It's More Than Budgeting: The Heart of Financial Social Work

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

via ZOOM



Presented by LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW, CFT

This presentation introduces the foundations of financial social work and explores how social workers can integrate financial literacy, therapeutic insights, and culturally competent strategies into client care. Emphasizing that money is deeply emotional and often tied to shame, identity, and systemic barriers, the session highlights the critical role of financial conversations in mental health and social work practice. 

Participants are guided through: 

• The barriers that make money conversations difficult—such as shame, cultural norms, and fear of judgment. 
• The concept of financial therapy, including evidence-based interventions to support clients' emotional and behavioral relationship with money. 
• Money scripts (Klontz) and how early beliefs shape adult financial behaviors. 
• Case examples and stories to bring real-world relevance to client experiences with financial stress. 
• Five practical steps for shifting money mindsets, both for social workers and their clients. 
• Actionable strategies to move from financial avoidance to financial empowerment—such as setting boundaries, practicing curiosity, and goal setting. 

The presentation concludes by emphasizing the power of social workers to help dismantle financial shame, foster financial resilience, and promote economic justice. Resources and tools are offered to help social workers expand their capacity to support clients through a financial wellness lens.  

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