F25-203 Trauma-Informed Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Families
Total Credits: 3 including 3 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practices CEs
- Bundle(s):
- Fall 2025 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice Workshops
- Categories:
- 700 Professional Growth & Development | 900 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice | New
- Instructor:
- Dalissy Jose Washington, LCSW
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 3 Hours 15 Minutes
- Target Audience:
- Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Description
This live interactive webinar explores the complex experiences of mixed-status immigrant families through a trauma-informed and culturally humble lens. Participants will gain insight into how generational trauma, migration experiences, and systemic inequities shape immigrant health outcomes. The session offers practical tools to better engage and support immigrant communities. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, attendees will leave with concrete strategies for providing effective, trauma-informed care across systems of health, education, and social services.
This workshop is in accordance with and compliance with the NASW Standards with a focus on service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, competence, and social workers’ ethical responsibilities to clients, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work profession, to the broader society.
This workshop is in compliance with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.03.06.A(5) and with the District of Columbia Board of Social Work 17-70-7008.4.
Maryland: This workshop meets the license renewal requirement for Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice for Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.06.03.A.(1)(d) with a focus on cultural humility and social justice.
District of Columbia: This workshop meets the continuing education requirement for DC Public Health Priorities in the following topic: 4. Healthcare Professional Retention and Capacity Building.
Instructor
Dalissy Jose Washington, LCSW Related Seminars and Products
Dalissy Jose Washington is a Dominican-American, bilingual (Spanish & English) licensed clinical social worker, educator, and activist specializing in immigration psycholegal evaluations for over twelve years. As a first-generation college graduate, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Temple University and a Master of Social Work from West Chester University. In 2019, Dalissy earned the Social Worker of the Year Award from the National Association of Social Workers, Delaware Chapter. Her career began in integrated healthcare settings in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and she now leads The Compassion Agents, a group practice focusing on immigration evaluations and clinician training. From 2018 to 2021, Dalissy was a member of Network Delaware’s Safe Communities Coalition, advocating for policies protecting immigrant communities. She co-founded the Delaware Immigrant Fund in response to COVID-19 disparities among undocumented workers and families. Dalissy also serves as an adjunct instructor at Esperanza College of Eastern University, a federally qualified Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
9:20 – 9:30 AM Log on
9:30 – 9:45 AM: Welcome & Introductions
9:45 – 10:15 AM: Understanding the Immigrant Experience
10:15 – 10:45 AM: Generational Trauma & Social Determinants of Health
10:45 – 11:15 AM: Principles of Trauma-Informed, Culturally Humble Care
11:15 – 11:30 AM: Break (15 minutes)
11:30 – 12:15 PM: Strategies to Support and Engage Immigrant Families
12:15 – 12:35 PM: Action Planning & Reflection
12:35 – 12:45 PM: Closing Remarks & Resource
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Identify key factors influencing the health and well-being of mixed-status families.
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Apply trauma-informed, culturally humble strategies when engaging and supporting mixed-status immigrant families.
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Recognize the role of systems of care in addressing or perpetuating trauma and how to navigate them effectively to support immigrant communities.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Flores, Y. A., Lemon, E., Santiago, C., Urbina, B., & Woods-Jaeger, B. (2024). Migration-related trauma and PTSD among Latinx parents in the southeast during COVID-19. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 16(Suppl 2), S446–S455. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001511
Jobst, S., Windeisen, M., Wuensch, A., Bengel, J., Knaevelsrud, C., & Renner, A. (2020). Supporting migrants and refugees with posttraumatic stress disorder: Development, pilot implementation, and pilot evaluation of a continuing interprofessional education for healthcare providers. BMC Medical Education, 20(1), 311. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-020-02220-3
Kitching, E., & Poandl, M. M. (2025). Fostering students’ posttraumatic growth: A multitiered approach for school counselors. Professional School Counseling, 29(1).https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759X251320931
Naseh, M., Zeng, Y., Ahn, E., Cohen, F., & Rfat, M. (2024). Mental
health implications of family separation associated with migration policies in the United States: A systematic review. Social Science & Medicine, 352, 116995.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.116995
Patler, C., & Gonzalez, G. (2023). Well-being, changes to academic behavior, and resilience among families experiencing parental immigration imprisonment. American Behavioral Scientist, Advance online publication.https://doi.org/10.1177/00027642231215988
Ramos-Sánchez, L., & Llamas, J. D. (2024). Immigration policy and Latinx/é children from mixed-status families: Mental health consequences and recommendations for mental health providers. Children, 11(11), 1357.https://doi.org/10.3390/children11111357
Roberg, R., Camargo, T., & Marks, A. K. (2024). A mixed-methods exploration of legal vulnerability, trauma, and psychological wellbeing in immigrant caregivers and youth. Trauma Care, 4(1), 60–74. https://doi.org/10.3390/traumacare4010006
Course Completion & CE Information
Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement
The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units for anti-oppressive social work practices. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.
ASWB Information
University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education, #1611, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 2/11/2024-2/11/2027.
To receive ACE credit, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be given for partial attendance.
Certificate Access
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In Person Trainings - Please allow five (5) business days post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate.
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Evaluation
Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.
After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Live Interactive Webinar Platforms
LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS
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Code of Conduct
The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.
Expectations for Participant Engagement:
In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.
All participants in the training program are expected to:
- Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
- Demonstrate professionalism in both attitude and behavior, maintaining respect for instructors, peers, and the training environment.
- Maintain open communication by expressing concerns or disagreements constructively and respectfully.
- Follow the guidelines and expectations provided by instructors and facilitators.
- Support a collaborative learning environment where all participants feel valued and safe to contribute.
Instructors and CPE staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, CEs will be adjusted to reflect the time attended, unless otherwise specified.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
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Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On 09/19/25, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop.
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