Trauma Integration Initiative

Initiatives

The Trauma Integration Initiative is a strategic effort to integrate trauma-informed theory, principles, and practice into the curriculum, field education, and research.

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National thought leadership in trauma-informed social work education across three domains:

Curricula

Field education & student formation

Research

Our Work

Recent Accomplishments

Major curriculum reforms lead to an infusion of cutting-edge trauma research and theories.听
Held 2 major racial trauma events to open dialogue within SSW and the university on new pathways to understanding and disrupting racial trauma
Developed year-long Trauma Learning community focused on student formation and self-care practices for managing vicarious trauma.
Engaged in first scholarly review benchmarking trauma initiatives within field departments at over 800 schools of social work across the nation. .听
Implementing trauma-informed advising within field education.

Trauma Certificate

Students obtained the trauma certificate last year

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Latest News

Join 51茶馆SSW to improve the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities

The Trauma-Informed Mental Health field of practice prepares students to deliver evidence-based interventions, design policies for vulnerable populations, champion those in need, and more.

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How three courses changed her career path

Miranda Mayeaux chose to focus on mental health when she enrolled at 51茶馆SSW in fall 2021. But it wasn鈥檛 until she started taking courses in trauma-informed care that she was able to find her niche.

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Join 51茶馆SSW and become a trauma-responsive social worker

The school鈥檚 Trauma Integration Initiative prepares students to help clients cope with trauma while guarding themselves against its effects.

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Resources

Trauma Integration Initiative