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Trauma Informed Practices for Responsive Social Work, with a Focus on Immigration Related Trauma

Total Credits: 3 including 3 Category I CEs

Instructor:
Molly Cupid, LCSW-C
Duration:
3 Hours 15 Minutes
Dates
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Description

This interactive workshop is designed for behavioral health practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their skills in trauma-informed care for immigrant and refugee populations. Participants will explore best practices when encountering individuals, particularly children, who have had these kinds of experiences, including how to structure an intake appointment from a client-centered, anti-racist, trauma-informed approach.  Emphasis will be placed on culturally attuned therapeutic approaches that honor the diverse backgrounds and resilience of immigrant communities. Through case studies and practical tools, attendees will learn to recognize trauma responses, address acculturation stress, and foster healing environments that are responsive to the unique needs of immigrant clients.

Instructor

Molly Cupid, LCSW-C Related Seminars and Products

Molly Cupid, LCSW-C has been working with at-risk youth in the mental health field since 2008, with a primary focus on preventing child sexual abuse. She has extensive experience treating juveniles adjudicated for sexual offenses, investigating allegations of sexual abuse, and supporting children with problematic sexualized behaviors and their families. In addition, Molly has engaged in preventative work aimed at reducing the risk of victimization or re-victimization through early intervention. Most recently, she has been providing and overseeing the mental health care of children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. Molly brings a wealth of clinical expertise and a commitment to advancing trauma-informed practice and child sexual abuse prevention.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

 

1.      Identify the psychological, social, and physical effects of trauma within the context of migration and displacement.

2.      Recognize the cultural diversity and lived experiences of immigrant and refugee clients, and apply culturally responsive approaches to care.

3.      Apply trauma-informed principles in assessment, intervention, and service delivery tailored to immigrant populations.

4.      Promote resilience and well-being in individuals through strengths-based and trauma-centered practices.

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

  • Ainamani, H. E., Elbert, T., Olema, D. K., & Hecker, T. (2020). Gender differences in response to war-related trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder – a study among the Congolese refugees in Uganda. BMC Psychiatry, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-019-2420-0 

  • de Arellano, M. A., Andrews, A. R., Reid-Quiñones, K., Vasquez, D., Doherty, L. S., Danielson, C. K., & Rheingold, A. (2018). Immigration trauma among Hispanic youth: Missed by trauma assessments and predictive of depression and PTSD symptoms. Journal of Latina/o Psychology, 6(3), 159–174. https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000090 

  • El-Khodary, B., & Samara, M. (2020). Effectiveness of a school-based intervention on the students’ mental health after exposure to war-related trauma. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.01031 

  • Grafft, N., Rodrigues, K., Costas-Rodriguez, B., & Pineros-Leano, M. (2022). Latinx immigrants and complex layers of trauma: Providers’ perspectives. Journal of Latinx Psychology, 10(4), 291–303. https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000210 

  • McElvaneny, R. Disclosure of Child Sexual Abuse: Delays, Non-Disclosure and Partial Disclosure. What The Research Tells Us and Implications for Practice. Child Abuse Rev…doi:10.1002/car.2280 (2013) 

  • Michalek, J., Lisi, M., Binetti, N., Ozkaya, S., Hadfield, K., Dajani, R., & Mareschal, I. (2022). War‐related trauma linked to increased sustained attention to threat in children. Child Development, 93(4), 900–909. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.13739 

  • Miller, A. B., Davis, S. H., Mulder, L. A., Winer, J. P., Issa, O. M., Cardeli, E., & Ellis, B. H. (2022). Leveraging community-based mental health services to reduce inequities for children and families living in United States who have experienced migration-related trauma. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001392 

  • Wethington et al (2008). The Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Psychological Harm from Traumatic Events Among Children and Adolescents. American Journal of Preventative Medicine 35(3), 287-313. 

 

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 quantity Category I Continuing Education Units for ethics/supervision/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

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 November 15, 2025, 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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