eVOLve 2023

OVERVIEW When involved in a crisis, time is of the essence and often social workers are called to quickly triage a situation. The margin for error can be small or extensive depending on the situation, and environmental elements can affect ethical decision-making processes and the approach applied. This workshop will explore appropriate ethical decision-making processes…

OVERVIEW As social workers, we play a critical role in supporting and improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities. In addition to direct service, many of us will be called to lead and inspire others through our work. This keynote presentation will provide practical strategies and insights to lead at any level whether you…

OVERVIEW This workshop will explore using principles of implementation science to bolster social worker well-being as a self-care strategy. Discussion will focus on the current state of the profession, barriers to self-care, and applying a lens for re-imagining social worker’s well-being. An emphasis will be placed on ethical obligations and the tiered responsibilities of social…

OVERVIEW This workshop will allow Clinical Practitioners and those engaged in Organizational Leadership to learn concepts and considerations that address trauma from a macro perspective. We will discuss definitions of trauma, how the human nervous system responds to trauma as well as assess and integrate knowledge of current trauma-informed practices within agencies and organizations. The…

OVERVIEW Social Work is a dynamic field where practitioners encounter a number of barriers and supports for an individual, family, or community. In this session, social workers and other mental health professionals will learn to address the human-animal bond, incorporate it into daily practice, and how to support the human-animal bond at a local, state,…

OVERVIEW In response to a global pandemic that has changed the landscape for virtual mental health care, a clinical expert discusses considerations, strategies, and lessons learned in evidence-based safety planning with high-risk adult and adolescent clients via telehealth through the literature and illustrative case vignettes. This presentation will acknowledge the common challenges providers voice in…

OVERVIEW This webinar will explore the importance of understanding and balancing ethical responsibilities. An emphasis will be placed on exploring dual relationships and boundary issues to enhance and improve ethical responsibilities and reduce ethical violations. This workshop will discuss common practice areas that raise ethical dilemmas and explore the code of ethics and propose various…