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Welcome to the NASW-WI's 49th Annual Conference!

You will find all available Power Points and handouts here for you to download or print.  

In-Person attendees: Your online evaluation form can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023NASWWIConference

you will need to show on your device that you have filled out your evaluation form before you receive your certificates from the registration desk.

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What to know before you attend

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Wednesday, October 25th

Wednesday Keynote 8:45-10:15am - Social Work in Post-Normal Times: Anticipatory Ideas and Methods to Help Evolve the Profession Faster Together on Purpose - Presented by Dr. Laura Burney Nissen 
Social Work in Post-Normal Times Handout

Wednesday 10:30am-12pm

Future-proofing Your Social Work Practice and Yourself - Presented by Dr. Laura Burney Nissen -Handouts not available

Breaking Mental Health Stigma in Northern Wisconsin Through Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) - Presented by Heidi Pritzl, MSW, LCSW and Madeline Tolkan Conrad, LCSW - Handouts not available

Social Work Integration in Multidisciplinary Teams - Practical Solutions to Common Challenges - Presented by Rachel Castillo, MSW, MPH (she/her) and Robert W. Marrs, MS, LMFT

The Impact of Civil Unrest Events on Active Law Enforcement Officers - Presented by Dr. Ashlee Gethner, DSW, MSW, LCSW

4-Step Approach to Treating Co-Occurring Disorders - Presented by Ted Izydor, LPC, CSAC, ICS, MBA, Jessica Smith, APSW, and Katherine Drechsler, DSW, LCSW-SA, SSW

The History of Behavioral Health Services in Milwaukee and the Transition to a Community Based System of Care - Presented by - Michael Lappen, MS, LPC

play. connect. grow. play based therapy based in experiential modalities - presented by wyatt kuether, chief executive officer the production farm, katie heinzen, lpc, director of behavioral health the production farm, emily kunde lpc, manager of behavioral health sheboygan county the production farm, and kayla hohmann, chief operations officer the production farm handout 1
play. connect. grow. play based therapy based in experiential modalities - presented by wyatt kuether, chief executive officer the production farm, katie heinzen, lpc, director of behavioral health the production farm, emily kunde lpc, manager of behavioral health sheboygan county the production farm, and kayla hohmann, chief operations officer the production farm;handout 2

my life, my story: becoming the listener in our work with veterans - presented by thor ringler, mfa, ms - power point
my life, my story: becoming the listener in our work with veterans - presented by thor ringler, mfa, ms - handout 1
my life, my story: becoming the listener in our work with veterans - presented by thor ringler, mfa, ms - handout 2

clinical network lunch 12:00-1:00 pm
bipoc affinity group 12:00 - 1:00 pm

wednesday 1:15-5:15pm

a new genderation - presented by troy johnson, lcsw, psychotherapist & lgbtq advocate

facilitating sacred community space for exploration, healing & transformation - presented by julie tallard johnson, msw, lcsw - no power point or handouts

ethics and boundaries: when culture affects decision making - presented by sheng lee yang, msw, lcsw

ethics & boundaries: embracing the gray in post-pandemic practice - presented by dana johnson, msw
ethics & boundaries: embracing the gray in post-pandemic practice - presented by dana johnson, msw - practice workbook

advanced ethics and boundaries with a clinical lens - presented by jeanne wagner, msw, lcsw, acsw-power point
advanced ethics and boundaries with a clinical lens - presented by jeanne wagner, msw, lcsw, acsw-amendments code of ethics
advanced ethics and boundaries with a clinical lens - presented by jeanne wagner, msw, lcsw, acsw-code of ethics
advanced ethics and boundaries with a clinical lens - presented by jeanne wagner, msw, lcsw, acsw-self care check in
advanced ethics and boundaries with a clinical lens - presented by jeanne wagner, msw, lcsw, acsw-fy23 approps omnibus bill summary
advanced ethics and boundaries with a clinical lens - presented by jeanne wagner, msw, lcsw, acsw-mpsw 20 revised adopted december 1 2022-highlighted changes

helping our helpers: mental health care for first responders - presented by lucia micheli, lcsw, csac and kristen herried, msw, apsw

what social workers need to know about chronic pain management - presented by jeffrey b. gorelick, md

the biology of trauma - presented by ricky ferrari traner, phsw, mpa, cticp and richelle zimmerman-power point
the biology of trauma - presented by ricky ferrari traner, phsw, mpa, cticp and richelle zimmerman-handout

