NASW-NJ October Focus 2018 by socialworkers

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Tawanda Hubbard, President Nkechi Ugoji, President Elect

CHAPTER OFFICE

Jessica Taylor-Bashshar, 1st Vice President

NASWâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;NJ Chapter Office

Jenny Conger, 2nd Vice President

30 Silverline Drive, Suite 3 North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Ph:732.296.8070 and Fax: 732.296.8074 www.naswnj.org

Pat Spencer, Secretary

Jennifer Thompson, MSW

Executive Director jthompson.naswnj@socialworkers.org

Mary Jean Weston, MSW, LCSW

Frank Greenagel, Central Regional Rep Jeffrey Hanna, Southern Regional Rep Anthony Francis, Graduate Student Rep Christopher Simmons, Undergraduate Student Rep

Associate Executive Director mjweston.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 112

Kendra Hayes, MSW, LSW Director of Continuing Education khayes.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext.116

Christina Mina, MSW Director of Member Services cmina.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 117

Montese Anderson

Continuing Education Coordinator manderson.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 115

Jeff Feldman, MSW, LSW

Advocacy Coordinator jfeldman.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 114

Ashley Rifkin

Membership Coordinator arifkin.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 119

Willis Williams

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant wwilliams.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 110

Rajashree Taruvai Finance & Human Resources Coordinator rtaruvai.naswnj@socialworkers.org

Caroline Ross

MSW Intern cross.naswnj@socialworkers.org

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UNIT LEADERS NASW-NJ has 12 units across the state of New Jersey. Atlantic/Cape May/ Cumberland Gina R. Murray, Chair Gloria Hamlett, Co-Chair Bergen/Passaic Stacie Goldstein, Chair Mary Ellen Shea, Co-Chair Camden/Gloucester/Salem Mang Yip, Chair Awaiting Appointment, Co-Chair Essex Deanna Phillips, Chair Sierra Spriggs, Co-Chair

Hudson

Morris

Neha Gandhi, Chair

Mary Myers Pasquino, Chair

Awaiting Appointment, Chair

Cheryl Cohen, Co-Chair

Mercer/Burlington

Somerset/Hunterdon

Joan Bankole-Jones, Chair

Krystal Gold, Chair

Middlesex

Ron Zulli, Co-Chair

Kia Alexander, Chair

Sussex/Warren

Joshua Collins, Co-Chair

Adrienne Hoover, Chair

Monmouth/Ocean

Dina Morley, Co-Chair

Megan Sherman, Chair

Union

Jeff Firsichbaum, Co-Chair

Kenyetta Jackson, Chair William Rios, Co-Chair

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Interested in getting involved? Learn more about our open unit positions and what it means to volunteer within the unit by contacting Ashley Rifkin at arifkin.naswnj@socialworkers.org

Leadership Training

Coalition Highlights

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Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message

Social Workers Set the PACE

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Desk of Executive Director

Student Center

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Celebration of Social Work Excellence | 6

Partner Spotlight, QnA Tech

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Membership in Action

NASW Foundation

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Member Benefits

Managed Care Roundtable Update

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Lean In: Run for Chapter Leadership

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The Social Work Regulations & You

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Clinical Supervision

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Reflections on Hispanic Heritage Month | 15

Classified Ads

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Advocacy Updates

NASW Swag

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President’s MESSAGE

Greetings My Fellow Social Workers: I would like to begin by congratulating the honorees of our 2018 NASW-NJ Social Work Awards! It was truly my honor to celebrate your achievements and lifelong contributions to our field at our annual Celebration in September. Your work and legacy have impacted our field and state in demonstrable ways. This year we were also able to celebrate the contributions of our volunteers—committee chairs, unit leaders, shared interest group facilitators and board members who gave of their time and talent throughout the year. As a volunteer-led organization, your leadership and talent are essential. We are grateful for your service and passion for the Chapter. What a fun evening, celebrating all your accomplishments as well!

Tawanda Hubbard, DSW, LCSW

We also officially welcomed the new Board of Directors with their installation. This evening was particularly memorable for me, as your President. It was my honor to celebrate your achievements and transition into this important role and I look forward to working with each of you throughout the next year. I know our Chapter is in good hands! The 2018 Celebration highlighted the diversity of our field—our honorees, volunteers, and Board Members represent private practitioners, educators, organization leaders, school social workers, micro and macro level social workers. To see all of us in a room together, reinforced what I love most about our profession—that the ways in which we are able to be of service is as diverse as those of us with social work degrees; and that we are able to find our places, areas of expertise, and contribute in meaningful ways across a broad spectrum of issues and in a variety of settings. In October, we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month—an important issue that touches so many of us—and that Social Workers play a critical role in. This month, we get to share with you the work of Social Workers who are developing programs funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for breast cancer survivors, social workers who are in hospital settings and those in organizations—and even those who are conducting critical research in the field. Their work, while centered around the field of breast cancer, is diverse—and I am excited to continue elevating all the stories of our profession. I hope that you find the stories this month to be an affirmation of the phenomenal ways in which social workers are leaving lasting legacies.

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DESK OF

NASW- NJ’s Executive Director

Colleagues & Friends, It’s fall—my absolute favorite season! I love the energy that fall brings—from universities to agencies, I have always felt a surge of excitement as the leaves start to turn and we settle back into our routines after our summer at the shore. I’ve spent time with many of you over the past month and you’ve shared the same feeling—you are ready to dive into new work challenges, new school years, and new projects. Your excitement has been contagious! As a chapter, our summer was busy—our team was busy speaking with you and mapping out fall events, continuing education programs, new professional development opportunities, and ways in which we can connect with one another as a community of social workers. In particular, we spent some time with our colleagues in the healthcare and breast cancer community, learning more about the phenomenal work they are doing to advance research, develop programs, and support clients facing breast cancer. You’ll have an opportunity to learn more about their work and agencies throughout this month’s edition of FOCUS. Their stories highlight how critically important it is for micro and macro practitioners to work in unison with one another and how collectively, our work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those whom we seek to support.

