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Battling Bipolar: Understanding Mood Disorder in S

Battling Bipolar: Understanding Mood Disorder in Service Members and Veterans
🚨🚨TONIGHT May 20, 2025 🚨🚨
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ET
REGISTER HERE: www.naswnyc.org/CARESEvents

Join us for an important conversation on the intersection of bipolar disorder and military service. This session will explore the lived experiences of service members and veterans managing bipolar disorder, the challenges they face, and how social workers can offer effective, culturally competent support.

Speakers:
German Sanchez, MA, LCSW, RDT, BCD, is a licensed clinical social worker and drama therapist serving as Clinical Supervisor at SUNY Downstate’s HEAT Program, a Behavioral Health Officer in the NY Army National Guard, and the current NASW-NYC Board President. He’s passionate about co-creating transformative therapy moments and expanding access to care for service members and veterans.

Major General Gregg F. Martin, U.S. Army (Ret.), is a 36-year combat veteran, bipolar survivor, and mental health advocate. A former president of the National Defense University and author of Bipolar General, he now shares his story to fight stigma and promote hope

Connie Ruyter, LCSW-C, is a behavioral health expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Director of Psychological Health for the New York Army National Guard. She specializes in co-occurring disorders, trauma, and intimate partner violence, providing direct care and leadership consultation.

What We’ll Cover:
- Recognizing bipolar disorder in military contexts
- Unique mental health challenges faced by service members and veterans
- Connecting individuals to VA resources and support
- Practical strategies for social workers to provide better care and advocacy

Who Should Attend:
Social workers, mental health professionals, and anyone working with veterans or active-duty military personnel.

Outcomes:
Gain a deeper understanding of bipolar disorder in military life, learn how to navigate VA systems, and walk away with tools to support this population more effectively.

THIS EVENT DOES NOT OFFER CE CREDITS.

Questions? Email cares.naswnyc@socialworkers.org

ATTENTION NY SOCIAL WORKERS -- NASSAU DIVISION! ⁠
⁠
NASSAU DIVISION MEETING ⁠
THIS THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025⁠
7:00 - 8:00 P.M. ET ⁠
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https://naswnys.org/about/divisions/nasw-nys-nassau-division-new/ (LINK IN BIO)

Cultural Considerations in Play Therapy for BIPOC

Cultural Considerations in Play Therapy for BIPOC Children Around Divorce, Separation and Family Rearrangements
June 17, 2025
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET
2 CE Contact Hours
Presenter: Lyrica Fils-Aime, LCSW-R, RPT-S

NASW-NYS or NASW-NYC Members: $30
Other Chapter Members (e.g., NASW-NJ, etc.): $50
Non-Members: $60

Divorce, separation and family rearrangements affect all children because their lives are changing, and things become unpredictable. BIPOC children are also faced with historical and current family separations due to various institutional traumas and political gains. How can a play therapist consider the cultural stigmas and impacts on a changing family structure? How do we work with blended families, self-blame and shame around divorce?

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the impact of divorce, separation, & breakups on children and recognize the impact of racism on BIPOC families.
- Identify the psychological tasks of children or divorce (and separation) and how BIPOC families are resilient in their coping strategies.
- Explain why play therapy is effective in treating children and families in separated situations and cultural considerations to incorporate into practice.

REGISTER: www.naswnyc.org/workshops (LINK IN BIO)

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! REGISTER TODAY! The NASW

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! REGISTER TODAY!
The NASW-NYC/NYS 2025 Policy Series

REGISTER HERE: www.naswnyc.org/CARESEvents (LINK IN BIO)

The NASW-NYS/NYC Policy Series is an advocacy-focused community engagement series to keep you informed about chapter legislative priorities and how YOU can get involved!

May 13, 2025 - 6:00 -7:00 p.m. ET
Fostering Youth Development: The Need for Social Workers in Schools

May 15, 2025 - 6:00 -7:00 p.m. ET
Advocacy at NASW-NYS/NYC: Trends in State and National Politics & the Need for Social Workers to Become Politically Engage

LMSW/LCSW Test Prep Course (2-Day Training) Dates:

LMSW/LCSW Test Prep Course (2-Day Training)
Dates: Friday, June 6, 2025 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET)
and Saturday, June 7, 2025 (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET)
Presenter: Dr. Folusho Otuyelo, PhD, LCSW
LIVE Webinar Format

NASW-NYS or NASW-NYC Members: $100.00
NASW Other Chapter Members: $150.00
Non-Members: $200.00

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for social workers in the process of taking the Masters level ASWB exam. The primary focus of this course will be:
- Learning to take a standardized test
- Reviewing concepts from the four exam content areas: Human Diversity and the Social Environment/ Assessment and Intervention Planning/ Direct and Indirect Practice/ Professional Relationships, Values and Ethics
- Understanding the examination and licensure regulation process
- Managing test-taking anxieties and barriers

NOTE: This is a prep course and does not offer CE credit hours.

