DSW Candidate – Tia Glaspie, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Educational Resilience: The Intersection of Trauma-Informed Pedagogy and ACEs in Social Work Education
DSW Candidate – Tia Glaspie, mSW, LCSW
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:00 AM- 10:15 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Educational Resilience: The Intersection of Trauma-Informed Pedagogy and ACEs in Social Work Education
This presentation explores the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on social work students and the importance of trauma-informed pedagogy in promoting educational resilience. Focusing on the prevalence of ACEs among social work students, this capstone project investigates how these early experiences shape students’ academic engagement, emotional well-being, and professional identity. The project integrates three critical components: a systematic literature review (SLR) examining existing research on the prevalence and impact of ACEs in social work education, a conceptual paper proposing trauma-informed, resilience-focused pedagogy as a guiding framework, and a practice application paper outlining actionable strategies for implementation.
In addition, this presentation highlights key findings from the research, including the principles of trauma-informed pedagogy and its alignment with resilience theory. It emphasizes the potential of these frameworks to create supportive, inclusive learning environments for students affected by trauma. Practical strategies are explored to address the unique challenges social work students face with ACEs, fostering a culture of healing and empowerment within educational settings.
This work underscores the necessity for systemic changes in social work education to support students impacted by trauma. Addressing ACEs through trauma-sensitive teaching methods not only enhances students’ educational outcomes but also prepares them to embody resilience and empathy as future social workers navigating professional challenges.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Describe the relationship between ACEs and academic engagement in social work students.
- Define the principles of trauma-informed pedagogy and its role in supporting students impacted by ACEs in social work education.
- Identify practical strategies for integrating resilience-building and trauma-sensitive approaches into social work curricula.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
