Trauma-Informed Leadership: Building Strong Teams, Emotional Resilience & Preventing Burnout for Social Workers

Trauma-informed and ethical communication for retaining youth and families — why clients shut down, how to build safety, and how to lead regulated conversations that prevent burnout.

Learning Objectives

Apply the five trauma-informed principles: safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment
Recognize the five communication mistakes that re-traumatize clients and shift from correction to connection
Use regulated, curious language with youth and families to build trust, engagement, and retention

Step 1 — Earn CE

1 CE credit • $25$29

Step 2 — Complete the Evaluation

Finish the evaluation and knowledge check to receive your credit.