Self-care Strategies for Child Welfare Workers (3 CEUs)
Due to the stress and demands in child welfare work, caseworkers and social work professionals are susceptible to experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress. In this training, the presenter will define self-care and discuss the need for self-care tools in various levels of practice and social justice work. Participants will learn about the benefits of self-care such as mindfulness and meaningful connection and have an opportunity to practice foundational somatic skills for responding to distress with curiosity, compassion, and presence.
April 4, 2024 from 1:15 - 4:15 pm EST on Zoom
Attendees will receive the Zoom link upon completion of the RSVP
3 Continuing Education Clock Hours available
Due to the stress and demands in child welfare work, caseworkers and social work professionals are susceptible to experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress. In this training, the presenter will define self-care and discuss the need for self-care tools in various levels of practice and social justice work. Participants will learn about the benefits of self-care such as mindfulness and meaningful connection and have an opportunity to practice foundational somatic skills for responding to distress with curiosity, compassion, and presence.