Vicarious Trauma: The Impact of Helping - Multi-Disciplinary Teams Learning Series: July Learning Series

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Date Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Details Join this free online Multi-Disciplinary Teams training to learn about vicarious trauma, which can impact law enforcement, child protection, school counselors, community counselors, teachers and other professionals/volunteers. By understanding how trauma impacts the brain and behavior we can increase personal resiliency.

Multidisciplinary teams consist of professionals from a variety of roles with a variety of skills who work together to help stop child abuse. This free, online training series helps these professionals learn more about what each role brings to the table.

First, we will explore vicarious trauma and its impact on professionals. By learning how trauma impacts the brain and behavior, we can increase personal resiliency. Next, we’ll learn about drug use in the community and Drug Endangered Child Protocol. Finally, we’ll take an in-depth look at the role of a family advocate in child abuse Investigations.

Objectives:

  • Understand the risk of indirect exposure to trauma.
  • Recognize the difference between burnout and vicarious trauma.
  • Identify the symptoms of vicarious trauma.
  • Learn about current drug trends in our communities and Drug Endangered Children protocols.
  • Understand the role of a family advocate in Child Abuse Investigations

Session 1: Vicarious Trauma: The Impact of Helping
Tuesday July 11, 2023
12—1 pm MT / 1—2 pm CT

Session 2: Drug Identification and Drug Endangered Child Protocol
Guest Speakers: Special Agents with UNET and DCI
Tuesday July 18, 2023
12—1 pm MT / 1—2 pm CT

Session 3: Dynamics of Family Advocacy in Child Abuse Investigations
Guest Speaker: Jennifer Arnold, Family Advocate
Tuesday July 25, 2023
12—1 pm MT / 1—2 pm CT

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meetin...

Presented by Children’s Home Society
For more information, contact:
Jessica Broullire, Education & Public Awareness Community Navigator
Jessica.Broullire@chssd.org
605-716-1628 ext. 4284