Cultivating Inclusive Workplace Communities: Strategies for Supervisors, Managers, and Executives

1:00pm to 3:30pm ET

LIVE WEBINAR

Presenter: Charla Yearwood, MSSW, LCSW

NASW-NYS Members: FREE

NASW Other Chapter Member (Including NYC): $62.5

Non-Members: $75

NASW-NYS Student and Transitional Members: FREE

This workshop is approved for 2.5 continuing education credit hours for licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists and licensed psychologists

Please ensure that you register and/or join on Zoom with the name you would like to appear on your certificate.

Workshop Description
This course is aimed at empowering leaders to foster inclusive environments within their organizations. The workshop will facilitate space for participants to explore the importance of inclusivity, delve into historical and contemporary challenges, and discover actionable strategies for promoting inclusivity at every level. Through interactive activities and reflective discussions, the workshop will provide insights into redefining organizational purpose, prioritizing employee care, and fostering a culture of belonging. The course will also equip participants with a roadmap for implementing meaningful change and creating workplaces where all individuals feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Learning Objectives

After the completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1.    Define the concept of inclusivity in the workplace and its significance for organizational success.
2.    Identify the role of leadership in fostering an inclusive organizational culture.
3.    Evaluate organizational practices and policies to identify areas for improvement in promoting inclusivity.
4.    Explain best approaches in collaborating with peers to share insights and experiences in promoting inclusivity.
5.    Construct a personalized action plan for fostering inclusivity within their own teams or organizations.

This workshop is approved for 2.5 continuing education credit hours.

NASW-NYS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (Provider ID #0014), licensed mental health counselors (Provider ID #MHC-0053), licensed marriage and family therapists (Provider ID #MFT-0037) and licensed psychologists (Provider ID #PSY-0088).

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Presenter:

Charla Yearwood, MSSW, LCSW. Charla Cannon Yearwood (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker and the CEO of Connected in Community, an Indianapolis-based mental health practice that specializes in the integration of social justice values. Dedicated to anti-racist and liberatory approaches, Charla actively engages in projects and teaching related to anti-oppressive social work practice. Beyond her professional commitments, Charla, her husband, and their two children love car ride sing-alongs.