Jacki Brunk, LCSW, Northeastern District Chair
Welcome to the monthly district update for the Northeast District!
As I begin another term as your district chair, I’m thinking of various topics that I’d like to learn more about, but I really want to hear from YOU. I’ll be planning both live and virtual events to help members gain a deeper understanding of topics, issues, or populations they are passionate about, with the added bonus of receiving CEUs toward licensure.
Please reach out to me with comments, questions, and/or suggestions about the information NASW shares with you. I’ll continue to schedule CEU events throughout the year and want to hear from you regarding topics or speakers that interest you.
There’s still time to register for a virtual event hosted by our district on June 6th from 9:00-11:00am, titled "Social Isolation Among Older Adults: Why It Matters & Effective Interventions." Prior to COVID-19, a silent epidemic was already raging: social isolation among older adults. The pandemic has now greatly exacerbated the already well-documented impacts of isolation and loneliness on the physical and mental health of older adults. This presentation will provide an overview of research on the impact of social isolation on older adults and provide ideas for support and intervention to mitigate the negative impact. Our presenter, Sharon Dornberg-Lee, LCSW is currently Manager of Counseling Services & Public Affairs Liaison at CJE SeniorLife. You can register for this event at the link below:
Registration: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/zyiaarl1h0k6yd/
CHAPTER NEWS
Call for Presenters! 2023 NASW Chapters Conference
This year's annual conference has been announced! This year's 2023 NASW Chapters Conference: A Meeting of the Profession will be a two-day conference hosted with our sister chapters, NASW-Nevada and NASW-North Dakota, and take place live virtually on Thursday, November 2 & Friday, November 3, 2023. The conference will be hosted on Pheedloop, an online conference platform. Presenters are invited to submit presentations on all topics relating to the social work profession (1.5-hour in length) as well as specialty topics on cultural competency, ethics, implicit bias, and suicide prevention (various lengths). Read more: https://www.naswil.org/post/call-for-presenters-2023-nasw-illinois-chapter-conference
Ask NASW-IL: Ask NASW-IL: Has there been any update on removal of the in-person requirement for licensure?
This February, we shared news that Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) officials informed us that a proposal had been drafted to entirely remove the in-person continuing education requirement from licensure renewal. The rule then entered a period for public comment, and we are now waiting for the new rule to be voted on and passed, at which point, the in-person requirement for continuing education will be completely removed as a licensure requirement for LSWs and LCSWs. Read more here: https://www.naswil.org/post/ask-nasw-il-has-there-been-any-update-on-removal-of-the-in-person-requirement-for-licensure
Other Chapter News
· Learn More About Social Work Exam Alternative Bill HB2365 SA1:https://www.naswil.org/post/learn-more-about-social-work-exam-alternate-bill-hb2365-ha1
· 2023 NASW-Illinois Chapter Election Results: https://www.naswil.org/post/2023-nasw-illinois-chapter-election-results
· Wanted: 2023–2024 Social Work Intern for NASW-Illinois Chapter:https://www.naswil.org/post/wanted-2023-2024-social-work-intern-for-nasw-illinois-chapter
· CMS Approves Illinois Proposal to Expand Access to Care for Kids in Schools:https://www.naswil.org/post/cms-approves-illinois-proposal-to-expand-access-to-care-for-kids-in-schools
· Pritzker signs bill on healthcare staffing as pandemic-era emergency rules expire:https://www.naswil.org/post/pritzker-signs-bill-on-healthcare-staffing-as-pandemic-era-emergency-rules-expire
· Ask NASW-IL: Can a CEU course fulfill 2 CEU specialties at once?https://www.naswil.org/post/ask-nasw-il-can-a-ceu-course-fulfill-2-ceu-specialties-at-once
· NASW supports lawmakers punished for supporting gender-affirming care, sensible gun laws: https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-supports-lawmakers-punished-for-supporting-gender-affirming-care-sensible-gun-laws
· Social Work Profession One Step Closer to Interstate Licensure Compact:https://www.naswil.org/post/social-work-profession-one-step-closer-to-interstate-licensure-compact
· Ask NASW-IL: Will this course count for CEUs in Illinois? -https://www.naswil.org/post/ask-nasw-il-will-this-course-count-for-ceus-in-illinois
· February 14, 2023 Update on the Social Work Interstate Compact:https://www.naswil.org/post/february-14-2023-update-on-the-social-work-interstate-compact
For more news, go to the NASW-Illinois Chapter News page: https://www.naswil.org/blog
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