Building Recovery Capital: Practical Tools and Frameworks for Social Work Practice

Specialty Practice Sections Webinar

Thursday, September 11, 2025 (1 – 2:30 pm ET)
CEs: 1.5 Substance Use Disorder
Presenter: Kurt D. Lebeck, MSW, MA

Recovery Capital refers to the internal and external resources that individuals draw upon to initiate and sustain recovery from substance use and commonly co-occurring disorders. This webinar will ground participants in the theoretical origins of the model, including its alignment with ecological and empowerment-based approaches in social work. The session will highlight applied tools—including the Recovery Capital Discovery Tool (RCDT)—to help social workers assess recovery capital and guide client-centered goal setting, service planning, and engagement. Emphasis will be placed on practical application in behavioral health, peer support, and community settings, with specific attention to the needs of socially, culturally, and economically diverse populations.

Objectives:

• Explain the concept of Recovery Capital and its relevance to social work values, including person-in-environment and client strengths.
• Identify practical tools for assessing and enhancing recovery capital in behavioral health and substance use settings.
• Apply recovery capital frameworks to support individualized service planning and equitable engagement with diverse populations.

Cost: SPS Members: Free / Non-SPS NASW Members: $20 / Non-NASW Member: $40

Register now for "Building Recovery Capital: Practical Tools and Frameworks for Social Work Practice"