Nurturing the Self: Understanding Secondary Trauma and Learning the Mindful Practice of Self-Care

Nurturing the Self: Understanding Secondary Trauma and Learning the Mindful Practice of Self-Care

Host: State Court Administrative Office - Child Welfare Services

Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Michigan Hall of Justice - Lansing, MI

Target Audience:
This training is intended for all child welfare professionals including jurists, court staff, prosecutors, attorneys, lawyer guardians ad litem, child protective services and foster care workers, tribes, private agencies, law enforcement, mental health providers, and education professionals.

Training Description:
Child welfare staff are often the first to respond to family crisis and trauma situations, and yet they are not prepared as first responders. This training seeks to prepare you to understand secondary traumatic stress, the conditions that may expose staff to secondary traumatic stress, and allow you the space to assess exposure to workplace conditions that may impact mental health and heart-space. You will be able to identify supports and resources as well as self-assessment tools for reflection. This training will also discuss the importance of appropriately addressing the holistic needs of the self. You will be given an opportunity to learn how to assess self-needs and will be provided resources on how to take care of the self as a member of the child welfare team. A self-care tool-kit will be developed during this workshop and will be individualized for each participant. The self-care tool kit will be able to be used in the workplace, when working mobile, at home, or in the office. This training will utilize exercises, small and large group discussions, and visual displays.

Is registration required?
Yes. Registration is required and on-site registration is not available. Please do not register to attend this training unless you have scheduling flexibility and have received the necessary authorization to attend. Excessive nonattendance without prior cancellation will result in limited access to future CWS training events.

Who should I contact with questions?
For general assistance, please contact Kate McPherson, SCAO-CWS Administrative Assistant, at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322. For questions regarding the training content, please contact Elizabeth Henderson, SCAO-CWS Management Analyst, at HendersonE@courts.mi.gov or 517-373­-2621.

Can I update my registration information?
Yes. You can update your information (name, email, answers, etc.). Click on the following link for a step by step tutorial: http://help.eventbrite.com/customer/en_us/portal/articles/430100-how-to-update-your-ticket-registration-information

Do I have to print and bring my registration confirmation to the event?
No. There will be a sign in sheet at the SCAO-CWS registration desk outside of the meeting room.

The name on the registration doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No. Please use the attendee's name only.

When do I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email within one week of the training. The certificates are for proof of attendance and tracking of participation hours.

What attire do you recommend?
Room temperature can fluctuate throughout the day. Please plan accordingly and dress in layers.

Is food provided?
Lunch will be generously provided to participants within State of Michigan meal rates. Due to grant restrictions, we are unable to provide breakfast or snacks. Additional meals and snacks are the responsibility of the participant. If you require a vegetarian meal or have severe food allergies, please contact Kate McPherson at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322.