This course offers knowledge, skills, and support for health professionals to become more compassionate, mindful, healthy helpers. Social workers often work with clients that are in crisis or have experienced trauma or are experiencing trauma and stress in the present.
Social work is about the relationships we have with individuals, families and communities, it is about partnership and collaboration with clients and consumers in the helping process, it's also about building on the strengths and capacities of people and communities, and instilling hope that there can be better tomorrow.
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This course offers knowledge, skills, and support for health professionals to become more compassionate, mindful, healthy helpers. Social workers often work with clients that are in crisis or have experienced trauma or are experiencing trauma and stress in the present.
Social work is about the relationships we have with individuals, families and communities, it is about partnership and collaboration with clients and consumers in the helping process, it's also about building on the strengths and capacities of people and communities, and instilling hope that there can be better tomorrow.
This course offers knowledge, skills, and support for health professionals to become more compassionate, mindful, healthy helpers. Social workers often work with clients that are in crisis or have experienced trauma or are experiencing trauma and stress in the present.
Social work is about the relationships we have with individuals, families and communities, it is about partnership and collaboration with clients and consumers in the helping process, it's also about building on the strengths and capacities of people and communities, and instilling hope that there can be better tomorrow.
To be effective in this work it’s necessary to understand what trauma is, know the effects of trauma, and what the social work profession and other professions are doing in the area of trauma informed care and to work successfully with diverse individuals, groups, families and communities that have experienced trauma.
Learners will be provided information and insight into the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES), which highlights the connection between how early life trauma can impact health and wellness throughout the lifespan. Social workers often come to the profession because of something traumatic they have experienced in their life which has led them to want to help other trauma survivors.
In this course learners will also explore the important concepts and experiences of well-being, strengths, resiliency, and post-traumatic growth. The material in this course may be emotional or overwhelming to read about or watch or talk about. It is important to cultivate wellness tools to be able to support ourselves through life’s challenges and combat burnout and compassion fatigue. This course is also likely to inspire you and uplift you as we learn about the strength and resilience of the human spirit.
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Learning objectives
- Describe the impacts of trauma and stress on the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of the individual and community.
- Understand the benefits and challenges of implementing healing-centered and trauma-informed care practices.
- Recognize the benefits of wellness tools to regulate the nervous system and create balance in life.
- Apply wellness strategies and tools to your own work and life.
- Describe the impacts of trauma and stress on the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of the individual and community.
- Understand the benefits and challenges of implementing healing-centered and trauma-informed care practices.
- Recognize the benefits of wellness tools to regulate the nervous system and create balance in life.
- Apply wellness strategies and tools to your own work and life.
Syllabus
Week 1: Ways of Knowing – Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
Week 2: Being Mindful, Self-Aware, and Compassionate – Healthy Helpers
Week 3: ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences Study) – History and Hope
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Mentoring New Social Work Students
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Share knowledge and provide support to students embarking on their journey in social work by becoming a mentor.
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Connect with local social work programs or organizations.
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Volunteer as a mentor for new students.
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Offer guidance, share experiences, and provide emotional support.
Review of Social Work Theories and Principles
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Strengthen the knowledge base of social work theories and principles to enhance understanding of trauma-informed care practices.
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Trauma-Informed Care
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Review foundational texts and articles on social work theories.
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Analyze different perspectives and approaches to social work.
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Apply theoretical concepts to the trauma-informed care context.
Review: 'The Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk
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Expand understanding of trauma's impact and explore evidence-based healing approaches through this seminal work.
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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body...
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Read and reflect on key chapters of the book.
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Identify the author's insights and perspectives on trauma.
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Connect the concepts to the course material.
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Trauma-Informed Interviewing Simulations
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Engage in role-playing scenarios to develop empathy, active listening skills, and effective communication techniques for working with trauma survivors.
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Participate in simulated interviews as the social worker.
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Demonstrate understanding of trauma-informed interviewing principles.
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Receive feedback and refine interviewing skills.
Guided Tutorials on Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Care
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Reinforce the principles of trauma-informed and healing-centered care through guided tutorials.
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Trauma-Informed Care
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Review online tutorials on trauma-informed practices.
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Explore strategies for implementing healing-centered approaches.
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Engage in discussions and exercises to enhance understanding.
Peer Study Group on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
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Collaborate with peers to delve deeper into the significance of Adverse Childhood Experiences and their impact on health and well-being.
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Form or join a study group with fellow learners.
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Read and discuss research articles on ACES.
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Share personal experiences and perspectives on childhood trauma.
Volunteering at a Trauma Recovery Center
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Gain practical experience and contribute to the well-being of trauma survivors by volunteering at a dedicated recovery center.
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Identify and contact local trauma recovery organizations.
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Offer assistance in various support roles.
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Engage with clients, provide emotional support, and learn from experienced professionals.
Create a Personalized Wellness Plan
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Develop a tailored wellness plan to support self-care, manage stress, and promote personal well-being.
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Wellness
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Identify personal stress triggers and coping mechanisms.
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Research and incorporate self-care strategies.
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Document and track your wellness plan.
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Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.
Mentoring New Social Work Students
Show steps
Share knowledge and provide support to students embarking on their journey in social work by becoming a mentor.
Browse courses on
Mentoring
Show steps
- Connect with local social work programs or organizations.
- Volunteer as a mentor for new students.
- Offer guidance, share experiences, and provide emotional support.
Review of Social Work Theories and Principles
Show steps
Strengthen the knowledge base of social work theories and principles to enhance understanding of trauma-informed care practices.
Browse courses on
Trauma-Informed Care
Show steps
- Review foundational texts and articles on social work theories.
- Analyze different perspectives and approaches to social work.
- Apply theoretical concepts to the trauma-informed care context.
Review: 'The Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk
Show steps
Expand understanding of trauma's impact and explore evidence-based healing approaches through this seminal work.
View
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read and reflect on key chapters of the book.
- Identify the author's insights and perspectives on trauma.
- Connect the concepts to the course material.
Trauma-Informed Interviewing Simulations
Show steps
Engage in role-playing scenarios to develop empathy, active listening skills, and effective communication techniques for working with trauma survivors.
Browse courses on
Social Work
Show steps
- Participate in simulated interviews as the social worker.
- Demonstrate understanding of trauma-informed interviewing principles.
- Receive feedback and refine interviewing skills.
Guided Tutorials on Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Care
Show steps
Reinforce the principles of trauma-informed and healing-centered care through guided tutorials.
Browse courses on
Trauma-Informed Care
Show steps
- Review online tutorials on trauma-informed practices.
- Explore strategies for implementing healing-centered approaches.
- Engage in discussions and exercises to enhance understanding.
Peer Study Group on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
Show steps
Collaborate with peers to delve deeper into the significance of Adverse Childhood Experiences and their impact on health and well-being.
Show steps
- Form or join a study group with fellow learners.
- Read and discuss research articles on ACES.
- Share personal experiences and perspectives on childhood trauma.
Volunteering at a Trauma Recovery Center
Show steps
Gain practical experience and contribute to the well-being of trauma survivors by volunteering at a dedicated recovery center.
Browse courses on
Social Work
Show steps
- Identify and contact local trauma recovery organizations.
- Offer assistance in various support roles.
- Engage with clients, provide emotional support, and learn from experienced professionals.
Create a Personalized Wellness Plan
Show steps
Develop a tailored wellness plan to support self-care, manage stress, and promote personal well-being.
Browse courses on
Wellness
Show steps
- Identify personal stress triggers and coping mechanisms.
- Research and incorporate self-care strategies.
- Document and track your wellness plan.
- Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.
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