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| 30 | 31 | 1 | 2- Clinical Supervision in Mental Health Practice
Clinical Supervision in Mental Health Practice
Lee Pozzi Rush, LICSW 12 Category A Clinical CEUs for licensure, 3 of which are in Ethics approved by NASW NH. Wednesdays - August 19th, September 2nd, September 9th, September 16th (please note the skip between first and second class) 9:00 am - 12:15 pm (includes 15 minute break) NASW NH is pleased to bring you this supervision training that will meet the requirements of the NH BMHP for those wishing to become approved supervisors for licensure candidates. This workshop is open to all who wish to attend from any state or clinical practice, but please note NH laws, regulations, and NH BMHP will be referenced. Clinical Supervision is an advanced practice skill that requires additional knowledge, expertise, and understanding for mental health clinicians. A developmental model that addresses adult learning needs and offers an integration of ways of teaching clinical practice will be utilized. Supervisory methods & techniques will be discussed & practiced. Ethical issues unique to the supervisory relationship will be addressed.
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| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9- Clinical Supervision in Mental Health Practice
Clinical Supervision in Mental Health Practice
Lee Pozzi Rush, LICSW 12 Category A Clinical CEUs for licensure, 3 of which are in Ethics approved by NASW NH. Wednesdays - August 19th, September 2nd, September 9th, September 16th (please note the skip between first and second class) 9:00 am - 12:15 pm (includes 15 minute break) NASW NH is pleased to bring you this supervision training that will meet the requirements of the NH BMHP for those wishing to become approved supervisors for licensure candidates. This workshop is open to all who wish to attend from any state or clinical practice, but please note NH laws, regulations, and NH BMHP will be referenced. Clinical Supervision is an advanced practice skill that requires additional knowledge, expertise, and understanding for mental health clinicians. A developmental model that addresses adult learning needs and offers an integration of ways of teaching clinical practice will be utilized. Supervisory methods & techniques will be discussed & practiced. Ethical issues unique to the supervisory relationship will be addressed.
| 10- Education & Professional Development Committee
Education & Professional Development Committee
The Education Committee is charged with the oversight and creation of continuing education opportunities for social workers in Vermont. The committee’s goal is to create a rich and robust learning environment that meets the educational needs of all Vermont’s social workers in the areas of clinical issues, advocacy and social justice.
This committee will meet two or three times this fall to set the 2021 Training Calendar. The committee will then shift its focus to the NASW VT Conference.
First meeting September 10th, 11 - 12 am via Zoom
Please contact Lynn Stanley for more information - lstanley.naswvt@socialworkers.org
| 11- The Daring Way
The Daring Way
Daring Greatly™ is a highly experiential program based on Dr. Brené Brown’s research. We create a small, safe holding environment to examine, practice and apply the concepts of Values, Trust, Vulnerability, Courage, Shame, Empathy, Self Compassion, and Authenticity to our personal and professional lives. As Helping Professionals we are in a unique position to integrate, model and teach these concepts. Experiencing and learning the theories at a deep level makes this work even more accessible in our sessions with clients.
An Online, Interactive Program for Therapists and Helping Professionals
(limited to 8 participants)
$285 includes: Daring Greatly™ workbook and 8 CE hours approved by NASW for LCSWs, LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs and Licensed Psychologists
Registration is for September 11th and 14th
See www.annsandercoxlcsw.com for more dates & registration
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| 13 | 14- The Daring Way
The Daring Way
Daring Greatly™ is a highly experiential program based on Dr. Brené Brown’s research. We create a small, safe holding environment to examine, practice and apply the concepts of Values, Trust, Vulnerability, Courage, Shame, Empathy, Self Compassion, and Authenticity to our personal and professional lives. As Helping Professionals we are in a unique position to integrate, model and teach these concepts. Experiencing and learning the theories at a deep level makes this work even more accessible in our sessions with clients.
