Differentiation between Physiological Dependency and Substance Use Disorder. Prevention and Intervention

Presenter: Jennifer Kljajic, LCSW

CEs: 1.5 Substance Use Disorder

The opioid epidemic is the most serious public health issue our country is facing today. Currently, we are all more likely to lose someone close to us to opioids than a car accident. In this training, Jennifer Kljajic, LCSW and Director of Therapy will differentiate between “As Prescribed” Physiological Dependency and Substance Use Disorder as well prevention and interventions.

Cost: SPS Members: Free / Non-SPS NASW Members: $20 / Non-NA

1-2 p.m.

Presenter : Melissa Bell, Ph.D., L.S.W. 

CEs: 1 Social Work contact hour

In light of potential changes in reproductive health policies, this webinar will present challenges, options, and strategies to empower social work clients with their reproductive decision making (RDM). Presenters will discuss the use of a case-based model which is adaptable to the wants and needs of their clients and their communities.

4:30 p.m.

Curious how social workers can respond to attacks on reproductive justice? Start here. We will explore the concept of self-managed abortion (SMA). The audience will gain an understanding of the role of social workers in relation to SMA, legal issues, and how to help stop the criminalization of our clients for self-managing their own abortion care.

3 - 4 pm PT
Join us for a presentation from the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). This is the second of three webinars for licensed and pre-licensed professionals to hear information and updates from our CA licensing and regulatory Board.

Harleny Vasquez, Superstart Career Coach, Will Teach You How to Find Your Next Social Work Job

3 - 4:30 pm PT

NASW-CA's Social Work Occupational Council invites you to a free event at which we will be joined by Social Work Career Coach Harleny Vasquez, LMSW, SIFI.