A wellness program for Child Protective and Social Services staff. Provides a compassionate and courageous examination of child welfare/social services culture and the cumulative impact of a career in this profession. Staff, front line supervisors, and
administrators are at increased risk for a myriad of physical, emotional, and relational challenges related to the work. We bravely ask participants to shift from a client-focused perspective to a trauma-informed self-reflection. Provide 4-hour training to bring awareness of the risk factors associated with a career in Child Welfare. Through the program, social services staff of all levels learn about workplace trauma, secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and moral injury. Just as important as understanding the risk factors, Child Welfare and Social Services staff are provided with the resources and tools to develop and implement individualized self-care plans, and the agency is provided with the resources to develop a sustainable wellness program for their staff.