Location: No physical location

Description: This is a NASW-MD Chapter member event.

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2024 5th Annual In-Person Ocean City Conference - Empowering Social Workers: Steadying the Waves

Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, May 8-10, 2024 (Friday is 1/2 day)
Hilton Garden Inn
2800 Baltimore Avenue
Ocean City, MD 21842

Please Note: NASW-MD has reserved 55 ocean front rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn that are discounted at $169/night from Tuesday, May 7 – Thursday, May 9, 2024 (checkout Friday morning). Please click the link below to make a reservation.  If you copy the link from one browser to another browser will remove the connections required.

• Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=SBYFTGI&groupCode=SOW&arrivaldate=2024-05-07&departuredate=2024-05-11&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

• Alternatively, you can book by calling 1-888-446-6677 and mention that you are with NASW-MD. Make your room reservation by April 21, 2024 to receive the discounted rate.

Please Note: You may be asked to show proof of vaccination and sign a COVID waiver when you sign in at the registration desk. You may also be asked to wear a mask in the classroom.

Tuesday, May 7th
4:30 – 6:00 pm – Happy Hour Reception
Join us for a pre-conference reception on Monday afternoon from 4:30 – 6 pm (ask for location at check in)

DAY 1: Wednesday, May 8th
(7 CEUs)

7:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. – Registration, full breakfast (provided), and networking

8:30 - 8:45 - Morning Announcements

8:45 a.m. –9:45 a.m. -Keynote Presentation -

Sails & Anchors: Navigating Clients' Stress in Healthcare
Keynoter: Jennifer FitzPatrick

Keynote Speaker: Jennifer FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C, CSP
Speaker, Consultant, Author, & founder, Jenerations Health Education, Inc.
Speaker Bio: Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is a speaker, consultant, author, and founder of Jenerations Health Education, Inc. She is a former gerontology instructor at Johns Hopkins University's Certificate on Aging program and has been featured on ABC, CBS, Sirius XM, in Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Redbook, Fast Company, and other media outlets. One of less than 800 Certified Speaking Professionals worldwide, Jennifer is the author of Reimagining Customer Service in Healthcare and Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing the Stress of Caring for Your Loved One. Her board appointments include serving as a Care Advisory Board Member for Seth Rogen & Lauren Miller Rogen's non-profit HFC (Hilarity for Charity), board member for Salisbury University's School of Health & Human Services, and a Board Member for Lifespan's Beacon Institute, an Argentum affiliate.
Synopsis: Does anyone look forward to needing a hospital, nursing home, psychotherapist, or any other health/mental health service? Of course not; and neither do our clients and patients. Although clients and patients do not look forward to needing us (and may even experience diagnosable phobias directly related to engaging with us), we have tremendous influence over how they ultimately perceive the experience of receiving life-changing services. When we make a health or mental health experience less stressful for those who seek help, there are better clinical outcomes, more engagement, fewer complaints, and reduced malpractice claims. This engaging program will help you better understand the mindset of those you serve and make necessary changes so your patients and clients are better set up for success.
Learning Objectives: at the end of this keynote presentation, attendees will be able to:
1. Examine both covert and overt reasons clients and patients experience stress while procuring health and mental health services
2. Discover the negative consequences of serving patients and clients who are experiencing stress while engaging with health/mental health providers
3. Develop an immediate action plan for diminishing stress for your clients and patients as a supervisor or clinician
1 Cat I CEU

9:45 – 10 am – Break

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Morning Session

Countertransference: An Ethical Discussion in Four Parts
Presenter: Jennifer Fitzpatrick, MSW, LCSW-C, CSP
Speaker, Consultant, Author, & founder, Jenerations Health Education, Inc.
Synopsis: Countertransference happens to all health and mental health professionals, regardless of how seasoned or educated they may be. This interactive program will help participants identify both overt and less obvious forms of countertransference. It will also help participants determine how to ethically manage, resolve, and prevent it.
Learning Objectives: at the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify countertransference.
2. Maintain appropriate boundaries by increasing awareness of overt and covert forms of countertransference.
3. Examine both areas of the NASW and MD BSWE Code of Ethics to assist with managing, resolving, and preventing issues with countertransference. NASW areas to be examined include Self-Determination, Conflict of Interest, Consultation, Privacy & Confidentiality. BSWE areas to be examined include Professional Competence (10.42.03.06) and Relationships.
CE: 2 Cat I ETHICS CEUS
Please note: This workshop qualifies for 2 of the 3-hour Ethics CEUs needed for license renewal per the Maryland BSWE.

12:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. – Lunch (provided)

1:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Afternoon Session

Workshop TBD - Presenter Cancelled


5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Optional CEU Event ethics

The Ethics of Addressing Cultural Competency in Trauma Informed Care
Presenter: Dwayne Buckingham, LCSW-C, BCD, CCTP
CEO, Buckingham Consulting Group, LLC
Training Specialist, Child Welfare Academy, University of Maryland-Baltimore
Synopsis: This workshop covers the history of Cultural Competence and barriers of communication that impacts providers’ ability to provide objective treatment. Mental health professionals come from various backgrounds and different walks of life which in return shapes their perceptions and definitions of cultural competence. Many providers have received training on cultural competence in Trauma-informed care, but there is very little training that encourages providers to be mindful of how their personal cultural and ethical perceptions may cause them to provide treatment through tainted lens. This webinar will distinguish between ethics and competence and challenge current perceptions of cultural competence. Upon completion of this training participant will leave with a clear understanding of the importance of viewing cultural competence from an individual perspective so that ethical treatment can be provided. Ethical Codes: Ethical Responsibility to Clients - 1.04 Competence and 1.05 Cultural Awareness and Social Diversity.
Learning Objectives: at the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
1. Define Trauma
2. Explore Ethical Considerations in Trauma-Informed Care
3. Discuss NASW and BSWE Code of Ethics
4. Discuss and challenge current perceptions of cultural competence
5. Describe a new model to assist the audience working within cultures
6. Explain practice Implications/recommendations
7. Identify evaluation and research protocols to enhance cultural competence training
1 Cat I CEU in ETHICS
Please note: This workshop qualifies for 1 of the 3-hour Ethics requirement of the Maryland BSWE needed for license renewal.


DAY 2: Thursday, May 9th
(7.5 CEUs available)

7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. – Registration, full breakfast (provided), and networking

8:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. - Morning Session

Emotional Intelligence: A Clinician’s Guide to Understanding and Treating African Americans’ Emotional Trauma
Presenter: Dwayne Buckingham, LCSW-C, BCD, CCTP
CEO, Buckingham Consulting Group, LLC
Training Specialist, Child Welfare Academy, University of Maryland-Baltimore
Presenter Bio: Dwayne L. Buckingham, PhD, LCSW-C, BCD is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, retired decorated veteran, and CEO of Buckingham Consulting Group, LLC. As a highly acclaimed international clinical psychotherapist, he has provided psychological assessments and treatment to over 40,000 individuals, couples, groups, and families worldwide. Through consulting, counseling, coaching, and training, his firm enables individuals and organizations to find solutions to problems and produce sustainable results. Dr. Buckingham has authored 20 self-help books, produced 4 documentaries, and is affectionally known as the E.R. Doctor or Empathy and Resilience Doctor. His 25 years of clinical experience and military training enable him to serve individuals from all walks of life and consult with organizations with significantly diverse staff and customers. In recognition of his philanthropic and entrepreneurial achievements, he received the distinct destination of 2017 DMV Entrepreneur of the Year from Wes Adams’ State’s Attorney Office, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. His expertise has been relied upon in a wide variety of articles, podcasts, and radio segments. While serving as Deputy Chief of the Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic and Chief of Resiliency and Psychological Health Service at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center from 2009 to 2016, Dr. Buckingham provided executive coaching to senior leaders and led his team in conducting resilience trainings for over 7000 military, civilian and contract personnel. Dr. Buckingham has been featured on NBC, ABC, Fox 2 News, ESSENCE, The CW 11, The Daily Drum, Huffington Post, and numerous other media outlets as a mental health expert, entrepreneur, consultant, and certified life, and executive coach. Additionally, he has provided 2 keynote addresses, consultation, and training for numerous organizations, including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, United States Public Health Services (USPHS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health Resource and Service Administration (HRSA), United States Air Force, First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Allegany College of Maryland (ACM), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Jackson State University (JSU), Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA), Habitat for Humanity, St. John’s Baptist Church, The Bowman Francis Ministry, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He holds a B.S.W. in Social Work from Jackson State University, an M.S.W in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in Human Services from Capella University. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. He is also an active member of the National Association of Social Workers and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Synopsis: This engaging and vital workshop is designed for mental health professionals, social workers, counselors, and any clinicians interested in enhancing their therapeutic approaches with African American clients. The session will delve into the nuances of emotional intelligence (EI) as a cornerstone for fostering a healing environment that acknowledges the unique experiences and emotional landscapes of African American individuals. The presenter will discuss essential resource for healthcare professionals who are seeking to deepen their understanding and application of emotional intelligence in a way that honors and supports the unique emotional experiences of African American clients, ultimately leading to more effective treatment and healing.
Learning Objectives:at the end of this workshop, attendees will:
1. Define emotional intelligence and describe its five components: self-awareness, self-regulation, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills.
2. Identify how emotional intelligence can enhance therapeutic relationships and outcomes, particularly when working with African American clients.
3. Explain the impact of historical and cultural contexts on the emotional well-being of African American clients and learn to integrate this understanding into their practice.
4. Describe practice strategies to foster empathy and understanding, particularly in navigating the complex emotions related to the African American experience.
5. Identify and incorporate the strengths and resources of the African American community into their healing practices.
CE: 3 Cat I

