Strategies to Address Vicarious Trauma
Presented by Nicole Klasey, PsyD
Monday, June 26, 2023
10:00AM-2:15PM PT / 12:00PM-4:15PM CT / 1:00PM-5:15PM ET
Event held online via Zoom. Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration.
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 4.0 CEs for Psychologists, 4.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs, 4.0IL IDFPR CEUs for Counselors and Social Workers, 4.0 NASP CPDs for School Psychologists, 4.0 ISBE CPDs for IL Educators, or 4.0 NBCC Clock Hours
This training will discuss vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and moral distress that can arise in the helping field. When individuals don’t intentionally care for themselves, it can lead to burnout, premature department from an organization, etc.
Participants will learn strategies to increase their self-care to be more resilient and compassionate. It’s essential for those of us in the helping profession to prioritize our overall well-being so we can model it to the youth and families we work with.
After participating in this introductory level program, participants will be able to
1. Participants will be able to identify at least 1 sign of vicarious trauma.
2. Participants will be able to identify at least 1 aspect of burnout.
3. Participants will be able to create a plan of intentional self-care
4. Participants will be able to identify at least 1 component of self-compassion
GOAL 1: Program is relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science.
STANDARD 1.2: Program content focuses on ethical, legal, statutory or regulatory policies, guidelines, and standards that influence psychological practice, education, or research.
All times shown in CT
Start: 12:00pm
Break: 2:00-2:15
End: 4:15pm
General Admission: $60
TCSPP Alumni/Faculty/Staff: $45
Students: $30
Refund Policy: 100% refund is avalible for programs cancelled 48 hours or more before the event.
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Continuing Education:
Target Audience: Social service, behavioral health, medical and education providers
Psychologists: This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 4.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.
Counselors/Clinical Counselors: This program, when attended in its entirety, is available 4.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159
Social Workers: This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 4.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036
MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs: Course meets the qualifications for 4.0 hour of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.
National Board This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 4.0 NBCC Clock Hours. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 3036. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
ISBE. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 4.0 hours of continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an approved provider for continuing professional development by the Illinois State Board of Education.
School Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 4.0 hours of continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s School Psychology Program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this continuing professional development activity.
Participation Certificate. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is able to provide students and other participants who simply wish to have documentation of their attendance at the program a participation certificate.
Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable. Disclaimer for all programs: If participants have special
Nicole Klasey, PsyD, Consulting Psychologist
Nicole Klasey is a clinical psychologist who consults with agencies on trauma-informed care, programming for commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC), culturally responsive services, vicarious trauma, and leadership development through Klasey Consulting LLC. Nicole has been training multidisciplinary audiences on trauma-related topics since 2015 and has taught graduate level psychology courses. She authored a commercial sexual
exploitation intervention and prevention curriculum. Her work has been recognized by Los Angeles County leaders and she has been awarded the State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition by Senator Joel Anderson.