The strategies that follow directly correspond to the items in the rating tool that you completed. For example, Strategy 1 corresponds to Item 1 in the rating tool (“To what extent does your organization provide education on STS for all staff members?”). If you responded “somewhat,” “not at all,” or “no” to that question, then you may want to review Strategy 1 that provides bulleted recommendations and implementation resources, such as podcasts, webinars, articles, etc. on that will help reinforce and illustrate how to successfully implement the strategy.
Domain 5 – Strategies and Implementation Resources
Secondary Traumatic Stress–Informed Training
Learn about training strategies and resources that can help alleviate secondary traumatic stress (STS) among CAC professionals.
Step 3
Strategies and Implementation Resources
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To what extent does your organization regularly ask staff about their training needs related to STS?
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Does your organization have an STS training plan?
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To what extent does your organization’s STS training address staff’s diverse identities and experiences related to trauma?
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To what extent does your organization provide training on secondary trauma as part of the orientation and onboarding process?
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To what extent does your organization provide basic training on STS for all members of the workforce?
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To what extent does your organization provide ongoing/advanced training on STS for all members of the workforce?
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To what extent does your organization provide training for supervisors in supporting staff at all levels of the workforce with STS?
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To what extent does your organization provide training for leaders on compassionate, secondary traumatic stress–informed leadership?
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To what extent does your organization provide training to enhance staff competency and confidence in their role?