Public health professionals and leaders in the U.S. have endured years of unprecedented toxic stress and trauma, navigating unrelenting uncertainty, massive increases in workloads, intense scrutiny, and the erosion of professional connections. The chronic toll of these challenges has contributed or led to burnout, compassion fatigue, and increased attrition.
And, like individuals, our organizations are experiencing the impacts of this stress, making the cultivation of trauma-responsive practices in the workplace both an ethical and strategic priority.
This webinar, led by Dr. Kemia Sarraf, explores the impact of chronic stress and harm and the value of trauma-responsive engagement as mitigation. Attendees will gain insights into creating cultures that mitigate harm, enhance team dynamics, and align with organizational missions while driving sustainable growth and well-being.
LOs
1. Become aware of an expanded paradigm for understanding the implications of toxic stress and trauma on the physician workforce
2. Know and understand the implications of data regarding the prevalence of burnout and trauma in the physician and healthcare workforce
3. Introduce the concepts of trauma as:
a. The 5 Es of Trauma
b. Trauma as subjective
c. Trauma as predicated on both Dose and Resources
4. Become aware of data supporting the development of TR workplaces as an essential culture competency
5. Identify the connection between stress, trauma, and an expanded paradigm of trauma.
6. Identify, discuss, and differentiate between the components of the Stress-Trauma continuum.
7. Define and differentiate between manageable and toxic stress.
8. Know and understand the disruptors toxic stress
9. Know and name the top manifestations and negative impact of Chronic Toxic Stress
10. Recognize and name common amplifiers of Toxic Stress
11. Know and name disruptors of Toxic Stress
12. Understand and differentiate between trauma-responsive interactions and trauma-processing or therapy
Featured Speaker: Dr. Kemia Sarraf, President & CEO, Lodestar