Breaking the Cycle: A Social Work Approach to Childhood/Adolescence Trauma

Join us for, Breaking the Cycle: A Social Work Approach to Childhod and Adolescence Trauma, at the Howard University School of Social Work (Virtual), on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00AM

Facilitator:

Kendra S. Sims, LCSW, MSW
Course Summary:

This course delves into strength-based, trauma-informed care, providing participants with the skills to understand and address the complex interplay between reasons, feelings, and behaviors resulting from trauma exposure. Participants will learn to assess the historical causes of trauma and develop effective strategies to support children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.

A key component of the course is the exploration of the cognitive triangle, enabling participants to understand and utilize various treatment modalities effectively. Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of considering diversity factors that impact clients, ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach to trauma-informed care.

Course Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of trauma, including a working definition and the four types of trauma.
• Explore the neurology of trauma, focusing on brain development in children and adolescents.
• Examine the distinction between discipline and abuse, understanding the critical transition points.
• Analyze the long-term and short-term mental health effects of early onset trauma.

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• Engage in continous learning about emerging trends and best pracices in the field
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📜 3 Continuing Education credits will be issued to participants requesting continuing education certificates.

📜 Currently enrolled Howard social work students are offered the course free of charge.

Host or Publisher Howard University School of Social Work