CE Courses for Social Workers

In this course learners will acquire knowledge in the sociological perspective of burnout and how role strain contributes to burnout at the individual level. The social and political context of burnout is discussed, as well as the organizational-level factors of burnout. Social and economic power differentials are examined as a barrier to improving the landscape of burnout among the helping professions.

Following the days of a traumatic event, our most vulnerable populations may struggle with reliving the trauma and recalling the harrowing cries for help, fears of an untimely rescue, and surviving the guilt of losing a beloved friend, peer, or school-based professional. This is the third course of a three-part series focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and evidence-based practices for modeling, role-playing, and teaching young survivors stress relaxation management, grounding exercises, and mindfulness strategies.

Trauma-informed practice with boys and men requires exploring the relationship between unhealthy masculinity and issues such as dating violence, sexual violence, mass school violence, risky sex, and mental illness. This course addresses strategies and interventions to facilitate transformative and trauma-informed practice with boys and men.

In this course, participants will learn about the relationship between systems change work and self-care. We will cover factors contributing to burnout in systems changes from an equity/diversity lens and practices that can enhance well-being and contribute to the sustainability of mental health promotion programs.

Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part II of the Young Survivors Traumatic Grief Series. In the aftermath of a suicidal death, school or community shooting, or related tragic event, adolescents are likely to receive the news via a media outlet, social media, friend, or family member. They seek answers to better cope with emotional distress and the unforgettable loss of a neighbor, friend, school faculty or staff, or loved one. For adolescents, there may be more significant implications for more detailed discussions about school and community safety and security, law enforcement, and legislators enacting laws to protect school districts, effectively regulating post-traumatic stress, and developing a new normal after a crisis. Throughout this training, participants will gain practical strategies for responding to adolescents who are faced with grief and tragic loss.

Trauma-informed practice with boys and men requires exploring the relationship between unhealthy masculinity and issues such as dating violence, sexual violence, mass school violence, risky sex, and mental illness. This course addresses key themes related to power, control, and privilege and how social workers can address these dynamics while maintaining ethical standards.

In this course, the social determinants of mental health will be described as they relate to mental health. Mechanisms that explain the connection between social determinants and health are introduced, and participants will learn about the concept of population health and the sociological paradigm.

Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part I of the Young Survivors Traumatic Grief Series. In the wake of losing a beloved parent or family member, friend or classmate, school administrator, teacher, or support staff, children may develop more questions than answers as they understand death's permanence. A traumatic loss arising from a suicide, homicide, or school violence can evoke a child’s trauma symptoms and feelings of fearfulness, panic, and terror. Throughout this training, participants will discover the power of collaborative support and best practices for talking to children about unexpected loss.

Tinnitus is a common condition that originates in the ears but is exacerbated by the brain's response, often causing distress, yet it is frequently misunderstood and mistreated; this course will cover the psychological profile of patients with bothersome tinnitus, the Tinnitus Trifecta that causes/maintains it, effective management strategies like the Tinnitus Healing Triad, and the vital role of therapists in reducing tinnitus suffering.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) undoubtedly impact behavior. This webinar explores the ACEs Study and the connection between ACEs and biological responses. In addition, special attention is given to understanding behavior through the lens of ACEs and trauma-informed awareness.