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Tags: Self-Study ITTIC
This course is part of 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). Visit the certificate program webpage at www.socialwork.buffalo.edu/conted/otioc
Course Length: The course time needed is based on the amount of time needed to watch the course videos. There may also be readings provided.
Fulfills Certificate Program Requirement: __ Foundation Hours _X__ Elective Hours
Course Description:
This online course offers the training in primarily a video format. All course handouts can be viewed online, saved to your computer or printed. The course offers a foundation of information regarding implementation of Trauma-Informed Care in the children’s mental health field. This course is for a variety of staff including doctors, nurses, receptionists, administration, case workers, and other professionals and volunteers who interface with the children’s mental health system. The benefits of implementing a Trauma-Informed approach in the children’s mental health field are improved symptomology for children. The benefits are not limited to this; rather they provide many supports and help to empower all involved.
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Handouts: If it makes it easier for you to follow the course videos and take notes, we recommend you print your handouts from the Materials section and have them available as you watch the video modules. PowerPoint’s and other handouts are in the Materials tab of the course. They can be saved to your computer or printed.
Infographic: view and print the free infographic on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care Infographic at http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/social-research/institutes-centers/institute-on-trauma-and-trauma-informed-care/about-us/trauma-informed-care-infographic.html
Target Audience: This course is appropriate for all levels of human service staff that need foundational information on trauma and Trauma-Informed Care.
Course Availability: You have unlimited access to the course after purchase.
ADA accommodations: If you require supports for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us in advance by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or phone at 716-829-5841.
Customer service: We are happy to respond to any questions or concerns you may have. Please contact us by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or phone at 716-829-5841.
Course Completion:
Frameable Certificate of Completion for the Online Trauma-Informed Organization Certificate Program: Basics for All Staff: If you are taking the entire certificate program and you would like to receive a frameable certificate of completion, please email us at sw-ce@buffalo.edu when you complete the program requirements. There is an application with a $25 processing and records fee. Upon receipt of this, we will mail you a certificate of completion. Note: If you are an organization and you are having staff watch courses as a group, you may contact us for pricing on individual certificates for your employees: sw-ce@buffalo.edu or 716-829-5847
CEUs:
Hours offered are listed in the Credit tab.
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 Self-Study contact hours: 1
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 Self-Study contact hours: 1
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 Self-Study contact hours: 1
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 Self-Study contact hours: 1
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Course Outline (53 KB) | 4 Pages | Available after Purchase |
PowerPoint Slides (62.8 KB) | 6 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Reading 1 (125.8 KB) | 4 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Reading 2 (220.6 KB) | 2 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Reading 3 (516.5 KB) | 31 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Reading 4 (321.6 KB) | 77 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Reading 5 (117.3 KB) | 6 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Maria Picone, LCSW-R, has over 35 years of social work experience working with individuals, couples and families. This includes 25 years of experience as a supervisor. Maria is currently the Director of the Family and Community Services Department at Catholic Charities of Buffalo. She oversees the Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) Program, an evidence-based, intensive family treatment for delinquent and seriously behavior-disordered youth who are at risk of placement or incarceration. She also shepherds School Intervention Services. Additionally, as chair of the Trauma Continuum of Services at Catholic Charities, she coordinates the trauma training program there. Her areas of interest are working with families and youth, evidence-based practice, and clinical supervision. Maria has been involved in developing and nurturing interagency collaborations of Family Resource Centers in our community. Since the mid 80’s, Maria has been an adjunct professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, teaching interventions courses including Interventions with Families, Interventions with Couples, Advanced Standing Seminar and Interventions I & II. She also specializes in teaching clinical supervision and is an instructor with the School’s Office of Continuing Education.