Jennifer Thompson, MSW

This month, I hope you’ll join me in supporting the work our colleagues do in the field—by joining a walk to raise awareness around Breast Cancer, attending an event, or joining a continuing education program hosted by a breast cancer organization. You can learn more about these events as well as all our continuing education programs on our website, Facebook and Instagram pages. While you are out this month, make certain you tag us in your posts as well and include the #naswnj so we can follow and share our member stories! In Solidarity, Jennifer

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NASW-NJ Honors 2018 Awardees Each year, the statewide social work community comes together for an evening of fun and celebration, honoring the leaders of our profession with NASW-NJ’s Annual Social Work Awards. This year’s event was held on September 24th; more than 175 social workers and their guests joined us at our celebration. The event was held at the Estate at Farrington Lake in East Brunswick overlooking the beautiful lakefront gardens. The following individuals were honored at the Celebration:

Celebration of

SOCIAL WORK EXCELLENCE

Drewsilla Thorne (right), LCSW, receives the NASW-NJ Lifetime Achievement Award from Chapter President Tawanda Hubbard.

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Elsa Candelario, LCSW: Social Worker of the Year. As Executive Director of the Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey, Inc. (HFC), Candelario has been a strong leader in her community and a wellknown expert on health and human services. Drewsilla Thorne, LCSW: Lifetime Achievement. In her long and distinguished career, Thorne has demonstrated a lifetime of dedication to service in mentoring and guiding adolescents. Thorne founded the Sisters in Sojourn to Adulthood (SISTAH) and is currently serving as President of the New Jersey Association of Black Social Workers.

Assemblywoman Joann Downey, MSW, JD: Elected Public Official of the Year. Downey represents the 11th Legislative District in the NJ General Assembly. She is a proud attorney and social worker, advocating for the rights of vulnerable individuals and a champion of social work in the state. Brian McGovern, LSW: Outstanding Service. Serving as CEO of North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI), McGovern has worked diligently to provide clients with quality medical care and social services while maintaining the agency in a solid financial state. Maureen Kale: Public Citizen of the Year. As the Director of Collier Youth Services Residential Program, Kale has been serving New Jersey’s most vulnerable and at-risk adolescent girls for over 25 years. She is working on the front lines with those affected by the most traumatic experiences, treating each individual with dignity and respect. Dr. Golam Mathbor, MSW, PhD: Presidential Award. Dr. Mathbor is a tenured full professor in the School of Social Work at Monmouth University. He has served in many prestigious roles in the U.S. and abroad in the fields of philosophy, religion,

2018-19 Student BOD Representatives, Christopher Simmons and Anthony Francis

The 2018-19 NASW-NJ Social Work Award Recipients

and social work. Dr. Mathbor worked tirelessly developing the International Community Development Concentration at Monmouth and has vast research experience on community and international development initiatives.

and the ability for human transformation.

We also heard a powerful message from our featured speaker, Dr. Paul Urbanski, Assistant Professor at the Monmouth University School of Social Work. Dr. Urbanski spoke passionately about the importance of truth and reminded us that “truth and knowledge are inextricably linked.” He also shared the moving story of a woman he once knew, a former drug addict turned community activist, whose story highlighted the power of community

NASW-NJ also welcomed our newly elected Board members voted in by you –our members! Joining the Board and serving for 2018-2019 are: Nkechi Ugoji - President Elect; Jenny Conger - 2nd Vice President; Pat Spencer - Secretary; Frank Greenagel - Central Regional Rep; Jeffrey Hanna Southern Regional Rep; Anthony Francis - Graduate Student Rep; and Christopher Simmons - Undergraduate Student Rep. Congratulations and Welcome Aboard!

“ Our members and volunteers remain committed to the profession. They continue to lead with passion, push boundaries, build programs, lend their voices to justice, and serve the most vulnerable of clients. With such a strong foundation, there is no limit to the successes we will see in the year to come!” To view more great pictures from the Celebration, go to our homepage www. naswnj.org.

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Membership in ACTION Unit & PPSIG Events One of the greatest benefits of being an NASW member is the opportunity membership provides to network with professionals at the local, state, and national levels. Our local Units and Private Practice Shared Interest Groups (PPSIGs) provide a wealth of quality, free programs for members year-round. These presentations allow members to learn about new and exciting programs, services, and resources available to social workers and their clients. If you’d like to share your expertise at an upcoming Unit or PPSIG meeting, contact Ashley Rifkin, NASW-NJ Membership Coordinator, at arifkin.naswnj@socialworkers.org. Here are some highlights from September’s event!

Carol is a passionate consumer advocate for mental health and tireless stigma buster. Additionally, she is a nationally recognized mental health speaker, author of 4 books, thought leader, international executive coach, and corporate trainer.

Essex Unit 9.17.18 The Essex Unit hosted Matthew Ruttler, who gave a special presentation on childhood cancer awareness and pediatric oncology camping in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Mr. Ruttler is Camp Director at both Camp No Worries and the Valerie Fund’s Camp Happy Times. He has over 15 years of experience leading camping trips with children who have cancer and their siblings.

Mercer/Burlington Unit 9.12.18 The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Mercer hosted the Mercer/ Burlington Unit for a presentation facilitated by Carol Kivler, MS, CSP on Mental Health/ Illness care and impact on public health. To view upcoming Unit and Private Practice meetings, go to www.naswnj.org/events.

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Sussex/Warren Unit 9.17.18 Dr. Terri Klemm, Professor of Social Work/ BSW Program Director at Centenary University, invited our Sussex/Warren Unit to take part in a 2 free CE program focused on Everything Social Workers Should Know About Voter Registration & Civic Engagement. Dr. Klemm provided a civics crash course while helping social workers understand how they can help their clients (and colleagues) better understand the political process. She reminded all of us that “voting is social work!” and to exercise your right and your responsibility to vote on November 6th.

North/Central PPSIG 9.17.18 Jeanne Crawford facilitated an interesting meeting for the North/Central Private Practice Group focused on common billing issues for private practitioners at the Brandywine Assisted Living Facility in Bound Brook.

MEMBER BENEFITS Ethics Consultations

Licensing Consultations

Ethics consultations are a resource for members who encounter ethical dilemas and/or have ethics related questions. Consultation services are intended to guide members through the applicable standards in the Code along with other pertinent considerations and resources that address their concerns and allow them to make ethical decisions. While we can discuss ethical issues, we cannot provide definitive answers for a particular situation or make decisions for members.

We offer several different ways for you to find answers to your New Jersey licensing questions. There is a wealth of information on our home page that includes application checklists, licensing FAQ’s, links to the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners, etc.

