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Self-Study

A Trauma-Informed Approach to Supporting People Living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)


Credit Available - See CEs/Contact Hours tab below.

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Categories:
Certificate Program: Online Trauma-Informed Organization: Basics for All Staff |  Trauma and PTSD |  Trauma-Informed Organization: Elective Courses
Trainer:
John Keesler
Duration:
45 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Original Recording Date:
Jul 31, 2024



Description

This course is an elective course in the Online Trauma-Informed Organization Certificate Program: Basics for All Staff that was created by the University at Buffalo School of Social Work’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC).

This elective module offers an exploration of the intersections of trauma and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) as well as strategies to implement a trauma-informed approach in systems of care that support people living with IDD. The module contains practical considerations for integrating trauma-informed knowledge and skills into all interactions and aspects of programming and service delivery, as well as institutionalizing the values/principles of a trauma-informed approach in organizational culture. Considerations for all levels of trauma-informed change implementation are presented.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this learning module, you will be able to:

  • Describe what integrating a trauma-informed approach entails in the context of working with individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Identify key ethical considerations unique to the context of working with people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of current organizational practices and identify areas to better align practices with trauma-informed care principles/values
  • Summarize individual-level and organizational-level strategies to help reduce re-traumatization when working in roles that interface with people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Customer Service

We are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.

ADA Accommodations: If you require any support for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us by email at least 3 weeks prior to the event by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.


CEs/Contact Hours


NYSED LMSW & LCSW CEs/Contact Hours

University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0001. Continuing education contact hours: 7.5


NYSED LMHC CEs/Contact Hours

University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0008. Continuing education contact hours: 7.5 


NYSED LMFT CEs/Contact Hours

University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0007. Continuing education contact hours: 7.5 


NYSED LCAT CEs/Contact Hours

University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0003. Continuing education contact hours: 7.5 


NYSED PSY CEs/Contact Hours

University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0062. Continuing education contact hours: 7.5 



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Trainer

John Keesler's Profile

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John M. Keesler, PhD, LMSW is a native of Buffalo, NY, and an alum of UB School of Social Work. He is an associate professor in the School of Social Work at Indiana University Bloomington. Dr. Keesler has more than a decade of practice experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). His scholarship focuses on trauma, trauma-informed care, and professional quality of life within the disability service industry as well as rural communities. As an educator and researcher, Dr. Keesler has received multiple awards including the Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award, Council on Social Work Education Disability Manuscript Award, UB School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award, and the Steven Reiss Research Award from the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed.


Course Outline

  1. Overview of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
  2. How IDD and trauma intersect
  3. Re-traumatization considerations for people with IDD
  4. Applying a trauma-informed lens to supporting people with IDD at an individual, organizational, and systemic level
  5. Addressing the impacts of the work

Completion Requirements

No partial credit is given for partial attendance.

Self-Study Completion Requirements 

In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course participants must complete the following.

Please note all requirements can be found in your UBCE21 portal

- Watch the video(s) in its entirety. 

- After the training, take and pass the quiz with a score of 80% or higher. Participants have three chances to pass the quiz. You can access the quiz by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course. 

- After the training, complete the evaluation by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.

The certificate of completion will be immediately generated in your account upon completion of all course requirements. Certificates may be downloaded, printed, or left in your account. 

 

HYBRID COURSES:

Live Online + Video and Reading Self-Study Completion Requirements 

In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course participants must complete the following.

Please note all requirements can be found in your UBCE21 portal. 

- Complete the required reading(s) and watch the full video(s). Readings can be accessed by clicking on the "Handouts" button for this course. Videos can be accessed by clicking the "Launch Seminar" button for this course. 

- After completing the recorded video and reading requirements, take and pass the quiz with a score of 80% or higher. Participants have three chances to pass the quiz. You can access the quiz by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course. 

- Attend the live online session(s).  Zoom attendance is used to verify viewing requirements. Zoom can take up to 48 hours to confirm attendance. Participation in small group activities is required.

- Document participation codes and respond to poll questions. Single letter participation codes will be displayed throughout the training. Participants must input the codes in the orange "Evaluation & Certificate" button. Participants must record at least 75% of the codes correctly and participate in at least 75% of the polls.

-  After the training, complete the evaluation by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.

The certificate of completion will be immediately generated in your account upon completion of all course requirements. Certificates may be downloaded, printed, or left in your account. 

Live In-Person + Video and Reading Self-Study Completion Requirements 

In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course participants must complete the following.

Please note all requirements can be found in your UBCE21 portal. 

- Complete the required reading(s) and watch the full video(s). Readings can be accessed by clicking on the "Handouts" button for this course. Videos can be accessed by clicking the "Launch Seminar" button for this course. 

- After completing the recorded video and reading requirements, take and pass the quiz with a score of 80% or higher. Participants have three chances to pass the quiz. You can access the quiz by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course. 

- Sign in, stay for the whole live in-person training session(s), and sign out. Participation in small group activities is required.

- After the training, complete the evaluation by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.

The certificate of completion will be immediately generated in your account upon completion of all course requirements. Certificates may be downloaded, printed, or left in your account. 

Self-Study - Video and Reading Completion Requirements 

In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course participants must complete the following.

Please note all requirements can be found in your UBCE21 portal. 

- Watch the video(s) in their entirety.

- Complete the self-study hours of required reading(s). These are the handouts labeled "required".

- After the training, take and pass the quiz with a score of 80% or higher. Participants have three chances to pass the quiz. You can access the quiz by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course. 

-  After the training, complete the evaluation by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.

The certificate of completion will be immediately generated in your account upon completion of all course requirements. Certificates may be downloaded, printed, or left in your account. 

Self-Study Course Access

Upon successful registration of the course, including receipt of payment, you will be able to access the course materials. 

How do I test my system / access the online training?

To access the program, please log into your account. Click on the Launch Viewer button next to your program title.

How do I access the course materials

To download course materials, log into your account. Under the seminar name click on the Handouts button.

Equipment Requirements

Required Hardware
- A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet).
- Speakers/headphones/earbuds OR access to a phone to call in to the Zoom room.


Strongly Encouraged Hardware
- Webcam or mobile device with a camera for interacting in course activities.


Internet Connection
- A stable Internet connection of 56K or greater is required. (However, please note that a 56K connection may degrade the quality of your experience.)

Any questions about these requirements or other technical questions can be directed to sw-ce@buffalo.edu.

Self-Study Cancellation Policy

Self-Study Courses: Participants have up to 72 hours from purchase to contact the Office of Continuing Education by email and request a refund.