Introducing a trauma-informed lens to social work practices
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About this event
Students - Introducing a trauma-informed lens to social work practices
Part of the BASW Charitable Foundation for Social Work's Student Development Programme - The Art of Social Work
***Students only***
The BASW Charitable Foundation for Social work is delighted to share details of the BASW Foundation Student Development Programme - The Art of Social Work.
An exciting new initiative enabling social work students to access free webinar style training sessions, covering topics that augment the University syllabus.
Sessions are suitable for student delegates nationwide.
Session Summary
Dealing with traumatic events and the impact of trauma on individuals, families and communities is an increasingly important aspect of social work practice. This webinar will introduce a basic understanding of what is meant by ‘trauma-informed practices’ within the social work profession. By looking at related terminology, principles and key concepts, the webinar will help attendees understand how they can mitigate the impact of trauma on clients to increase the effectiveness of social work interventions.
Learning Outcomes
• Be familiar with the range of terminology related to individual, collective & intergenerational trauma
• Identify the principles & key concepts of trauma-informed practices
• Understand the complexity of how trauma impacts individuals, families, and communities
• Develop practical trauma-informed strategies to support clients more effectively
• Apply strengths-based trauma-informed approaches confidently to all aspects of social work practice
Trainer Bio
Michelle McMaster is an Independent Social Worker and has worked across all sectors (statutory, not-for-profit and private) in health and social care for over 40 years. She has worked with all service user groups, of all ages, and was also a social work lecturer and tutor for many years.
Michelle’s passion is in mental health promotion and suicide prevention, with a particular emphasis on grief, loss and trauma recovery. She has post-graduate training in Social Research Methods, with accredited practitioner training in Complex Trauma, Clinical Trauma Interventions, Applied Neuroscience and Brain & Behaviour Change. Michelle runs her own private trauma recovery practice and is always keen to share the skills and practical knowledge she applies in her work with clients.