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National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter Urges Immediate Action to Address Mental Health Crisis in CPS Schools

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October 2024 - Northeastern District Update

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From the Pen of the President: October 2024

Wed, Oct 16
Role and Influence of Medical Case Managers: Implementation of a BHS & Referral Project in Chicago HIV Ryan White System
Zoom Meeting
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Oct 16, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Zoom Meeting
This training will outline BHS completion and referral data, modifications made to the implementation strategy to improve uptake, and the role of the case manager. Presenters: Andrea Dakin, Devan Derricotte 1.0 CEU / $15 Nonmember / $10 NASW Member
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Thu, Oct 17
Prepping for the 2024 Elections: What Social Work Students Can Do
Zoom
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Oct 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CDT
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Social work IS political! All social work students are invited to a critical discussion with national social work organizers to explore ways to make an impact building up to the November elections. Cost: Registration is FREE
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Fri, Oct 18
CO-SPONSORSHIP: 4th Annual South Cook County Trauma and Addiction Conference
Palos Heights
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Oct 18, 2024, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Palos Heights, 6601 W 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463, USA
A trauma and addiction conference for mental health professionals and behavioral health students. NASW-IL Members save 10% on registration—contact us for the discount code.
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Fri, Oct 18
Incorporating Cultural Competence as a Tool for Providing Ethical Private Practice
Virtual Event
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Oct 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Virtual Event
Presenter: Karen Bullock, PhD, LICSW; NASW National Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity. No CEs will be issued
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Mon, Oct 21
Fundamentals of Individual Clinical Social Work Supervision
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Oct 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Aimed at both new and experienced supervisors, this course 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
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Tue, Oct 22
Implicit Bias: From Allyship to Solidarity
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Oct 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
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This implicit bias awareness training was designed to develop anti-racist social work practitioners. 1.0 CEU / $15 Nonmember / $10 NASW Member
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Thu, Nov 07
2024 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Empowering Social Workers
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Nov 07, 2024, 11:00 AM CST – Nov 08, 2024, 4:00 PM CST
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Register now for the 2024 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Empowering Social Workers Save $60 now on early bird rates thru 09/27/24!
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Fri, Nov 15
What’s Happening in 2025 for Private Practitioners
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Nov 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
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Presenter: Mirean Coleman, LICSW, CT - NASW Director of Clinical Practice. For informational purposes only. No CEs will be issued.
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Tue, Nov 19
Brains on Stress Can't Learn: Skills to De-Stress Children
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Nov 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
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Children who have experienced trauma and stress cannot lean in the moment because their brain is stressed. CEUs: 2.0 /$30 Nonmember/$10 NASW-IL Member/$20 NASW Member/ Presenter: Alisa Kaczoroswki, MS, MBA, Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist
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Thu, Nov 21
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a New Social Worker
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Nov 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CST
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Mon, Dec 02
Social Work Licensure Test Review Course
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Dec 02, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
This 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 / $174 Nonmember / $124 NASW Member
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Mon, Dec 02
Clinical Social Work Supervision II: Discussion of Supervisory Issues in Practice
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Dec 02, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
This course will provide an opportunity to consider and expand on some of the elements presented in the Fundamentals of Individual Clinical Social Work Supervision course. Speaker: Natalie K. Holzman, LCSW Cost: 3.0 Clinical Supervision CEUs / $75 Nonmember / $45 NASW Member
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Fri, Dec 06
Reflections on Mandated Reporting
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Dec 06, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST
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This 90-minute course is designed for mandated reporters as defined by the ANCRA and fulfills current IDFPR requirements for a mandated reporter training with implicit bias section. Presenter: Kimberly A. Mann, PhD, LCSW Cost: 1.5 CEUs (fulfills IL req. for a mand reporter training w/implicit bias)
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Thu, Dec 19
Ethics & Boundaries as a Social Work Student: How to Handle Sticky Situations
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Dec 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM CST
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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.
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Thu, Jan 16
Using Social Work Case Vignettes to Prepare for Your Licensing Exam
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Jan 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CST
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Fri, Jan 24
Clinical Group Supervision in Social Work
Zoom Meeting
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Jan 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Covers the basics of clinical supervision in a group format, examines the purpose and function of supervision, and best practices and strategies for effective group supervision. Presenter: Jackie Anderson-Carter, PhD, LCSW Cost: 3.0 Clinical Supervision CEUs / $75 Nonmember / $45 NASW Member
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Thu, Jan 30
So You Want to Be Your Own Boss? How to Build a Successful Private Practice
Zoom Meeting
Multiple Dates
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Jan 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
This course will provide an overview of what you need to start and maintain a private practice. Speaker: Sarah Buino, LCSW, RDDP, CADC, CDWF, NMT Cost: 12 CEUs / $199 Nonmember / $159 NASW Member
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Thu, Feb 13
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: What Do Social Workers Need to Know?
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Feb 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CST
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Fulfills IL Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias training requirement. Speaker: Elizabeth Gould, MSW, LCSW Cost: 1.5 CEUs / $23 Nonmember / $10 NASW-IL Member / $15 All Other NASW Chapter Member
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