Tribal child welfare staff are exposed to the traumas of others on a regular basis and are at increased risk to experience symptoms of secondary traumatic stress. This webinar discussed the personal, professional, and organizational impacts of secondary traumatic stress and the unique resiliency factors present in tribal communities. Traditional practices and western methodologies that support resiliency and mitigate the impacts of secondary traumatic stress were shared.

Presenters from the National Native Children’s Trauma Center: Laura Guay, MSW and Lisa Stark, MSW

Author: Center for Tribes
Date: November, 2020