods, and clinician self-care.