Dr. Deanna Morrow, Dept. Chair, College of Social Work

NASW-SC SPRING SYMPOSIUM

of Resilience and Advocacy

March 18-20, 2013 DoubleTree Hotel Columbia SC

Featuring 1 Dr. Deanna Morrow, Dept. Chair, College of Social Work Winthrop University Catherine A Hallett, Col.,USAFR,BSC, LISW-CP/DCSW Evelyn P. Tomaszewski, MSW, NASW HIV/AIDS Spectrum Project, Senior Policy Advisor, NASW Carmen Julious, LISW, CP&AP

2013 Symposium Workshop Schedule

Monday March 18

8:30 a.m. Registration and coffee

10:00 a.m. GENERAL SESSION Welcome Ann Dwyer, Symposium Committee Chair President’s Remarks Mike Ottone, Chapter President Opening Plenary Deanna Morrow, PhD, Dept Chair Winthrop University College of Social Work 11:30 a.m Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors

11: 45 a.m. Lunch Session: NASW-SC Town Hall Meeting Moderator: Dr. Anna Scheyett, Dean USC College of Social Work

1:30 p.m. Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors

1:45 p.m. Workshops

WS 1 Ann A. Abbott, Ph.D., ACSW, LCSW, Ethical Practice: A Social Worker’s W Best Defense Against Malpractice. Pt 1. Presented by NASW national office, this workshop will explore ways the practitioner can protect him/herself from malpractice risk.

WS 2 Sarah Covington-Kolb, MSW, MSPH, “I didn’t feel alone” – How Centering Pregnancy is Improving Healthcare. Centering Pregnancy is evidence-based group prenatal care in which women with similar due dates meet together for medical care, health education, and social support for ten 2-hour sessions during their pregnancy. This model is spreading in South Carolina, and it offers social workers the opportunity to effectively reach patients. 2 WS 3 Tricia Phaup, LMSW, Violence in the Lives of the LGBTQ Community: Implications on HIV Medical Adherence, Risk Behaviors and Overall Healt, Pt 1. This interactive program will allow practitioners in the field of HIV/AIDS care and interpersonal violence prevention and intervention services to gain a better understanding of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual , Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community. A basic developmental theory and current research on LGBTQ theory will be provided. Additionally, the program will examine how trauma and forms of oppression impacts the overall health of the LGBTQ and offer an overview of intervention strategies will be provided along with local and national resources.

WS 4 Helen Pridgen, LMSW, Susan T. Parlier, PhD, LMSW, ACSW, Suicide Prevention: Saving Lives One Community at a Time. Now the 10th leading causes of death in the US, suicide prevention has become everyone’s business. The presentation will address statistics, risk factors for depression and suicide, popular myths, suicide prevention research and education programs, and services in SC. The presentation offers helpful interventions in responding to persons at risk.

WS 5 Roger Williams, MSW, LMSW, CT, NAD V, Serving Clients with a Disability: When not to refer. Social workers often refer to other agencies, especially when presented with a client who has unique needs. However, that practice may have the effect of denying a client access to our services. This workshop will present a global perspective on serving clients with a disability and how we can improve access for all individuals.

3:30 p.m. Workshops

WS 6 Ann A. Abbott, Ph.D., ACSW, LCSW, Ethical Practice: A Social Worker’s Best Defense Against Malpractice, Pt 2.

WS 7 Kimberly Wicker, MSW and Shannon Flynn, MSW, Making the Connection: Teen Pregnancy, Healthy Families and Strong Communities. Teen pregnancy is at the epicenter of many other social issues such as education, poverty, parent-connectedness, child wellbeing, and social justice. This presentation will highlight these connections; describe the latest data about teen pregnancy’s impact on South Carolina, and share strategies and resources to address this critical topic.

WS 8 Tricia Phaup, LMSW, and Mark Sellers, MSW, Violence in the Lives of the LGBTQ Community: Implications on HIV Medical Adherence, Risk Behaviors and Overall Health, Pt 2.

WS 9 Helen Pridgen, LMSW, Susan T. Parlier, PhD, LMSW, ACSW, Suicide Prevention, Pt 2.

WS 10 Williams, MSW, LMSW, CT, NAD V, Serving clients with a disability: When not to refer, Pt 2.

5:15 p.m. NASW-SC Board Meeting

Tuesday March 19, 2013 3 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Registration

8:30 a.m Breakfast Plenary: Social Work and the Legislature Gilda Cobb-Hunter, And Alan Wilson, Attorney General

10:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors

10:15 a.m. Workshops

WS 11 Catherine A Hallett, Col, USAFR, BSC, LISW-CP/DCSW, Military Sexual Assault and its Impact on Service members. Military sexual trauma (MST) refers to the experience of sexual assault ranging from unwanted sexual contact to rape while in the military. From Oct 2010-Sept 2011, 50+ sexual assaults occurred daily. This presentation explores the scope, prevalence and impact of MST, effective mental health treatments, and the latest prevention efforts.

