Unmasking the Trauma of Bullying

Georgia State University Child Welfare Training Collaborative is presenting “Unmasking the Trauma of Bullying” on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 9:00AM-12:30PM. Click here for registration.

In this training, learners will increase their knowledge about the impact of trauma on youth and bullying by focusing on childhood adversities and trauma; the adverse effects of trauma on children and youth; how bullying can be childhood adversity or trauma; the key characteristics of bullying; basic dos and don’ts for preventing and responding to bullying; and how to respond to an instance of bullying. This training supports staff and volunteers who work with children and youth from challenging places and situations to better prevent and respond to bullying among the children they serve.

Topics:

• The characteristics of bullying
• Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) definitions
• The relationship between trauma, the pair of ACEs, and toxic stress
• The common signs of trauma in children and youth
• Comprehend bullying behavior from multiple perspectives
• Identifying dos and don’ts for addressing bullying behavior
• Identifying bullying behaviors
• Strategies for handling bullying behaviors
• Strategies for self-regulation

CEUs: Hours – 3

This training is approved for three hours of continuing education for core social work, related licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, DECAL/Bright from the Start, family violence intervention specialists (FVIP), POST, Babies Can’t Wait Project SCEIs in Area 1 Children and Families-Birth to 8, and nursing.

Questions? Email cwtc@gsu.edu or call 470-279-1785.