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 2027 NASW-IL Lobby Leaders program in advance of our annual Advocacy Day.

This NASW-IL training examines sexual harassment through the NASW Code of Ethics, with attention to power dynamics, relational context, and how boundaries become vulnerable to erosion. Presenter: Katie Augustyn, LCSW 1 CEU (fulfills IL Sexual Harassment requirement) / $15 Nonmember / $10 NASW Member

Join NASW for an energizing and action-oriented Student Series discussion exploring how social work students and emerging professionals can stay civically engaged, build political power, and advance social work values beyond Election Day. Cost: FREE!

This NASW-IL Network 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.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. It is critical that social workers are educated in how to assess, treat, and refer to appropriate levels of care to lower the risks for suicide. Speaker: Gary U. Behrman Cost: 3 Suicide Prevention CEUs / $90 Nonmember / $50 NASW Member

Join the NASW-IL CEC for this workshop which will use the NASW Code of Ethics to help participants differentiate unethical conduct from conflicts or professional incompetence. Speaker: Vincent Cieslak 1.0 Ethics CEU | $30 Nonmember | $10 IL/MO/WI Member | $17 Other NASW State Member

This NASW‑IL course will examine child‑focused, health‑centered, team‑based, and settlement‑only models to support a truly collaborative divorce process for your clients. Presenters: Ellene Lammers & Margaret Zuleger 1.5 CEUs | $23 Nonmember | $10 NASW-IL/MO/WI Member | $15 Other State Member

This 2-day course covers the format and structure of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) masters and clinical examinations as well as the most current content areas as determined by the ASWB for licensure. Presenter: Cheri Sinnott Springer Cost: 8.0 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: Lynn Denton, LCSW Cost: 3 Clinical Supervision CEUs / $75 Nonmember / $45 NASW Member

This course will explore the role of a mandated reporter & their ethical responsibilities as well as address implicit bias & its influence on individuals & communities. *Fulfills IL Mandated Reporter w/ Implicit Bias requirement. 2 CEU| $30 Nonmember| $10 NASW-IL/MO/WI Member| $20 Other State Member

Ready to take the next step in your social work career? Join NASW for an engaging Student Series webinar focused on helping emerging social workers build a professional identity and stand out in today's evolving job market. Speaker: Michelle Woods, LMSW Cost: FREE!

Join the NASW-IL Calumet District during your lunch hour for a live-virtual holiday cookie meet and greet. Share your ideas for topics, trainings, and events you'd like to see this quarter, connect with fellow members and district leaders, and bond over holiday desserts! Cost: FREE!

This workshop offers support for children on the spectrum through neuroaffirming practice, meaningful caregiver partnership & collaborative care. A multidisciplinary panel to follow. Speakers: Joshua Ewen and John Walkup 2 CEUs | $30 Nonmember | $10 NASW-IL/MO/WI Member | $20 Other NASW State Member

Take part in this ethics series to examine how societal strain has reshaped ethical decision-making among practitioners in helping professions. IL licensees must complete post-event evaluation for CEUs. 4 Ethics CEU | $115 Nonmember | $85 Member | $65 Student/Retired Member

This NASW-IL Network is intended to bring retired social workers (RSWs) back to the field of professional social work and provide networking opportunities, continuing education events, and more. This group meets quarterly via Zoom.

This 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

Curious about taking your social work career beyond borders? Start the new year with a Student Series webinar featuring a panel of social work practitioners from the NASW National International Committee. Cost: FREE!

This 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

This course discusses the heterogeneity of dementia, the experience of persons living with dementia and their families, and the role of a social worker. Fulfills IL Alzheimer's & Other Dementias requirement. Speaker: Darby Morhardt PhD, LCSW Cost: 1.0 CEU / $15 Nonmember / $10 NASW Member

Take part in this ethics series to help social workers understand how generational differences shape values, communication, work, and help-seeking behaviors. IL licensees must complete post-event evaluation for CEUs. 4 Ethics CEU | $115 Nonmember | $85 NASW Member | $65 Student/Retired Member