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Course Description

Hours: 12

Understanding the impact of crisis and trauma on peoples’ lives and being able to respond in meaningful ways are crucial skills for those working in the helping professions.

This professional development course will provide both a conceptual framework and practical skills for assessment and interventions when working with those who have experienced a range of crisis and/or traumatic experiences.

This course will leave participants with:

  • An understanding of the meaning of crisis and practical crisis intervention skills.
  • A conceptual framework for understanding trauma.
  • Practical and applicable therapeutic tools for responding to trauma and traumatized individuals.
  • Specific counseling techniques that are proven effective for people with lived trauma experiences.
  • An understanding of the impact of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, as well as skills to manage the impact of the work on ourselves.

Instructors Sue Gallagher and Sandy Jardine use a relaxed, interactive teaching style with lots of discussion and time to reflect on the material. Come to the course prepared to interact and practice the skills!

Notes

Time Zone: All listed class times are held in ET (Ontario, Canada).

For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:

Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-5128

Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Foundations of Trauma
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Oct 19, 2025
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructors: Sue Gallagher, MSW, RSW and Sandy Jardine, MSW, RSW

Location: This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Foundations of Trauma
Type
Remote
Days
W, Th
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Oct 01, 2025 to Oct 02, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Time Zone: All remote courses are ET (Ontario, Canada).

Instructors: Sue Gallagher, MSW, RSW & Sandy Jardine, MSW, RSW

Location: This Professional Development course is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Foundations of Trauma
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 19, 2026 to Mar 01, 2026
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructors: Sue Gallagher, MSW, RSW and Sandy Jardine, MSW, RSW

Location: This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Foundations of Trauma
Type
Remote
Days
M, T
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jan 26, 2026 to Jan 27, 2026
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Time Zone: All remote courses are ET (Ontario, Canada).

Instructor: Sue Gallagher, MSW, RSW & Sandy Jardine, MSW, RSW

Location: This Professional Development course is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

 

Section Title
Foundations of Trauma
Type
Online
Dates
Mar 23, 2026 to May 03, 2026
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructors: Sue Gallagher, MSW, RSW and Sandy Jardine, MSW, RSW

Location: This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Foundations of Trauma
Type
Remote
Days
W, Th
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 08, 2026 to Apr 09, 2026
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Time Zone: All remote courses are ET (Ontario, Canada).

Instructors: Sue Gallagher, MSW, RSW & Sandy Jardine, MSW, RSW

Location: This Professional Development course is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Foundations of Trauma
Type
Online
Dates
May 18, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructors: Sue Gallagher, MSW, RSW and Sandy Jardine, MSW, RSW

Location: This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

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