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Disaster and Traumatic Stress

Session: Educational Pathways and Barriers: Addressing Trauma, Family Dynamics, and Student Success

Building Trauma-Responsive Social Workers in Schools: Supporting Diverse Learners

    Presenter(s)

  • Lisa A. Wobbe-Veit, MSW

    Professor of Social Work, Practicum Education Assistant Practicum Director
    University of Southern California

This workshop explores the evolution of a trauma training program, highlighting its adaptation to better support students with diverse learning needs. It focuses on the power of small group connection, experiential learning, and the integration of technology to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes in a virtual setting.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
  1. Examine the evolution of the School Social Work Training Program (SSWTP) and its adaptations to address the diverse learning needs of students, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Apply experiential and constructivist learning theories to explore how small group interactions and active learning strategies support trauma-informed education in social work training.
  3. Assess the impact of technology on student engagement, feedback, and collaborative learning within the SSWTP, with a focus on virtual tools and peer-driven assignments.