September/October 2005

THE CELEBRATION IS ALMOST HERE! The 2005 Statewide Conference: Our Stories, Our Voices The 2005 Arizona Conference (aka the “Golden Gary Bailey, social worker, and immediate Anniversary Conference”) will convene for two great past national president of NASW and Chair of the days of keynote addresses, workshops, panels, awards NASW Public Education Campaign, will kick off the recognition, gala receptions, and “story-telling” to conference with a stirring opening keynote address. In mark this event. The Conference Committee has been his voice, Bailey will share with you a portion of his working industriously (and sometimes miraculously) story, anecdotes from the NASW story, and portions to present an event that will cover the scope and of the profession’s story. He will describe the NASW breadth of Social Work. A very tall order, but thanks Public Education Campaign to share the stories of to contributions from great chapter members and social workers throughout the nation. Bailey’s keynote generous sponsors, the 2005 Conference promises to address can and will inspire you, perhaps even amaze be an outstanding opportunity to celebrate not only the you! NASW Golden Anniversary, but also the outstanding Naomi Griffi th-Haines, social worker and contributions of Arizona Social Workers. Plus, you nationally renowned master storyteller, will bring you can earn up to 10.75 CEUs. the humor, the warmth, the sadness, and the triumphs If your register early, you will: of being a professional social worker. In a manner • save money (for spending in the Silent that will evoke your own marvelous and perhaps Auction of course!) bittersweet memories of your dedicated efforts as • ensure your participation in the conference a social worker, Griffi th-Haines’ closing keynote that kicks off the next 50 years; address will stir your soul, touch your emotions, send • join friends and colleagues for a you from tears to laughter, but above all, will make professionally enriching experience and a you proud of our heritage and our stories as social socially satisfying good time as well. workers. Ann Nichols, Josefi na Ahumada, Ivelisse Lopez, Between these two soul-stirring keynoters you will Don Fausel, David Berns, Melvin Nez, RoxRoy Reid, fi nd: Patti Dorgan, Mark Clark, Melinda Kiltz - these are just a few of the Arizona social workers who will be • Stimulating Workshops sharing and listening to “Our Stories, Our Voices.” • Gala Receptions Gary Bailey, Naomi Haines-Griffi ths, and Gail Waller • Stimulating Workshops will be among the social workers and visitors from • Thought Provoking Roundtables other states who will share the Arizona experience. • Knowledge Building Sessions Join them and your friends, colleagues and associates who will be coming together October 6 & 7, 2005, at the historic and newly renovated San Marcos Resort in continued on page 9 Chandler, Arizona. Board of Directors Features Melinda Kiltz The President’s Pen...... 3 President Branch 1 News ...... 4 Branches 2 and 3 News ...... 5 Patti Dorgan Professional Promotions Committee...... 6 President-elect Social Workers story ...... 7 Kay Smith Upcoming Events...... 8 Vice-President 2005 Conference (continued from Page 1)....9 Retreat Photos...... 10-11 Bonnie Ervin New CE Series ...... 13-16 Secretary Who to Contact Yvonne Gathers If you are looking for opportunities to get involved in your profes- Treasurer sional organization, please contact any of the following:

BRANCH 1 BRANCH 1 BRANCH 4 (Gila, LaPaz, Maricopa, (West Yavapai County—Prescott & Leslie Leighninger Pinal, & Yuma Counties) surrounding area) Bobbie Anderson BOBBIE ANDERSON NANCY DEVINE Christy McClendon BR1 Chair BR 4 Board Rep Connie Phillips [email protected] [email protected] Ray Thomas Linda Weinberg BRANCH 2 STATEWIDE (Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima JUDY WALRUFF BRANCH 2 & Santa Cruz Counties) Chair, NASW-AZ PACE Lillian Singleton LILLIAN SINGLETON [email protected] Yolanda Shoemaker BR2 Board Rep [email protected] JOSEFINA AHUMADA Joyce Canfi eld CCNLI (Nominations Chair) YOLANDA SHOEMAKER [email protected] BRANCH 3 BR2 Board Rep Louis Brousseau [email protected] NASW-AZ Chapter Offi ce BRANCH 4 BRANCH 3 CAROL STAMBAUGH Nancy DeVine (Apache, Coconino, Mohave Executive Director & Navajo Counties plus (480) 968-4595 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES Payson, Sedona & Cottonwood) [email protected] Melissa Loy, BSW Student Rep. LOUIS BROUSSEAU BR 3 Board Rep. Serani Wijesinghe, MSW Student Rep. [email protected]

