The understanding of trauma and the impact of trauma on individuals and families, as well as the skills necessary to provide trauma-informed care.
Understanding Trauma: This topic covers the definition of trauma, the different types of trauma, and the effects of trauma on individuals.
Trauma-Informed Care: This topic covers the principles of trauma-informed care, including safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
Trauma-Informed Practice in Social Work: This topic covers the application of trauma-informed care principles in social work practice, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
Vicarious Trauma: This topic covers the impact of working with traumatized clients on social workers and other professionals, including burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue.
Self-Care for Social Workers: This topic covers strategies for social workers to manage stress and prevent burnout, including mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-care practices.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Trauma-Informed Practice: This topic covers the importance of culturally responsive and inclusive trauma-informed care, including addressing systemic oppression and promoting social justice.
Collaboration and Partnership: This topic covers the importance of collaboration and partnership between social workers and other stakeholders, including clients, families, community members, and other service providers.
Trauma-Specific Interventions: This topic covers evidence-based interventions for trauma, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and EMDR.
Prevention and Resilience: This topic covers prevention strategies for trauma, including trauma-informed policies and practices, as well as resilience-promoting strategies for individuals and communities.