Professional Development Training
Trauma-Informed Care
5
Estimated
hours to
complete
this course
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is essential in social work — it begins with understanding how trauma impacts individuals and communities. It asks us to approach others with empathy, safety, and respect. What helps people feel seen and supported? This module invites you to explore key principles of trauma-informed practice and how they align with collective healing and cultural values.
This training is designed to support new staff and can be used as part of onboarding or orientation. It also encourages self-directed learning, allowing participants to set their own learning goals and revisit materials at their own pace.
Training Videos
1
Compassion, Community and Connection: Surviving, Growing and Thriving through Trauma, Grief and Loss
Marnie Masuda-Cleveland – Executive Director, The Creative Core
2
Ho’ola: To give life, heal
Danielle Egeberg – Child Welfare Services, Maui Branch
Heidi Allencastre – Family Navigator, Maui Family Support Services & Ho’oikaika Partnership
Ericka Chavez
Kelly Sim – Senior Director, Strategic Consulting Unit, Casey Family Programs
3
Resilience and Trauma Informed Care
Heather Pierucki – CEO/Managing Partner, ChangeWorks Hawaii
4
Sensing Safety: Supporting Parents in Being Their Child’s Safe Place
Kelly Pieper, LICSW, IMH-E(®) – Owner/Therapist, Free to Feel Therapeutic Services
Reading Materials
Please read all articles and web pages in their entirety to complete Part 2 of this course.
Office of the Govenor
State of Hawaii
Advancing Hawai‘i as a trauma-informed state where care is compassionate, supportive, and healing.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Practical guide for implementing a Trauma-Informed approach.
Hawai’i Health and Harm Reduction Center
The Islands Shall Unite-
Harm reduction community resource guide.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
A tool to assess organizational practices in supporting children and families affected by trauma.
Take the Quiz &
Get Certificate of Completion
Once you’ve watched all four videos and reviewed the reading materials, you’re ready to take the quiz! Complete the quiz to receive your certificate of completion.
Additional Resources
If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, see below.
*These materials are not required to obtain your certificate of completion.