DSW Candidate – Kaitlyn Warfield, 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Rural Appalachia
DSW Candidate – Kaitlyn Warfield, lCSW
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
2:30 PM-3:45 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Rural Appalachia
This presentation focuses on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in rural Appalachian communities and how these experiences have been passed down through generations via learned behaviors and cultural acceptance. The presentation includes a systematic literature review that discusses the prevalence of ACEs in rural communities and the impact of ACEs on social issues; a conceptual paper that discusses how ACEs have become generational and culturally accepted through social/behavioral learning theory; and a practice application paper that provides new practice proposals to provide culturally aware interventions for rural Appalachians who have experienced generational ACEs in rural Appalachian communities. Rural Appalachian communities have long faced challenges stemming from untreated ACEs and a shortage of adequately trained professionals to provide proper interventions. This research will not only highlight this critical gap in the literature but also provide insights to educate and prepare future social workers to deliver culturally aware and trauma-informed interventions for rural Appalachians impacted by generational ACEs.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Identify the prevalence of ACEs and their impact on social issues in rural Appalachian communities.
- Identify how ACEs have been passed down generationally and culturally accepted in rural Appalachian communities and the need for new proposed cultural principles.
- Identify new proposed practices to provide culturally aware interventions for rural Appalachians who have experienced generational ACEs.
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.
