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26- Exploring the Risks: Social Media and Children's Mental Health
Exploring the Risks: Social Media and Children's Mental Health
This live webinar presentation will explore how technology impacts children, with a focus on the effects of screen addiction on mental health. Overreliance on screens as a distraction, source of entertainment, or emotional escape has become a hazardous trend among children. Screen addiction can hinder brain development, stifle emotional and social growth, disrupt education, and adversely affect physical health. Additionally, it can jeopardize a child's personal safety, exposing them to cyberbullying and inappropriate content. Practical tips for minimizing screen time will be shared, along with resources to help families seeking support.
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| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30- Embracing Professional Grief in Social Work
Embracing Professional Grief in Social Work
This live webinar session examines the personal and professional grief social workers carry through ongoing exposure to trauma, system barriers, and human suffering. It explores how vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, moral injury, and burnout shape identity, purpose, and long-term sustainability. Participants will reflect on self-talk, boundaries, and realistic everyday self-care before creating an individualized sustainability statement to support grounded, resilient, and identity-aligned practice.
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- Neuroscience Pathways to Healing: Cutting Edge Interventions for Depressive Disorders
Neuroscience Pathways to Healing: Cutting Edge Interventions for Depressive Disorders
This three-hour core clinical program will provide important information about how to integrate emerging neuroscience concerned with depression and depressive disorders into your clinical practice in a clinically appropriate and ethically compliant manner. Designed to bring the 21st Century clinician up to date on current research related to advances in our understanding of depression-related disorders - etiology, assessment and treatment - this course will provide practical tools and approaches to assist the clinician in providing more effective treatment for clients addressing depressive disorders.
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| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6- Setting Boundaries and Client De-escalation Strategies
Setting Boundaries and Client De-escalation Strategies
In this workshop, participants are encouraged to recognize the widespread impact of trauma and understand potential paths for recovery. It emphasizes the importance of realizing the effects of trauma, proactively setting boundaries to minimize over-involvement and under-involvement with clients, and recognizing the signs and symptoms of a client’s trauma responses in order to respond accordingly to escalating behaviors and resist re-traumatization.
- Challenges for Rural Social Workers
- Beyond Compassion Fatigue: Practical Strategies for Supervisors Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress
Beyond Compassion Fatigue: Practical Strategies for Supervisors Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress
This workshop examines the pervasive yet frequently overlooked challenge of secondary traumatic stress (STS) among clinical social work supervisors, emphasizing strategies for personal prevention and management. Supervisors often experience cumulative exposure to trauma through their supervisees, heightening their own risk for emotional depletion, reduced empathy, and burnout. This session will provide an evidence-informed framework for recognizing early indicators of STS and implementing individualized approaches to mitigate its impact. Through exploration of reflective practice, boundary setting, emotional regulation, and sustainable self-care, participants will develop tools to strengthen personal resilience and professional longevity. The workshop underscores that tending to one’s own well-being is not only an ethical responsibility but also foundational to effective leadership and the maintenance of high standards in trauma-informed clinical supervision.
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| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12- Bridging the Generational Divide: Ethical Practice in Social Work Across Generations
Bridging the Generational Divide: Ethical Practice in Social Work Across Generations
“Bridging the Generational Divide: Ethical Practice in Social Work Across Generations” is a four-hour interactive webinar designed to help social workers understand how generational differences shape values, communication styles, work expectations, and help-seeking behaviors. Through case studies, small-group discussion, and reflection, participants will explore how age-based assumptions and biases can impact engagement, assessment, and intervention. Grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics, this session will focus on practical strategies to build generational intelligence, strengthen cross-generational collaboration, and promote ethical, culturally responsive practice with clients, colleagues, and communities of all ages.
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| 16 | 17 | 18- AI and Social Work Ethics in Clinical Social Work
AI and Social Work Ethics in Clinical Social Work
As a new technology, AI is rapidly expanding in scope and applications, especially in clinical social work, creating greater efficacy and efficiency in direct work with clients. However, we are running to catch up with the technology in regard to the ethical implications of the use of AI, especially in regard to informed consent, transparency, privacy safeguards, algorithmic fairness and bias, potential for misdiagnosis, and threats to autonomy. This workshop will lay out these implications and the ethical responses to them.
