Description
This workshop will examine the collateral consequences of child abuse and trauma while exploring addiction, social, psychological, and developmental implications. Participants will discuss the various forms of child abuse and trauma, gender differences, propensity, and risk factors. Participants will use current literature to explore the importance of understanding best treatment modalities, congruent with the type of trauma. Participants will be able to articulate the importance of understanding emerging family structures, effective treatment interventions, and dual exposure to trauma and addiction.
Instructor
Cruz and Associates
Ms. Cruz is a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical and forensic social worker who has worked with children, adolescents, and families for over eighteen years. Ms. Cruz was employed for ten years as a forensic social worker at the Office of the Public Defender in Montgomery County. In addition, from 2000–2014 she worked as an emergency room and psychiatric social worker. She has extensive experience in inpatient psych and partial hospitalization psych programs. Ms. Cruz specializes in criminal defense mitigation, dual diagnosis, crisis intervention, addiction, trauma, and working with diverse ethnic groups.
Ms. Cruz is a graduate of the Catholic University of America with a B.A. in psychology and received her Master of Social Work, specializing in mental health and addiction, from the University of Maryland School of School Work. In 2014 she completed an advanced two-year post-graduate Forensic Social Work Certification through the University of Maryland Continuing Education Department. In 2008 she co-created the Forensic Social Work Committee for NASW and in 2010 became the sole chair, a position she maintained until 2016 when she resigned due to other professional obligations. She continues to advocate for legislative changes. Under her leadership, the committee successfully hosted two national forensic social work conferences and advocated for various legislative bills and reform. She maintains various professional memberships and affiliations.
Ms. Cruz is an Adjunct Professor:
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In 2016, Ms. Cruz joined the University of Maryland (Shady Grove) School of Social Work, teaching Advanced Trauma.
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In 2015, Ms. Cruz joined the Catholic University of America School of Social Work, teaching Advanced Ethics.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
| 09:00am |
Registration |
| 9:00am - 11:00am |
Lecture:
- Introductions
- Learning Objectives
- PowerPoint (Overview Child Abuse)
- Visual Presentation & Case Example
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| 11:00am - 11:15am |
Break |
| 11:15am - 1:15pm |
Lecture (Continued)
- PowerPoint (Collateral Consequences & Clinical Challenges)
- Group Discussion & Case Examples
- Visual Presentation
- PowerPoint (Assessment & Treatment)
- Summary
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| 1:15pm |
Questions & Adjournment |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Define the various forms of child abuse/trauma and their collateral consequences.
- Explore the link between child abuse and the propensity for addiction, mental illness, trauma, legal involvement, psychological issues, and developmental implications.
- Understand the connection between identifying the correct form of child abuse/trauma in order to ensure appropriate implementation of treatment modalities.
- Articulate essential clinical skills needed to evaluate children with extensive childhood trauma.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Erozkan, Atilgan, (2016) The Link between Types of Attachment and Childhood Trauma. Universal Journal of Education Research 4(5): 1071-1079.
Dudley, Richard. (2015) Childhood Trauma and Its Effects: Implications for Police. New Perspective in Policing Bulletin, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice.
Buss, Kristen et al. (2015) Trauma and Treatment in Early Childhood: A Review of the Historical and Emerging Literature for Counselor. The Professional Counselor, Volume 5, Issue 2, Pages 225-237
Child Welfare Welfare Information Gateway. (2019) Fact Sheet: Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect, Children’s Bureau, 1-9.
Rasmussen, Ingvild et al. (2018) Childhood maltreatment trauma: a comparison between patients in treatment for substance use disorders and patients in mental health treatment. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, Vol 9
Vloet, Timo et al. (2017) Post-Traumatic Growth in Children and Adolescents. Journal of Traumatic Stress Disorders and Treatment, 1-7.
Book: Theories for Direct Social Work Practice, Joseph Walsh
Book: Principles of Trauma Therapy: A guide to symptoms, evaluations and treatment, Briere & Scott
Book: Assessing and Treating Trauma & PTSD, Linda J. Schupp, Ph.D
Book: Trauma, A contemporary Directions in Theory, Practice and Research, Ringel & Brandell
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $85 and includes CE credit. Registering after June 9, 2021 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
