In this simulation activity, social work students will participate in a crisis therapy session with Li Mingh, a victim of anti-Asian American hate crimes. Li has been offered short-term crisis therapy by a team at the New York City mayor's office that is investigating the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans in the city. The students' goal is to assure Li that he is a valuable part of the community and that hate crimes will not be tolerated. During the simulation, students will be prompted to provide emotional support and validation to Li, while also addressing his concerns and fears. This simulation is designed to help social work students develop the skills and confidence needed to provide crisis therapy to victims of hate crimes, including active listening, empathy, and validation. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to individuals who have experienced trauma in their future social work careers.

In this simulation activity, social work students will facilitate a support group session for individuals affected by gun violence. The group includes George, Elena, and Chris, who have all lost loved ones to gun violence. During the simulation, students will be prompted to facilitate the discussion and support group activities, providing a safe and supportive environment for group members to share their experiences and emotions. This simulation is designed to help social work students develop the skills and confidence needed to facilitate support groups, including active listening, empathy, and creating a safe space for group members. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to individuals affected by gun violence in their future social work careers.

In this simulation activity, learners will participate in a counseling program with Leanne, who recently went through a difficult break-up from her long-term boyfriend, Charlie. Leanne is in turmoil, unable to sleep, alternates between avoiding food or binging on unhealthy foods, and has begun drinking alone to get drunk. She recognizes that her behavior is similar to what her mother exposed her father to but has never tried to address this behavior in herself. The simulation will provide learners with the opportunity to practice counseling skills and techniques to help Leanne manage the effects of the trauma. Learners will work with Leanne to establish a trusting, empathic relationship, learn about the background of the trauma, and provide tools to begin managing the effects of the trauma. This simulation is designed to help learners develop the skills and confidence needed to work with clients facing trauma and other mental health challenges, including communication, goal-setting, and coping mechanisms. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, learners will be better prepared to provide quality care to clients in their future counseling careers.

In this simulation activity, counseling students will participate in a counseling session with Lucas, a 14-year-old who has been mandated counseling from Youth Court, an alternative to incarceration program. Lucas was removed from his mother's care at 11 years old after an incident that caused him to lose 80% of his hearing. Now, Lucas has been missing school, has been arrested with his friends, and is combative with social workers and counselors. During the simulation, students will be prompted to build rapport with Lucas, address his resistance, and develop a plan for addressing his behavioral and academic needs. This simulation is designed to help counseling students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with youth in the justice system who have experienced trauma, including building rapport, addressing resistance, and developing effective intervention plans. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to youth in the justice system in their future counseling careers.