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch (provided)

1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. – Afternoon Session

LGBTQIA+ Concerns and Intersectionality: Identifying and Managing Provider Biases
Presenter: Thalia Bishop, PsyD., (She/Her/Ella)
Approved Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Supervisor
Licensed Psychologist (Maryland/The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT))
Registered Psychology Associate (District of Columbia) (Supervised)
Presenter Bio: Dr.Thalia Bishop is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Maryland, through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), and a registered psychology associate under the supervision of a licensed psychologist in the District of Columbia. She is also an approved Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Supervisor in Maryland with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University. Dr. Bishop currently works with adolescents and adults, providing therapy and evaluation services in a culturally inclusive environment. Her experience includes providing therapy services for adolescents and adults, and psychological/psychoeducational evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.
Her research and clinical interests include working with marginalized groups; including individuals and families impacted by incarceration. Through the years she has volunteered with several organizations in Maryland and the District of Columbia, providing services to families impacted by homelessness, incarceration, and poverty. She consistently strives to create a setting where each client feels accepted, valued, and supported.
Synopsis: As with many individuals within marginalized groups, members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face challenges rooted in the intersections of multiple identities. The purpose of this presentation is to identify specific steps providers, including social workers, can take to recognize their own biases and provide supportive spaces for clients within the LGBTQIA+ community. Our goal is to deliver a better understanding of challenges faced by members of the LGBTQIA+ community when managing intersecting aspects of their identities. We will explore strategies and best practices for providers to incorporate while collaborating with clients. The presenter will highlight specific research and tools to assist providers collaborating with members of this community.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
1. Explain key terms/concepts related to bias, intersectionality, and aspects unique to members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
2. Identify and discuss a minimum of three (3) best practices for working with LGBTQIA+ clients managing intersectional challenges.
3. List three (3) strategies for providers to address their own biases, while still providing clients with effective treatment.
4. Highlight three (3) approaches for providers to create an environment that encourages clients to openly explore and discuss various aspects of their identities.
CE: 3 Cat I


5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Optional CEU Event

Title: Exploring Intersectionality in an Evolving World

Presenter: Karessa Proctor, BSW, MSW 
NASW-MD Executive Director
Synopsis: Incorporating intersectionality into social work practice not only enhances the effectiveness and cultural competence needed to provide interventions but also fosters greater empathy, understanding, and empowerment among practitioners and clients alike. By embracing an intersectional lens, social workers can advance social justice, promote equity, and create positive change within their communities. This thought-provoking one-hour workshop is designed to deepen your understanding of intersectionality and its implications for social work practice to provide social workers with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of intersectional identities and experiences among diverse client populations.
Learning objectives: Social Workers will be able to:
1. Define intersectionality
2. Recognize and acknowledge the diverse and intersecting identities present within individuals and communities as well as themselves.
3.Examine power dynamics within social systems and institutions, understanding how systems of oppression operate and intersect to shape individuals' lived experiences.
4.Acquire practical strategies and skills for integrating intersectionality into your social work practice.