An Online, Interactive Program for Therapists and Helping Professionals
(limited to 8 participants)
$285 includes: Daring Greatly™ workbook and 8 CE hours approved by NASW for LCSWs, LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs and Licensed Psychologists
Registration is for September 11th and 14th
See www.annsandercoxlcsw.com for more dates & registration
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Clinical Supervision in Mental Health Practice
Lee Pozzi Rush, LICSW 12 Category A Clinical CEUs for licensure, 3 of which are in Ethics approved by NASW NH. Wednesdays - August 19th, September 2nd, September 9th, September 16th (please note the skip between first and second class) 9:00 am - 12:15 pm (includes 15 minute break) NASW NH is pleased to bring you this supervision training that will meet the requirements of the NH BMHP for those wishing to become approved supervisors for licensure candidates. This workshop is open to all who wish to attend from any state or clinical practice, but please note NH laws, regulations, and NH BMHP will be referenced. Clinical Supervision is an advanced practice skill that requires additional knowledge, expertise, and understanding for mental health clinicians. A developmental model that addresses adult learning needs and offers an integration of ways of teaching clinical practice will be utilized. Supervisory methods & techniques will be discussed & practiced. Ethical issues unique to the supervisory relationship will be addressed.
| 17- Legislative Committee
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee is a vehicle for social workers and students to learn about and engage with the political process on behalf of our clients, our profession, and our values and ethics. The committee purpose and responsibilities as outlined by NASW:
- To promote NASW legislative policies consistent with the goals of the social work profession and those served by the profession
- To recommend a legislative agenda to the NASW-VT Board of Directors
- To recommend programming for Social Work Legislative Day
- To promote education, leadership, and advocacy among members of the social work profession.
During the legislative session, we actively work with the legislative consultants and executive director in responding to legislation, and support chapter member’s advocacy efforts in contacting legislators and testifying for relevant bills. Please join us as we take action to make a difference in the profound impact of policy on our clients and our communities.
This committee meets the third Thursday of the month at noon.
Contact chair Lacey Sloan at lsloan.naswvt@gmail.com to get started!
| 18- Ethics of Resistance & Civil Disobedience
Ethics of Resistance & Civil Disobedience
Jacob Stone, LSW, ACSW (Ret.)
2 Clinical CEUs in Ethics approved by NASW VT
Workshop/learning objective details to come soon
About the Presenter:
Jacob Stone, formerly on the faculty at the Marywood University School of Social Work in Pennsylvania and the social work program of the University of Alaska (Fairbanks), is retired after a half-century of practice as a direct service provider, nonprofit executive, consultant, field instructor, and teacher and trainer. He served for many years as chair of the ethics committee of NASW-PA, and during the past twenty years he has focused his work and study on professional ethics, providing training and consultation on ethics through NASW and diverse other settings. Jacob moved from Pennsylvania to Vermont six years ago, and in retirement has continued to provide training and ethics round table discussions through NASW-VT.
- Communications & Marketing Committee
Communications & Marketing Committee
We know that NASW VT is doing a lot of work, but how do we make sure our Members and other social workers know about it? Communicating what we do is essential to recruiting new members and providing high quality services to our current members. This committee will start off developing a Chapter communications plan for the year and ensure social workers have the information and resources they need to best serve their clients and communities.
- Identify writers of newsletter articles
- Identify social workers doing interesting work to interview
- Brainstorm ideas on how to share all the resources available to members
- Amplify Social Work Month
- Promote Chapter events
- Determine how we best message on a variety of platforms (Experienced social media user? We need you!)
- plus whatever you, as committee members, decide to tackle!
Committee meetings are held the third Friday of month at 2:00 pm via Zoom.
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| 20 | 21 | 22- Social Justice Committee
Social Justice Committee
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are embedded in social work mission and values. While we can see progress in our society and within our profession, we know there is much more work to be done. This committee will identify, explore, and take action on a limited number of specific issues to meaningfully impact our Chapter, clients, and communities.
This committee will work in tandem with the Policy Committee to promote and advocate when appropriate.
This committee will meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm via Zoom.
| 23- Recognizing and Responding to Youth Suicide Risk during COVID-19
Recognizing and Responding to Youth Suicide Risk during COVID-19
The Connect Program: National Best Practices for Recognizing and Responding to Youth Suicide Risk during COVID-19
Presenter: Ann Duckless, MA: NAMI NH Community Educator and Prevention Specialist
3 Category A Clinical CEUs in Suicide Prevention approved by NASW NH. Approval #3729
Live webinar - two 10 minute breaks
Mental health providers are on the front lines of suicide prevention efforts, and may well encounter changes in youth behaviors, attitudes, academic performance, or social interactions which may signal symptoms of depression, substance misuse, and/or other risk factors which may lead to suicide. The Connect Program is a unique community-based prevention training designed to increase the competence of mental health providers to promote suicide prevention, recognize individuals at risk, and respond to individuals who are thinking about or who have attempted suicide.
