Live Webinars for Social Workers
Approved for CECs
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Tues, June 15
Thurs, June 17
Wed, June 23
Thurs, June 24
Mon, June 28
Wed, June 30
Wed, July 14
Thurs, July 15, 22 & 29
Wed, July 21
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Satisfies the cultural competency CE requirement
** Satisfies the veterans CE requirement
Visit our website for complete program description details and registration details.
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The NASW/CT Diversity Committee &
Quinnipiac University Social Work Department
Present
Social Work and Policing:
A Webinar Series
Join us for our town hall meeting
(more info to come!)
Saturday, June 5th, 2021
9 am to 12 pm via Zoom, free, no CECs
To explore the history of collaborations between social workers and police, current policy recommendations for collaboration, as well as alternate approaches to address racial justice in policing through a panelist discussion.
This town hall meeting is discussion-based and will surround social workers, community safety, and police accountability in aim to answer the question: as a profession what do we see as the next steps for us, here in the state of Connecticut?
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WHAT’S NEXT? PANDEMIC TRANSITIONS
Virtual, In -Person, or Both?
June 18, 2021
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Via ZOOM
Join us for a “lunch time” Zoom Meeting to discuss the practical, clinical, ethical, & emotional factors related to Tele Mental Health vs. returning to in-person sessions in our offices. When is it time to re-open? What is right for you? What do you need to move forward successfully and transition comfortably?
CT, NASW, and CDC Guidelines will be reviewed. Issues that have impacted social workers in private practice during this crisis will be included. Various action plans will be identified and options to help make decisions and manage stress as related to transitions will be discussed. This workshop is focused on social workers in private practice but the content is equally valuable for those returning to agency settings.
The workshop will be presented by Sherry Cohen, MEd, LICSW who has been in full time private practice in Newton, MA since 1990. Sherry received her MEd from Lesley University and her MSW from Boston University and has worked as a teacher, an administrator, and a clinician in a variety of settings. She is the former chair of the Newton Human Rights Commission as well as former Chair of the NASW/MA Nominating Committee while presently active as the co-Chair of the NASW/MA Symposium Program Committee. Sherry is the recipient of the NASW/MA 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Approved for 1.5 CECs
$25 for Members; $40 for Yet to be Members
No refunds after cancellation date of June 16
Upon registration you will be sent a link to the Zoom Meeting.
CE Certificates sent upon completion of the workshop and submission of the training evaluation..
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Coalition for Elder Justice in Connecticut Annual Virtual Symposium
Advocating Through Adversity: Celebrating Success in these Challenging Times
June 22, 2021 9:15AM ET - 11:30 AM ET
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Join the Coalition for Elder Justice in Connecticut as we offer a virtual symposium designed to educate and engage on recent and emerging elder justice issues. This year’s event will focus on aging as a time for exploration and opportunity that comes with the challenges that may happen at any age and at any stage of life. Our keynote will be Erwin J. Tan MD who is the Director of Thought Leadership- Health at AARP where he works on healthy longevity and health equity. He is a physician with fellowship training in geriatric medicine and integrative medicine. Dr. Erwin previously served as the Director of Senior Corps at the Corporation for National and Community Service and as faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Erwin was a White House Fellow serving as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserves.
The program will also feature a presentation of case vignettes from members of the coalition, with an opportunity to offer both challenges and solutions from an interprofessional perspective. Our goal is to provide a better understanding and awareness supporting all professions and advocates working on elder justice issues. Let’s support each other in these challenging times! Certificates of Attendance and professional credits are available for consideration to those who attend this event. Law Enforcement training hours pending approval.
Approved for 2 CECs by NASW/CT
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Providing Support for Clients and Families
with Immigration Concerns
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June 29, 2021
9:30 to 11:30
via ZOOM
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Everything you needed to know about immigration terminology and the various documentation statuses of the immigration population. The training will provide advocacy tools and education around the risks of this population being caught by Immigration, possible paths to obtain status, and current administration changes that impact this vulnerable population. The presenter will explore how status affects individuals and families and how lawful status may be obtained through the application process. What are the benefits and challenges of the various statuses and what is the impact of current policies on children and their families? How can we as social workers best support immigrants with concerns for their safety and their families?
Attorney Meghann E. LaFountain of LaFountain Immigration Law, LLC in Middletown will be our presenter for this timely and valuable workshop. A graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law, she started on this journey as a Law Student Representative at the Asylum & Human Rights Clinic in Hartford in 2010. She worked for Immigration law firms until starting her own firm in 2017 where she focuses on low bono/discounted legal services to clients. Attorney LaFountain brings a holistic approach to legal representation, helping clients connect with other resources in the community for things such as medical care, food and clothing, and mental health care. She serves as Chair of the CT American Immigration Lawyers Association of CT, Treasurer of the Middlesex County Bar Association, and was the former Chair of the Women’s Initiative of the Middlesex County United Way.
APPROVED for 2 CULTURAL COMPETENCY CE Credits
$35 Members; $50 Yet to be Members
No refunds or cancellations after June 27
Upon registration, you will be sent a link to the ZOOM meeting
CE Certificates sent upon completion of the workshop and submission of the training evaluation.
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Fall 2021 EMDR Basic Training Course
Karen Alter-Reid, Ph.D., EMDR Institute Regional Trainer, is offering EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Basic Training for the integration of this highly effective approach into clinical practice. Comprehensive format includes Part I, Part II and 10 hours of consultation.
FALL Training DATES:
September 23, 24, 25, November 4, 5, 6
Location: Part I is virtual, Part II is hybrid/virtual or in person in Litchfield, CT
FEES: $1,995 Early Registration
This course has been approved for 40 CECs by NASW/CT
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