CE: 1 Category I

DAY 3: Friday, May 10th (1/2 day)
(3 CEUs available)


7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. – Registration, full breakfast (provided), and networking


8:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. - Morning Session

Better Together: The Need for Social Connections
Presenter: Jocelyn Gaul, LCSW-C
Adolescent/Young Adult Therapist
Synopsis: This is a 3 hour, energetic, interactive, and experiential workshop designed for social work professionals. Participants will learn about loneliness, what it looks like for people today, and what kind of impact it has on us as professionals and on our clients. Participants will learn how to assess where they fall on the loneliness spectrum to help clients identify this as well. We will identify 10 common roadblocks to social connection. Using a workbook, small group discussions, and experiential-based activities, participants will have opportunities to learn and practice research-based skills to overcome the roadblocks that impede social connection. By learning and practicing this framework, professionals will be ready to implement these skills in their practice and help their clients improve their well-being and achieve their goals. This training requires a willingness to meet and talk to other participants through structured (non-embarrassing) activities.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
1. Define loneliness.
2. List at least 3 health risks associated with loneliness.
3. Identify which common roadblocks to social connection get in the way for themselves and their clients.
Create a personalized action plan, based on research-based tips, to overcome the specific roadblocks that stand in the way of social connection.
CE: 3 Cat I

 

COST OF CONFERENCE: 

Entire 3-day Conference (Wed., Thurs., Fri.)
$399 for NASW members
$449 for non-members
$359 for Retired Members and Students

Two Days Only: Wednesday & Thursday

- $299 for NASW members
- $349 for non-members
- $259 Retired members & Students

Two Days Only: Thursday & Friday

- $259 for NASW members
- $309 for non-members
- $229 Retired members & Students

One Day Only: Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday
- Wednesday - $149 for NASW members; $199 nonmembers; $119 for Retired members and Students
- Thursday - $149 for NASW members; $199 nonmembers; $119 for Retired members and Students
- Friday - $119 for NASW members; $169 nonmembers; $99 for Retired members and Students

Please Note: you are ethically responsible for accurately reporting the number of continuing education hours you earn. If you attend a NASW-MD event and arrive late or need to leave early you are responsible for notifying the workshop coordinator. Your CE certificate will be adjusted to reflect the hours of attendance.

Comfort Zone Reminder: Every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in meeting rooms, but everyone’s comfort level is different.  Dress in layers or bring a jacket or sweater in case the room is too cool or warm for your comfort.

Location: No physical location

Description: The Committee on Aging will be meeting virtually to discuss the latest developments within the committee.

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Location: No physical location

Description: The Forensic Committee will be meeting virtually to discuss the latest developments within the committee.

Location: Virtual (no in person location)

Description: This virtual event will be an opportunity for board candidates to meet one another and engage in discussions about important issues within the NASW. 

Location: No physical location

Description: The Legislative Committee will be meeting virtually to discuss the latest developments within the committee.

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#3086 -LIVE VIRTUAL- Cultural Trauma: Ethical Considerations for Providing Trauma-informed Care Counseling to Traumatized African Americans
Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024; 9:00 am – 12:15 p.m. (login from 8:50 – 9 am)
Location: No physical location
Presenter: Dwayne L. Buckingham, Ph.D., LCSW-C, BCD
President & CEO, R.E.A.L. Horizons Consulting Solutions, LLC
Training Specialist, Child Welfare Academy, University of Maryland-Baltimore
Synopsis: There is a growing need to provide culturally sensitive care to African American clients who have experienced or witnessed cultural trauma. Well intended clinicians continue to provide “color blind” and “culturally insensitive” therapy and unfortunately place their clients at increased risk of being retraumatized in counseling. Culturally informed social workers must create therapeutic space for clients to acknowledge and address the past and ongoing effects of social and culturally based trauma and adversity. This training will focus on the dynamics, experiences and needs of a range of intersecting cultural identities primarily focused on race, ethnicity, and lived experience. It is designed to inform attendees about the importance of delivering trauma-informed therapists that can enhance their clients’ abilities to combat negative internalized cultural messages, enhance their internal locus of control and build resilience. Dr. Buckingham will draw from professional and other lived experience.
Ethical Code: Ethical Responsibility to Clients - 1.04 Competence and 1.05 Cultural Awareness and Social Diversity.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1.Define cultural trauma and trauma-informed care
2.Identify how cultural identity is developed through race, ethnicity and lived experience
3.Describe how the delivery of “color blind” and “culturally insensitive” therapy can retraumatize clients
4.Highlight ethical practice consideration from a trauma-informed and cultural awareness viewpoint
5.Articulate therapeutic strategies for enhancing internal locus of control and building resilience with African American clients
CE: 3 Category I
Cost: $50 for members; $ for non-members
Please Note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour ethics requirement for license renewal.

