Becoming a trauma informed child welfare professional is not an option but a professional responsibility. Child maltreatment can lead to traumatic stress in children and families. Trauma can effect individuals differently behaviorally, socially, physically, etc. It is imperative that social workers and child welfare professionals understand are able to understand how trauma impacts clients and recognize common signs and symptoms associated with trauma experiences.
In this course we will:
- Identify the common signs, symptoms, and effects of trauma in children.
- Describe the key elements of trauma informed approaches in child welfare.
- Discuss strategies to reduce client re-traumatization.
Upon successful completion, this course provides 1.5 hours of continuing education.
Terricka Hardy Consulting, LLC is an Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners approved CE provider; Provider # 0673.
Please contact your licensing board and/or local NASW Chapter to ensure that this course will count towards your licensing continuing education requirements before purchasing this course:
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Terricka Hardy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers, Board Certified Diplomate, and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional. She is an appointed member of the NASW National Ethics Committee and member of the Editorial Board for the Journal for Social Work Values and Ethics. Terricka is the owner of Terricka Hardy Consulting, LLC and has trained numerous of professional and community groups in ethics, mental health, professional impairment, burnout, and self-care. Terricka has presented on local, regional, and national levels. She is a featured contributor of The Routledge Handbook of Social Work Ethics and Values published in 2019. Terricka played an integral role in advocating for the recent 2021 changes to the NASW Code of Ethics as she lead the subcommittee in crafting self-care language to the NASW Code of Ethics.
