South Piedmont AHEC

Secondary Traumatic Stress- Caring for Others While Caring for Yourself - ReCAST II Winter Lunch and Learn Series

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Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

This training is designed for professionals in helping roles who encounter client or patient trauma. Participants will gain insights into the signs and symptoms of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) and learn effective prevention strategies. The session will emphasize resources for individuals, with a future training planned to address organizational strategies.

This event is funded through ReCAST II Mecklenburg, a SAMHSA-funded grant initiative.

Speaker
Mary Kathryn Elkins, MSW, LCSW
Director of Partnerships and Evaluations
Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center

Who Should Attend?
This event is for individuals or groups, especially those who engage in direct service provision for youth and families in Mecklenburg County. (Employees/Staff within education, Healthcare, Faith communities, Non-profit - especially youth-serving organizations, Government, Justice, behavioral health clinicians, and MOU partners of Mecklenburg County ReCAST II)

Date and Time
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch and Learn Series Description and Additional Trainings
Join us for an insightful series where we will cover crucial topics such as responding to subpoenas, proper documentation practices, secondary traumatic stress, trauma-informed organizations, and trauma-informed supervision. We will also delve into specialized areas like caring for LGBTQ+ patients and effective communication with interpreters for non-English speaking patients.

Order in the Court! Documentation Best Practices and How to Respond to a Subpoena
December 10, 2024 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Secondary Traumatic Stress- Caring for Others While Caring for Yourself
December 17, 2024 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Trauma-Informed Organizations
January 8, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Trauma-Informed Supervision
January 15, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Enhancing Communication: Working with Interpreters
January 28, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
LGBTQ+ 101
February 6, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:00pm

*Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST II) is a program within the Mecklenburg County Department of Public Health. ReCAST II is a 4-year SAMHSA funded program. Its goal is to create a more resilient Mecklenburg County by supporting trauma-informed care in the roots of the community, increasing access to quality mental health care, and supporting the work of community violence prevention. To learn more, visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/recast

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Objectives

  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) and its impact on personal well-being for individuals in helping professions.
  • Understand the risk factors and triggers for developing STS to build awareness and foster resilience.
  • Implement practical self-care and prevention strategies to mitigate STS and maintain emotional and psychological health while supporting others.

Sessions

Status
Open
Date(s)
Dec 17, 2024
Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
12:00 PM
Credit
0.10 - CEU
1.00 - Contact Hours
1.00 - NBCC Hours
1.00 - Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Live Webinar

74782Open


Dec 17, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
South Piedmont AHEC
Live Webinar
Cortney Fowler BSBA
704-512-6523

Fees


$0.00
Free Registration

Credits


0.10
CEU
1.00
Contact Hours
1.00
NBCC Hours
1.00
Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists