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PM Breakouts – 60 minutes OVERVIEWThis session will introduce participants to the science of compassion and the positive impact it can have on service delivery. There is now revolutionary scientific evidence that caring makes a difference and compassion impacts human connection in treatment in a fundamental way. The science of compassion, or “Compassionomics,” provides the…

Keynote Session – 60 minutes OVERVIEWAs social work moves toward reckoning with white supremacy, one vital piece of the discussion is often missing from the conversation: settler colonialism. Social workers perpetuate coloniality and remain complicit in systemic harms due to Eurocentric social work education and practice models. Decolonization, the undoing of colonialism whereby a nation…

PM Breakouts – 60 minutes OVERVIEWEthical non-monogamy encompasses a spectrum of relationship styles, including polyamory, open relationships, and other consensually non-exclusive arrangements. These communities often face unique challenges related to mental health and well-being, and in today’s diverse and ever-expanding world, mental health professionals are increasingly encountering individuals and partnered people who practice ethical non-monogamy.…

PM Breakouts – 60 minutes Presenter Pronouns: he/him OVERVIEWThis presentation will explore the role of advocacy in supporting youth’s success. The art and science of advocacy work together to create solutions for the challenges of youth. Social workers are called to address social injustice in every part of a system, from fighting for our clients’…

PM Breakouts – 60 minutes OVERVIEWWe investigated the microenvironment and social vulnerability of heat-vulnerable bus stops in Knoxville. Identified bus stops are poor microenvironments without trees and shelters. The hottest bus stops are concentrated in the highly developed and densely populated areas of West Knoxville and Downtown Knoxville and in South, North, Northeast, and Northwest…

PM Breakouts – 60 minutes Presenter Pronouns: she/ella OVERVIEWMost of us would be thrilled to never encounter the words “Covid,” “pandemic,” or “unprecedented” ever again. However, as much as our exhaustion can make “getting back to normal” seem like a relief, we have an ethical responsibility to consider how reverting to pre-pandemic practices may harm…

PM Breakouts – 60 minutes Presenter Pronouns: she/her OVERVIEWThe presentation seeks to explore an approach that integrates neurodivergent affirming care with trauma-informed principles, ushering in transformative innovations within clinical settings. This presentation will equip participants with the essential knowledge and practical tools to provide inclusive, accessible, and effective care for neurodivergent individuals. LEARNING OBJECTIVESAs a…

PM Breakouts – 60 minutes Presenter Pronouns: she/her OVERVIEWResearch implicates the long-term benefits of evidence-based programs in mitigating the challenges faced by Latino immigrant communities, yet there remains a scarcity in their cultural adaptation and widespread dissemination. Drawing from a scoping review, this presentation explores culturally-adapted programs for this population, including those that address the…

PM Breakouts – 60 minutes Presenter Pronouns: she/her OVERVIEWA comprehensive overview of ethical guidelines and expectations under an umbrella of helping professions as well as an understanding of boundaries and protocol expectations for ethical case management and those in care taking roles. LEARNING OBJECTIVESAs a result of attending this presentation, participants will: 1. Be able…