Learn from Trauma-Experienced Presenters
Led by accomplished faculty, veteran social workers, and trauma specialists, our monthly presentations will highlight treatment techniques from a wide range of expert perspectives.
Participants will acquire specialized training and treatment techniques to support survivors of trauma.
Through our interdisciplinary post-graduate trauma certificate, you will attend topical presentations and complete group supervision as you learn to serve people who have experienced trauma and post-traumatic stress.
In any clinical setting, you will encounter clients who exhibit a wide range of trauma-based symptoms. Our trauma certificate will better prepare you to manage these symptoms by uncovering what happened to clients instead of searching for what is wrong with them. As you explore methods for helping people cope, build resilience, and experience more of life’s pleasures, you will focus on your own ability to sustain support without succumbing to vicarious traumatization.
Along the way, you’ll earn credits to maintain your LCSW or LSW licensure. These credits may be applicable to other disciplines as well; please check with your licensing board. Recommended interdisciplinary programs include nursing, substance abuse treatment and counseling, personal counseling, physical therapy, occupational therapy, human sexuality studies, and psychology.
The Center for Social Work Education is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
To earn our post-graduate trauma certificate, you will attend 8 monthly presentations and complete at least 16 hours of group supervision.
Presentations take place on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You may attend in person or watch a video recording. Each presentation awards 5 social work CEUs.
Group supervision takes place on a flexible schedule: Fridays after each presentation from 3:30–5:30 p.m. or Tuesdays from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Pursue our nationally recognized master of social work and complete our trauma certificate as part of the curriculum.
Learn more about our master of social work program.
Application requirements include:
To apply, submit your application and supplemental materials to Dr. Beth Barol at bibarol@widener.edu. Once we receive your application materials, we will set up a phone or face-to-face interview.
For entry into the fall 2021 certificate program, submit your application materials by May 31st, 2021.
Led by accomplished faculty, veteran social workers, and trauma specialists, our monthly presentations will highlight treatment techniques from a wide range of expert perspectives.
From day one, you will acquire portable skills you can apply to your clinical role, including but not limited to:
During your supervision sessions, you will work with experienced supervisors in a small group setting where you'll focus on treatment models and techniques for trauma.
Our trauma certificate will fit your learning goals, career goals, and everyday life. Attend presentations and supervision on campus or online.
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