National Assn. of Social Workers AZ Chapter

"STRENGTHS-BASED SUPERVISION" CLINICAL SUPERVISION 6-HR WORKSHOP SCOTTSDALE NOV 20 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Strengths-Based Clinical Supervision: 6-Hour Clinical Supervision
(6 CEUs designed to meet the AZ BBHE requirement for 6 CEUs during subsequent licensure periods)

Cynthia A. Lietz, PhD, LCSW

Cynthia Lietz is currently on faculty at the School of Social Work at ASU. She teaches research and practice courses in the BSW and MSW programs. Cynthia comes to ASU with over 10 years of social work practice experience working with children and families and as a clinical supervisor. Her research seeks to inform strengths-based practice and this training will discuss the role supervision plays in modeling principles of practice.

This 6-hour continuing education course meets the BBHE requirement for 6 hours of ongoing training regarding clinical supervision required for all clinical supervisors in Arizona after completion of the initial 12 hours required course. This workshop will discuss parallel process and the role that supervisors play in modeling/paralleling principles that are consistent with practice perspectives. Specifically, the strengths perspective will be discussed and a model of supervision that is consistent with strengths-based practice will be presented.

Outline of major topics to be covered:

I.         The roles/functions of the clinical supervisor

II.       Parallel Process

III.      Strengths-Based Practice in Social Work

Please note: Lunch is on your own and you may purchase lunch onsite IN ADVANCE for an extra $12 fee, which is an option you can select when you register online.

Prices are as follows for ONLINE registration: NASW Member $120; Non-member Guest $160

Mail-in registration cost is $125 for members; $165 for non-members

Your workshop fee includes a binder full of handouts and valuable information that you can refer to again and again.

Why 6- and 12-hour workshops?
The National Association of Social Workers – Arizona Chapter is offering these 12-hour and 6-hour clinical supervision workshops in accordance with the requirements for licensure in the state of Arizona. According to Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners’ regulations, clinical supervisors need 12 hours of clinical supervision training to obtain their initial license to supervise; after that, a 6-hour course is required within each 2-year licensure period.You can purchase a DVD packet of the 12-hour workshop online at www.naswaz.com under the Distance Education listings.

NASW-AZ WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS ONLY- Personality Disorders Among Older Adults

Wed, 02 Dec 2009

Noon to 1 pm
WEBINAR: Personality Disorders Among Older Adults

By Dr. Robin P. Bonifas (1 free CEU)

Dr. Robin P. Bonifas is presently Assistant Professor at ASU School of Social Work. She received her PhD., Social Welfare, from the University of Washington. Dissertation: Multi-level Factors Related to Deficiencies in Psychosocial Care in Washington State Skilled Nursing Facilities. She received her LCSW from Washington State. Her MSW, University of Washington, specialization was health care and gerontology. And she received a BSW and B.A., Psychology, from the University of Washington. Her professional experience includes Director of Social Services, Medical Social Worker, and Social Services Consultant at a variety of skilled nursing and Alzheimer's facilities and Clinical Supervisor, private practice.

This webinar will be sponsored by Caring Senior Service.

After participating in this webinar, participants will be able to do the following:

1. Describe the characteristics of the most common personalitly disorders among older adults.

2. Describe methods for treating personality disorders in older adults, including referral resources in the Phoenix area.

3. Discuss the challenges of delivering care to older clients with personality disorders.

4. Identify effective methods to facilitate care delivery among older adults with personality disorders.

This webinar is for NASW members only and is free. To participate, you will need an internet connection and will need to dial into a long distance phone number for the audio portion of the call. To complete registration, though, you MUST ALSO COMPLETE THE INFORMATION AT THE LINK PROVIDED TO YOU AFTER YOU HIT THE "SUBMIT" BUTTON.

NASWAZ and ASU CE Workshop Ethics In The Professional Context Dec 4 2009 AM

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

9 am to noon
Ethics In The Professional Context

By Laura Masters, ACSW, LCSW

Laura Masters has 23 years of experience in a variety of social work settings. Laura served as the Chief of Psychiatric Social Work for Menninger's Phoenix, worked in medical and mental health settings with St. Joseph's Hospital and Maricopa County Hospital and more recently, in private practice. Laura has volunteered with the Board of Behavioral Examiners, NASW-AZ and most recently teaches ethics at Arizona State University.

We will examine ethics in the social work context, review the NASW Code of Ethics and look at social work values in depth. The workshop will also cover real life dilemmas.

Outline of major topics to be covered:

I. Defining Professional Ethics

II. Reviewing Social Work Values as outlined in the NASW Code of Ethics

III. Discuss Real Life Dilemmas and application of the Code of Ethics

The cost for this event is as follows when registering online:
NASW members $55
Non-members $75
NASW Student/Retired Members $40 (please call the office at 480-968-4595 to receive this rate)

Mail-in fees are:
NASW members $60
Non-members $80
NASW Student/Retired Members $45

Please note that you must provide your Member ID number in the appropriate field to obtain the member price.

