Description

Managing Secondary Trauma: Introduction, Part I
November 7th, 2024; 1:30pm-2:30pm ET

Managing Secondary Trauma: Meaning Making and Moving Forward, Part II
November 19th, 2024; 11:30am-12:30pm ET

Due to the nature of the participant engagement, these webinars will not be recorded in order to provide a brave space for attendees.

Descriptions:

Conduct professionals are traveling alongside students as they experience the highs and lows of life, and they often become exposed to Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS). These webinars will provide an introduction to the subject matter and a deeper dive into practical and tangible ways to combat and recover from STS.

Part I on November 7, 2024: Focuses on creating a shared understanding of Secondary Traumatic Stress and similar vocabulary (Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue), engage in a TED Talk focused on trauma stewardship, engage in dialogue with the group focused on ways that STS shows up in the daily work, and close with homework (journaling) to explore during Part II.

Part II on November 19, 2024: Participants will reflect on the journaling assignment, process any current experiences traveling alongside students, brainstorm, and iron out realistic methods to combat and recover from secondary traumatic stress.

ASCA Knowledge & Skills Areas Covered:

Continuing Education (CE) Credits:

ASCA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd™). Programs that qualify for CE credit in this program are clearly identified. ASCA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program. Program Code: CSAEd-SC 89 OR CSAEd 296 (Part I only)

Learning Outcomes with Consortium Domains:

• Participants will explore the professional standards and code of practices that relate to experiencing Secondary Traumatic Stress and well-being (Domain: Foundations of the Profession).
  
  
• Participants will learn how to engage in sustainable talent life cycle support for their colleagues and for themselves (Domain: Talent Management)

Presenter Bio:

Dr. Leah L. Ward (She/Hers) is an authentic leader, community builder, story teller, and passionate facilitator. Dr. Ward earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton in 2024. Her dissertation is titled, “Managing an Occupational Hazard: A narrative Analysis of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Higher Education Student Affairs Amidst The Great Resignation.” Dr. Ward has published two book chapters; Swiss Miss: A Story of Surviving Abroad in The Table: Stories From Black Women in Student Affairs (2019) and Well-Being and Career Sustainability in Student Affairs with Jason Lynch, Ph.D. in Student Affairs Professional Preparation: A Scholar-Practitioner Guide to Contemporary Topics (2024) and has presented at various national and regional conferences and has facilitated trauma stewardship focused content for the Ohio Supreme Court. Dr. Ward currently serves as the Director of the Women’s Center at the University of Dayton. Contact: leahlward1@gmail.com

Pricing:

• Members
  • $39.00 for either Part I or Part II
  • $59.00 for both Part I and Part II
    
    
• Non-Members
  • $59.00 for either Part I or Part II
  • $79.00 for both Part I and Part II

Please ensure to review ASCA's Refund and Cancelation Policy prior to completing your registration.

Each registration payment applies to one attendee only. For group registration and rates, contact ASCA Director of Member Experience and Operations, Josh Cutchens, at asca@theasca.org.

Please note registration will close at 11:45 PM EST the day prior to the event.  

A Zoom link will be provided the morning of the meeting.  If you need accommodations for this event, please contact the ASCA Central Office at asca@theasca.org or 979-589-4604 as soon as possible.