Continuing Education

DSM 5-TR: A Refresher on the Updates of the New Textual Revision After nine years of using the Diagnostical and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), changes are on the horizon for social workers engaged in behavioral health practitice with the release of the Diagnostical and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition,…

Trauma-Informed Care with Justice-Involved Populations This session explores the neuroscience of trauma, common behavioral patterns, and keys to successful trauma-informed service delivery within the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Ethics, diversity, and advocacy are integrated into a discussion on engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation strategies for social workers providing direct service and organizational/community-based service in…

Steps for Social Workers on an Anti-Oppressive Advocacy Journey Through our code of ethics, social workers are tasked with engaging in advocacy work. However, is our advocacy work grounded in an anti-oppressive framework? How can social workers create change with and for clients? Great clinical work includes strong advocacy for and with individuals and families.…

Racism is a Public Health Issue Anti-Black racism is a public health issue that affects millions of people across the globe. It is a form of systemic oppression that has been embedded in our society for centuries, and its effects are far-reaching. From disparities in access to healthcare and education, to higher rates of poverty…

Let’s Talk about Sex: Sex Positive Clinical Social Work We live a time of demand for greater inclusivity and affirmation of all varieties of experiences, and as such, social work practitioners need to shift and change how we think about, approach, and work with clients of various sexual backgrounds and experiences. This program will focus…

An Ethical Understanding of TN Social Work Licensure Law This live Zoom workshop will provide information and clarity regarding the path for advanced licensure in the state of Tennessee.  A thorough review of the current rules will help participants understand the requirements and the eligibility for advanced licensure as a clinical or advanced generalist social…

Question Persuade Refer: Fundamental Suicide Prevention Training for Providers Question Persuade Refer (QPR) is a world-renowned suicide prevention training that guides the community to begin having a conversation about suicide breaking stigma and guiding those with suicidal thoughts to help. This particular training will offer an additional provider perspective as not only can you support…

Emerging Issues: Why Social Workers Exit the Profession. Exploring Solutions that Affirm Increasing Outcomes of Elevation, Promotion, Financial Health, and Self-Care In this talk, we will discuss increasing your network potential and self-care by diving deep into issues impacting many social workers as they are facing the ultimate choice of remaining in or exiting the…

Decentering Power in Clinical Supervision This live Zoom webinar will discuss anti-oppressive supervision practices that address power dynamics in the supervisory room (O’Neil, et al., 2018; Rankine, 2017).  Rooted in an anti-blackness framework, that considers the experiences of all BIPOC individuals, this discussion will explore restructuring hierarchies in supervisory practices, exploring white supremacy culture, and…

Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care Webinar with Gabrielle Blake This webinar will explore concepts and issues that relate to end-of-life care. Participants will be encouraged to explore and reflect upon ethical issues that may arise when assisting clients who are near death and how the pandemic has impacted that work. The guiding principles of a…