Regulation of the nervous system, often referred to as being calm, is an important part of mental health and is a learned process through co-regulation. Utilizing neuroscience, trauma informed care and social emotional learning techniques, gain a better understanding of what influences one's regulated state.

Social workers encounter survivors of brain injury much more frequently than is typically presumed. Furthermore, many of the behaviors, cognitive and emotional states that may occur as a result of brain injury can be misdiagnosed and there is an unfortunate lack of knowledge among many behavioral health practitioners regarding the sequelae of brain injury.

Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) is legal for our neighbors in Canada, Maine and Vermont. Vermont recently dropped its residency requirement for MAID which has implications for NH residents and practitioners. In 2024, the NH legislature will consider a medical aid in dying bill. This workshop will review historical medical, legal and religious decisions regarding end of life care which lead up to present day. 

The film screening followed by panel discussion on zoom.

2 Clinical Category A CEs pending approval by NASW NH

Michael Barnett’s dynamic documentary takes us into the lives of three high school athletes—all at different stages of their athletic seasons, personal lives, and unique paths as transgender teens. Their stories span across the U.S.—from Sarah, a skier and teen policymaker in New Hampshire, to Andraya, a track star in Connecticut openly transitioning into her authentic self. 

The demanding nature of the social work profession often competes with the desire to implement or sustain self-care practices. Each of these six workshop-style webinars provides an opportunity for you to grow on a professional and personal level.