This program will provide participants with a basic understanding of the definition of and rationale for trauma-informed schools. The program will also introduce the trauma-informed screening and a variety of trauma-informed practices that can be implemented in a school setting. Finally, participants will be provided with a brief overview of available research evidence supporting trauma-informed…
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Social workers are increasingly using technology for service provision, communication, and publicity and the COVID pandemic has quickened the pace of technological adoption. At the same time, clients are engaging in more social media use and resource acquisition through technology. Technology provides amazing advances in access for our clients, yet also creates new ethical challenges…
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Grant writing is a competitive endeavor, and many agencies approach the task poorly prepared. Dean Klinkenberg has been involved in dozens of grant cycles as both an applicant and a reviewer. In this program, he will give an overview of the federal agencies and private foundations that regularly offer funding and describe how to evaluate…
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Teen girls from urban backgrounds often display challenging attitudes as defense mechanisms to hide the pain or trauma that has impacted their lives. Girls in pain are often misunderstood as simply "troublemakers," without unpacking the root causes of the behaviors. Objectives: To define attitude and how it relates to teen girls from urban backgrounds To…
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Borderline Personality Disorder is often a diagnosis that is misunderstood and can go undiagnosed causing many to go without effective treatment. At least 1-2 % of the population are diagnosed with BPD, however, it is likely this statistic is an underestimate due to the difficulty practitioners have with understanding the diagnosis and its presentation. If…
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Description: This training is developed for behavioral health professionals who are required to meet licensure and re-licensure continuing education hours in suicide assessment, referral, intervention and management skills. Objectives: Develop skills to ask clients about suicideAssess for suicide using evidence-based toolsCollaborative with clients in the development of a safety and treatment plan Presenter: Katie Ellison,…
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