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Coping Compass: Working in the Wake of School and Community Violence and Disaster

October 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

Free
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About This Webinar

This webinar is designed to equip professionals who work with middle and high school students from military families with the skills and knowledge necessary to support students and communities affected by traumatic events (e.g., school/community violence, natural disasters). This informative and interactive session focuses on understanding trauma responses, implementing effective communication strategies, creating supportive environments, recognizing signs of trauma in students, and fostering resilience. Additionally, the presenter shares real-life examples of what working with children following traumatic events looks like. This session aids professionals in developing comprehensive approaches to aid in the recovery and well-being of students and the wider community.

Learning Objectives:
In this webinar we will:
1. Understand the psychological and emotional impact of trauma on students and identify its signs and symptoms.
2. Learn effective communication techniques and strategies to create safe and supportive environments.
3. Implement practices that foster resilience and recovery in the school community.

Presenter

Image of presenter Michael Rovaris, MSW

Michael Rovaris, LCSW

Michael Rovaris, an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown University Medical School, brings over 25 years of diverse experience to his role. His extensive background includes serving as a Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC), social worker, therapist, program director, and SAMHSA site monitor. Raised in an Air Force family, his commitment to supporting military families is deeply ingrained.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Continuing Education
  • Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS)This webinar has been approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) through 10/8/2026.
  • Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar has been approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) through 10/8/2029. 
  • Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar has been approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work through 10/8/2026. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO, FL, HI, IA, KS, KY, MI, NY, ND, OH, OK.
  • OneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.

Event Materials

Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.

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Details

Date:
October 8
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Event Tags:

How To Join

Complete the registration form with your name, email address, and how you learned about this webinar. You should receive a confirmation email shortly after with the connection information. Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or need technical support.

If you are unable to join the webinar via Zoom, please view the live-streamed webinar at https://www.youtube.com/c/OneOp/live.

More Info

Format
On-Demand Webinars
Continuing Education Credits Available
AAFCS
NCFR
UTSW
Series
Thriving Together: Fostering Emotional Resilience in Children & Youth
Webinar URL
https://auburn.zoom.us/j/84502231174
Webinar ID
8450 2231 174
Dial in numbers
If you are unable to connect to Zoom or access YouTube
dial in by phone: 1 301 715 8592
International numbers
International numbers available: https://auburn.zoom.us/u/kqtp5RZgD