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Chester County

DHS - Phoenix Center - Ethics, Retraumatization, and Trauma-Informed Principles - 5/29/26 (9AM-12PM) Online Registration

 
 
In-Person Training
Ethics, Retraumatization, and Trauma-Informed Principles
 
Continuing Education Credits              No Cost              3 hrs
PA Psychologists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Professional Counselors, NBCC Hours 
 
 
When:     Friday, 5/29/26                           Registration Deadline:   Friday, 5/22/26 at Noon
Time:       9:00am - 12:00pm       
Presenter:  Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP             
 
Location:  Chester County Government Services Center
               601 Westtown Road, Suite 351 E&W
               West Chester, PA  19380

 

Description:  This workshop emphasizes the importance of ethical practice to prevent retraumatization and uphold trauma-informed principles.  Ethics will be underscored as the foundation of trauma-informed care and good clinical practices.  Most trauma survivors have experienced trauma due to abuse, neglect, or betrayal from someone in power.  Ethical leadership and ethical practice holds the potential for corrective emotional experiences for individuals receiving services and professionals working in the field.

  •       Foundations of Ethics in practice 
    • ​Overview of basic ethical principles
      • NASW - ACA - APA 
      • Organizational core values as ethical principles
  • Defining retraumatization ​​  ​​
    • Retraumatization vs trigger vs harm
    • Risks of harm and retraumatization
    • Common experiences of retraumatization in practice
  • Trauma-Informed principles as ethical principles 
    • ​1. Safety
    • 2. Trustworthiness and transparency
    • 3. Peer support
    • 4. Collaboration and mutuality
    • 5. Choice, voice, and empowerment
    • 6. Cultural, historic, and gender issues
      • ​Reflection on embodying these principles
  • Exploring ethical dilemmas in action
    • Rflection and discussion     

**This course is designed to be interactive with required participation from registered attendees**

In order to receive continuing education credits at no cost to you for this course:

  • You must pre-register
  • You must be a Chester County Provider

Please click on the date that you would like to register for. If you cannot click on a date, it is because all time slots are filled for that date. TO CANCEL A RESERVATION, go to ChescoDHSTrainings.com, select the cancel link and enter the cancellation code provided in your confirmation email. DO NOT SEND RESERVATION OR CANCELLATION REQUESTS TO THE BELOW DHS TRAININGS MAILBOX.

Select this dateFri 5/29/2026, 09:00 AM-12:00 PM» DHS/Phoenix - Ethics, Retraumatization, and Trauma-Informed Principles (87 appointments remaining)

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