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Happy Sizzling Summer, fellow social A cutting-edge idea was born during the workers! The weather has been quite steamy and retreat. Please keep your eyes open in the very sticky as of late across many parts of Arizona. near future for a new program being introduced. This type of oppression often results in shortened It is being designed as a series of “leadership tempers and quick tongues. As social workers, circles” that will assist social workers in the we are called upon to assist those in need of aid, development of leadership skills, increase regardless of weather, disposition, and many other networking abilities in the social service and other challenges. We also work as agents of change public arenas, and sharpen our business acumen. in larger systems settings. I applaud all social The series will include a review of professional workers for your diligence and unyielding passion articles on leadership in various mediums across to make our communities better places, whether at the state to help us improve the reputation of the micro or macro level. We are most successful social workers as both leaders and professionals, as we work collaboratively across levels in order and to provide a link for social workers to connect to meet the needs of our communities. with others. Lucky for me (and other NASW-AZ The NASW-AZ CCNLI will head up this members), I was recently able to escape the effort and will provide various articles to the Phoenix heat for a few days. I had the great branches to use as in-person discussion pieces (i.e. privilege of attending this year’s NASW-AZ an informal coffee house chat or brown bag lunch leadership retreat in the tall pines of Flagstaff. type of meeting). Article information will also be Each morning as I stepped outside of the hotel, provided to members via the website, email, and I was greeted by the fragrant pine trees and light newsletters. An online message board will soon breeze. This invigorating morning ritual set the be established for live chats regarding the various tone for two days of highly energetic hard work articles. (If you have not yet had the opportunity and incredible team building among the volunteer to check out our newly renovated website, please leadership of our State chapter. New leaders were visit www.naswaz.com for great information oriented to Chapter operations, bylaws, and offi ce on what is happening locally and at the national structure. level). Beyond this “nuts and bolts” initiation, all This approach to building leadership and participants actively participated in brainstorming making connections in the community fi ts nicely on how best to serve you, our membership, with the NASW national media campaign which in bringing relevant, timely, and exciting was launched in March 2005. programming to your door and at the same time Furthermore, this new programming effort how to conduct Chapter business responsibly complements our upcoming State conference on and proactively to meet your needs. Our Chapter October 6-7 at the Sheraton San Marcos resort leadership is comprised of a variety of social in Chandler. This year’s theme is “NASW workers who work in diverse settings from Golden Anniversary: Our Stories, Our Voices.” hands-on service delivery to agency directors It will be a celebration of where we began as a and independent consultants. This range of profession and how far we’ve come. Registration professional experience increases our ability to information is forthcoming in your mailbox. I meet the needs of our membership at all levels. look forward to seeing you there!! 3 Branch 1 fostering leadership roles, planning student event in Tempe

by Bobbie Anderson, Branch 1 Chair branch awards: Social Worker of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Public Citizen of the Year and If you attended the Leadership Institute held Public Elected Offi cial of the Year. Opportunities recently in Flagstaff, you were lucky enough to hear for recognition outside of these categories do exist, Patti Caldwell talk about the essentials of effective if you know of someone that you think deserves leadership. Ideas fl owed on the qualities of good recognition please nominate them. There are many leadership and how to incorporate these in our daily wonderful people in our community that deserve to practice. Branch 1 members are planning to take be recognized for the work they do. this one step further and by organizing activities Upcoming event: Branch 1 will be bringing surrounding the topic of leadership, including NASW to the Social Work students who attend literature review and discussion as well as speakers. ASU-Tempe. Students will be introduced to their We hope you will join us for these events as they are professional organization and have the opportunity planned. to meet experienced Social Workers. This should Members of Branch 1 met during the Leadership be a fun event, and lunch is included. Branch 1 Retreat to discuss ideas for possible activities within members are encouraged to attend this event which our Branch. In addition to the leadership activities, will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2005 we will continue to have our brown bag events from 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in West Hall 205. highlighting various topics of interest to branch If you would like to be involved in planning members. We will also begin planning for our activities for Branch 1 please contact me at annual awards luncheon which will be held in the [email protected] or a member of the spring. steering committee. Now is the time to consider nominations for

