CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

T2: The Experience of Aging: Clinical Implications for Social Workers

Robin C. Wiley, MSW, DSW, LCSW

2 Clinical Credits

This workshop will present information related to the experience of aging as reported by older adult testimonies These testimonials will be used to discuss the themes related to the aging experience and explore how this knowledge can inform our clinical practice with this population

T3: Culture in Treatment, Culture as Treatment: A Critical Appraisement for Co-occurring Treatment

La'Tesha Gasby, Ph.D, MSW, LCSW

2 Clinical or 2 Social/Cultural Competence Credits

This workshop will teach clinicians about the importance of implementing culturally competent strategies in service provision and treatment planning to maximize positive consumer outcomes Clinicians will learn valuable lessons about developing culturally responsive attitudes and behaviors as they reflect upon and dismantle their own prejudices

T4: Leveraging Moments with Funders to Build Movements for Change

Erin Capone, MSW

2 Ethics Credits

Philanthropy often advances social justice, but how do we ensure it is done ethically? This presentation examines fundraising through social-justice theories and anti-racist approaches, while exploring how philanthropy funds social movements Participants will leave with a framework to use in their current fundraising and partnerships with donors

T5: Rethinking Reentry: Women, Grief, & Loss

Helena D. Lewis, DSW, LCSW; Asa Paris, DSW, LCSW, LCADC

2 Clinical Credits

This workshop explores the need for grief and loss mental health services in the age of COVID-19. Both clinical and practical tools for intervention, advocacy, and strategies for implementing gender responsive services will be provided

T6: Emotional Regulation Impairment: An Opportunity to Advance Social Justice

Mark Dodd, LCSW, Amy Strickler, LSW

2 Clinical Credits

Recently, NJDOE changed titles of the Special Education Disability “Emotionally Disturbed,” and program “Behavioral Disabilities;” to “Emotional Regulation Impairment.” This offers significant potential improvement to the ways the educational needs of these students are understood, communicated, and addressed The purpose of this workshop is to engage with the work of defining the skills and methodologies necessary to help these students develop the ER skills necessary to facilitate their transition to a less restrictive school environment and future social success