Understanding trauma and utilizing a trauma-informed perspective is vital to effective work with children in the child welfare system. This conference features nationally recognized experts in social work, mental health, and programmatic models to create a unique learning opportunity for professionals, foster parents, and students.
You should attend this conference if you want to:
Gain an understanding of the impact of trauma across the lifespan
Acquire skills for assessing trauma in child welfare clients
Identify and understand trauma-related challenges in multiple domains of functioning
Understand the importance of trauma-informed treatment
Acquire practical skills to foster resiliency in children impacted by trauma
Utilize a trauma-informed perspective in making case decisions and formulating treatment recommendations
Gain an understanding of the impact of secondary trauma and acquire strategies for prevention and treatment
This is event is hosted by:
Title IV-E Child Welfare Training Program at Southeastern Louisiana University
Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy
Pelican Center for Children & Families