NASWAZ and ASU CE Workshop "Mexican Immigrant Families and Social Work Practice" Dec 4 2009 PM

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

1 pm to 4 pm
Mexican Immigrant Families and Social Work Practice

By Cecilia Ayon, MSW, PhD (3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for cultural competency)

Dr. Cecilia Ayón is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work at Arizona State University. She has worked with the Latino community to develop and implement service programs that meet their needs. Her research examines Latino family well-being and this population’s interactions with systems of care.

A theoretical framework for practice with Mexican immigrant families will be utilized to address factors that promote and hinder Mexican family well-being; and, to examine a wide range of issues that social workers may face when working with such families. The workshop format includes lecture, discussion, and small group activities.

Outline of major topics to be covered:

I. Theoretical considerations

II. Contextual factors

III. Social work practice issues

The cost for this event is as follows when registering online:
NASW members $55
Non-members $75
NASW Student/Retired Members $40 (please call the office at 480-968-4595 to receive this rate)

Mail-in fees are:
NASW members $60
Non-members $80
NASW Student/Retired Members $45

Please note that you must provide your Member ID number in the appropriate field to obtain the member price.

PACE Meeting

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

The PACE Committee will meet in Tucson for a planning session for the upcoming election cycle. This meeting is for current members of NASW-AZ PACE.

Board of Directors Meeting

Sat, 12 Dec 2009

NASWAZ and ASU CE Workshop "Ethics - Law School for Social Workers and Health Care Professionals" Jan 22 AM

Fri, 22 Jan 2010

9 a.m. to noon -- Ethics - Law School for Social Workers and Health Care Professionals

Presented by Teresa D. Hall, Esq., Benjamin J. Burnside, Esq., Bruce W. Martin, Esq., Melinda Oliver, LMSW
(3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for ethics)

Teresa D. Hall has been practicing at Bogutz & Gordon since 2008 after admission to practice in Arizona. She developed an interest in Elder Law during law school, where she founded her law school’s Elder Law Society.

Benjamin J. Burnside is a shareholder at Bogutz & Gordon and has been practicing in the estate planning area since 1994. He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Certified Specialist in Estate and Trust Law by the State Bar of Arizona.

Bruce W. Martin is an attorney at Bogutz & Gordon and has been practicing since 1997. He is a Certified Specialist in Estate and Trust Law by the State Bar of Arizona.

Melinda Oliver is a care manager at Bogutz & Gordon and has been a care manager since 1988. She assists clients in the fiduciary with their daily needs, health management, care plans and placement.

In our role as healthcare professionals, legal documents serve as a tool to assure the ethical protection of the person in our care. This innovative seminar will explore various types of legal documents that are encountered in health professions, how the documents are used, and who holds the decision making power if the individual is unable to make decisions. We will also explore the often confusing arena of government benefits and assisting others in qualifying without detrimentally affecting them. Preparation can also help prevent exploitation of incapacitated individuals, and we will discuss the various types of abuse and exploitation, so we can better understand what we can do to protect those we serve.

-----PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION IS TUCSON-----

The cost for this event is as follows when registering online:
NASW members $55
Non-members $75
NASW Student/Retired Members $45

Mail-in fees are:
NASW members $60
Non-members $80
NASW Student/Retired Members $50

Please note that you must provide your Member ID number in the appropriate field to obtain the member price.

NASWAZ and ASU CE Workshop "Culturally Attuned Practice with Diverse Clients" Jan 22 PM

Fri, 22 Jan 2010

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -- Culturally Attuned Practice with Diverse Clients

By Kelly F. Jackson, MSW, PhD
(3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for cultural competency)

Kelly is an assistant professor in the School of Social Work at Arizona State University. She earned her PhD in Social Welfare from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Kelly’s research examines the cultural identity of multi-racial people. She is also interested in developing and evaluating strength-based interventions for multi-racial and multi-cultural youth who are at risk of developing psychosocial and/or health-related problems. Kelly identifies as bi-racial (Black/White).

Workshop Description: In accordance with NASW multicultural competence standards, this interactive workshop will discuss strategies to become culturally attuned in our practice with diverse clients. Participants will examine their own cultural beliefs, values and biases, and apply this knowledge to developing skills that are sensitive to and affirming of a client’s cultural background.

