AASW Webinar Recording | Trauma-Informed Care - Effective Psychotherapeutic Interventions

Capability Levels: Evolving

Trauma affects individuals across all sectors of Australian society. As Social Workers, we encounter clients with trauma histories in various settings, from healthcare and schools to community organisations and private practice. This webinar will equip you with practical, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions that can be applied across diverse service settings to support clients experiencing trauma symptoms, with a focus on cultural responsiveness and appropriateness in the Australian context.

By enhancing your skills in culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, you'll be better prepared to address the complex needs of trauma survivors from various backgrounds, promote healing, and prevent re-traumatisation - regardless of your primary practice focus. This knowledge will improve your clinical practice and contribute to better outcomes for your clients and the communities you serve.

This webinar will cover key trauma-informed psychotherapeutic interventions that can be integrated into various social work roles and settings. We will explore how to assess trauma symptoms through a culturally responsive lens, choose appropriate interventions, and adapt techniques for diverse client populations and service contexts. You will learn to apply these interventions effectively and culturally responsively in your practice.

Who should register?

This webinar is designed for evolving Social Workers who are looking to enhance their culturally responsive, trauma-informed practice skills in the Australian context. It is suitable for practitioners working in various settings, including mental health clinics, hospitals, schools, community organisations, and private practice. While participants should have a basic understanding of trauma and its effects, this webinar will provide intermediate-level content to enhance and expand your existing skills.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify and assess trauma symptoms using assessment methods appropriate for Australia's diverse population.
• Analyse the principles of trauma-informed care and their application across diverse social work practice contexts in Australia.
• Apply at least three, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for trauma that can be adapted and integrated into different service settings, including:
  • Grounding techniques for emotion regulation
  • Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural strategies
  • Mindfulness-based approaches for trauma
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different interventions and adapt techniques to meet the needs of clients and service constraints.

AASW Credentials: Mental Health; Clinical

Testimonials

• "Great informative session that offered lived examples of implementing strategies into practice"
• "Information and resources presented and available were helpful to my work role as a face to face social worker"
• "The presenter was knowledgeable and passionate about TFCBT and easy to follow and listen to. My understanding of TFCBT and how to support clients in this setting has increased."