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The Effect of Childhood Family Trauma on Adult Relationships Podcast
Presented by Benjamin T. Bencomo, DSW, LISW, LCSW, Kaytlyn Gillis, MSW, LCSW-BACS
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Course: #1886Level: Intermediate1.07 Hours
Family trauma is prevalent therefore understanding what family trauma is and how it manifests in adult relationships is necessary for effective practice. This podcast explores childhood family trauma, how childhood family trauma affects adult relationships, and the stages of healing from childhood family trauma. This is part of the Continued Learning Podcast series.

The Evolving Role of Social Work in Juvenile Justice
Presented by Christina Reardon, MSW, LSW
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Course: #1890Level: Introductory1.03 Hours
Social workers have been long-time advocates of juvenile justice. This course explores how social workers contributed to the establishment of the juvenile justice system in the late 19th century, how "get tough on crime" policies sidelined social workers' involvement in the system during the late 20th century, and how social workers are contributing to a resurgence of system reforms in the 21st century. Participants will learn how to advocate for further reform and campaign for an increased voice for the social work profession in juvenile justice policy and decision-making.

Mass Supervision: What Social Workers Need to Know About Probation and Parole
Presented by Christina Reardon, MSW, LSW
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Course: #1892Level: Introductory1.02 Hours
The media, policymakers, and advocacy groups have done much in recent years to raise awareness about the negative effects of mass incarceration, but often forgotten in these discussions are the millions of Americans who remain under correctional control through community supervision (i.e., probation and parole). This course explores the scope of mass supervision, its impact on individuals and families, efforts to reform the system, and the important role social workers can play in returning community supervision to its rehabilitative roots.

Permission from Children: The Ethics of Consent versus Assent
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #1895Level: Advanced1.12 Hours
When clients lack the legal capacity to provide consent due to their age or mental condition, social workers obtain consent for services from parents, guardians, or others who have the legal authority to provide permission on their behalf. This webinar delves into the concept of “assent,” including why, whether, and how to obtain permission from clients when they lack decision-making capacity.

Spirituality in Palliative Care Social Work
Presented by Holly Nelson-Becker, PhD, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
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Course: #1897Level: Intermediate1.03 Hours
This course provides guidance to social workers on the unique aspects and ethical dimensions of assessing and providing spiritual support at the end of life.

Relational Interventions for Working With Complex Trauma
Presented by Katie Fries, MSW, LCSW
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Course: #1898Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
Working with complex trauma requires the use of various interventions. This webinar explores skills for creating secure attachment experiences within the therapeutic relationship and the client's relationship with "parts of self" to process trauma and create new internal and external relational experiences.

Trauma-Informed Schools: Responding to Student Behavior from a Trauma Informed Lens
Presented by Katie Fries, MSW, LCSW
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Course: #1899Level: Intermediate1.03 Hours
School personnel can find themselves challenged when responding to difficult student behavior and defaulting to a punitive and consequence-based approach, often leading to increased relational and behavioral challenges. This presentation encourages participants to view student behavior through a nervous system regulation lens. In addition, participants explore skills and strategies for responding to challenging student behavior through a trauma-responsive lens.

The Unfinished Business of Our Childhoods: Healing the Helper's Childhood Trauma Wounds - Part 1
Presented by Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD
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Course: #1907Level: Intermediate1.05 Hours
The initial imprints of our earliest attachment and trauma wounds can manifest in our work and relationships as we help to heal the trauma wounds of others. In his seminal work, The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk notes that "scared animals return home, regardless of whether home is safe or frightening." This webinar is part one of a two-part series. This webinar gives specific attention to the unique ways that helpers will often gravitate toward the most familiar and recognizable aspects of their childhoods.

The Unfinished Business of Our Childhoods: Healing the Helper's Childhood Wounds- Part 2
Presented by Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD
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Course: #1908Level: Advanced1.07 Hours
The initial imprints of our earliest attachment and trauma wounds can manifest in our work and relationships as we help to heal the trauma wounds of others. This webinar is the second in a two-part series. This webinar presents a model for healing that seeks to help participants identify the trauma and attachment adaptations they developed in childhood and why they were necessary.

What is EMDR?
Presented by Heather Moshier, MBA, CAADC, LSW
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Course: #1916Level: Introductory1.02 Hours
EMDR Therapy is an evidence-based treatment option. This course explores EMDR Therapy and offers insight and education on the AIP model, theory, and components of EMDR therapy. In addition, this course will explore clinical implications. This course is designed for therapists who are not trained in EMDR Therapy.