Outline of major topics covered:
I.    NASW Standards of Multicultural Competence in Practice
II.    Examining our own culture, values, beliefs, biases
III.    Acquiring knowledge of client culture in therapeutic setting
IV.    Inherent skills in working with diverse clients

-----PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION IS TUCSON-----

The cost for this event is as follows when registering online:
NASW members $55
Non-members $75
NASW Student/Retired Members $45

Mail-in fees are:
NASW members $60
Non-members $80
NASW Student/Retired Members $50

Please note that you must provide your Member ID number in the appropriate field to obtain the member price.

NASW-AZ Sierra Vista Network

Thu, 28 Jan 2010

Please join our Sierra Vista NASW Network on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 12 noon to 1 pm.with additional networking available from 11:30 am to 12 noon for those who would like to meet early for additional networking and socializing time. NASW members are invited to attend; non-members please RSVP to Kristine Hanson-Deller at cupofjustice@yahoo.com. There is no fee for this event. 1 CEU.

NASWAZ and ASU CE Workshop "Implementing Father-inclusive Strategies with Low-Income and/or Native American Families" Feb. 5 AM

Fri, 05 Feb 2010

9 a.m. to noon -- Implementing Father-inclusive Strategies with Low-Income and/or Native American Families

By Neil Tift
(3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for cultural competency)

Neil Tift is the Director of Operations for the Native American Fatherhood and Families Association in Mesa, Arizona. Neil has served as Director of Training for two national fatherhood organizations in Washington, D.C and has started three Fathers’ Resource Centers. Neil is a family mediator, college instructor, men’s therapist, parent educator, and most importantly, a father, adoptive father, and foster father.

Workshop Description: This workshop will offer an overview of select programs, strategies, and practices that have proven effective in recruiting and serving low-income fathers and Native American fathers, allowing them to enhance their co-parenting skills and to build healthy relationships with the mothers of their children. It will also offer practical tips for creating more father-friendly environments to increase fathers’ participation in family service delivery systems.

-----PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION IS MESA-----

The cost for this event is as follows when registering online:
NASW members $55
Non-members $75
NASW Student/Retired Members $45

Mail-in fees are:
NASW members $60
Non-members $80
NASW Student/Retired Members $50

Please note that you must provide your Member ID number in the appropriate field to obtain the member price.

National Assn. of Social Workers AZ Chapter

"STRENGTHS-BASED SUPERVISION" CLINICAL SUPERVISION 6-HR WORKSHOP SCOTTSDALE NOV 20 2009

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Strengths-Based Clinical Supervision: 6-Hour Clinical Supervision (6 CEUs designed to meet the AZ BBHE requirement for 6 CEUs during subsequent licensure periods)

Cynthia A. Lietz, PhD, LCSW

NASW-AZ WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS ONLY- Personality Disorders Among Older Adults

Noon to 1 pm WEBINAR: Personality Disorders Among Older Adults

By Dr. Robin P. Bonifas (1 free CEU)

NASWAZ and ASU CE Workshop Ethics In The Professional Context Dec 4 2009 AM

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NASWAZ and ASU CE Workshop "Mexican Immigrant Families and Social Work Practice" Dec 4 2009 PM

1 pm to 4 pm Mexican Immigrant Families and Social Work Practice

By Cecilia Ayon, MSW, PhD (3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for cultural competency)

PACE Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

NASWAZ and ASU CE Workshop "Ethics - Law School for Social Workers and Health Care Professionals" Jan 22 AM

9 a.m. to noon -- Ethics - Law School for Social Workers and Health Care Professionals

Presented by Teresa D. Hall, Esq., Benjamin J. Burnside, Esq., Bruce W. Martin, Esq., Melinda Oliver, LMSW (3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for ethics)

NASWAZ and ASU CE Workshop "Culturally Attuned Practice with Diverse Clients" Jan 22 PM

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -- Culturally Attuned Practice with Diverse Clients

By Kelly F. Jackson, MSW, PhD (3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for cultural competency)

NASW-AZ Sierra Vista Network

NASWAZ and ASU CE Workshop "Implementing Father-inclusive Strategies with Low-Income and/or Native American Families" Feb. 5 AM

9 a.m. to noon -- Implementing Father-inclusive Strategies with Low-Income and/or Native American Families

By Neil Tift (3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for cultural competency)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Strengths-Based Clinical Supervision: 6-Hour Clinical Supervision
(6 CEUs designed to meet the AZ BBHE requirement for 6 CEUs during subsequent licensure periods)

Noon to 1 pm
WEBINAR: Personality Disorders Among Older Adults

9 am to noon
Ethics In The Professional Context

By Laura Masters, ACSW, LCSW

1 pm to 4 pm
Mexican Immigrant Families and Social Work Practice

Presented by Teresa D. Hall, Esq., Benjamin J. Burnside, Esq., Bruce W. Martin, Esq., Melinda Oliver, LMSW
(3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for ethics)

By Kelly F. Jackson, MSW, PhD
(3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for cultural competency)

By Neil Tift
(3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for cultural competency)