Trauma and trauma histories have a huge impact on people. It shapes how they respond to their environment, other people, situations and even words. Being aware of a potential trauma response is critical in caring for residents. It is import to note that some care tasks and interactions may be re-traumatizing. We also need to be aware that some challenging behaviors in residents may be due to trauma and not their dementia. This course helps you to realize the impact of trauma, how to better respond and minimize triggers.