417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 206-3632
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3422 Cleary Avenue, Suite B, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 233-0118
speakers
2025 Social Work Conference:
"shaping the future together "
"2025 Licensure Review and Ethics Update"
Virginia H. Adolph, DSW, LCSW, C-SSWS
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Changes in Supervisory Processes and Licensure Policies
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Addressing Practice Area Challenges and Solutions
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Cultivating Collaborative Collegial Discussion
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Experiential Guidance and Ethical Considerations
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"Mandated Reporting"
Melissa ratliff sorrell
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Definition and Role of Mandated Reporters
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Legal Obligations & Responsibilities
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Recognizing Neglect and Abuse
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What and When to Report: - Legal Framework and Criteria
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Importance of Mandated Reporting
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"Healing while Dealing"
Franchelle Daniels
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Explore the Trauma Attendees Deal with Through Their Place of Employment
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Confirm One Way That Their Job Has Affected Them Physically
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Identify Vicarious Trauma as an Issue Affecting Mental and Physical Health
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Explore Consistent Practices to Minimize Secondary Trauma – Heal Yourself Before You Heal Others
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"Collaborative Approaches to Addressing Racial Disparities in Health: A Social Work Perspective"
Valerie Joiner, DSW, LCSW
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Understand the Impact of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) on Racial Disparities.
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Explore Collaborative and Innovative Approaches to Address Racial Disparities.
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Advocate for Policy and Systemic Change to Reduce Racial Health Disparities.
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"Mind Magic: Exploring Hypnotherapy for Clinical Transformation - Part 1"
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"Mind Magic: Exploring Hypnotherapy for Clinical Transformation PART 2"
MELISSA RATLIFF-SORRELL, LCSW
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Differentiate Between Hypnosis and Common Misconceptions.
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Understand the Neurobiological Impact of Hypnotherapy
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Identify Clinical Applications for Hypnotherapy in Social Work
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Participate in a Guided Hypnosis Session for Practical Application:
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Reflect on and Analyze the Therapeutic Benefits of Hypnosis
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Understand Key Ethical Considerations in Hypnotherapy for Social Workers
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Explore Certification and Continuing Education Pathways in Hypnotherapy
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"Working with Angry and Traumatized Adolescences Through Music"
Cynthia Graham, LPC
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How to engages adolescents by using creative, non-verbal communication, fostering emotional expression and coping skills.
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Facilitate therapeutic goals by using music to improve mental health, emotional regulation, and social interaction.
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Explore emotions, foster resilience, and encourage personal growth.
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"Ethics and Practicalities of Political Action: Beyond the Micro/Macro Binary"
Dr. michael forster
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Articulate an expanded notion of "political action," incorporating but not limited to the electoral arena.
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Assess forms of compliance with Principle 6.04 compatible with other professional and personal constraints.
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Recognize opportunities for political education
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"Standing at the Intersection"
Keva Scott, Ed.S.
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Define job burnout and explain intersectionality, recognizing how overlapping social identities (e.g., race, gender, class) can intensify the experience of burnout in social work settings.
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Participants will be able to identify key risk factors for burnout among social workers, with an emphasis on how intersectional identities, such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status, contribute to heightened stress and emotional exhaustion.
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Participants will gain an understanding of research-backed insights into how systemic inequalities, discrimination, and marginalized identities exacerbate burnout, and how these factors manifest in real-world social work environments.
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Participants will be able to apply intersectional strategies for preventing and addressing burnout at the organizational and individual levels, fostering a more inclusive, supportive, and resilient workplace for marginalized workers.
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Trans Healthcare: The Basics
Jensen luke matar
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Attendees will be able to define terms as they relate to the trans community.
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Attendees will have an understanding of common diagnosis, transition pathways, and healthcare accessibility specific to the trans community.
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Attendees will be able to identify challenges faced by trans individuals and ways in which they can demonstrate support.
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Panel Discussion: “Leading the Way: Social Workers and Counselors Shaping Change Across Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Practice”
Shelia rivers, dsw, lcsw, mph
Virginia H. Adolph, DSW, LCSW, C-SSWS
Valerie Joiner, DSW, LCSW
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Examine Innovative Approaches to Client-Centered Care in Micro Practice
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Explore Community Building and Advocacy Strategies at the Mezzo Level
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Evaluate Systemic Advocacy and Policy Change at the Macro Level
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Analyze the Role of Technology in Shaping the Future of Social Work and Counseling
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Identify Strategies for Professional Resilience and Sustainability
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Sponsored by: rivers Psychotherapy Services
707-728-5131 Conference Information