APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Examining Child Welfare Staff Well-Being As a Component of Trauma-Informed Care
- Uma Guarnaccia
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine - Linzy Pinkerton
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine - Patricia Garibaldi
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine - Cassandra Kisiel
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Abstract
The experiences of child welfare staff within two trauma-focused trainings were qualitatively explored. Lower staff well-being was identified when staff faced organizational barriers. These trainings increased awareness of secondary traumatic stress and burnout. They also emphasized knowledge and implementation of strategies for building individual resilience, positive coping, and organizational resilience.
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