Legal Defense Fund to sponsor teleconference Licensed Social Workers – Register Today in the NASW’s Legal Defense Fund is sponsoring a teleconference on “Documenting National Social Worker Finder for Medicare and Social Work Record for Just $25* Retention” on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 Promote yourself and your practice/organization in the Finder, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST. This is the a new user-friendly online search tool. fi rst of a series of Medicare teleconferences • Obtain national exposure that NASW will be hosting to assist members • Receive more quality referrals who are Medicare providers and private • Register in less than 20 minutes

practitioners in improving their skills. The Finder is available free to the public at the new social work CEUs will be available upon request. consumer Web site www.helpstartshere.org Members may access the teleconference by REGISTER TODAY • www.HelpPRO.org dialing 1-888-238-7805, participant passcode For assistance with registration, call HelpPRO at 800.652.0155. 824612. For further information, check *Registration is free for current holders of the QCSW credential. NASW Web site at www.socialworkers.org

4 Neighborhood news from Branches 2 and 3 by Yolanda Shoemaker, Branch 2 Chair and Lorraine had the opportunity to thank Melvin for Louis Brousseau, Branch 3 Chair his support in helping her become a MSW at ASU BRANCH 2 NEWS: A Branch 2 e-mail was sent on July East while he took care of their children. Melvin has 29th. If you did not get this e-mail, you need to sign-up on served the AZ NASW Board and Region 3 for many naswaz.com, go to chapter news, branch 2. years. He continues to serve NASW as a member of Congratulations to Dr. Ann Nichols who is the Executive the AZ NASW PAC. Director of the National Society for Spirituality and Social Work, which is now located at the ASU-Tucson campus. Louis attended his fi rst Board meeting on We look forward to our continued partnership with this the afternoon of Saturday, July 23, 2005. Carol organization. Their website is ssw.asu.edu/spirituality/ Stambaugh, AZ NASW Executive Director, has sssw/. greatly enhanced the NASW website. It will allow Congratulations to Lillian Singleton, MSW, who was Region 3 eventually to contact one another in an recently sworn into the Tucson Women’s Commission. effective manner. We will be having a Branch 2 Retreat on Saturday, The use of this website and proposals for September 17th. Time and place TBA by e-mail. You can presenting monthly trainings over NAU’s distance contact us at [email protected]. learning and/or NARBHA’s telemed should help the Region 3 social workers communicate better. To become involved in Branch 3 planning and BRANCH 3 NEWS: Melvin and Lorraine Nez, activities, send an e-mail to Branch3chair@naswaz. and Louis Brousseau attended the Leadership Retreat com and Board Committee Meetings on Friday, July 22

and 23, 2005 in Flagstaff, AZ. Lorraine completed her representation on the Board, and Louis represented Region 3 for the fi rst time.

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New course added: HIPAA Security Basics Course addresses the requirements of the HIPAA New Eligibility Requirements. security regulations that become GRANDPARENTING* effective April 20, 2005. Available for a Limited Time Only. Complete HIPAA Course Listings: Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) Credential • HIPAA Security Basics • Validates your social work training and years of practice • Understanding HIPAA Transactions and • Enhances your credibility as a professional Code Sets Standards • Complements and supports your state license • HIPAA Basics for Social Workers *Refers to supervision for ACSW • Clients’ Rights Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (DCSW) Credential • Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information • Sets you apart professionally • Notice of Privacy Practices • Provides you with national exposure as a listee in the NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers, a top referral source Courses may be previewed or purchased • Enhances your credibility as a professional Visit www.hipaaprof.com/nasw *Refers to education for DCSW NASW member discounts. Package plans also available. Apply today and SAVE on the application fee. Contact the NASW Credentialing Center at 202-408-8600 ext. 447 or [email protected] for eligibility information and an application.

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AJF04016 5 Professional Promotions Committee can use your help by Charles Fisher, Professional Promotions Committee Chair we encourage as many SWs to participate. Charles Fisher, recently appointed Chair of the Committee members also will be working Professional Promotions Committee, presided over a toward having “brown bag” lunches for BSW and meeting held at the Leadership Retreat in July. MSW folks and students; meeting with students at He said the committee’s goal is to put together the various schools of social work; designing in- articles focusing on an NASW-AZ social worker in 2 service presentations about NASW and NASWAZ; to 3 geographic areas, roughly corresponding to our and address the perceived barriers to membership. Branch network areas. Polly Thomas and Ray Thomas To contact Fisher, please send an e-mail to will be working on one for the East Valley area; Donna [email protected] Henault will work on one regarding SWs working in dialysis; and Louis Brousseau will work on an article for the northern area(s). Input from the other branches would be welcome. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES These stories will be sent to the local community/ Please visit our website, www.naswaz.com, for more information on the neighborhood newspapers fi rst. If as a member, you following employment opportunities. (Remember that the employment area on the web is a member benefi t—you will need your username and have an “in” or contact with the major newspapers in password to access the information.) North, Central and South Arizona, please contact a Home-based Social Worker Professional Promotions committee member. A contact Social Worker at the larger papers who would be supportive and push Community Relations Administrator for some article space would be appreciated. LCSWs Additionally, the committee will coordinate efforts Marketing Manager Elementary School Social Worker with the National offi ce regarding the campaign to Planning and Projects Coordinator promote the Public Education Campaign. Much more Administrative Coordinator of this will be discussed at the October conference and