 #3081 – Face to Face OR Live/Virtual - Stigma and Practice Impact through an Ethics Lens
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024; 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (login begins 8:50 a.m.)
Location: Allegany College of Maryland
CE Room 20
12401 Willowbrook Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
Presenter: Suzanne Cox, LCSW-C, MBA
Team leader, Continuous Care Team, UMMS/WPPC Clinics, Baltimore
Synopsis: Attention to factors which stigmatize clients from the perspectives of society, providers of care, and impacted individuals, is crucial to ethical human services practice. Recent events have demonstrated that bias against people with different national and religious beliefs is growing. Preconceptions about individuals with physical and mental disabilities has been wielded in the political arena to the detriment of many of the consumers that social workers serve. This workshop will examine both personally mediated and societally based origins of stigma which impact many individuals presenting for services as well as the systems that keep stigma alive and well. In this workshop, we will identify and discuss sources of internal bias and point of view, including the media, and their impact on clients and on providers. We will also explore the impact of recent events on the perpetuation of stigma and how we can act to address this. We will then discuss in detail the nine commonly identified dimensions of stigma and the challenges clinicians face in ethically addressing these dimensions individually and collectively. The challenges faced by stigmatized individuals and groups in accessing and remaining engaged in care will be discussed in depth. Strategies for providers of care to assist in remaining vigilant to emerging stigma in practice will be discussed.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, participants:
1. Review common stereotypes as well as societal stigmas and how these impact both providers and service recipients. Focus will include the impact of current world and national events and how these can trickle down to provision of services (Code of Ethics – Preamble, Purpose, Ethical Principles, Standards Sections 1.01, 1.02, 1.05, 1.12, 1.14, 2.01, 2.05, 2.08, 2.10, 4.01, 4.02*)
2. Address nine commonly identified dimensions of stigma and the ethical questions potentially impacting clinical practice for each of these dimensions, focusing acutely on issues of perceived controllability, origin, and peril. (Code of Ethics – Preamble, Purpose, Ethical Principles, Standards Sections 1.02, 1.04, 1.05, 1.12, 1.14, 2.01, 2.05, 3.01, 3.02, 4.01, 4.02, 6.01, 6.04)
3. Discuss strategies for successfully engaging and retaining stigmatized individuals and groups in treatment. (Code of Ethics – Preamble, Purpose, Ethical Principles, Standards Sections 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.05, 1.06, 1.07, 1.12, 1.14, 2.01, 2.03, 2.05, 2.10, 3.01, 3.02, 3.06, 3.07, 4.01, 4.02, 5.01, 5.02, 6.01)
CE: 3 Category I
Cost: $50 for members; $70 for non-members
Please Note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour ethics requirement for license renewal.

NASW-MD will provide lunch for in-person attendees. 

