RESOURCES

Toolbox for Social Workers and Educators for Trauma

Below are helpful resources for social workers and educators working with individuals affected by trauma:

• A Client’s Perspective on Trauma-informed Care
• Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Elementary School Students
• Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Middle School Students
• Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: High School Students
• Maltreatment and the Developing Child
• Trauma Infographic
• What can be done at school to help a traumatized child?
• Defining Trauma: Different types of trauma terms
• Trauma Theory Abbreviated

📚 Mandatory Reporting & Child Abuse Laws

These resources from the Child Welfare Information Gateway provide legal and policy guidance for social workers and mandated reporters.

• State Statutes Search:
  Child Welfare Information Gateway. (n.d.). State statutes search.
• Penalties for Failure to Report & False Reporting [PDF]:
  Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2019, February). Penalties for failure to report and false reporting of child abuse and neglect.
• Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse & Neglect [PDF]:
  Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2019, April). Mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.

Human Trafficking

Polaris Project: Human Trafficking Facts

Stalking

National Center for Victims of Crime: Stalking



💞 Relationships

Gottman, J., & Silver, N. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Harmony Books.

Brown, B. The Gifts of Imperfection
Explores embracing internal worth and resilience over external perfectionism.

🧠 Autism Spectrum / Neurodiverse Relationships

Arad, P. (2017). When Your Man is on the Spectrum: To Know, Understand & Transform Your Relationship (Kindle ed.).

Maoz, H., Shaked, M., & Raviv, A. (2019). Relationship challenges and resilience when a partner has autism. Contemporary Family Therapy, 41(3), 251–261.

🌱 Internal Growth & Motivation

Frankl, V. E. Man's Search for Meaning
Explores intrinsic needs like purpose and meaning versus external circumstances and pressures.
Audiobook available on Audible.

Branden, N. The 6 Pillars of Self-Esteem
Highlights the distinction between intrinsic self-worth and external validation.

Tolle, E. The Power of Now
Examines how internal presence outweighs external concerns for happiness.

de Mello, A. Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality
Offers a deep dive into understanding internal versus external dependencies in our emotional landscape.

🔁 Habits & Behavior Change

Clear, J. Atomic Habits
Focuses on how internal motivation drives external behaviors and habits.

Pink, D. H. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Discusses the role of autonomy, mastery, and purpose (internal needs) versus external rewards.

Articles

• "Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation: What’s the Difference?"
  Published by Verywell Mind. Explains the psychology behind internal versus external drives and their impact on well-being.
  Read the article here.
• "Needs vs. Wants: The Key to Setting Realistic Goals"
  Psychology Today article discussing how identifying core internal needs helps align with external goals.
• "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Understanding the Basics"
  Verywell Mind offers practical insights into intrinsic and extrinsic needs based on Maslow's framework.
  Read the article here.

Podcasts and Audio Resources

• "The Happiness Lab" with Dr. Laurie Santos
  Focuses on internal well-being versus external measures of success and happiness.
• "On Being" with Krista Tippett
  Features interviews on personal growth, spirituality, and balancing intrinsic and extrinsic needs.
• Audiobook: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck
  Explores how internal growth mindsets influence external outcomes.

Free Online Courses or Tools

• Coursera: "The Science of Well-Being" by Yale University
  Helps identify intrinsic needs (e.g., happiness, contentment) over extrinsic ones.
  Free to audit.
• Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
  Academic research and articles by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, who developed SDT, can be found online.
  Visit the website.

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🛡️ Emergency Response Manual: Child Abuse Investigations

This official guide supports social workers assigned to investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. It includes detailed procedures for structured decision-making (SDM), safety assessments, interviewing guidelines, and legal compliance.

• 📘 Download Manual: CWS Policy Manual – Emergency Response Investigations (2024)
• 👥 Who it's for: Child welfare workers, supervisors, and educators handling emergency referrals
• 📋 Topics Covered:
  • Supervisor assignment & review workflows
  • Interviewing children, parents, perpetrators, and collaterals
  • Safety and Risk Assessments (SDM)
  • Protocols for infants (0–24 months), CSEC, ICWA, and domestic violence
  • Use of SOP tools like Genograms, Safety Mapping, and Three Houses
  • Closure criteria and promoting referrals to open cases
• 🧾 Related Forms Include: Referral Closure Letters (in multiple languages), 10-Step Interview Sheet, Safety Plans, “All About Me” forms, and Medical Release templates
• 📎 Key ACL References: ACL 20-122, ACL 23-64, ACL 23-101

📚 Citation:
County of San Diego Child Welfare Services. (2024). Emergency Response – Investigations (Revised August 2024). San Diego Health and Human Services Agency.

🧘 Self-Care, Ethics & Wellness Tools

Resources to support ethical practice, self-care, and mental wellness for social workers and students.

• Murray, A. (2021). 2021 Amendments NASW Code of Ethics: Self-care and Cultural Competence [PDF]
• National Association of Social Workers. (2021). NASW Code of Ethics (Full Text)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). Creating a Healthier Life: A Self-Care Workbook [PDF]
• Health and Wellness Services. (n.d.). Personal Assessment: 8 Dimensions of Wellness [PDF]
• Baylor University. (n.d.). Student Stress Scale [PDF]

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