Compassionate Conversations – Navigating Advanced Care Planning, Death, and Dying

Capability level: Established

Event description:

Did you know that over 70% of Australians will experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives? For those working in clinical and hospital environments, understanding trauma and its impact is essential to providing compassionate, effective care.

Social workers play a critical role in the care of individuals and families navigating the complexities of the hospital system. In an acute clinical setting, where trauma is often at the forefront, trauma-informed approaches can ensure that the care delivered supports not only physical healing but emotional resilience.

How will learning more on this topic improve social work practice?

By deepening their understanding of trauma-informed care, social workers can foster safer, more empathetic environments for patients and staff alike. Integrating these approaches into practice can improve patient outcomes, support mental and emotional well-being, and enhance collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

This webinar will provide practical insights and strategies on delivering trauma-informed care in clinical and hospital settings. Presented by two senior social workers with extensive experience in acute critical care

Join us for a practical exploration of trauma-informed social work practice and learn how to bring compassionate care into every aspect of your clinical work.

Who should attend?

Intermediate Social Workers: Professionals with some experience in healthcare or acute settings who are looking to deepen their understanding of trauma-informed approaches will find valuable insights and strategies to enhance their current practice.

This session should equip attendees with practical skills and a deeper understanding of how trauma-informed approaches can be integrated into their work, regardless of their current level of experience.

Can't attend live? Your registration includes a copy of the presentation slides and 2 weeks' free access to the event recording.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify the core principles of trauma-informed care (TIC) and explain its relevance in clinical and hospital settings.
• Apply trauma-informed care approaches in casework by analysing case examples to better support individuals in acute and complex trauma situations.
• Understand and navigate common barriers to delivering trauma-informed care in a clinical setting, including time pressures, organisational constraints, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

AASW Credentials: Clinical and Mental

Event structure:

• Learning Session 1: Core principles of trauma-informed care (15 minutes)
• Learning Session 2: Strategies for managing complex trauma cases in high-pressure, acute settings. (20 - 25 minutes)
• Learning Session 3: Tools and techniques including practical case studies demonstrating trauma-informed approaches (20 - 25 minutes)

Q&A and Conclusion