Recognizing and Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress (Fulton) 

The Georgia State University School of Social Work Professional Excellence Program Child Welfare Training Collaborative (CWTC) offers training to community partners (e.g. public child welfare, law enforcement, placement providers, early care and learning, K-12 education, behavioral and physical health, juvenile courts, and other community and government organizations) throughout the state of Georgia. Bringing everyone to the same table creates an opportunity for community partners to have a shared understanding of issues facing children and families and also strengthens collaborations to promote better outcomes for Georgia’s children

Child Welfare Training Collaborative

This five hour workshop is designed to improve your understanding of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) and its impact.  Participants will learn how to assess STS symptoms in themselves and others, explore factors that help to protect professionals from the negative effects of STS, and discover strategies to use these protective factors to manage STS.  Participants will also assess their own personal and professional self-care and develop a self-care plan. 
 Topics Covered
At the conclusion of this training, participants should be able to:
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Explain the potential negative impact of STS on their personal and professional lives, their organization, and students</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Distinguish STS from other stress related conditions such as burnout</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Identify risk factors and symptoms of STS</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Describe STS protective factors</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Identify strategies to manage STS</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Develop an individual self-care plan</LI>
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