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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

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
May 19, 2025 to Jun 29, 2025
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $380.00
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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