SPR was developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. SPR is designed to provide psychological help for survivors of disasters and trauma in the recovery phase after the initial crisis has subsided. It is a time-limited, evidence-informed intervention that focuses on helping people reduce distress, cope effectively and recover. Using a skill-building approach focused on 6 core skills, professionals will learn how to implement these skills in their direct work with individuals, families, and small groups. SPR follows naturally from PFA, but it is not required to have completed PFA first.

About This Program:

This 10-hour professional growth program is designed to be completed over 5 weeks. Participants will complete a total of four, weekly asynchronous modules that involve reading, knowledge checks, and interactive discussion. A 45 minute optional focus group virtual meeting will be available at the conclusion of the course to discuss application of the course material in the school environment and provide feedback on the professional development content and format.

SPR includes 6 core skills in addition to overview and considerations.

• Module 1: Overview, Delivery Considerations, Gathering Information and Prioritizing Assistance
• Module 2: Building Problem-Solving Skills; Promoting Positive Activities
• Module 3: Managing Reactions
• Module 4: Promoting Helpful Thinking; Rebuilding Healthy Social Connections

The development of this professional growth program was supported by the Federal School-Based Mental Health Professionals grant WI Department of Public Instruction (DPI) received. UWM School Psychology program received a sub-award from DPI.

Modality: Four self-paced asynchronous, interactive modules and 1 optional focus group virtual synchronous meeting.

Eligible Participants: 

School psychologists, school social workers, and school counselors practicing in K-12 schools in Wisconsin.

Cost:

Cost: FREE (Participants who complete all components of the program will earn a SPR badge)

Continuing Education Requirements:

Completion of this program might be eligible for continuing education credits.

Enrollment:

Please click Enroll Now to register for this course. The registration survey contains demographic information questions that we are required to submit as part of the grant funding requirements. This information is securely held and only aggregated data will be used in any form of reporting.

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Feedback from Participants:

“The course was easy to read and packed with useful information. The reflective work was helpful to solidify ideas and concepts and extrapolate to the work I do.”

“I appreciated all the tangible activities as well as a helpful guide how to communicate these skills with both students and adults.”

“I enjoyed the articles and the discussion posts. The articles provided additional information for learning, and the discussion posts helped with applied learning. The examples in the discussion posts were great with processing the information, and seeing the responses from my peers.”

“I loved the asynchronous model; it was very helpful to me as a professional and new mom to be able to do it on my own time!”

“The discussion portion at the end of the 4 weeks was very helpful for me, because it allowed me to engage in further thinking and discussion about the skills in SPR.”