Consultation Hours • Monday/Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST • Tuesday/Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST • Contact (800) 742-4089

Can’t find what you’re looking for? We’re here to help! We offer free licensing consultations to all NASW-NJ members. Contact us at (732) 296-8070 or submit an online inquiry at www.naswnj.org/LicenseCEConsult

Professional Liability Insurance Did you know that clients can file a complaint with the Licensing Board against any licensed social worker? Investigations can occur simply if a client complains to the Board. Without professional liability insurance, you may be stuck paying out of pocket for legal defense fees. Learn more about professional liability insurance by visiting our website at www.naswnj.org

Job Link Finding a job can be challenging. Recruiting exceptional candidates is difficult. NASW bridges that gap. The Social Work Career Center is a career website where you can search national job listings, and find professional development and career resources that address your professional needs—throughout your career.

Private Practice Groups Private practice groups meet regionally around the state to discuss issues specifically related to private practice. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, share best practices and troubleshoot challenges you may face as a private practitioner. To find the group nearest you, please visit www.naswnj.org/SIGs NASW-NJ also offers benefits such as Continuing Education credits, discounts, legal consultations, test prep course, and more! To learn more, visit www.naswnj.org/memberbenefits

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“ If not us, who? If not now, when? - John F. Kennedy

LEAN IN: Run for Chapter Leadership The NASW-NJ Chapter leadership is composed of social workers just like yourself, who are passionate about our field, our collective purpose, and a desire to contribute to the dialogue and lend their talents and voices to the betterment of our chapter. Our leadership is elected by membership vote and volunteers in a variety of capacities on our Board of Directors and committees. Here’s what you should know: What are the open positions? • First Vice President (2 year term) • Northeast Representative (2 year term) • Northwest Representative (2 year term) • Graduate Student Representative (1 year term) • Undergraduate Student Representative (1 year term)

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I’m interested. What are the qualifications? We’re looking for individuals who are passionate and share a desire to contribute to our Chapter in a meaningful way. You should be a social worker (but if you’re an associate member and want to run, we can talk with you about those qualifications as well!) and can practice in ANY setting. Maybe you’re a clinical social worker, perhaps a macro social worker. You can work in schools, in a hospital, nonprofit, or government agency. We know that social workers are in every aspect of our community and we hope our leadership is diverse as our membership. You do need to be a member of NASW-NJ (of course!) and we certainly encourage you to be active in the Chapter in some capacity.

• (3) CCNLI Members (2 year term)

You can be nominated by an individual or self-nominate.

You can learn more about the specific roles and responsibilities by visiting us online at www.naswnj.org and clicking on the Nomination Banner.

Lastly, you should be prepared to be committed and engaged. Our Board of Directors meets bi-monthly and is active in conversations, dialogue, and chapter

CCNLI NOMINATIONS

governance in-between meetings. We know you have great ideas and passion—we want you to be prepared to share that with us throughout your term! I don’t have board experience. Can I run? Of course! One reward of serving on our board is that it gives you an opportunity you may not have had otherwise. You’ll develop leadership skills, come to know the inner-workings of an organization, and be challenged to grow in new ways. What is the nomination and election process for 2019? Great question! Our Chapter Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (CCNLI) is charged with creating a “slate” of candidates for our membership to vote on. They collect all nominations, conduct screenings on candidates, and then create the final ballot. Here’s the breakdown of the election cycle:

The NASW-NJ 2018-19 Board of Directors

Step 1: Complete a nomination form online. Step 2: Our CCNLI committee will arrange a call with you to learn a bit more about your background, position interest, and to answer all the questions you may have. You’ll be invited to submit a brief biography and photo at this time. Step 3: CCNLI will select candidates and create the final ballot. You’ll be notified by our committee, either way. Step 4: Elections take place during April – May 2019 via online and paper ballot.

If you are elected, your term will begin on July 1, 2019. All candidates will be notified of the results the first week of June 2019. You can complete a nomination form online by visiting www.naswnj.org and clicking on the Nomination Banner. Still have questions? That’s ok, we’re here to help! You can reach out to our Executive Director, Jennifer Thompson for more information.

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NASW-NJ staff met with representatives from Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women and their families facing breast cancer.

SOCIAL WORK Organization Spotlight on Sharsheret

The organization comes from humble beginnings. It was founded around a dining room table in November 2001 by a 28-year-old young Jewish mother, Rochelle Shoretz, just four months after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Rochelle found information about her disease in many places, but she could not find resources to help her live with breast cancer as a young Jewish woman. Recognizing a need in the community, Rochelle began gathering experts and professionals in the breast cancer field, including social workers trained in providing guidance and resources for those diagnosed with breast cancer, and began to assemble a team who could provide services that met the particular cultural and religious needs of Jewish women. As the organization grew, the mission expanded to encompass the needs of all women facing breast cancer, regardless of religious or ethnic background. Nearly 20 years later, Sharsheret, Hebrew for

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“chain,” is the only national organization supporting Jewish women and families, of all backgrounds, facing breast and ovarian cancer—those who are diagnosed and those at high risk. They estimate that roughly 25% of their current clients are from non-Jewish backgrounds. Sharsheret provides education, outreach, resources, and support through a variety of programs including peer-to-peer support, Facebook groups, and genetic and individual counseling. One of their most influential programs are the Teal and Pink Shabbat® programs. These events are designed to educate women and men about the increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer among Jewish families, the measures they can take to protect their health, and the impact of breast and ovarian cancer on the Jewish community. Sharsheret offers creative, culturally-tailored resources to help their clients at every stage

support services and education needs of young Jewish breast cancer survivors.

NASW-NJ staff meet with representatives from Sharsheret in their Teaneck office. Pictured (from left): Jeff Feldman, June Mandeville-Kamins, Adina Fleischman, Elaine Gottesman, Jennifer Thompson.

of their cancer journey. The organization has been identified as the model of culturally relevant support for young Jewish breast cancer survivors by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In recognition of their work and expertise, Sharsheret has been selected to receive federal funding as part of a multi-year cooperative agreement with the CDC and to participate in special government studies. Thriving Again – Life After Breast Cancer for Young Jewish Women is one of the CDC Cooperative Agreements to address unmet structured

One of the unique aspects of Sharsheret, is that they provide all of their services virtually— through live chat, phone, Facebook, and webinars—ensuring that they can provide confidential, tailored services to anyone looking for help. “We are where you are,” noted Adina Fleischmann, LSW, Director of Support Programs at Sharsheret. Whether women are calling from their cars after dropping their kids off from school or from their homes after surgery, Sharsheret is able to provide support anywhere, anytime, allowing those seeking services to know that they are not alone. Indeed, Fleischman noted that one of their busiest times of day for website traffic is around 3 a.m—a time when many diagnosed with cancer are anxious, unable to sleep, and searching for answers and resources.

with people through hospitals, synagogues, and schools, among others. Since 2001, Sharsheret has reached 120,000 individuals, serving over 10,000 women and families per year. Headquartered in Teaneck, NJ, Sharsheret has regional offices in Florida, California, Manhattan and Chicago, employing 26 individuals, seven of whom hold Social Work degrees or licenses. On May 31, 2015, Rochelle Shoretz passed away from complications due to breast cancer, but her legacy lives on through the incredible work of Sharsheret and the thousands of lives that are touched every year by the organization she founded. For more information, to get involved, or to partner with Sharsheret, please visit www.sharsheret.org.

