This training is rooted in three years of research and interviews with social workers, therapists, and other helping professionals. This training examines the profound impact of unresolved childhood trauma and adversity on the personal and professional lives of those dedicated to serving others. Drawing on real-world experiences and emerging neuroscience, participants will explore how childhood adaptations—such as people-pleasing, over-functioning, and emotional vigilance—become both strengths and vulnerabilities in their work.

“Bridging the Generational Divide: Ethical Practice in Social Work Across Generations” is a four-hour interactive webinar designed to help social workers understand how generational differences shape values, communication styles, work expectations, and help-seeking behaviors. Through case studies, small-group discussion, and reflection, participants will explore how age-based assumptions and biases can impact engagement, assessment, and intervention. Grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics, this session will focus on practical strategies to build generational intelligence, strengthen cross-generational collaboration, and promote ethical, culturally responsive practice with clients, colleagues, and communities of all ages.