Thursday October 26th

Thursday Keynote 9-10:15am - The Future of Social Work: Are We Ready to Face the Challenges of the Next Generation? - Presented by Debra Minsky Kelly, MSW, LCSW - Code of Ethics 1960
Power Point for The Future of Social Work: Are we Ready to face the Challenges of the next Generation?

The Future of Social Work: Are We Ready to Face the Challenges of the Next Generation? - Presented by Debra Minsky Kelly, MSW, LCSW-Creating a culture of mental health on campus

Thursday Town Hall Meeting 10:30 - 12pm Town Hall Meeting: Bridging Racial, Ethnic, Religious, Ideological and Political Divides - Panelists: Reggie Jackson, Co-Founder, Nurturing Diversity Partners, Andrea Bernstein, MSW, Associate Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Milwaukee Jewish Federation, Shawnta Sayner, MHRM, Executive Director, Zeidler Group, Eric Giordano, Ph.D., Executive Director, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, University of Wisconsin System

Healthcare Lunch 12:00-1:00pm
Rural Mental Health Luncheon 12:00 -1:00 pm
Pride Caucus Luncheon 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Thursday 1-3pm

Exploring Racial Justice in Social Work - Presented by Ricky Ferrari Traner, PHSW, MPA, CTICP and Shannon Braden B2
Exploring Racial Justice in Social Work - Presented by Ricky Ferrari Traner, PHSW, MPA, CTICP and Shannon Braden B2 - Handout

Breathing and Blinking: An Intersection of PTSD and TBI - Presented by Nancy Mullen, MSW  

Let’s Talk About Sex: What Every Mental Health Provider Should Know About Sex - Presented by Bobby Deandra Walker, LCSW - No Power Point available

Compassion is Not Just for Clients: Adding Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) to your Social Work Practice - Jesse Jonesberg, MSW, LCSW and Troy Gardner, MA
Compassion is Not Just for Clients: Adding Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) to your Social Work Practice - Jesse Jonesberg, MSW, LCSW and Troy Gardner, MA-Handout

Helping Teens Get the Health Care They Need and Deserve - Presented by PATCH Teen Educators - No Power Point available

A Roadmap to Truly Inclusive Schools for LGBTQ+ Students: The Social Worker’s Role in Implementing Affirming Practices - Presented by Carolyn Wahlskog, LCSW-Power Point
A Roadmap to Truly Inclusive Schools for LGBTQ+ Students: The Social Worker’s Role in Implementing Affirming Practices - Presented by Carolyn Wahlskog, LCSW-Gender-Inclusive-Assessment-Tool
A Roadmap to Truly Inclusive Schools for LGBTQ+ Students: The Social Worker’s Role in Implementing Affirming Practices - Presented by Carolyn Wahlskog, LCSW-Student Gender Support Plan
A Roadmap to Truly Inclusive Schools for LGBTQ+ Students: The Social Worker’s Role in Implementing Affirming Practices - Presented by Carolyn Wahlskog, LCSW-The Social Worker’s Role in Implementing Affirming Practice LGBTQ+ Terms

Thriving Beyond Trauma: The Role of One's Mental Health in Healing - Presented by Mylira Green, LCSW, CCTP-II
Thriving Beyond Trauma: The Role of One's Mental Health in Healing - Presented by Mylira Green, LCSW, CCTP-II-Personal Development Plan