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Social Work Spotlight

Spotlight on

Kristy Case, LCSW, OSW-C Oncology Social Worker NASW member Kristy Case has been an oncology social worker for more than 10 years, specializing in the treatment of women with breast cancer. Working full-time in an outpatient oncology center, the structure of Kristy’s days varies. Most days she sees people for individual counseling. Her clients range from those recently diagnosed with cancer to those 14 October 2018 | www.naswnj.org

who are post-treatment. Often, she is asked to meet with people who are having their first chemotherapy session and feel anxious and overwhelmed. Sometimes she provides counseling services to caregivers, as well. Other days she spends her time preparing for support groups, cancer related events, and educational classes she runs. Her job also entails working with clients to complete financial paperwork that will help them secure grants during their treatment. Clients use these grants to pay for things like gas, utilities, and medications. Kristy also maintains a part-time private practice, where she sees clients before and after her clinic hours. Kristy did not originally set out to pursue a specialization in oncology social work, but after completing her MSW, she accepted a job in oncology. She says she knew little about the field initially. Eventually, a colleague took her under their wing and her career began to blossom. She was soon promoted into different roles, all focused on caring for women with breast cancer. It was the right fit. Oncology isn’t always an area people think of when discussing social work. For those interested in learning more about oncology social work, Kristy advises talking to people in the field. Call a local Cancer Center and

ask to be connected to the social worker there. Take a continuing education class related to oncology and spend some time speaking to the instructor before or after the course. Kristy also notes the importance of learning from the first-hand accounts of survivors. “When I was new to the field, I really enjoyed reading books written by cancer survivors,” said Kristy. “It gave me a glimpse into the reality of a survivor, which in turn helped me understand my role better.” Kristy says the best part of her job is getting to see people change their lives for the better in the wake of a cancer diagnosis. “Even though cancer is often the worst news of a person’s life, a lot of women I work with decide to make changes in their lives as a result of the diagnosis,” she explained. “They leave toxic relationships, set new boundaries around caring for themselves, pursue the career they always wanted, allow themselves to feel loved for the first time… I feel very honored I get to share that exploration and experience with them.” Kristy is happy to speak with social workers looking for advice and guidance in working with a client who has received a cancer diagnosis. She welcomes people to contact her directly at kristy.case@gmail.com.

Reflections on Hispanic Heritage Month By Elsa Candelario, LCSW 2018 NASW-NJ Social Worker of the Year Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for us all to celebrate and explore the rich tapestry of cultures that forms the United States. Although I was born in the U.S., the Hispanic culture was ever present in my home through music, food, traditions, values, and language. Hispanic culture is quite diverse and rich and is built upon many foundational strengths. I was privileged to learn this first hand as a “bicultural” American. One crucial crosscutting “Hispanic” value—one that is similar across many ethnic groups in America—is closeness of family. This value shaped my upbringing and is largely evident in the work I do with families. My upbringing within a Puerto Rican home, commitment to serving the Latino community, and my bilingual capacity are key ingredients that have allowed me to become established as a clinician, administrator, educator, and advocate for the community. I am proud to be a social worker who has spent her career offering vital services to Latino families and communities throughout New York and New Jersey. The connection my cultural upbringing allows me to establish with my Latino clients transcends the social work skill of “engagement.” No matter the age, education, or economic gaps between myself and my Latino clients, the sense of culture, tradition, and language connects us and provides common ground for us to build upon.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder to me to feel grateful that so much of my work supporting Latino communities has been personal and satisfying. This year’s theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is “Hispanics: One Endless Voice to Enhance our Traditions.” Across the U.S., and in New Jersey in particular, many communities exist that are a microcosm of Latin American life. Our privilege of proximity to these communities allows and enables cultural exploration. There are wonderfully diverse and thriving Latino enclaves in Elizabeth, Perth Amboy, Union City, Newark, Vineland, Camden, and Bridgeton, amongst many others. As such, I invite you, my fellow social workers, to immerse yourself and learn more about the many Hispanic cultures in New Jersey during this month and throughout the year. Explore and experience the people, traditions, food, music and history; in my opinion, it will be as valuable to you as a social worker as any 3 CEU cultural competency training. So enjoy and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and embrace the many diverse people of New Jersey!

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Advocacy UPDATES Legislative Update September brings us back to school, back to work, and for many of us, back to reality. For our legislators, it also brought them back to Trenton and the business of law making. And they wasted no time in holding hearings on several bills of relevance to social workers in our state. Here’s the update on some significant pending legislation in Trenton. • A2031 (Expands health insurance coverage for behavioral health services and autism and enhances enforcement and oversight of mental health parity laws) was heard in the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee on September 13 and received bipartisan support. It was released from Committee unanimously. We anticipate A2031 will receive a full vote in the Assembly later this Fall. The Senate companion bill (S1339) is pending a hearing in the Senate Commerce Committee. NASW-NJ Stance: Support.

• A2391 (Concerns Early Intervention Support Services programs in DOH and expansion of program to all counties) expands the Early Intervention Support Services (EISS) Programs designed to provide behavioral health crisis intervention and stabilization services, currently available in 11 counties, statewide. A2391 was reported out of the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee and referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The Senate companion bill (S1635) is pending a hearing in the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. NASW-NJ Stance: Support. • A3926/S2835 (Requires public schools to administer written screenings for depression for students in certain grades) is a relatively new proposal put forth by Senator Singleton, Assemblyman Conaway, and Assemblywoman Murphy. A3926 was heard in the Assembly Education Committee on September 13 and would require schools to annually screen students in grades 7-12 for depression. NASW-NJ Stance: Still gathering information.

