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speakers
2024 Social Work Conference: " Empowering Clinician for mental health excellence"
"2024 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"
Sharbrea Smith, MSW
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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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"Meet Me at the Crossroads": Intersectionality, Culture, and Supporting LGBTQIA+ Community
Cecilia E. Suarez, Ph.D.
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Defining Intersectionality: - Exploring the Conceptual Framework
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Cultural Impacts on LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Communities
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Navigating Challenging Conversations on LGBTQIA+ Identities
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Applying an Intersectional Lens in Client Support
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"Implementing Evidence Based Practice for Treatment of Trauma in Children"
ValerieJoiner, DSW, LCSW
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Introduction to Evidence-Based Trauma Care- Definition and Importance
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Significance of TraumaInformed Approaches
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Trauma-Informed Methods for Children
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Assessing and Implementing Trauma Interventions
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Reviewing Latest Research Findings and Implications
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“Putting Your Own Mask on First: Self Care for Helping Professionals”
Dr. Joshua Peters Smith, DPC, M.A., LPC, BC-TMH
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Define the basics of self-care from a clinical perspective.
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Explain the importance of proper self-care in the helping professions.
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Demonstrate an understanding of self-care by completing a multidimensional self-care plan.
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"Empowering Trauma-Informed Assessments for Children & Adolescents"
Cynthia Graham, LPC
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Understand the rational for and benefits of conducting a comprehensive trauma-informed assessment with the clients and caregivers.
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Develop knowledge of the key principle and essential organizational process elements of trauma-informed assessments
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Learn concrete and playful assessments techniques that engage children and adolescents.
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"Trauma and Play Therapy"
Edward McQuilling, LCSW, MSW
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Will be able to identify specific toys/activities that assist the child with processing emotions related to trauma
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Demonstrate knowledge on interpretation of the use of toys with children with trauma
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Demonstrate the ability to identify childhood traumas via the use of play therapy
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"The Balancing Act: Leadership Dichotomies in Empowering Clinicians for Mental Health Excellence"
Keva Scott, Ed.S.
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Understand the Power -Sharing Dichotomy: Participants will learn the balance between empowering clients and retaining necessary energy for themselves
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Navigate the Autonomy -Accountability Dichotomy: Participants will explore servant leadership and its impact on client well -being and clinician performance.
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Balance Empathy with Professional Boundaries: Participants will focus on the balance between empathetic engagement and the maintenance of professional boundaries.
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Manage Personal Wellness While Serving Others: Participants will address the challenge of self-care while being deeply involved in the care of others.
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Sponsored by: rivers Psychotherapy Services
601-348-1083 Conference Information