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6 Social workers get big payoff by Regina Brett Columnist, The Plain Dealer (reprinted with permission)

Sally Social Worker. They make an infertile couple celebrate a lifetime of Mother’s Days and Father’s Days by helping them adopt a I’ve been called that often for writing “bleeding heart” crack baby no one else wanted. columns. They make a child fall asleep every night without fear of After looking into the eyes of a sea of social workers on his father’s fi sts. Sunday, I’ll never take that as an insult. The make a homeless veteran feel at home in the world. When the folks at Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University asked me to They make a teenager decide to stop cutting herself. speak at Sunday’s commencement, I wasn’t sure what to say. They make a beaten woman fi nd the courage to leave her abuser for good. I asked my friends who are social workers. They told me to be funny. Social workers could use a good laugh. Tell They make a boy with Down Syndrome feel like the jokes, they said. smartest kid on the bus. Jokes? I don’t know any jokes about social work, except What do they make? the ones my friends send me: They make a 10-year-old believe that he is loved and How many social workers does it take to change a light wanted, regardless of how long he lasts in the next foster bulb? home. None. They empower the bulb to change itself. They make a teen father count to 10 and leave the room so he won’t shake his newborn son. How many social workers does it take to change a light bulb? They make a man with schizophrenia see past his demons. None. The bulb isn’t burned out; it’s just differently lit. They make a rape victim talk about it for the fi rst time in years. How many social workers does it take to change a light bulb? They make an ex-convict put down the bottle and hold down a job. None. They set up a team to write a paper on coping with darkness. What do they make? And my favorite, How many social workers does it take to They make a couple communicate so well they decide not change a light bulb? to get divorced. The light bulb doesn’t need changing; it’s the system that They make a dying cancer patient make peace with her needs to change. past, with her brief future, with her God. Actually, my friends probably got those jokes from the They make the old man whose wife has Alzheimer’s same Web sites where I found this: cherish the good times, when she still remembered him. A mugger with a gun confronts a social worker. The They make forgotten people feel cherished, ugly people mugger yells, “Your money or your life!” “I’m sorry,” the feel beautiful, confused people feel understood, broken social worker answers, “I’m a social worker, so I have no people feel whole. money…and no life.” What do they make? Social workers, like most teachers, don’t make much. Or do they? They make more than most people will ever make. They make a difference. I recently read a powerful e-mail about what teachers make by the poet and comic Taylor Mall. It inspired me to rethink what social workers make. What do they make?

7 NASW-AZ Chapter 2006 Call for Awards Nominations The nomination form for the Branch awards is now available online. Nominations are being accepted for the following awards: Social Worker of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award Public Citizen of the Year Public Elected Offi cial of the Year If you would like to nominate someone for one of these awards, please visit www.naswaz.com to obtain the form. Nominations are due by January 1, 2006.

Upcoming events from our calendar

Find more information on these and more of workshops at our newly created website, www.naswaz.com.

September 22 and 23: Arizona Mental Health and the Law 2005, DATE: 9/22 in Phoenix; 9/23 in Tucson. Contact: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC

September 30 and October 1: “Clinical Supervision of Psychotherapy” in Tucson.

October 21: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: Walk a Mile in These Shoes: Understanding Disability, Tucson, AZ

October 21: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: The Ethics Dance for Social Work Practitioners, Tucson, AZ

November 4: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: Cross Cultural Perspectives on Aging: Assuring Competence in Providing Care, Phoenix, AZ

November 4: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: Promoting Health Through Community Partnerships, Phoenix, AZ

December 9: NASW-AZ/Personal Dynamics Workshop: Staying Out of Trouble: Documentaion and Legal Processes in Psychotherapy, Phoenix, AZ

January 13: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: Cultural Competency: Working with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Clients, Tucson, AZ

January 13: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: Ethics: the Hallmark of Professionals, Tucson

January 27: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: Working with Families Living with Domestic Violence: The Immigrant Perspective, Phoenix, AZ

January 27: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: Healing the Healer: Ethics, Spirituality and Self Care, Phoenix, AZ

February 17: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A Clinical Overview, Phoenix, AZ

February 17: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: Issues in School Social Work, Phoenix, AZ