Coalition HIGHLIGHTS NJ Parity Coalition The NJ Parity Coalition has been the driving force behind legislative advocacy efforts to expand and improve coverage for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment in our state (see facing page for a legislative update on A2031). The Coalition, formed roughly 4 years ago, is hosted by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence NJ affiliate (NCADD-NJ) and includes 30 organizations, among them NASW-NJ, the Mental Health Association in NJ (MHANJ), NAMI-NJ, and several substance abuse treatment provider agencies. The Coalition also has a “Denied Treatment” Workgroup comprised of a dozen family members whose loved ones have been refused coverage by insurers. At this time, securing passage of bills A2031/S1339 are the priority for this group. A legislative workgroup is reviewing other areas where the Coalition can work to promote equality in behavioral health and substance abuse services. If you’ve been denied coverage for behavioral health or substance abuse treatment, or if one of your clients has been denied treatment, you can share your story with the Coalition by emailing NJparitycoalition@gmail.com.

Advance Your Advocacy Awareness On September 29, NASW-NJ Advocacy Coordinator, Jeff Feldman, presented to MSW students at Stockton University’s new Atlantic City Campus as part of their Diversity Speaker series. The presentation focused on the intersection of advocacy and diversity, specifically how the needs of diverse populations and historically oppressed communities inform NASW’s advocacy efforts. Contact jfeldman.naswnj@socialworkers.org if you’d like to arrange for an advocacy presentation to your students or staff.

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SOCIAL WORKERS Set the PACE NASW Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE)

It’s October of an even numbered year, so you know what that means—we’re in the thick of another hard-fought election. Our entire Congressional delegation and one Senate seat are up for election/reelection next month. There will also be several special elections held across our state to settle temporary appointments to the state legislature. You can see our endorsements for the coming election in the sidebar on this page. In an organization as large as NASW, the process for endorsement isn’t always transparent to our membership. As such, we wanted to take some time to explain to you how federal and state-level endorsements are made. Who Makes These Endorsements? NASW PACE is the entity responsible for making endorsements. There is a National PACE Board of Trustees run out of our National office, and in New Jersey, a statelevel PACE Committee. The National PACE Board of Trustees makes endorsements and authorizes campaign contributions to candidates for federal office. In New Jersey,

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our NASW-NJ PACE Committee makes endorsements and authorizes contributions in state and local races. How Do You Decide Who to Endorse? Looking at our endorsements, it may seem that PACE only endorses Democrats or only endorses incumbents. This is not the case. Endorsement of candidates is based on several factors, not just political party affiliation. Endorsement decisions are based upon many factors, including a review of: • A candidate’s support for NASW’s public policy positions as determined by voting records, candidate issue materials, and interviews. • The viability of the campaign, such as money raised and name recognition. • Whether the current officeholder is seeking re-election. • For incumbents, a candidate’s committee and/or leadership position. • A candidate’s relationship with the social work community. • The record of a candidate’s opponent.

Candidates who are social workers and members of underrepresented groups are given special consideration. For federal election endorsements, National PACE confers with the relevant NASW chapter prior to making an endorsement. If a chapter objects to a National PACE endorsement, every effort is made to negotiate an acceptable position that both parties can agree on. How Can I Participate/Contribute? Financial contributions to NASW-NJ PACE can be made by any individual. NASW membership is not a requirement. You can make a donation to PACE on our website www.naswnj.org. Go to the Advocacy dropdown and select “Political Action” from the menu. 100% of your contribution is used to impact politics in New Jersey. Appointments to the NASW-NJ PACE Committee are made every July. If you’re interested in becoming involved with our state PACE Committee, contact Jeff Feldman at jfeldman.naswnj@socialworkers.org.

College of Education and Human Services

PhD in Family Science and Human Development NASW-NJ 2018 Mid-Term Election Endorsements As of the time of publication, NASW has endorsed the following candidates for 2018 election. NJ Congressional District

Candidate

CD-1

Donald Norcross

CD-3

Andy Kim

CD-5

Josh Gottheimer

CD-6

Frank Pallone

CD-7

Tom Malinowski

CD-8

Albio Sires

CD-9

Bill Pascrell

CD-10

Donald Payne, Jr.

CD-12

Bonnie WatsonColeman

Candidate interviews are ongoing. Additional endorsements will be communicated to members via email announcement.

Strengthening diverse individuals, families and communities Family Science and Human Development is an interdisciplinary field that teaches you how to understand and help strengthen individuals, families and communities through research, policy, prevention and educational programming.

Areas of expertise:

• Close relationships, marriage and family interactions • Development across the lifespan/life-course

• Diversity, inclusion and resilience • Prevention, developmental systems science and translational science • Social justice

Key program features: • Degree completion in four years; 48 credits • Funding available • Full- and part-time options

• Community engagement • Applied research • Just 12 miles from New York City

EMPOWER. TRANSFORM.

Applications for fall admissions only – deadline: February 1, 2019. Questions? Contact us at phdfamily@montclair.edu or 973-655-4171, or visit aries.montclair.edu/fcst-phd for more information.

Caroline Ross: What made you choose Social Work?

Student CENTER Student Leader Spotlight As a new school year begins, NASW-NJ would like to acknowledge some of the fantastic student leaders who are involved in our organization. Recently, our MSW Intern, Caroline Ross, had the pleasure to speak with the newly elected NASW-NJ Undergraduate Student Board Representative, Christopher Simmons. Christopher is a Senior in the BSW program at Rutgers University - Camden. 20 October 2018 | www.naswnj.org

Christopher Simmons: Well first thank you for reaching out. What made me choose Social Work was the idea of service. Since I was a young child I knew I wanted to be in the field of service. I can recall back to as early as sixth grade my career goal was to be an AIDS counselor, of all things. Not your average middle school aspiration. C.R.: Are you doing your field placement? If so, where? C.S.: This semester I am interning at Our Lady of Lourdes in Milltown, mainly on the “Mother and Baby” floor. However my services are utilized on multiple floors.

be various service organizations on hand that can provide services and help individuals find resources. This year we are looking to set up bathing services for those who would like it.

C.R.: Are you involved in any other activities outside of NASW?

C.R.: Wow, that is really inspiring! Good luck!! Thinking back on other inspiring experiences, as a social work student, what has been the most rewarding experience for you so far?

