This training is offered through the Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) project, which offers free, evidence-based mental health training to all school staff in Georgia. For more information, including how you can schedule training for your school, district, or RESA, check out our MHAT Flyer.
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Recognizing and Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress
May 5 - May 13
Description:
This session, provided by Georgia State University Child Welfare Training Collaborative, is designed to educate school faculty, staff, and administrators, and other community partners on Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) and its impact. STS occurs because of professionals’ work with children and families who have experienced trauma. Participants will learn how to assess STS symptoms in themselves and others, explore factors that help to protect professionals from the negative effects of STS, and discover strategies to use these protective factors to manage STS. Participants will also assess their own personal and professional self-care and develop STS management/self-care plans. Participants will understand the potential negative impact of STS on their personal and professional lives and be better prepared to manage the effects of work-related traumatic stress. Teaching staff to identify their own traumatic stress symptoms and utilize coping and self-care skills is a part of operating as a trauma-informed organization.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Intended Audience: Counseling Staff, District Leaders, Early Learning Teachers (Birth-5 yrs), Elementary Teachers, High School Teachers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialists, Middle School Teachers, School Leaders, School Nurses, School Safety Staff, Social Workers, Special Education Teachers, Special Student Services Staff, Teacher Leaders
DOE Office: Whole Child Supports
Topics: Mental Health, Wellbeing, Whole Child Supports
Event Type: Event - Multiday
Delivery Mode(s): Virtual
Event will be recorded: No
Primary Contact: Molly Sims - MHATscheduling@doe.k12.ga.us
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