#3082 - Face to Face OR Live/Virtual - Using a Resilience Framework in Clinical Supervision
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024; 1 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. (login begins 812:50 p.m.)
Location: Allegany College of Maryland
CE Room 20
12401 Willowbrook Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
Presenter: Suzanne Cox, MSW, MS, MBA, LCSW-C
Team Leader, Continuous Care Team, UMMS/WPPC Clinics, Baltimore
Synopsis: Clinical supervision is an integral part of the journey to practicing effective and ethical social work, both initially and continuing through the span of one’s career. Supervision helps to ensure that practitioners are competent, effective and possess the necessary skills to protect clients/consumers. Social work as a career provides an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and to society. Sometimes, however, the emotional cost of providing good care, however, makes it challenging for providers to continue to practice as effectively as they once did. Building resilience in oneself and in supervisees is a critical function of the supervisory process as well as ongoing practice.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this intermediate workshop, attendees will be able to:
1.Define the core tenets of resilience and relate these to both good clinical practice and the supervisor supervisee relationship (COMAR - 10.42.03.01-C, 10.42.03.02–B, 10.42.03, 10.42.03.04, 10.42.03.05, 10.42.03.06, 10.42.03.07).
2. Assess the relationship between effective, healthy clinical boundaries and resilience building/supporting practices (COMAR – 10.42.03.01, 10.42.03.02, 10.42.03.03, 10.42.03.04, 10.42.03.05. We will also touch on 10.42.03.07).
3. Discuss the relationship between resilience and ethical, effective clinical practice and supervision (COMAR - 10.42.03.01-C, 10.42.03.02–B, 10.42.03, 10.42.03.04, 10.42.03.05, 10.42.03.06, 10.42.03.07).
4.Identify approaches to incorporating resilience-building in the supervisory relationship, and potential ethical challenges to doing so (COMAR - 10.42.03.01-C, 10.42.03.02–B, 10.42.03, 10.42.03.04, 10.42.03.05, 10.42.03.06, 10.42.03.07).
CE: 3 Category I in SUPERVISION
Cost: $50 for members; $70 for non-members
Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour supervision requirement (for supervisors)

NASW-MD will provide lunch for in-person attendees from 12:15 - 1:pm.

#3087 LIVE VIRTUAL –Dissecting the Social Work Licensing Exam (2 PARTS)
Dates: Friday & Saturday, June 7-8, 2024; 9 am - 4:15 pm both days
Please Note: This is a 2-day workshop. You must register for both days
Location: Live, Interactive, Real-Time Webinar. No physical location
Presenter: Corey Beauford, MSW, LICSW
Founder and President, Inspired Consulting Group, Riverdale
Synopsis: This course is geared toward equipping participants with the skills necessary to sit for the Licensed Graduate Social Worker exam (LGSW) or the Clinical Exam (LICSW or LCSW-C). A thorough overview of the test content will be provided as well as an analysis of test-taking strategies and tips useful for success on the exam.
Learning Objectives: As a result of this course, participants will enhance their ability to successfully sit for the ASWB licensing exam. The class will focus on and provide the following:
1. An Overview of the Composition of the Masters and Clinical exams
2. Exam Taking Strategies and Special Accommodations
3. Social Work Assessment and Diagnosis (DSM-V)
4. Social Work Interventions Strategies
5. Models and Methods of Social Work Practice
6. Psychopharmacology
7. Human Growth and Development Issues
8. Ethics
9. Research and Supervision
10. Program Evaluation
11. Tips and Strategies Necessary for Analyzing Exam Questions

CE: 8 Category I
Cost: $155 for members ($15 includes fee for study materials);
$295 for non-members (Includes a $15 fee for study materials)
$15 for student members ($15 fee for study materials)
Please Note: After completing the full 12 hours of this workshop, the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour ethics requirement for license renewal will be met.
Please Note: Attendees can earn 8 Category I CEUs for this course. 4 hours of the course are ineligible per the Maryland BSWE.

#3088 – LIVE/VIRTUAL - Deep Empathy in Leadership: Integrating a Trauma-Responsive Framework in Social Work Supervision

Lee Westgate, MBA, MSW, LCSW-C, (he/him/his)
Speaker, Teacher, Consultant
Synopsis: As Social Workers, we carry many individuals and families through the traumas of life. It is through this provision of care and support that we simultaneously collect the stories of countless people and communities that we serve. This component of trauma-responsive practice creates a unique burden resultant from deep empathy – magnified by our professional and ethical orientation to social justice. Social Work supervisors remain in the unique position of having to simultaneously lead, mentor, and effectively navigate and make sense of the sometimes-traumatic nature of social work practice. This presentation seeks to illustrate the impact of trauma both on supervisors and supervisees; to highlight the supervisory components inherent within self-reflection and supporting practice; and to provide insights and reflections on self-stewardship and trauma-responsive practice within the context of social work leadership.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
1. Examine the supervisory context of trauma and social work across a myriad of levels of practice.
2. Distinguish between Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Responsive Social Work Practice.
3. Reflect the paradoxes embedded in supervision and trauma-responsive practice.
4. Identify strategies and opportunities to integrate a trauma responsive framework within the context of leadership and supervision.
Relevant NASW Ethical Codes:
· 2.01 Respect
· 3.01 Supervision and Consultation
· 3.08 Continuing Education and Staff Development
· 5.01 Integrity of the Profession
· 6.01 Social Welfare
Please Note: This workshop fulfills the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour Supervision requirement for supervisors needed for license renewal.

