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F25-707 Burnout, Vicarious Trauma, and Self-Care: How to Support Ourselves and Each Other

Total Credits: 3 Category I CEs

Categories:
700 Professional Growth & Development |  DC Public Health Priorities |  New
Instructor:
M. Elizabeth Bowman, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
3 Hours 15 Minutes
Target Audience:
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Dates
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Description

This workshop examines the effects of burnout and vicarious trauma in social work settings. It will highlight the signs and symptoms of burnout and vicarious trauma, providing evidence-based strategies for both staff and managers to reduce risk factors. Ethical considerations will be assessed through the lens of organizational culture. This workshop aims to provide actionable insights that promote long-term sustainability and well-being in challenging roles. 

 

This workshop is in accordance with and compliance with the NASW Standards with a focus on service, 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 is a Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners' approved workshop on Self-Care and Prevention of Indirect Trauma. 

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

M. Elizabeth Bowman, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C Related Seminars and Products

M. Elizabeth Bowman, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C, is an assistant professor at Gallaudet University in the Department of Social Work. Dr. Bowman earned her doctoral degree from Catholic University in 2020 and her Master of Social Work Degree from Gallaudet University in 2009. She holds clinical social work licensure in four states and is fluent in American Sign Language, which she uses in her direct clinical practice. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and utilizes expressive arts in a holistic approach to well-being and mental health. Dr. Bowman has a specialization in trauma-informed care and earned her Advanced Clinical Trauma Certification in 2021. She is a survivor of both CSEC and DMST and founded a nonprofit in the Washington, D.C. area to support survivors of sex trafficking, the Restoring Ivy Collective.

Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

8:50 am – 9:00 am  Log on  

9:00 am – 10:30 am  

Understanding Burnout & Vicarious Trauma 

Evidence-Based Strategies for Prevention & Resilience 

10:30 am  – 10:45 am Break  

10:45 am  – 12:15 pm  

Ethical Considerations & Organizational Culture – 30 min 

Case Studies & Group Discussions – 30 min 

Developing Action Plans – 20 min 

Q&A  –  10 min 

12:15 pm Adjournment 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of burnout and vicarious trauma in social work settings.  

  • Evaluate organizational risk factors and ethical considerations associated with workplace well-being.  

  • Implement evidence-based strategies to mitigate the risk of burnout and vicarious trauma. 

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

Amerihealth (2020). How to implement a worksite wellness program. Retrieved from https://www.amerihealth.com/worksite_wellness/how_to_implement/index.html 

Bowman, M.E. (2023). The Fallacy of Self-Care: Worker Wellness and Child Welfare Organizations. Fostering Families Magazine, Spring Issue.   

Bowman, M. E. (2022). Child welfare worker wellness: An ethical imperative of the organization. Child Abuse Review. 

Bowman, M. E. (2020). Exploring the Connections between Child Welfare Workers’ Burnout, Role Strain, Support, and Organizational Commitment. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.  

Bowman, M. E. (2019). Attachment Theory, Supervision and Turnover in Child Welfare. Child Welfare, 97(1), 1-19. 

Bressi, S. K. & Vaden, E. R. (2017). Reconsidering self care. Clinical Social Work Journal, 45(1), 33-38. doi:10.1007/s10615-016-0575-4  

Coates, D. & Howe, D. (2014) The design and development of staff wellbeing initiatives: staff stressors, burnout and emotional exhaustion at children and young people’s mental health in Australia. Administrative Policy Mental Health , 42, 655-663. doi 10.1007/s10488-014-0599-4.  

Cranston, C. C. (2014). A review of the effects of prolonged exposure to cortisol on the regulation of the HPA axis: Implications for the development and maintenance of posttraumatic stress disorder. The New School of Psychology Bulletin, 11(1), 1-13. Retrieved from http://www.nspb.net/index.php/nspb/issue/viewFile/2/3 

Dombo, E. A., & Blome, W.W. (2016). Vicarious trauma in child welfare workers: A study of organizational responses. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 10(5), 505-523. https://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2016.1206506 

Kanter, B. & Sherman, A. (2017). The happy, healthy non-profit: Strategies for impact without burnout. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.  

Maslach, C. & Goldberg, J. (1998). Prevention of burnout: New perspectives. Applied and Preventive Psychology, 7(1), 63-74. doi:10.1016/S0962-1849(98)80022-X  

Young, J. M. (2006). Promoting health at the workplace: Challenges of prevention, productivity, and program implementation. North Carolina Medical Journal, 67(6), 417. Retrieved from http://classic.ncmedicaljournal.com/wp-content/uploads/NCMJ/ nov-dec-06/Young.pdf 

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. 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

To access the evaluation and certificate, click on the orange certificate button in your CPE account. Once you complete the evaluation, access to the certificate will be available.  

Live Interactive Webinars (Cat I) and Live Webinars (Cat II) - Allow up to 30 minutes post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

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. 

 

Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters. Contact our office at cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu for more information.  

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

The Office of Continuing Professional Education hosts Live Interactive Webinars through Zoom. This platform offers a high quality and user-friendly webinar platform for our registrants.

System Requirements:

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher; MacOS 9 or higher; Android 4.0 or higher.
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome; Firefox 10.0 or higher.

Our system is not compatible with the Safari web browser.

  • Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

**Please have your device charging at all times to ensure that your device does not lose power during the webinar.

Course Interaction Requirements:

To participate in Live Interactive Webinars, you MUST have a device that allows you to view the presentation on screen and hear the instructor at all times. We do not allow participants to call-in from their phones or mobile devices and solely listen to the presentation. Participation in Live Interactive Webinars is mandatory.

Our webinar policies can be found on our website by clicking here.

Webinar Policies & FAQs

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https://umbsswcpe.ce21.com/Page/live-interactive-webinar-procedures-policies-4129

 

 

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.  

Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.  

Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.  

Late Fee: On 10/10/25, 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. 

For more information, please read the general policies on our website.  

 

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