C.S.: Besides various volunteer activities, I am a peer mentor at my University. C.R.: So tell us a little more about those activities. Are there any areas in particular that you are involved with? What are you most passionate about? C.S.: Two areas I feel most passionate about are homelessness and parental rights. I feel very strongly about giving back to the homeless populations. So much so to the point that I’ve started my own service. For the third year, I will be hosting a Thanksgiving service here in Camden. We have a full-service Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless and less fortunate. In addition to the food, they can pick up donated clothes, shoes, and blankets. There will also

C.S.: The most rewarding experience as a social work student has been seeing advocacy in action. It’s one thing to learn policy and methods of advocacy, but it’s another to witness that in action and how it influences a person’s life. C.R.: I agree! Advocacy is my passion, as well. You may not know this, but I got involved with NASW-NJ through the influence of one of my professors. I heard you had a similar introduction to NASW? C.S.: My first introduction to NASW came when my professor, Elsa Candelario, told the class about the upcoming Chapter elections.

SOCIAL WORK STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT Later, another professor of mine, Bernardo Hiraldo, was essential in helping me organize myself for membership. And now, it’s come full circle, since during the Celebration of Social Work Excellence last month, I was installed as the Undergraduate Student Representative and Elsa received the Social Worker of the Year Award. The award is fitting because her work in Camden is essential to the community served. So, congratulations to her! C.R.: Lastly, what do you hope to accomplish through your NASW-NJ Board appointment? C.S.: I hope to bring exposure, not just to the NASW, but also the social work major. Social work is a growing field, yet there are still a lot of misconceptions about the major and field. I hope that through my position, I can help dispel some of those misconceptions. C.R.: That’s awesome. Thanks so much for your time, Christopher. Good luck this semester and I hope you have a great experience as an NASW-NJ Board Member.

MSW Alliance, Stockton University As the representative body of MSW graduate students at Stockton University, the MSW Alliance’s mission is to promote social change, problem solving in human relationships, advocacy, and empowerment through the avenue of social justice. Embedded in their organization is the group’s motto: “you are a member of the MSW Alliance until you say you are not.” As explained by the MSW Alliance’s President, Alex Widmann, their motto touches upon their commitment to fair and equal representation, noting that “all MSW students are members and we want everyone to be involved with the organization as much as they can and want to be.” Through the organization of social, recreational, service, and professional development activities, the MSW Alliance works to not only enhance student understanding of social work values, but also advocate for their interests within the community. Among the multitude of activities conducted by the organization in the past, some of the most poignant include donation collections after natural disasters, fundraising for multiple entities, such as the nonprofit Invisible Illness, and securing over $1,000 to send students to the NASW Conference. With a strong membership base paired with a talented and motivated e-board, the MSW Alliance plans on continuing their traditions to have a productive and exciting year. With Stockton University’s creation of the Atlantic City Gateway Campus, Widmann notes the group hopes to “inspire more students to get involved in the community.” Narrowing the organization’s focus to community service and involvement in Atlantic City, the MSW Alliance hopes to connect community members with Stockton MSW students to help ignite change. And this is merely the tip of the iceberg, as Widmann reports “there are different service ideas and activities currently in the works!” October 2018 | www.naswnj.org 21

Partner Spotlight, QnA TECH

NASW-NJ is committed to and has an intentional focus on diversity at all levels of the Chapter. It is essential to our mission, purpose, and viability. Diversity to us includes not only our membership, but extends to our collaborations, coalitions, and the partnerships that we, as an organization, create. One of these partnerships is with our Technology Partner, QnA Tech. A certified minority owned business, the company was founded in 2009 and is an industry leader in addressing all aspects of an agencies/businesses technology needs. The company works with large city agencies in New York as well as nonprofit organizations throughout New York and New Jersey. They’re experts in desktop support, networking, data protection, and server support, among other areas. What’s more, they’re accessible—and they understand we all aren’t tech experts—nor do we all have technology staff in our practices/small organizations. “Organizations, practices, and agencies have various levels of expertise in-house, and we appreciate that,” said Marcus Greggs of QnA Tech “Our team meets each partner where they are at—so that we can collaboratively understand the needs and create solutions that are smart and cost effective”. QnA Tech attended our 2018 Annual Conference and has since supported the Chapter in creating a technology infrastructure that will allow us to meet the needs of our staff and membership. Our collaboration doesn’t stop there, however. We know that many of you are busy running organizations, agencies, and private practices and have a host of IT needs as well—and require infrastructure that protects your agencies’ and clients’ data. To that end, we’re busy collaborating with their team on training and programs that you can access as well. Be on the lookout this fall for more information about these programs. You learn more about our partner QnA Tech by contacting Marcus at mgreggs@qnatech.com or call 646-453-7119.

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Have you heard about the National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASWF)? It is a 501(c)(3) organization created to support NASW’s educational and charitable initiatives through a wide range of projects that serve the profession, practitioners, and the public. Over the years, our partners and you, our membership, have expressed a desire to make donations to the organization and support educational activities across the State of New Jersey. We could not be more grateful that you share a commitment to philanthropy and are interested in giving of not only your time and talent, but also your resources. We are thrilled to share that we have collaborated with the Foundation to create a fund specifically for educational purposes in New Jersey. Donations to this fund will allow us to continue some of the important work we do, such as: • Offering more student opportunities at our Annual Conference. • Hosting our free Legislative Education & Advocacy Day for students. • Offering special free continuing education programs and expanding our selections. We hope that as this fund continues to grow, we’ll be able to expand our programming and offer more resources to you, our membership. Making a donation is easy. Visit www.naswnj.org/donate to do so. Remember, all of your donations are tax-deductible and will be specifically used to provide programming and opportunities for social workers here in New Jersey. If you have questions about donations or learning more about how your company/ organization can provide support through the Foundation, please reach out to our Executive Director, Jennifer Thompson for more information.

Managed Care ROUNDTABLE UPDATE NASW-NJ staff, clinician members, and representatives from several Managed Care Organizations in the state continue to meet quarterly to discuss insurance related issues that affect practitioners and their clients across the state. At our meeting on September 6th, members of the Roundtable discussed updates on telehealth services, changes to Medicaid behavioral health services, and new out-of-network laws, among other important topics.

Here’s what you need to know: Telemedicine/Telehealth Updates • Magellan now provides information and a list of FAQs related to telehealth on their website at www.magellanprovider.com/ education/telehealth.aspx. • Medicare coverage for telehealth services is restricted to individuals who are enrolled in Medicare Part B and meet Medicare’s geographic requirements. • Most insurers seem to be using the terms “telemedicine” and “telehealth” interchangeably, despite the fact that they are defined separately in state law. • Coding for telemedicine or telehealth billing is not standardized across insurance companies in New Jersey. Some insurers are requiring the use of a GT modifier, while others use a place of service code.

