254100_016: "NASW-LA New Orleans Region Sponsored Workshop" FREE for Members. Topic: Building Resilience: Navigating and Conquering Compassion Fatigue in the Social Work Profession. Presented by: Jasmine Harkless-Thomas, LCSW-BACS. This presentation will: (1) Provide an overview of exposure trauma and the connection between social work and vicarious trauma. (2) Review the signs, symptoms of vicarious trauma and treatment recommendations for social workers. (3) Discuss key points of what does it mean to be trauma informed in social work and how to avoid stress and burnout in the social work profession. (4) Raise awareness of the effects of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue on social workers and their ethical conduct. Offer insights into the NASW Code of Ethics, focusing on self-care and cultural competence. (5) Provide participants with vital resources and tools to strengthen their resilience when working with other populations, and to minimize the risks of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. (6) Increase participants self-awareness about the importance of coping mechanisms and self-care strategies in reducing burnout and stress. (7) Equip participants with practical coping skills to manage the impact of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, including guided meditation, relaxation techniques, and the creation of a personalized self-care plan.. 2.00 Clinical hours. Pre-registration is required to be awarded CEU credit.