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.

Our nation is more divided that ever, both politically and culturally. One of the core principles of the NASW Code of Ethics is the importance of human relationships. Social workers understand that relationships between and among people are an important vehicle for change and work to engage people in the helping process. Social workers also seek to strengthen relationships among people.

Social Work is a decidedly complex field that is all at once populated by mission-driven professionals that derive insurmountable energy and passion from front line work. Moreover, the path to a social work leadership role is hardly a direct line. Clinical talent and skillsets do not always transfer to one’s leadership role. Thus, emerging and even tenured social work supervisors and leaders must build new muscles in order to effectively lead teams while also promoting high-quality care. This training is designed to provide social work supervisors and leaders with impactful content, strategic frameworks, and associated leadership skills that also stay true to social work leadership core values.

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In this one-hour virtual session, social work professionals will explore how civility strengthens psychological safety in high-stress environments. Through practical strategies and interactive reflection, participants will learn to foster respectful, trauma-informed workplaces that support ethical leadership and team resilience.