Topics: Mental health and trauma

Step 1: Read the required readings and resources.

Step 2: Reflect on any additional comments and/or thoughts you might want to add to the class discussions based on the materials.

Step 3: Review the case(s) and take note of the discussion questions. We will discuss these during our class meeting

Step 4: Respond to the week’s discussion boards.

Suggested discussion questions for synchronous (zoom) session:

How does acculturative stress contribute to the problems among families in the child welfare system?
How do mental health and trauma impact equity-minded child welfare practice?
How do substance use and domestic violence impact equity-minded child welfare practice?
What suggestions can you bring to your team to implement anti-oppressive and equity-minded child welfare practice?