How COVID Changed How We Address Homelessness - Presented by Emily Kenney LCSW, Torrie Kopp-Mueller MSW, Carrie Poser, and Rafael Acevedo Jr. , BS

Thursday 3:15 - 4:45pm  

What Gen Z Social Workers Want the Rest of us to Know - Presented by Debra Kelly Minsky MSW, LCSW, Adrianna Andritsch, BSW, Liv Lacayo, MSW, Maddie Boratto, Emily Eckheart, Anie Shirley MSW, LSW, and Abbe Bivian, BSW  - No Power Point or Handouts

Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: Applying Ancient Wisdom to the Modern Mental Health Crisis - Presented by Patrick Lennon, MSW, PhD, and Karolina Mikos MD 

Mental Health in Corrections: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Treatment - Presented by Cheryl Eplett, Warden, OSCI, Ryan Kuepper, Corrections Program Supervisor, Alyssa Maloney, CSW, Courtney Diedrick, CAPSW, Ashley Walther, CSW and Dan Pichette, Correctional Officer
Mental Health in Corrections: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Treatment - Presented by Cheryl Eplett, Warden, OSCI, Ryan Kuepper, Corrections Program Supervisor, Alyssa Maloney, CSW, Courtney Diedrick, CAPSW, Ashley Walther, CSW and Dan Pichette, Correctional Officer - redacted BP Example

Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment: Empowering Social Workers through Chat GPT - Presented by Miriam Oliensis Torres MSW, LCSW, C-ASWCM, and Phyllis Mensh Brostoff MSW, CISW, ACSW
Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment: Empowering Social Workers through Chat GPT - Presented by Miriam Oliensis Torres MSW, LCSW, C-ASWCM, and Phyllis Mensh Brostoff MSW, CISW, ACSW - Next Steps after Diagnosis - Next Steps after Diagnosis
Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment: Empowering Social Workers through Chat GPT - Presented by Miriam Oliensis Torres MSW, LCSW, C-ASWCM, and Phyllis Mensh Brostoff MSW, CISW, ACSW - Be Excited Curious and Skeptical - Be Excited Curious and Skeptical
Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment: Empowering Social Workers through Chat GPT - Presented by Miriam Oliensis Torres MSW, LCSW, C-ASWCM, and Phyllis Mensh Brostoff MSW, CISW, ACSW-Secretly have ChatGPT Take my Final Exam

Navigating Spiritual Worldviews: When Beliefs Don’t Match - Presented by Cathy Melesky Dante, MDiv, LCSW

Yes, Pregnancy Doesn’t Always Happen Easily - Presented by Steven J. Miller, MS

School Community Partnership for Mental Health (SCPMH). Hurdles, Glows, and Grows in Cultivating a Successful School-based Mental Health Program in Milwaukee - Presented by Charles Bauernfeind, MSW, APSW - SCPMH Coordinator, Melissa Jenks, LPC - Supervisor SBMH Milwaukee and Jyl Ellmaker, MSW - SCPMH Coordinator

Trap Therapy: A Solution to the Emerging Mental Health Needs of Blacks and other Minorities - Presented by Tarsha Wiggins LCSW, CADC

Friday, October 27th 

Friday 9-10:15am

Building a Bullet-Proof Intervention Program - Presented by Jerrell J. Braxton, MSSW, CICSW

Impact of the PACT Act on Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors - Presented by Jennifer L. T. Halter, LICSW, DCSW
Impact of the PACT Act on Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors - Presented by Jennifer L. T. Halter, LICSW, DCSW-Exposure Ed at a Glance
Impact of the PACT Act on Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors - Presented by Jennifer L. T. Halter, LICSW, DCSW-Journey Map Accessing VA Benefits
Impact of the PACT Act on Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors - Presented by Jennifer L. T. Halter, LICSW, DCSW-PACT Act Survivor Benefits Toxic Exposure
Impact of the PACT Act on Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors - Presented by Jennifer L. T. Halter, LICSW, DCSW-Survivor Benefits

