Events

Post-Traumatic Growth in an Age of COVID (1 CEU)

Kick off Social Work Month 2022 by joining us for “Post-Traumatic Growth in an Age of COVID” presented by Dr. Sommer Howser on March 4th from 3pm – 4pm PST!

She will define the various forms of trauma experienced by social workers (and other health/mental health practitioners) during the present-day COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Dr. Howser will discuss self-preservation skills that can be used to thrive while continuing to provide essential services to clients and communities. Gain understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder versus post-traumatic growth and learn how to implement trauma stewardship in your daily life.

Fees:

  • Members: Free
  • Nonmembers: $10

Course Objectives:

  • Define collective trauma, compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral injury.
  • Understand post-traumatic growth versus post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • Identify the challenges for Social Work in an age of COVID.
  • Learn and identify self-preservation skills for coping in an age of COVID.
  • Gain awareness of resources for trauma stewardship.

For any questions, please contact mespitia.naswca@socialworkers.org

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