Trauma-Informed Care in Social Work Education

Lea Tufford, Ph.D., is a professor in the School of Social Work at Laurentian University. Her research interests include social work education, child abuse and neglect, eco-social work, and contemplative practices. Arielle Dylan, Ph.D., is a professor in the School of Social Work at St. Thomas University. Her research interests include spirituality and social work, eco-social work, and contemplative practices in direct practice with individuals and groups.

Part 1: Conceptualizing Trauma 1. A Conceptualization of Trauma for Social Work Education 2. Navigating Trauma: A Prerequisite for Social Work Excellence 3. Understanding the Impact of Trauma on the Human Brain, Relationships, and Learning 4. An Ecological Conceptualization and Healing-Centered Approach to Trauma: Implications for Social Work Education 5. Integrating a Trauma-informed Perspective in the Generalist / Foundation Practice Curriculum 6. Fostering Trauma-informed Relationships in Education: Recognition, Respect and Remembering 7. Trauma-informed Approaches in Embodied Social Work Part 2: Trauma and the Social Work Classroom 8. Special Considerations for Trauma-informed Online Teaching: Implications for Educators 9. Creating Safety and Community in the Classroom: Equipping a New Generation of Social Workers 10. An Integrated Trauma-informed and Anti-oppressive Framework Across Social Work Courses: Curriculum and Classroom Support 11. Spirituality, Trauma, and Healing-Centred Care 12. Promoting Trauma-Informed Practice in Social Work Education Through Experiential Learning Program 13. Trauma-Informed Teaching during Triggering Times: COVID-19, Radical Violence and Revisiting the Importance of Naming Trauma 14. Trauma-informed Pedagogy and Online Social Work Education and Field Instruction 15. Trauma-informed Simulation-based Learning: Considerations for Students and Standardized Clients Part 3: Trauma and the Social Work Curriculum 16. Trauma-informed Teaching of Sensitive Subjects: Strategies for Instructors 17. Social Work Education Curriculum Design: Applying a Feminist Informed Trauma Model 18. Fostering Critical, Reflective, Trauma-informed Social Work Education: A Polyvagal-informed Approach to Pedagogy 19 Black and Indigenous Trauma and Ethics of Care in Neoliberal Registration Part 4: Trauma and Social Work Field Education 20. Trauma and Social Work Field Education: Supporting Students, Instructors, and our Team 21. Trauma and Field Education 22. Preparation, Integration and Practice: A Field Placement Model for Creating Resiliency and Longevity in the Social Workers of Tomorrow Part 5: Promoting Trauma-Informed Care through Educational Policy and Community Involvement and Research 23. Structural Violence, Trauma and the Pursuit of Happiness 24. Homelessness Research and Vicarious Tramatization: Preparing Students for Social Work Research and Practice with Diverse Populations 25. Creating a Trauma-Informed School of Social Work: Curriculum, Policies and Practices, and University-Community Partnerships 26. Universal Design and Trauma-Informed Teaching: Integration, Inclusion, and Social Justice Part 6: Trauma-Support Services for Social Work Students, Staff, and Educators 27.Systemic Self-Care 28. “Let’s Get Physical”: Integrating Trauma-Informed Physical Activity into Social Work Education 29. Relational Impacts: Trauma-related Risk, Protection, Social Work Practice and Education 30. Why Students Enter Social Work: Embracing the “Wounded Healer” Part 7: Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions 31. Summary and Implications