#3089 – LIVE/VIRTUAL - Understanding & Exploring the Role of Cultural Competency in Service Delivery
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024; 1:00 pm – 4:15 p.m. (login from 12:50 – 1pm.)
Location: No physical location
Presenter: Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C
CEO, Cruz and Associates, LLC
Synopsis: This workshop will focus on understanding and exploring the role of cultural competency in service delivery. Often times consumers don’t look like the service providers and this can affect consumer engagement. This workshop will explore creative ways to enhance and promote consumer buy in. Disproportionately communities of color often are under-represented within the mental health and medical system. The numbers do not paint the entire picture of the various needs within these communities. Communities of color often feel marginalized, ignored and stigmatized, while providers often feel immense counter transference, numerous cultural and linguistic barriers and lack of cultural competency which effects service delivery. This workshop will explore the various challenges and solutions to increase awareness and utilization of medical and mental health services within communities of color. This is an interactive workshop were case vignettes will be presented and participants will work in a group setting to further maximize their understanding of the concepts presented.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this intermediate course, participants will be able to:
1. Examine and categorize the various cultural and linguistic barriers that can arise in service delivery and how to effectively prevent them.
2. Articulate the connection between cultural competency and effective treatment delivery.
3.Appraise and apply tools to help with transference and countertransference in relationship to service delivery.
4. Summarize the key elements of cultural competency and how to implement realistic and cost-effective measures to enhance and promote service delivery.
CE: 3 Category I
Cost: $50 for members; $70 for non-members
Please Note: This workshop fulfills both the Maryland BSWE and the DC Board of Social Work’s 3-hour Cultural Competency requirement for license renewal.

#3093 - LIVE VIRTUAL- Implicit Bias Training
Date: Friday, June 28, 2024; 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (login from 8:50 – 9:00 am)
Location: No physical location
Presenter: Edward Geraty, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Private Practitioner, INSITE Integrative Services, LLC.
Synopsis: The purpose of this Implicit Bias Training, also referred to as Unconscious Bias Training, is to raise awareness about implicit biases and provide clients with tools and strategies for impartial decision-making, thereby reducing the influence of these biases. Implicit bias affects the way we make choices, engage with others, and conduct ourselves. Research has consistently shown that implicit bias is linked to several adverse consequences, including lower-quality healthcare provision (e.g., treatment recommendations and empathy), unequal disciplinary actions in schools (e.g., suspensions and expulsions), discriminatory workplace practices (e.g., hiring, promotions, and retention), and racial disparities in criminal justice responses (e.g., arrests, law enforcement-involved shootings, and legal sentencing). Hence, it is essential to recognize and actively work toward mitigating implicit bias to ensure that our decisions, interactions, and conduct are equitable and devoid of discrimination. This training supports clinicians in their professional practice by enabling them to implement culturally informed approaches that mitigate the impact of implicit bias.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, participants will learn about:
1. Articulate the concept of implicit bias and its underlying origins.
2. Recognize the ramifications of implicit bias in both workplace and clinical settings.
3. Engage in conversations about methods for self-exploration and for tracking and managing their individual implicit biases.
4. Explain the process of implementing culturally sensitive frameworks and utilizing evidence-based strategies to address implicit bias within organizations and clinical practice.
CE: 3 Category I
Cost: $50 for members; $70 for non-members

Please Note: This workshop qualifies for the MD BSWE's Implicit Bias requirement for license renewal

Location: TBD (in person location)

Description: We will be meeting for our board member retreat where we will engage in discussions, participate in team-building exercises, and discuss approaches to advancing the mission of NASW.