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Student Series: We Are All Macro Social Workers

Crystal Chelliah 0 180
Do you want to get more involved in advocacy efforts, but worry that you don’t have the time? Curious about leadership opportunities, but are not sure where to start? Being a board member, serving on a legislative committee, and contacting your legislators are exciting experiences that take less time than you may think.
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Breaking Barriers: Navigating Cultural Humility, Ethical Dilemmas, and Cutting-Edge Practices in Social Work

NASW-Iowa Chapter

Anne Harding 0 518

September 19 and 20, 2024
Location: DMACC FFA Enrichment Center,
1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023

Keynote Speaker: Thursday, September 19

Dr. James Knight    

Keynote Address: Encouraging Hearts through Humility and Love

Founder of Lead with Humility and renowned Equality and Inclusion Strategist

James Knight is an educator, coach/mentor, consultant, author, itinerant speaker/teacher, and equity and inclusion strategist. As an equity and inclusion strategist, Dr. Knight works with leaders, schools, organizations, and individuals in the corporate, non-profit, governmental, and academic sectors to develop frameworks rooted in humility.

This keynote by Dr. James Knight will move hearts and get leaders fired up to be the change they wish to see in their community. In this keynote address, Dr. Knight will discuss the humility in building authentic community and how the power of care, love, and honor can lift the hearts of everyone in order to create a community of true belonging. What people need now more than ever in today’s working environment are people who believe in them and who genuinely care and are mindful. In this session, Dr. Knight will touch hearts and inspire the audience to show up differently within their respective spaces to make a positive impact.

For more information, on Dr. James Knight, please visit his website at Lead with Humility

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Building Connections for a Socially Just Future

NASW-Washington Chapter

Anne Harding 0 442

The 2024 NASW-WA Statewide Conference will be an in-person event encompassing 1.5 days of intensive learning and dialogue. Our presenters play a critical role in this conference by leading important conversations, inspiring dialogue, and sharing best practices. Attendees have the opportunity to learn (earn up to 12 CEs!), network, and build connections. 

The Conference will be held in person on September 19-21, 2024 at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, WA (near Spokane) and will feature two-hour keynote presentations and 1.5-hour breakout session presentations. All presentations will be live.

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Understanding and Supporting Clients After Abortions

NASW Virginia

Josh Klapperick 0 548

September 19, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. ET.
3 CEs, including 1 ethics CE.

This workshop will provide social workers with foundational information about working with clients who have had abortions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify your personal abortion-related values and how they might impact your work.
  • Learn about the myths and facts about the relationships between abortions, mental health, and emotions, as well as receive a framework through which to understand their clients’ experiences.
  • Explain what the best scientific evidence suggests about the relationship between abortions and emotions.
  • Discuss legal and ethical considerations.
  • Demonstrate identifying and vetting a possible after-abortion support resource for clients.

Presenter: Rachel L. Dyer, PhD.

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