Course | Impact of Trauma and Loss

Price

The price listed is for the CEU (Continuing Education Units) option. Other pricing options are available:

400 Credit - USD 495.00
500 Credit - USD 495.00
Oregon PDU - USD 380.00
Washington Clock Hours - USD 380.00
Pennsylvania ACT 48 Hours - USD 380.00

For further information, please visit The Heritage Institute website.

Facilitator

Michael Sedler
M.S.W., D. Min.

Mike Sedler, M.S.W., D. Min., brings over 40 year of educational experience as a special education director, social worker, behavior specialist and teacher to each of his classes. He provides consultation and seminars throughout the United States and Canada for schools, agencies and businesses. He has a graduate degree in Social Work, a Doctoral degree in Ministry, a Counseling license, as well as his teaching certification. Mike has worked with children of all ages, specifically with children exhibiting behavioral challenges, mental health concerns, and characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition, he taught general education classes in the elementary school and middle school arenas. All of Mikeʼs classes are practical and “field tested” in schools and classrooms. Educators have found success in implementing Mikeʼs clear and concise approaches. All of his course material may be immediately implemented into a school or a home.

Description

Trauma and loss are constant companions for many of today’s children. Whether it is divorce, death of a loved one, abandonment, abuse, rejection, or a multitude of other difficult scenarios, many of our students must process emotions at a deeper level than in years past. This class will help each educator to understand the depth of loss and strategies to assist the child that is processing this grief. You will explore interventions to help the child find the school as a support system as well as encourage their academic progress. Participants will learn several different formats for the stages of grief, interventions to support students who are struggling with anxiety, grief and depression as well as understanding the characteristics and stages of emotional and moral development in students. This course will share ideas to increase motivation and attention for these children while "coming alongside them" in encouragement and compassion.

This course is appropriate for all students and educators (P-12) including administrators, counselors, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other support services.

Course workbook is free and downloadable from the instructorʼs website after registration. Cost of text will vary depending upon your choice and bookseller selected.

Learning Outcomes

- The skills to identify various moods and emotions for children.
- The understanding to prepare an action plan for each child that will increase his/her success within the school system.
- The knowledge on how to approach children who are suffering from trauma and loss and provide support and encouragement.
- The ability to identify necessary resources for children and develop a strong community referral system.
- The knowledge to develop lessons that are emotionally supportive to children as well as cognitively challenging.
- The understanding to assist a child in his/her personal decision making process and develop effective alternatives for life.

Syllabus

For more information about the syllabus, please visit The Heritage Institution website.

Credit

6 quarter credits.

The Heritage Institute offers continuing education quarter credit courses at the 400 & 500 Levels and for Washington State Clock Hours, Oregon PDUs, Pennsylvania ACT 48 Hours, and CEU hours for teachers in other states. All continuing education credits and hours are intended for teacher professional continuing education purposes. However, before registering, The Heritage Institute recommends you check with your state office of education and/or your school district to determine what course level will fulfill your intended purpose.