Addressing the Political Divide. How Social Workers Can Help Their Clients & Themselves 

1 Continuing Education Credit

FREE for NASW Members, and Students 
$20 for Future Members

Facilitator: Shawnta Sayner

Inclusive collaborator and innovative problem-solver who thrives on connecting people, resources, content, and ideas to help drive long-lasting relationships and strategic success. Shawnta has a masters in Human Resource Management, is the Executive Director of the Zeidler Group, and is a speaker, creator, and independent publisher.

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Presented by Melinda Marasch, LCSW Aspire Training & Consulting

This workshop provides a practical look at the best practice approaches of Healing (Trauma) Informed Care (HIC). Content will include SAMHSA’s 4 Rs of Trauma Informed Care, the effects of stress & trauma on professionals & participants, & the power of compassion. Practical approaches will be provided to help colleagues &/or participants discuss & manage their struggles, while minimizing triggers/feeling overwhelmed & making room for the topics & tasks required.
Learning Objectives
After completing this workshop, customers will be able to:

• Identify SAMHSA’s 4 Rs of Trauma Informed Care
• Better understand the ways stress & trauma might impact colleagues &/or myself.
• Explain the power of Compassion
• Apply at least 1 HIC approach to a participant scenario
• Plan to utilize at least 1 HIC approach in your work with participants

Pricing
Member - $150
Member who is a Student or Retired - $120 
Future Member - $210

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Presented by Melinda Marasch, LCSW
Aspire Training & Consulting

This workshop will provide a Trauma (Healing) Informed lens to dealing with the very real struggles of being a direct service professional. Content will include the effects of stress, trauma, secondary trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue, on professionals and program participants. Learn practical approaches to self care that are rooted in Healing (Trauma) Informed Care, and are efficient, effective and free. We professionals need to care well for ourselves so that we can care well for others.
Learning Objectives: After completing this workshop, participants will be able to …

• Describe stress, trauma, secondary trauma, burnout, &/or compassion fatigue.
• Identify at least 1 approach to use or to teach a participant to help manage stress, trauma, secondary trauma, burnout, &/or compassion fatigue.
• Plan to utilize at least 1 approach to help manage stress, trauma, secondary trauma, burnout, &/or compassion fatigue.

Pricing
Member - $75
Member who is a Student or Retired - $60  
Future Member - $105

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Presented by Kristi Wood, MSW, CAPSW (She/Her/Hers) 

Lecturer II, Faculty Field Liaison

Social Work Department, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Do you want to get more involved in advocacy efforts, but worry that you don’t have the time? Curious about leadership opportunities, but are not sure where to start? Being a board member, serving on a legislative committee, and contacting your legislators are exciting experiences that take less time than you may think. This student series event will break down some of the barriers to macro level careers and volunteer opportunities. Come share your experiences and learn from longtime NASW volunteer and elected leader, Kristi Wood, MSW, CAPSW, about her journey and advice to the next generation of social workers. Free for all to attend!

Price: Free

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Presented by Debra Minsky-Kelly, LCSW (She/Her/Hers) 

Director, Field Education; Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work

Carthage College

Social work students face many ethical dilemmas, from complex supervisor-supervisee relationships to understanding client needs to balancing the time spent in school, work, and during your internship. This workshop will discuss how the NASW Code of Ethics is connected to the social work student experience and provide the tools and resources to navigate difficult situations.

Price: Free

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