WS 12 Adam Hiers, LMSW, Selim Son, MSW, Alexis Martin, MBA, and Margaret Hopkins, MSW, Long Term Care Transformation at the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. South Carolina will continue to experience a demographic increase in the number of older adults who will ultimately need long term care supports and services. The state Medicaid agency is responding to this demographic shift by creating the Division of Long Term Care Transformation in order to transform key programs and services to acclimate to this new demographic reality.

WS 13 Melissa C. Reitmeier, Ph.D., LMSW, MSW, and Terry A. Wolfer, Ph.D., MSW, Sharing Best Practices: Problem Solving Ethical Dilemmas. Despite increased consideration of ethics throughout social work, little attention is directed to tension between self-determination and best practice. Panel-led, case vignettes involving ethical perplexities will be discussed and shared with one another.

WS 14 M. Pippin Whitaker, PhD, MSW, Understanding Human Trafficking: Strategies for Prevention and Intervention. This workshop introduces human trafficking and forms of human trafficking. The workshop explores what causes human trafficking, including contexts of supply, demand, and control. The workshop also provides basic introduction to identification of human trafficking and effective victim interaction. Format includes oral presentation, brief videos, reflective activities, and interactive discussion.

WS 15 Annette Hairston Boette ACSW, LISW-AP&-CP (Supervisor), Using Social Work Skills in Retiring from Full-Time Professional Work. Assessing strengths and finding ways of building upon them; identifying and naming challenges, finding resources to mitigate challenges and making changes for more productive lives … that’s what social workers do every day for others. How do we use those same skills for ourselves when we begin to plan for retirement from full-time social work practice? The workshop will explore ways to prepare ourselves as individuals, to prepare our households, and to prepare our social work minds, hearts and souls for retirement.

11: 45-12:00 Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors

12:00 p.m-2:00 p.m. Lunch Session: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR)

4 Catherine A Hallett, Col, USAFR, BSC, LISW-CP/DCSW

2:00 p.m Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors

2:15 p.m. Workshops

WS 16 Amber Schrenkel, MSW candidate and ______,Refugees in SC: Invisible but Indispensable. This presentation will provide an introduction to the refugee population living in SC. It will address refugee status and the resettlement process focusing on SC. It will identify existing barriers for refugees living in SC and strategies to overcome these barriers at the local, state and federal level.

WS 17 Carol Yarborough, M.Ed., MSW, LISW-CP, ACSW and Laurie Harris, LMSW, Children’s Advocacy Centers, Child Abuse Investigations and Evidence-based Treatment. Children’s Advocacy Centers assist with the investigation and treatment of child abuse. The importance of first responder roles and mandated reporting will be examined as well as an overview of trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy.

WS 18 Ameda A. Manetta, Ph.D., MSW, BSW, BA, LCSW and Courtney Gregory, BA, Does Exposure to Interpersonal Violence Increase Susceptibility to Internet Bullying? Interpersonal violence [IPV] affects some individuals throughout their lives. The workshop examines the histories of childhood abuse as it relates to later issues of Internet bullying among adult college students. In this presentation we will report our findings and share information on how social workers can address this problem.

WS 19 Pat Kelsaw, MSW, Organizational Culture: How to Read the Unwritten Rulebook. To embrace differences and create organizations where all people and cultures feel welcomed and respected, it is important to recognize the organization’s culture. Culture is the organization’s soul —its beliefs and values, and how they are manifested. This dynamic session explores strategies to assess, sustain or change your organization’s culture.

WS 20 Aidyn Iachini, PhD, LSW, Robert Hock, PhD, LISW-CP, and Michelle L. Thomas, PhD, LISW-CP, What Youth and Parents Want From Their Service Providers. This presentation reports findings from two focus groups with youth receiving multiple services. Findings from a parent focus group also are shared. The presenters will describe participants’ critiques and advice for service providers, discuss challenges to youth and family-centered practice, and highlight implications for service provision.

4:00 p.m. GENERAL SESSION: Evelyn P. Tomaszewski, MSW NASW HIV/AIDS Spectrum Project, Senior Policy Advisor, NASW

5:30 p.m. Gold Card Reception: Celebrating the Legacy of Social Work in S.C.

Wednesday March 20, 2013 5 7:30 a.m. Complimentary Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant

8:30 a.m. Workshops

WS 21 Kenneth Phelps, Ph.D. & Ann Marie Dwyer, LISW-CP, Facing the Echoes of Sexual Trauma. An overview of how sexual trauma impacts both the client and couple will be followed by description of two evidence- based treatment approaches. Both Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy will be briefly discussed and applied to case examples. Particular attention will be given to how partners can be mobilized to advance the client’s recovery, as well as the importance of including sexual health in the therapeutic discussion. The session will be both didactic and interactive for participants.