REGISTER HERE: https://naswnys.org/events/otuyelo-888/ (LINK IN BIO)

Empowering Practice with Youth: Effectively Suppor

Empowering Practice with Youth: Effectively Supporting Young People
June 12, 2025
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. ET
3 CE Contact Hours
Presenter: Shira Sameroff, LCSW

This interactive presentation offers practitioners theory and best practices to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the young people we serve. We will cover topics including; building authentic relationships based in mutual trust and respect, seeing, reflecting and bolstering young peoples’ strengths, understanding the impact of systems of oppression on young peoples’ lives, supporting young people to engage in social change and self-awareness as a practitioner. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to effectively engage with young clients in a way that honors their unique experiences, strengths, and perspectives.

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe and apply a strength-based approach to working with youth
- Identify and practice strategies for building authentic relationship with youth
- Explain and implement approaches to building empowering partnerships with youth
- Analyze the challenges—including systemic oppression—that impact youth
- Reflect on and utilize tools that promote self-awareness in your practice with youth

REGISTER: www.naswnyc.org/workshops (LINK IN BIO)

🌟 Join us for the NASW-NYS/NYC VMHTI Annual Con

🌟 Join us for the NASW-NYS/NYC VMHTI Annual Conference! 🌟

Mark your calendars for May 30 & 31, 2025, for an incredible opportunity to strengthen your understanding of community building across military, veteran, peer, and provider networks. This year's theme: Integrating Diverse Perspectives in the Military, Vet, Peer, and Provider Community. 🇺🇸💡

👥 What you can expect:

Engaging discussions on military & veteran mental health

Expert-led sessions fostering collaboration and inclusivity

Earn up to 10 FREE CE credits for social workers, LMFTs, LMHCs, and licensed psychologists!

📍 Event Details:

Online, LIVE CE Program via Zoom

Full participation required to earn CE credits (no partial credits)

🔗 Don’t miss out! Secure your spot and gain valuable insights to support our heroes. Learn more & register here: naswnys.org/2025-vmhti-conference/ (LINK IN BIO)

#VMHTI #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityBuilding #VeteranSupport #NASW #SocialWork #CECredits #VeteranMentalHealth #JoinUs

Battling Bipolar: Understanding Mood Disorder in S

Battling Bipolar: Understanding Mood Disorder in Service Members and Veterans
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ET
REGISTER HERE: www.naswnyc.org/CARESEvents (LINK IN BIO)

Join us for an important conversation on the intersection of bipolar disorder and military service. This session will explore the lived experiences of service members and veterans managing bipolar disorder, the challenges they face, and how social workers can offer effective, culturally competent support.

Speakers:
German Sanchez, MA, LCSW, RDT, BCD, is a licensed clinical social worker and drama therapist serving as Clinical Supervisor at SUNY Downstate’s HEAT Program, a Behavioral Health Officer in the NY Army National Guard, and the current NASW-NYC Board President. He’s passionate about co-creating transformative therapy moments and expanding access to care for service members and veterans.

Major General Gregg F. Martin, U.S. Army (Ret.), is a 36-year combat veteran, bipolar survivor, and mental health advocate. A former president of the National Defense University and author of Bipolar General, he now shares his story to fight stigma and promote hope

Connie Ruyter, LCSW-C, is a behavioral health expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Director of Psychological Health for the New York Army National Guard. She specializes in co-occurring disorders, trauma, and intimate partner violence, providing direct care and leadership consultation.

What We’ll Cover:
- Recognizing bipolar disorder in military contexts
- Unique mental health challenges faced by service members and veterans
- Connecting individuals to VA resources and support
- Practical strategies for social workers to provide better care and advocacy

Who Should Attend:
Social workers, mental health professionals, and anyone working with veterans or active-duty military personnel.

Outcomes:
Gain a deeper understanding of bipolar disorder in military life, learn how to navigate VA systems, and walk away with tools to support this population more effectively.

THIS EVENT DOES NOT OFFER CE CREDITS.

Questions? Email cares.naswnyc@socialworkers.org

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