Trauma Informed Supervision

Description:

The goal of trauma informed supervision is to reduce secondary traumatic stress through quality supervision.The supervisory relationship is an important tool that fosters resiliency, well-being, compassion, and ultimately positive outcomes for those served. This workshop will explore the supervisory relationship and specific strategies that supervisors and workers can use to promote resiliency.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the 4 NCTSN Core Competencies:

• Secondary Traumatic Stress in team member
• Secondary Traumatic Stress in you (supervisors/leaders)
• Emotional sharing
• Supporting team member resilience

2. Learn how to incorporate reflection into supervision.

3. Apply learning to problem-based learning scenario.

Format: Live Zoom (once registered you will find a link on the online event page)

CECHs: 3 Continuing Education Contact Hours. Trauma Informed Care Certificate Elective

Skill Level: Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.

Refunds: You can refund yourself up to 7 days before event on Eventbrite.

Accommodations: Please email us directly with any special accommodations you may need at swkce@msu.edu

Contact Info: swkce@msu.edu

Instructor: Cheryl Williams-Hecksel, ACSW, LMSW

Cheryl Williams-Hecksel is on the faculty of the MSU School of Social Work. Cheryl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been with the School of Social Work since 2006. Prior to joining the faculty at MSU, she has spent more than 30 years in clinical and administrative roles in public and private child welfare and mental health agencies. She is also on the staff of the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. She is the coordinator of the School’s Evidence Based Trauma Treatment Certificate. Her work includes consultation with child serving agencies around their capacity to trauma informed. She provides frequent professional continuing education related to ethics, supervision and child trauma.