Wednesday, July 1, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM (EDT)
Delivery: Live Virtual Interactive
Continuing Education: 1 CE
Target Audience: Clinical Social Workers, Social Work Students in MSW/DSW Programs
Content Level: Beginner
Registration
$25.00 - Non ABCSW Members
Free for ABCSW Members!

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Session Description:
The Cycle Ends With Me: The Keys to Generational Healing explores how intergenerational trauma continues to shape emotional patterns, communication, and relationships across families, communities, and organizations. This interactive training examines the powerful role of psychological safety and emotional intelligence in interrupting these cycles and fostering environments where healing can occur.

Participants will learn how trauma is transmitted through both behavior and belief systems, and how intentional emotional awareness, empathy, and safety can transform those inherited dynamics. By bridging theory with practice, this session equips attendees to recognize trauma patterns, cultivate emotionally safe relationships, and model behaviors that promote resilience and connection across generations.
Ultimately, this training empowers participants to say, “The cycle ends with me,” not just as a statement of personal growth, but as a call to collective healing.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Define intergenerational trauma and describe how emotional patterns, beliefs, and behaviors are transmitted across generations.
2. Explain the principles of psychological safety and how they apply not only in workplaces, but also within families, schools, and communities.
3. Identify the key components of emotional intelligence and their role in fostering healing environments.
4. Apply strategies to cultivate psychological safety and emotional intelligence across environments.
5. Reflect on personal experiences of inherited emotional patterns and identify actionable steps toward healing and resilience

Speaker Information

Terance Dawkins, LISW-CP
Terance Dawkins, LISW-CP, is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Terance achieved both his Undergraduate and Masters Degrees in Social Work from Winthrop University, empowering him with the knowledge and skills to excel in his profession. He holds dual licenses as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in South Carolina and North Carolina. Terance is deeply connected to his roots, having grown up in the very community where he now operates his own private practice, Missing Pieces Counseling Services. Terance's aspirations reach beyond his private practice; he also works at the Counseling Center at Furman University, where he continues to touch lives and make a difference. Terance sits on the Advisory Board for Spartanburg Area Mental Health, the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, and the South Carolina Society for Clinical Social Work. Terance recognizes the profound impact of family interactions and daily experiences on one's beliefs and life lessons. This realization sparked his interest in Intergenerational Trauma, inspiring him to explore its implications across multiple generations. Destigmatizing mental health is a core belief for Terance, and he aims to break down self-imposed barriers that prevent individuals from seeking essential mental health services. 

Continuing Education
The American Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW), #1854, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/23/2024 – 8/23/2027. Social workers participating in this virtual learning session will receive up to 1 continuing education credit.

Continuing Education Certificate Requirements
Registered event attendees must fully attend the chosen session to be eligible for Continuing Education Credits/Hours. Session evaluations include attendance attestation statements and must be completed within the same day as the attended session to be considered valid. To receive a Continuing Education Certificate, you must complete the attestation statement of the session attended which is located in the session evaluation survey. The link to complete the overall conference survey will be emailed to all attendees after closing remarks. Continuing Education Certificates will be electronically sent by the third Friday of the Speaker Series Session month, via the email provided in your evaluation.

System Requirements for Virtual Attendance
Operating Systems: Windows 11, 10 (S mode not supported), 8.1, or 7; macOS 10.14 or later; Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, Mint 20+, CentOS 9+, Fedora 32+).
Processor (CPU): Single-core 1Ghz or higher minimum; Dual-core 2Ghz or higher recommended.
RAM: 4GB minimum, with 8GB or higher recommended for better performance.
Audio/Video: Built-in speakers/microphone or USB plug-in. A webcam or HD webcam is necessary for video calls.
Mobile Devices: iOS 13.0 or later; iPadOS 13.0 or later; Android 5.0 or later.
Browser Requirements: (Windows/macOS)Edge12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+, or Safari 7+(macOS)
Internet/Bandwidth: Broadband wired or wireless (3G/4G/5G/Wi-Fi) is required.
Group video: 1.5 Mbps upload/download speeds
720p HD Video: 1.2 Mbps upload/download speeds
1080p HD Video: 3.0 Mbps upload/download speeds

Photography Notice
Please note that photographs and screen captures may be taken during the event.  By registering, you are giving your consent for these images to be used by ABCSW in digital and print publications.  Please contact [email protected] directly should you have any concerns.

Refunds, Grievances, & Accessibility
All refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] by the close of registration, which for this event is Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to be eligible for a full refund (less $5.00 admin fee)
All grievances can be sent to [email protected] at anytime.
All accessibility accommodation requests can be sent to [email protected] prior to the event.