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“The wound many of us find ourselves collectively tending to at the moment is a moral one.” (Psychology Today) For most of us, we got into this field to help others – afterall part of our Code of Ethics is to “do no more”; however, what happens when we find ourselves in the midst of a tumultuous election aftermath and find ourselves questioning the ability to remain steadfast in our values? In this workshop, prepare to enter into vulnerable conversation as we engage in reflective activities to identify and acknowledge feelings of loss, grief, anger and even shame and guilt. Let’s gather in a space of solidarity to name the experience of moral distress, engage in experiential healing opportunities and explore how we, as a community, can continue to remain committed to our values while creating meaning of our purpose, passion and profession to continue to be guided by our truths.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
Crystal is an educator, an advocate, a survivor, and a self-proclaimed thriver! For the past 25 years she has been driven by her personal experiences of trauma to elevate and amplify the voices of individuals and communities, to promote healing and opportunities to move from surviving to thriving. Crystal has worked alongside professionals to create trauma informed, culturally inclusive and person-centered spaces. Her work experiences include advocacy within the child welfare system, oversight of child and youth programs, crisis hotline response, delivery of community based mental health services and implementing trauma informed strategies and programs for school districts. Throughout these experiences she has had the opportunity to gain essential knowledge and skills related to individual, community, and collective trauma. She has been called upon to provide training, coaching and consultation across the nation in the subject areas of Human Trafficking, Suicide Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Community and Collective Care, Child Trauma & Maltreatment and Racial Trauma. Crystal serves as an adjunct at Florida State University and Southwestern College where she teaches courses on Trauma Informed Social Work and Multicultural Counseling, respectively. She is a fierce advocate for social justice and leads courageously to dismantle oppressive systems and create equitable and just services, policies, and programs.
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