Noon-1:30 p.m. CT

This webinar is based on findings in Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work: A Guidebook for Students and Those in Mental Health and Related Professions, 2nd edition, (NASW Press, 2021), by SaraKay Smullens, LCSW, ACSW, BCD, DCSW, CGP, CFLE, where 5 burnout arenas, 4 underlying psycho-social causes (attendant syndromes), and care strategies (both self and societal) to address and alleviate burnout are highlighted.

Noon-1 p.m. Central

Join us for this information packed panel discussion to learn about the importance of and options for Advance Directives, recent changes in Wisconsin Advance Directives and Guardian Training, and a lively problem-solving discussion on the status and issues surrounding guardianship abuse.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Central

In the coming years, social workers should expect to work with an increasingly diverse population. The U.S. Census Bureau projects increased diversity with respect to race and ethnicity by the year 2060. This increasing diversity is likely to be reflected in social work. Thus, accounting for diversity in our ethical practice – including our ethical deliberation processes – is paramount. Cultural values and beliefs – embedded in diversity – are undoubtedly central to our ethical social work practice.

1 p.m-5 p.m. Central

This workshop examines the unique ethical questions raised by our work with trauma survivors.

8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Central

This workshop will cover applicable codes and cultural competence standards, definitions of gender, gender identity, sex, and sexuality, language use considerations, transition stages, confidentiality boundaries and steps for resolving ethical dilemmas.