Presented by: Leaders of NABSW, Melissa Smith Haley, MSW, LMSW, NABSW President; Daryl Fraser, LCSW; Gloria Scott, LCSW; L. Zakiya Newland, PhD, LCSW-R; and Dalphine E. Meadows, LMSW, MBA, CASAC-T Description: Join us as a panel of leaders from the National Association of Black Social Workers, address the racial inequities in our profession. The National … Continue reading Cancel Culture: A Discussion on the Realities of Racism in Social Work Education and Practice →

Presented by: Sarah Murdoch, MSW, Director of Client Services at Medicare Rights Center Description: Learn how the Medicare Rights Center, a national, nonprofit consumer service organization, can assist you with helping your clients with Medicare access the affordable health care they need. The presentation will provide information on Medicare Rights’ services for consumers and professionals, … Continue reading Navigating Medicare: Resources to Help Your Clients through the Medicare Maze →

Presented by: Kari Tabag, PhD(c) LCSW-R Description: Asians are the fastest-growing racial group in the United States (U.S.) and by 2065, are projected to represent 14% of the population (Pew Research Center, 2015). Additionally, Asian Americans constitute a small, hidden population within the social work profession. Between 2019 and 2020, hate crimes targeting Asian Americans … Continue reading Addressing Xenophobia and Violence Among the Asian American Community →

Presented by: Noshin Hoque, BSW & Afsha Malik, MSW Description: This session is to dispel myths, educate, and assist non-Muslim social workers on how to support their Muslim peers and colleagues during the workday. Grounded in dignity and inclusivity, this chapter chat will discuss how you can create an inclusive work environment for your fellow … Continue reading Not Even Water: How to Observe Ramadan as a Non-Muslim →

Presented by: Mary Beth DeSario, LCSW & Cat Capowski, MSW, M.Ed, LCSW-R Description: This live, knowledge-based virtual training is designed to provide an overview of research and science related to evidence based mind-body practices for social workers. Benefits of important self-care practices, such as breathing techniques will be discussed as well as an honest exploration … Continue reading Building Resiliency: Mind Body Practices as a Pathway to Prevent Burnout →

Presented by: Milderd ‘Mit’ Joyner, DPS, LCSW Description: Social workers have continued to answer the call to service by contributing to the healing of our Nation during times of pandemic, racial unrest, economic uncertainty and political divisiveness in the past year. We know social workers have always been present in times of crisis, helping people … Continue reading The Future of Social Work: An Essential Chat with the NASW President →