RISE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
RISE Module 9:
Awareness
This Module is the first of four focused on the element of Social Emotional Development (S) within the RISE framework. Social Emotional Development is defined as the skills for developing regulatory interactions with self, others and the world. This learning module covers the skill of Awareness.
This module teaches participants ways to develop and apply awareness and insight as it relates to the youth care profession. Participants will learn the five levels of social, emotional, and cognitive awareness and how they can be developed within the youth care setting. Participants will learn specific ways of engaging and responding with youth in the moment to develop and apply youth’s growing awareness. Participants will learn how to use these skills in proactive and responsive ways.
Learning Objectives:
This module teaches participants ways to develop and apply awareness and insight as it relates to the youth care profession. Participants will learn the five levels of social, emotional, and cognitive awareness and how they can be developed within the youth care setting. Participants will learn specific ways of engaging and responding with youth in the moment to develop and apply youth’s growing awareness. Participants will learn how to use these skills in proactive and responsive ways.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the 5 levels of awareness
- Describe adult skills which can help increase youth’s awareness
- Describe the impact of youth level of awareness on their overall success within social and relational contexts
- Identify relational practices which help promote youth’s overall awareness and apply it within daily situations.
CYC Competencies:
Applied Human Development
Relationship & Communication
Developmental Practice Methods
Applied Human Development
Relationship & Communication
Developmental Practice Methods
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Module 9 of 13
1.8 hours this module,
18.25 in total for all modules
18.25 in total for all modules
Module 9 Resources
Slide Handout and
Learning Guide
Certificate of completion available
Course Lessons
Created by
Tonya Hotchkin, LMFT, RPT, CTRP-C
Vice President Clinical Services
Vice President Clinical Services
Tonya earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in Family Studies from University of Northern Iowa in 2007, and her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Mercy University in 2012.
Tonya has served in a variety of positions and programs in the social services field including inpatient, community based, school based, prevention and outpatient care with her current role being the Vice President of Clinical Services at Tanager Place.
Tonya is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Play Therapist and Certified Trauma Practitioner. Tonya has advanced training in Theraplay, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Sand Tray and Play Therapy. Tonya is an adjunct professor through Mount Mercy University and has been published for knowledge related to trauma and resilience. Tonya developed the RISE: Wellness and Resilience Framework and has provided a variety of speaking events related to leadership, trauma, resilience and working with children and families in the mental health field.
Tonya is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Play Therapist and Certified Trauma Practitioner. Tonya has advanced training in Theraplay, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Sand Tray and Play Therapy. Tonya is an adjunct professor through Mount Mercy University and has been published for knowledge related to trauma and resilience. Tonya developed the RISE: Wellness and Resilience Framework and has provided a variety of speaking events related to leadership, trauma, resilience and working with children and families in the mental health field.
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Jennifer Null, LMFT, RPT-SInstitute of Learning Director
Jennie serves as Director of the Meraki Institute of Learning at Tanager Place in Cedar Rapids IA. Jennie is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. She has advanced training in Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Clinical Supervision, Restorative Practices, and Leadership. Jennie has presented internationally on topics related to leadership, staff development, trauma informed care, resilience, and wellbeing.
Jennie has also designed and facilitated professional development courses for school districts, non-profits, and youth and family service providers focused on the RISE: Wellness & Resilience Framework, trauma informed care, youth mental health considerations, family & parent engagement, compassion resiliency, and various leadership topics. She finds passion assisting others on their journey whether it be in a therapeutic relationship, clinical supervision and growth, facilitating highly reflective training, or mentoring.
