Stronger Together

Join us for this meeting of the NASW-IL Student Liaisons. Learn about ways to bring NASW-IL to your campus, learn about social work licensure, policy, and legislative issues, as well as a preliminary discussion of the 2026 NASW-IL Lobby Leaders program in advance of our annual Advocacy Day.

Transitioning from student to professional requires more than just clinical skills—it demands a robust support network. This NASW Student webinar will explore the vital importance of mentorship and intentional professional relationship building in the social work field. Speaker: Lori Light, LSW

This NASW-IL Shared Interest Group is intended to provide a common place for private practitioners to share knowledge and resources pertaining to their work. This group meets on every third Friday of the month and organized by an NASW-IL member.

This NASW-NV training introduces clinicians to the principles of cultural humility, using the "Goldilocks Syndrome" as a framework to explore the challenges of achieving balance in culturally responsive practice. Speaker: Dr. Witni Jackson 1 Cultural Competency / $20 Nonmember / Free NASW Member

This 2-day course will help participants develop successful test-taking strategies for answering licensure examination questions and will review material in each of the content areas on the examination. Presenter: Cheri Sinnott Springer, LCSW Cost: 8 CEUs / $149 Nonmember / $99 NASW Member

This course is aimed at new and experienced supervisors and will cover what all supervisors need to know in order to engage most effectively, legally, and ethically with their supervisees. Speaker: Natalie K. Holzman, LCSW Cost: 4 Clinical Supervision CEUs / $100 Nonmember / $60 NASW Member

This NASW-ND session explores real-world ethical dilemmas that don't always have clear answers with a mock courtroom where participants witness and participate in debates over challenging clinical scenarios. Speaker: Dr. Witni Jackson 2 Ethics CEUs / $25 Nonmember / $10 NASW Member / Free Students

In this training, participants will explore effective strategies for navigating complex housing systems, connecting clients with available resources, and addressing shame and stigma associated with housing crises. Presenter: Laura Bass 2 CEUs / $10 NASW-IL / $20 Other NASW Chapter / $30 Nonmember

This NASW-IL training will give you the information you can provide to your clients on how they can defend themselves against ICE. Presenter: Fred Tsao, IL Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights COST: 1.5 CC CEUs / $23 Nonmember / $10 NASW-IL Member / $15 Other NASW Member / FREE for No CEUs

This NASW-IL discussion-based course is designed for clinical supervisors who are needing consultation, information & support. Topics will vary as attendees will submit questions in advance for discussion and resolution. Speaker: Jackie Anderson-Carter 3 Clin. Sup. CEUs / $75 Nonmember / $45 Member

In this NASW-IL training, participants will engage with AI tools on their devices to navigate the complex ethical landscape of AI in social work and foster critical thinking for responsible AI integration. Presenter: Lori A Melhart, LCSW Cost: 4.0 Ethics CEUs / $120 Nonmember / $67 NASW Member

This course is aimed at new and experienced supervisors and will cover what all supervisors need to know in order to engage most effectively, legally, and ethically with their supervisees. Speaker: Lynn Denton, LCSW Cost: 4 Clinical Supervision CEUs / $100 Nonmember / $60 NASW Member

This is an LGBTQ+ course that focuses on constructive ways to understand this community's need, be confident in providing services, and make meaningful change in their lives. Speaker: Faye Siedler Cost: 2.0 Cultural Competency CEUs / $30 Nonmember / $10 NASW-IL Members / $20 All Other State Members

This NASW-IL course covers the basics of clinical supervision in a group format as well as examines the purpose of supervision and the best practices and strategies for effective group supervision for social workers. Speaker: Jackie Anderson-Carter 3 Clin. Sup. CEUs / $75 Nonmember / $45 NASW Member

Join us in Springfield, Illinois to learn about current emerging issues and up-to-the-minute legislation currently up for vote in Illinois. Unite your voices with hundreds of other social workers on issues that affect the social work profession!