0101 - Foundations of Trauma
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
- Child and Youth Mental Health Certificate : Child and Youth Mental Health Certificate
- Trauma Certificate : Trauma Certificate