WS 22 Corey Beauford, MSW, LICSW, An Overview of the ASWB Licensing Exam, Pt. 1. This presentation will share information about the revised social work licensing examination. We will juxtapose the content outlines of the old exam with the new exam. Participants will review subject matter covered on the ASWB exams as well as sample exam questions. Strategies useful for success on the exam will also be shared. This workshop will cover information relevant to the Bachelors, Masters and Advanced Generalist / Clinical exams.

WS 23 Nikki R. Wooten, PhD, LCSW-C, LISW-CP, Prescription Opioid Use in Military and Veteran Populations. Prescription opioid use is a growing problem among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Using a socio-ecological framework, this presentation reviews the social and environmental factors associated with opioid misuse among military personnel and veterans. Implications for social work practice will be discussed including identification and assessment of opioid misuse behaviors.

WS 24 Terry A. Wolfer, Ph.D., MSW and Melissa C. Reitmeier, Ph.D., LMSW, MSW, Enhancing Social Work Field Education: Decision Cases for Field Instructors, Pt 1. Experience as a social work practitioner is necessary but not sufficient for effective performance as a field instructor. This workshop introduces the concept of case method and will focus on issues germane to field supervision, such as, student impairment, personal boundaries, professional behaviors, use of social media, and evaluating competencies.

WS 25 Judy Heath, LISW-CP, Building a Successful Private Practice, Pt 1. A lecture and discussion group focused on building a private practice that attracts clients and sustains itself in a business model. Participants will learn the necessary steps for venturing into the private practice world, discover real and perceived obstacles to opening a private practice and learn how to brand oneself and one’s practice.

10:00 a.m. Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors

10:15 a.m. Workshops WS 26 Gary Tyson, LMSW, MPH, Understanding Dementia. All dementias involve cognitive decline that impacts daily living. However, it’s important to pinpoint the specific type of dementia in order to optimize treatment. More than fifty conditions involve dementia. We will discuss the most common types of dementia and the parts of the brain that are affected.

WS 27 Corey Beauford, MSW, LICSW, An Overview of the ASWB Licensing Exam Pt 2.

WS 28 Judy Heath, LISW-CP, Building a Successful Private Practice Pt 2.

6 WS 29 Terry A. Wolfer, Ph.D., MSW and Melissa C. Reitmeier, Ph.D., LMSW, MSW, Enhancing Social Work Field Education: Decision Cases for Field Instructors Pt 2.

WS 30 Brent E. Cagle, Ph.D., LISW-CP, LCSW, Amy Braun and Amy Jamerson, MSW, Candidates Balance Versus Burnout: Working Toward Professional Self-Care. Professional self-care is more important than ever in times of tight budgets, large caseloads, and rapid change. Join us in this workshop where we assess our current level of self-care success and burnout risk, explore specific self-care strategies, and develop a realistic, individualized self-care plan.

11:45 a.m Break with refreshments

12:00 p.m. Workshops

WS 31 Tedisha Baker, LMSW, HUD/VASH and Health Care for Homeless Veterans Programs. The HCHV and HUD/VASH program address the goal of ending homelessness among veterans by providing a continuum of services designed to help them achieve independent living, improved physical and mental health, employability, and an overall better quality of life. Presentation will discuss program eligibility and services available.

WS 32 Emily Hill De Quattro, MSW, AASW, A Gone to the Dogs: Animal-Assisted Programs in Human Services. The therapeutic potential of the human-animal bond has been recognized for many years; recently, helping professionals’ awareness of this potential has increased significantly. The presenter will provide an overview of current programs and discuss the benefits and challenges of animal-assisted practice with emphasis upon, “First, do no harm.”

WS 33 Dr. Kareema Gray Ph.D, MSW Rebuilding Haiti: Restoring Hope. A discussion and brief program analysis on a program established in Haiti by HOPE Worldwide to help people rebuild and to increase human capital. Discussion to include a description of the conditions in and services offered to the affected areas of Haiti after the tragic earthquake that took place in January of 2010.

WS 34 Kelli Scurry, LMSW, Trauma Therapy: An Examination of the Practice and the Practitioner. Providing trauma therapy is not for the faint of heart. This training is for those currently providing trauma therapy and for those who are considering it. We will discuss essential components of effective trauma therapy. We will bluntly evaluate the fitness of the practitioner and the system of care to provide that intervention well.

WS 35 Shirley McClerklin-Motley, MSW, ABD, Child Sex Trafficking in SC. Minor sex trafficking has been referred to as modern-day slavery of children by Hillary Clinton and President George Bush. Many American children are lured into prostitution on-line and within their communities; others are literally snatched off the streets. This workshop addresses this problem in South Carolina and current legislation.

1:30-p.m.-3:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon and Closing Plenary: Forgotten in the Epidemic, Women and HIV, Carmen Julious, MSW, LISW CP, AP