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| 19- NASW-MD Virtual Student Advocacy Day 2026
NASW-MD Virtual Student Advocacy Day 2026
NASW-MD Virtual Student Advocacy Day 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (ET) Zoom (Virtual Event)
Join NASW–MD for Virtual Advocacy Day, a dynamic half-day training designed to prepare social work students for effective legislative advocacy during the 2026 Student Advocacy Days. This interactive session will equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to engage with policymakers, understand current legislative priorities, and advocate for issues impacting social workers and the communities they serve. Participants will learn how to get involved with NASW–MD, request and conduct legislative meetings, make an effective advocacy “ask,” and understand the bills being advanced this session. The program also includes hands-on skill-building, bill analysis, and breakout workshops focused on timely policy and practice issues, including Black youth mental health and aging in place. The day concludes with practical guidance on what to expect during Annapolis hearings and legislative meetings, ensuring students are fully prepared for in-person advocacy.
Who should attend: Social work students at all levels interested in policy, advocacy, and legislative engagement.
What you’ll gain:
- Advocacy and legislative skills
- Understanding of 2026 priority bills
- Opportunities to explore key social issues
- Preparation for advocacy meetings and hearings
We look forward to your participation as we prepare the next generation of social work advocates!
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- NASW Student Series: Seeing Strengths in Action: Empowering Clients Through Ethical, Person-Centered Care
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| 23 | 24- Social Work in 2026: Beyond the Traditional Role
Social Work in 2026: Beyond the Traditional Role
In 2026, social work continues to evolve far beyond its traditional boundaries of case management and counseling. Today’s social workers are data-informed advocates, systems thinkers, and community innovators. They leverage technology, cross-sector partnerships, and policy engagement to address complex issues such as mental health, climate justice, housing insecurity, and digital equity. The modern social worker operates at the intersection of human care and systemic change—balancing compassion with innovation to build more resilient, equitable communities.
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| 25- Betrayal Trauma among Child Welfare-Involved Youth and Families, and Pathways to Healing
Betrayal Trauma among Child Welfare-Involved Youth and Families, and Pathways to Healing
This live webinar will discuss the topic of betrayal trauma and its relevance to the child welfare-involved youth and families. We will define Betrayal Trauma Theory and discuss specific forms of betrayal trauma, including Institutional Betrayal Trauma and Cultural Betrayal Trauma, providing examples of each in the context of child welfare. The impact of betrayal trauma will be explored from an intergenerational perspective, along with strategies for identifying betrayal trauma and its consequences. The webinar will conclude with a discussion of considerations for strengths-based, trauma-informed treatment planning and relational healing.
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- AAPI 101: Support and Advocacy for Individuals, Families, and Communities from the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Diaspora
AAPI 101: Support and Advocacy for Individuals, Families, and Communities from the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Diaspora
Using an outlook of “informed not knowing”, in this workshop we will explore the history of the AAPI diaspora, how the “Asian American” identity has been shaped by systemic racism, and the impact of race-based traumatic stress. We will pay special attention to the intra-group differences within the AAPI label, and the intersections with other dimensions of identity. At the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped to explore the uniqueness and nuances of the individual experiences of AAPI community members, and ways to support the AAPI community on a micro, mezzo, and macro level. This workshop will equip participants with strategies for navigating ethics, especially with regards to cultural humility, cultural competence, and social justice.
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| 26- NASW-MD Chapter Student Advocacy Day (In-Person)
NASW-MD Chapter Student Advocacy Day (In-Person)
Get ready to make your voice heard at this awesome in-person event designed just for students! Connect with fellow social work enthusiasts, learn the ropes of advocacy, and discover how you can impact policies in Maryland. It's a perfect chance to network, gain insights, and have fun while standing up for social justice. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of meaningful change!
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- Post with Purpose: Ethics, Boundaries, and Free Speech for Social Workers in the Digital Age
Post with Purpose: Ethics, Boundaries, and Free Speech for Social Workers in the Digital Age
This 4-hour workshop helps social workers navigate free speech, employer expectations, and HIPAA confidentiality while using social media responsibly. Participants will explore the NASW Code of Ethics, federal privacy laws, and workplace policies that guide online behavior. They’ll leave with practical strategies to advocate, educate, and show up authentically without crossing professional or legal boundaries.
