Understanding Secondary Trauma and Burnout Prevention in Social Work

Social workers frequently face the emotional toll of child protection work, often leading to secondary trauma and burnout. This session offers an in-depth exploration of self-care strategies, time management, and emotional resilience tools for social workers. Rich Devine will share practical tools and tips for managing a complex caseload without compromising your well-being. Learning Outcomes: • Understand the impact of secondary trauma and burnout on social workers. • Introduce key concepts, such as spiritual pain, moral risk and ethical dilemmas. • Learn practical time management techniques tailored for unpredictable workloads. • Explore emotional resilience-building techniques that help manage the stresses of child protection. • Develop a personalized self-care action plan to ensure long-term sustainability in social work. • Learn how to manage competing demands and prioritize well-being without compromising the quality of work.