Gender Matters for Justice-Involved Women: An In-depth Look at the Women's Risk Needs Assessment (WRNA) - Presented by Jessica Seawright, MSW, APSW
Gender Matters for Justice-Involved Women: An In-depth Look at the Women's Risk Needs Assessment (WRNA) - Presented by Jessica Seawright, MSW, APSW - Resources- Resources

Psychedelics in Psychotherapy: Focusing on Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy - Presented by Nicole V. Zellner, LCSW, SAC  

Debunking the Negative Narrative around Trans Lives: Q & A Panel with Gender Diverse Social Workers and Others - Presented by Megan Gour, MSW, APSW - No Power Point or Handouts

Supersensers, Superparents, and Super Powers: How Applying DBT-C Can Promote Familial Change - Presented by Lisa Dunham, LCSW and Heather Simonson, MSE, LPC  

We Are All Macro Social Workers - Presented by Kristi Wood, MSW, CAPSW

Working with Bereaved Parents after the Loss of an Infant - Presented by Kelly Pulford, CCLS

Friday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Did They Just Say That?  Managing Microaggressions in Everyday Life! - Presented by Brian Benford, MSW

Trauma Informed Supervision: Reducing the factors of Burnout - Presented by Kristen Hernandez, LCSW, LPHA

Using School Policy in Your Favor: Advocating for Children and Youth - Presented by Julie Incitti, MSW, APSW
Using School Policy in Your Favor: Advocating for Children and Youth - Presented by Julie Incitti, MSW, APSW-Resource List

M&M Time: Integrating Macro Social Work and Mentoring a New Social Worker with a Passion for Tobacco Prevention - Presented by Luci Staudacher, MSW, LCSW and Aaliyah Torres, BSW

Interactions with Law Enforcement in Pediatrics - Presented by Frances Kaczor, MSW, APSW and Dr. Megan Schultz

Self-Care & Spirituality for & in Social Work: Compassion in Action - Presented by Rebecca Rodriguez, MPA-Power Point
Self-Care & Spirituality for & in Social Work: Compassion in Action - Presented by Rebecca Rodriguez, MPA-handout

Honoring the Human-Animal Bond: How Social Work Plays a Role in Veterinary Hospitals - Presented by Taylor St. Onge, MSW, APSW/LSW and Taylor Watters, LCSW

BSW/MSW Exam Preparation - Presented by Katherine Drechsler, DSW, LCSW-SA, SSW and Emily Green, MSW, CAPSW, SAC-IT
BSW/MSW Exam Preparation - Presented by Katherine Drechsler, DSW, LCSW-SA, SSW and Emily Green, MSW, CAPSW, SAC-IT - Study Plan- Study Plan

Friday 2-4pm

Doing Supportive Psychotherapy - Presented by John Battaglia, MD

Eyes and Hands on Ethics: Providing Culturally Competent Mental Health Services to Individuals that have Hearing Loss - Presented by Katy Hagmeyer, MSW, LCSW and Sandy Peplinski, BS, CI, CT, SC:L, QMHI  - No Power Point or Handouts available

Growing, Evolving and Creating Future Ready Young People: Implementing Effective Social and Emotional Programs within School and Group Settings - Presented by Jennifer Kronenberg, MSW, LCSW, LSSW

Shifting the Mindset on Mandated Reporting - Presented by Julie Ahnen, DCDHS CPS Manager and Laura Becher, DCDHS CPS Access Supervisor

Optimizing Empathy and Compassion for Social Workers - Presented by Elizabeth Shultz DenDekker, MSW, LCSW

the art of connection: a taste of community building - presented by kenneth ryback  
the art of connection handout

producing positive partnerships - presented by dana johnson, msw
producing positive partnerships - presented by dana johnson, msw - workbook- workbook


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