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- The Civility Imperative: Psychological Safety in Social Service Workplaces
The Civility Imperative: Psychological Safety in Social Service Workplaces
In this one-hour virtual session, social work professionals will explore how civility strengthens psychological safety in high-stress environments. Through practical strategies and interactive reflection, participants will learn to foster respectful, trauma-informed workplaces that support ethical leadership and team resilience.
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| 27- Ethics Under Pressure: Navigating Complex Situations with Confidence
Ethics Under Pressure: Navigating Complex Situations with Confidence
This training offers practical tools to handle these challenges across different settings and age groups. Participants will learn how to use the NASW Code of Ethics, Wisconsin’s MPSW 20 rules, and Reamer’s Seven-Step Ethical Decision-Making Model to guide their work. Real case examples will explore the balance between client autonomy and safety, the limits of confidentiality, and how documentation and decision-making can affect power and trust. Through discussion and case studies with children, teens, adults, and vulnerable adults, participants will build skills to make thoughtful, defensible choices while keeping clients at the center. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with more confidence and clear strategies for staying true to professional values, even when the best path forward isn’t obvious.
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- The Clinician's Guide to Neuroscience-Informed Case Conceptualization
The Clinician's Guide to Neuroscience-Informed Case Conceptualization
This 3-hour program four will address a model of case conceptualization designed to better integrate the emerging field of affective neuroscience into the design of a comprehensive treatment approach for a wide range of clinical issues. Beginning with Ronald Heifetz's description of adaptive work, this program will serve as a targeted integrative tool for practical application of 21st Century neuroscience into direct clinical work. This work will enhance the clinician’s ability to form a more complete picture of a clinical case so that approaches and techniques may be applied more effectively. This course will provide practical tools to assist the clinician in structuring conceptualization of the case.
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2- Modern Teens and Classic Techniques: Getting Them to Open Up
Modern Teens and Classic Techniques: Getting Them to Open Up
This workshop will explore the various reasons why kids and teens may have a hard time opening up in therapy. Generation Alpha comes with the challenges that accompany technology and the pandemic, along with the enduring challenges including suicide prevention, trauma responses, the need for communication skill building, and trust-building. Understanding the obstacle allows the clinician to employ the most appropriate strategy to engage the youth or elicit the information needed. Participants will leave with a menu of options for encouraging conversations. Conversation cards, the use of games, puppets, whiteboards, humor, homework challenges, and strategic framing will be explored. The power of incorporating siblings and other family members will also be emphasized. Presenter will share her favorite phrases for introductions, assessments, invitations, and explanations.
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The PLISSIT Model in Therapy
Sexuality is a vital part of human identity, yet many clients struggle to bring it into therapy—and many therapists feel unprepared to welcome it. This workshop introduces the PLISSIT and EX-PLISSIT models, practical frameworks that help therapists address sexual health with clarity, confidence, and sensitivity.
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| 7- 2025 Social Work Month Virtual Conference
2025 Social Work Month Virtual Conference
2025 Social Work Month Virtual Conference
Friday, March 7, 2025, 9:00 AM through Friday, March 8, 2025, 5:00 PM
Friday, March 14, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
NASW-Kansas Chapter in collaboration with the NASW-Oklahoma Chapter is honored to come together in March of the year with dynamic speakers and cutting-edge workshops.
This year's event will be held virtually and over a two week time-period in order to allow attendees additional flexibility throughout the day and the course of the week.
You will Be Able to Choose from 18 CEUs
Ethics, Policy, Clinical Topics, and Practice
More Choices - More Flexibility - LESS COST!!
Register for one Day or Two Days or all Three Days!
Choose the sessions that work in your schedule on each day!
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| 8- 2025 Social Work Month Virtual Conference
2025 Social Work Month Virtual Conference
2025 Social Work Month Virtual Conference
Friday, March 7, 2025, 9:00 AM through Friday, March 8, 2025, 5:00 PM
Friday, March 14, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
NASW-Kansas Chapter in collaboration with the NASW-Oklahoma Chapter is honored to come together in March of the year with dynamic speakers and cutting-edge workshops.
This year's event will be held virtually and over a two week time-period in order to allow attendees additional flexibility throughout the day and the course of the week.
You will Be Able to Choose from 18 CEUs
Ethics, Policy, Clinical Topics, and Practice
More Choices - More Flexibility - LESS COST!!
Register for one Day or Two Days or all Three Days!
Choose the sessions that work in your schedule on each day!
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