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We encourage clinicians to contact insurers directly—private and public—to verify telehealth services are covered for each client who wishes to receive treatment remotely and to clarify the proper coding process before providing these services. Remember, just because a particular insurer provides telemedicine/telehealth coverage for one of your clients, does not mean that insurer will cover tele-services for all clients; it will often depend on the specifics of the plan the client has. Medicaid Managed Care Updates Effective October 1, 2018, all New Jersey Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) will become responsible for administering certain mental health and substance use disorder services (collectively, “behavioral health” services) that historically have been administered by the State. Medicaid managed care plans will be providing the behavioral health services currently covered under MLTSS to the beneficiaries enrolled in MLTSS, FIDE-SNP, and DDD. LCSWs in independent practice

are eligible to provide services to Medicaid clients enrolled in these programs; however, provision of behavioral health services to Medicaid fee-for-service clients by LCSWs in independent practice is still not permitted Out-of-Network Transparency Law As a reminder, the new Out-of-Network Transparency Law became effective September 1, 2018. This law requires providers to notify clients of standard charges for the provider’s services, allowing more transparency in out-of-network billing. A full summary of the law provided by the Division of Consumer Affairs can be found at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/Documents/ PL2018-c32-Provision-Summary.pdf. ICD-10 ICD-10 2019 changes go into effect on October 1, 2018. NASW’s National office has issued a Practice Alert to all members with relevant information, available at www.socialworkers.org/practice/clinicalsocial-work/billing-codes .

THE SOCIAL WORK REGULATIONS & YOU Many social workers in NJ are licensed or certified by the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE) and NASW-NJ works closely with the Board on your behalf. We attend every BSWE meeting and talk with BSWE staff on a regular basis. That way we can get answers to your questions quickly and accurately. During recent months, NASW-NJ has provided comments and recommendation to the BSWE about several issues of critical importance to social workers, including: • Problems NJ social workers face in obtaining CEUs, and • Proposed new Regulations regarding coursework and clinical hours required to get an LCSW. On September 17, 2018, new Regulations governing the practice of Social Work in New Jersey were adopted. NASW-NJ has created a Tip Sheet outlining changes from the previous Regulations. Areas of particular interest to our members include: • Requirements for becoming an LCSW • Rules for counting CEUs • Academic courses accepted for LCSW application • Clinical Supervision by videoconferencing • Inappropriate behavior by certified/licensed social workers Remember, these Regulations are the “rules of the road” for social workers in New Jersey. If you are one of the 21,000 licensed or certified social workers in our state, we encourage you to check out the Tip Sheet on our website at www.naswnj.org. If you have more questions about licensing or anything in the Regulations, please refer to our Licensing Consultation page for more information and assistance www.naswnj.org/LicenseCEConsult

License Renewal Are you a Certified or Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey (CSW, LSW or LCSW)? If so, then your Certification or License must now be valid through 8/31/2020 for you to practice social work in our state. If you’re not sure about the status of your certification or license, check the Board of Social Work Examiners website using the shortcut tinyurl.com/NJLicenseVerify. According to the NJ Social Work Regulations: A license or certificate that is not renewed within 30 days of its expiration (9/30/18) shall be automatically suspended. An individual who continues to practice with a suspended license or certificate shall be deemed to be engaged in unlicensed practice. If you have questions about your license, the Regulations or other licensing issues, take a look at our website for lots more information: www.naswnj.org/page/LicenseCEConsult. October 2018 | www.naswnj.org 25

Clinical Supervision DID YOU KNOW? If you’re an LSW and want to do clinical social work in New Jersey, then you’re going to need a clinical supervisor. Here’s what you need to know. Who needs a Clinical Supervisor? The NJ Social Work Regulations available at (tinyurl.com/NJSWRegs13-44G) say that all LSWs doing clinical social work need to have a qualified clinical supervisor. Who can be a Clinical Supervisor? A social worker who has worked as an LCSW for at least 3 years and has taken a 20-hour clinical supervision course approved by the Board of Social Work Examiners can be a Clinical Supervisor in NJ. Qualified courses are approved by the Board of Social Work Examiners and listed on their website.

So, You Need a Clinical Supervisor? Check Out the NASW-NJ Clinical Supervisor Directory The NASW-NJ Clinical Supervisor Directory is the only list of clinical social work supervisors in New Jersey. There are other qualified supervisors, but NASW-NJ maintains the only list of LCSWs qualified to offer this service. Want to be listed with us as a Clinical Supervisor? • It’s FREE for NASW members or $250/year for non-members! • Just go on our website (www.naswnj.org/ClinicalSupervisor) and provide us with your info. This will allow potential supervisees to find and contact you. It’s quick and easy! • Access helpful supervisor resources and template documents. • The Supervisor Directory is free advertising for you! Looking for a Clinical Supervisor? • NASW members can search our Directory to find a Clinical Supervisor.

Where can I take a Clinical Supervision Course?

• Check out our supervisee webpage to start searching now!

We’re glad you asked! We offer a highly regarded Clinical Supervision Course right here at NASW-NJ. And remember, NASW members receive a discount on the course. Check out upcoming course dates on our Calendar at www.naswnj.org!

• View our LCSW Application Checklist to make the process smoother.

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• Supervisors are listed by county to make selection easier. • Find hour-tracking documents and more on our website.

Employment Opportunities

Office Space

NEW JERSEY- Per diem Therapist- Outpatient group practice. Jersey City & Westwood, NJ. Evenings and /or weekend hours. Supervision available. Experience preferred. Send CV to Relief.Solutions192@gmail.com

MERCER COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Psychotherapy office space available on Friday and Saturday. Attractive, peaceful space in Quakerbridge Professional Center. Parking, shared waiting room. Overflow referrals possible. Amy Kasternakis, LCSW @ 609 586-2880.

NEW JERSEY- LCSW/LPC for Director of Programs role. Continuously tailor the program according to best practices in the aged out foster youth/trauma field for outcome attainment with a relentless focus on goal measurement, program development, and implementing program supports to improve the success of our participants. Compensation above market level. Email apply@rootsandwingsnj.org for full job description.