| 24 | 25- Moving Toward Retirement
Moving Toward Retirement
A ROUND TABLE CONVERSATION EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES FOR BOTH CLINICIAN AND CLIENT Barbara Meyers, LICSW Two (2) Category A Clinical CEUs are pending approval from NASW NH. Retirement is a life stage event complete with gains and losses. When a clinician retires, clients are impacted and there are multiple opportunities to explore the gains and losses for them as well. Thus hour and one-half workshop is designed to help private practice clinicians anticipating retirement to explore the impact of retirement both for them selves and their clients. Throughout the emphasis will be on self-care and the ethical dimensions to saying “goodbye.” There will be time for both discussion and didactic information regarding the process. Topics will include: a. Self-care as one negotiates closing a practice; b. Preparation for post-retirement life; c. The ethical dimensions of terminating with clients; and d. Tools and techniques for good endings in preparation for new beginnings.
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| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 | 2- The Daring Way
The Daring Way
Daring Greatly™ is a highly experiential program based on Dr. Brené Brown’s research. We create a small, safe holding environment to examine, practice and apply the concepts of Values, Trust, Vulnerability, Courage, Shame, Empathy, Self Compassion, and Authenticity to our personal and professional lives. As Helping Professionals we are in a unique position to integrate, model and teach these concepts. Experiencing and learning the theories at a deep level makes this work even more accessible in our sessions with clients. An Online, Interactive Program for Therapists and Helping Professionals
(limited to 8 participants)
$285 includes: Daring Greatly™ workbook and 8 CE hours approved by NASW for LCSWs, LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs and Licensed Psychologists Registration is for October 2nd and 9th See www.annsandercoxlcsw.com for more dates & registration
- Vermont Discussion on Racial Injustice
Vermont Discussion on Racial Injustice
NASW-VT zoom meeting to support each other and reflect on the current events.Racism is not new and the current events have unfolded a new level of urgency to remind and reflect on our personal values.
We want to create a safe space for SW around the state to connect and to support each other.
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| 4 | 5- Social Work Symposium
Social Work Symposium
A morning of social work unity!
About this Event
Join the Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont Chapters for this amazing line-up of speakers!
8:30 am - 12:00 pm EST
History Lost, Stolen or Strayed: The Footsteps of NASW
Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW
NASW President
Today as our nation faces two pandemics and NASW re-affirms its commitment to anti-racism, the social work profession must examine its steps toward justice. What action is our professional association prepared to take to build a “Beloved Community”? The social work community will continue to bend the arc of justice towards equity for all, no matter how arduous the journey.
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COVID 19 and the Role of Social Workers
Jonathan White, Ph.D., LCSW-C, CPH
Commander, US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
Director of Recovery, HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
COVID 19 has brought about numerous challenges to our healthcare, social services, and schools. How can social workers best support recovery and resilience in our communities affected by this pandemic?
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The Coming Election - Voting is Social Work
Kathryn M. Audette, MSW
Director, Government Affairs
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
Social workers know the importance of voting - voting is social work. How do we best empower our clients and communities to exercise this right and responsibility? How do we engage in get out the vote activities during this time of social distancing? Moving forward, what can social workers do after the elections to contribute to the legislative process and expand voting rights and access?
| 6 | 7 | 8- Education & Professional Development Committee
Education & Professional Development Committee
The Education Committee is charged with the oversight and creation of continuing education opportunities for social workers in Vermont. The committee’s goal is to create a rich and robust learning environment that meets the educational needs of all Vermont’s social workers in the areas of clinical issues, advocacy and social justice.
This committee will meet two or three times this fall to set the 2021 Training Calendar. The committee will then shift its focus to the NASW VT Conference.
First meeting September 10th, 11 - 12 am via Zoom
Please contact Lynn Stanley for more information - lstanley.naswvt@socialworkers.org
| 9- The Daring Way
The Daring Way
Daring Greatly™ is a highly experiential program based on Dr. Brené Brown’s research. We create a small, safe holding environment to examine, practice and apply the concepts of Values, Trust, Vulnerability, Courage, Shame, Empathy, Self Compassion, and Authenticity to our personal and professional lives. As Helping Professionals we are in a unique position to integrate, model and teach these concepts. Experiencing and learning the theories at a deep level makes this work even more accessible in our sessions with clients. An Online, Interactive Program for Therapists and Helping Professionals
(limited to 8 participants)
$285 includes: Daring Greatly™ workbook and 8 CE hours approved by NASW for LCSWs, LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs and Licensed Psychologists Registration is for October 2nd and 9th See www.annsandercoxlcsw.com for more dates & registration
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