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Understanding Secondary Trauma and the Importance of Professional Self Care

  • Live Webinar United States (map)

Course Description:

This training teaches professionals to understand the signs of secondary traumatic stress exposure in the workplace and the conditions that may expose them to secondary traumatic stress. It allows participants space to assess their own exposure to workplace stress that may impact mental health, wellness, and self-car e practices. Participants will identify supports and resources to improve their holistic wellness as well as utilize self-assessment tools for reflection. Practicing mindfulness-based exercises, this training will increase participants’ awareness of stress management practices. Mindfulness for stress reduction will be explored as a tool to cultivate the helping professional’s self-awareness and peace. This training will utilize exercises, small and large group discussions, and visual displays.

Course Link:
http://www.socialwork.msu.edu/ceu
CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard

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Sponsor:
Michigan State University School of SW

Contact Information:
Ryan Hasselbach
517-353-3060
swkce@msu.edu

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