Clinical Supervision CRANFORD, NJ - CBT Supervision/ Training: Congenial group meets every other Friday morning in Cranford. Clinical discussion and readings cover newest CBT approaches. All levels of experience with CBT welcome. More Information: LynnMollick@gmail.com or call 908-276-3888

Connect. Share. Get Recognized. NASW-NJ welcomes your classified ads for employment, seminars, rental spaces, professional services and more. Ad rates: <30 words: $35 31-50 words: $60 51-75 words: $90 16-100 words: $120 101-125 words: 150 126-150 words: 180 To learn more about how to place an advertisement, please contact us at 732-296-8074.

Check out our Private Practice Resource Manual for everything you need to run a successful private practice. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just getting started or looking to take things to the next level, this manual has your answers. Visit our homepage for more information.

NASW Swag Amplify your voice and show your support of the issues that matter most to you! Whether you're fighting for equal rights, furthering redistributive justice, or bringing change to the political arena, let people know what you stand for. Buying merchandise not only makes you look super awesome, you are also supporting your professional organization. All proceeds go to help social workers in New Jersey access even more resources through our Chapter.

To purchase NASW-NJ apparel and merchandise, visit our online store www.zazzle.com/naswnj or see our website home page.

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The Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of New Jersey Contemporary Training and Continuing Education Opportunities in Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychoanalysis and Couples Therapy

CPPNJ is committed to being the “go to” place for psychodynamic continuing education and training in New Jersey – the place you can count on to expand and deepen your clinical skills.

CPPNJ Proudly Presents a Full Day Workshop (5 CEs) with Arthur Nielsen, MD on Sunday, March 24, 2019 still time to for register for these Therapy Spring 2018 AThere’s Roadmap Couple

Mini-Courses and Weekend

Arthur Nielsen, MD is a full-time, Workshop! practicing psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and couple therapist in Chicago. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, a faculty member at Northwestern's Family Institute, and a faculty member of the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis. He has lectured widely on couple therapy and is the author of thirtysome published professional papers. His recent textbook, A Roadmap for Couple Therapy: Integrating Systemic, Psychodynamic, and Behavioral Approaches, forms the backbone for this workshop.

It’s time to sign up for our Spring 2019 Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Couples Therapy Courses and Mini-Courses! ❖ Psychoanalysis in Everyday Practice: Introduction to Clinical Process II ❖ Freud and Ego Psychology ❖ Dreams, Symbolism and Unconscious Process ❖ Foundations in the Theory and Practice of Systemic and Psychodynamic Couples Therapy II ❖ Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Love ❖ Common Factors and Critical Differences Among Contemporary Models of Couples Therapy: EFT, Imago, Gottman, Internal Family Systems

Join us. Experience what we offer. Earn CEs in the process.

Couple therapy is difficult.Therapists must engage two clients, often at war with each other, with differing psychologies, histories, agendas, and levels of commitment to therapy. With many schools of thought on how best to do couple therapy, there is relatively little guidance on how to usefully combine approaches. In this workshop Dr.Art Nielsen will describe the practical roadmap he has developed for couple therapy based on 40+ years of experience and on extensive clinical and research literature. The workshop will describe and illustrate how the three main approaches to conceptualizing couple distress and treatment—systemic, psychodynamic, and behavioral—can be integrated into a flexible model that draws on the best of each. After this overview, we will examine why relationships are so hard and why they so often end in divorce. Next, we will discuss the utility of projective identification for working with couples. And finally, we will take up some common sexual problems seen in couple therapy. Covering both fundamentals and advanced techniques, this workshop should prove valuable to both beginning and experienced therapists.

To find out more about our programs, workshops and courses, and to register, visit our website:

www.cppnj.org

Email cppnj@cppnj.org Call 973-912-4432 Mail CPPNJ, 235 Main Street #184, Madison, NJ 07924 CPPNJ is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational institute.

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NASW Legal Defense Fund

Since 1972, NASWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has provided financial assistance and support for legal cases and issues of concern to NASW members and the social work profession. LDF supports educational projects and programs to improve the legal status and knowledge of the social work profession. For more information, visit www.socialworkers.org/about/legal/legal-defense-fund.

NASW-NJ Test Preparation Courses Ready to take your licensing exam? Want to be prepared? NASW-NJ is here to help! We offer preparation courses for both the LSW and LCSW licensing exams. The courses are designed to help you prepare for the Masters and Clinical Association of Social Work Boards Exams.

Cost: NASW Member: $120 Non-Member: $160

The course includes your own copy of the Revised ASWB Exam Guide and a personal code to download the electronic version of the book and its supplemental study materials.

* This course is offered by NASW-NJ and is not sponsored or affiliated with the ASWB or the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners.

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To register, visit www.naswnj.org

New Jersey Continuing Education Approval Collaborative Do You offer professional development courses for social workers? Are you looking to expand your reach and incentivize it? Adding continuing education credits for social workers is a great way to do so! The New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative (CE Approval Collaborative) is recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners as an approving entity for social work CEUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the State of New Jersey. To learn more and apply visit:

www.naswnj.org/ CEApprovalwelcome

Become a sponsor of the NASW-NJ Annual Conference and support the profession of social work in NJ! Meet face-to-face with over 1,000 social workers Network with 75+ exhibiting organizations Showcase your products, services, and expertise Receive priority booth placement, logo recognition, targeted marketing opportunities, and more! Multiple sponsorship levels available to meet your marketing and financial needs Contact Jeff Feldman at jfeldman.naswnj@socialworkers.org for details

CE Courses This is What Democracy Looks Like: A Civics Refresher for Social Workers (2 Ethics CEUs) October 15, 6-8pm via live webinar NASW-NJ Leadership Development Certificate Course (12 General + 4 Ethics + 4 Social/Cultural = 20 CEUs) October 26, 27, 28 at our Chapter office in North Brunswick Cultivating Happiness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Methods for Self and Client Using Neuroscience (2 Clinical CEUs) November 15, 6:30-8:30pm via live webinar Cyberbullying and Sexting in the World of Teens (2 Clinical CEUs) November 29, 6-8pm via live webinar Clinical Supervision Certificate Course (20 Clinical or 12 Clinical + 5 Ethics + 3 Social/Cultural CEUs) November 30, Dec 1, Dec 2 at our Chapter office in North Brunswick Impact Your Outcome Professional Development Webinars (for info, not for credits, FREE for NASW members!) Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Get You Hired: Resume Tips for Students November 13, 12-1pm

Public Speaking & Communication Skills for Social Workers December 4, 6-7pm

Thank you to our 2019 Hope Pearl Sponsor!

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