Trauma-Informed Practice

The earner of this microcredential has completed a five-module, online, self-paced training program and demonstrated an understanding of decolonized, strength-based, and community-rooted approaches to career development. The training reframes career support as relational, culturally responsive, and grounded in community resilience rather than individual pathology. Earners of this microcredential have successfully completed both embedded questions and final assessments for each of the five modules.

Issuer	Nova Scotia Career Development Association
Issued On	1793275200
Expires	-

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