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