Lynn Amabile, MSW

Ms. Amabile received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of San Diego and her MSW from the University of Pittsburgh.  She has always worked with children and Families and for the last 30 years worked as a Social Worker, Supervisor and Program Manager for San Diego County Child Welfare Services.  Lynn specialized in the area of Child Abuse Investigations and had the opportunity to work in all areas of Child Welfare including the Child Abuse Hotline and Adoptions.  She is particularly interested in preparing new Child Welfare Social Workers for the rigors of working in the field.  This includes understanding the impact of secondary trauma and the importance of self-care.