March 3: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: Caring at the End-of-Life, Phoenix, AZ

March 3: NASW-AZ/ASU Main SSW CE Series Workshop: Adoption, Phoenix, AZ

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Join your Arizona colleagues, guests and visitors at the historic and newly renovated San Marcos Resort in Chandler, Arizona. If you need hotel accommodations, just ask for the NASW room block when you call the San Marcos at (480) 963-3358. This is the Conference you want to attend, need to attend, and will be glad to have attended-- BECAUSE A CONFERENCE LIKE THIS ONLY COMES ALONG EVERY FIFTY YEARS! If you have not already done so, now is the time register and to encourage your friends and colleagues to join you for the celebration. To register for the conference, go to www. naswaz.com and click on Education Events and Conference where you can register. If you have not logged in to our new

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Counter-clockwise from left: Vice President George Iglesias and Branch 3 Board Representative Lorraine Nez re- ceived thanks for their time and effort spent on behalf of other NASW-AZ members. Both of their terms were up July 1, 2005.

NASW-AZ volunteer Christy McClen- don accepts a plaque recognizing her dedication to the CEU pre-approval process that she oversees.

Husband and wife team Chris Frailey and Carol Stambaugh demonstrate Tai Kwon Do moves and explain how the martial arts can infl uence and sometimes parallel daily attitudes and decisions. Stambaugh is NASW-AZ’s Executive Director.

10 Reserve your spot now for new workshops September 16, 2005 Tempe, School of Social Work, specializing in disability studies. This workshop will review defi nitions of disability in ASU Downtown Center current policy and issues specifi c to each type of disability. 502 E. Monroe St. Room A 225-8 It will fulfi ll the requirements of the AZ BBHE for the 3 Phoenix, AZ hours of cultural competency training for each licensure renewal period. Morning Workshop: Walk a Mile in These Shoes: Understanding Disability Afternoon Workshop: The Ethics Dance for Social Aimee Burke, MSW, LCSW Work Practitioners 9:00am-Noon (3 CEUs) Anita Royal, JD Ms. Aimee Burke has worked with children, adolescents and their 1:00pm-4:00pm (3 CEUs) families as a school social worker. She is currently earning her Currently, Ms. Anita Royal is the Pima County Public doctorate at Arizona State University, Tempe, School of Social Fiduciary and serves as Faculty Associate for Arizona State Work, specializing in disability studies. University, Tucson Component, School of Social Work. This workshop will review defi nitions of disability in Ms. Royal teaches a class she developed entitled “Social current policy and issues specifi c to each type of disability. Work and the Law”. She is a regular lecturer on prudent It will fulfi ll the requirements of the AZ BBHE for the 3 practice, malpractice and ethics issues. hours of cultural competency training for each licensure This workshop will provide an entertaining and spirited renewal period. discussion focusing on social work ethics, emerging trends, prudent practice and professional malpractice issues. It will Afternoon Workshop: Ethics and Malpractice: fulfi ll the requirements of the AZ BBHE for the 3 hours of Vulnerable Populations ethics training for each licensure renewal period. Carla Kruk, JD, LCSW 1:00pm-4:00pm (3 CEUs) November 4, 2005 Ms. Carla Kruk is a social worker who sees individuals, couples and groups in both her private practice as well as her volunteer ASU Downtown Center positions. Ms. Kruk teaches Social Work, Ethics and the Law for the School of Social Work at Arizona State University, Tempe. 502 E. Monroe St. Room A 225-8 This workshop will fi rst consider the treatment of a minor Phoenix, AZ child of divorce. Our second consideration will be the treatment of a victim of domestic violence. It will fulfi ll Morning Workshop in cooperation with Boston the requirements of the AZ BBHE for the 3 hours of ethics University: Cross Cultural Perspectives on Aging: training for each licensure renewal period. Assuring Competence in Providing Care Georgia Hall, Ph.D., MPH October 21, 2005 9:00am-Noon (3 CEUs)

Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation Dr. Georgia Hall is the Clinical Associate Professor at 3182 N. Swan Road the University of Arizona, College of Medicine, and Core faculty, Arizona Geriatric Education Center. Dr. Hall is Tucson, AZ also Director of the Phoenix-based Institute for Health Professions Education. Morning Workshop: Walk a Mile in These Shoes: This workshop will provide participants with the Understanding Disability knowledge and skills necessary to provide culturally Aimee Burke, MSW, LCSW competent care to older adults from diverse ethnic and 9:00am-Noon (3 CEUs) cultural groups. It will fulfi ll the requirements of the AZ BBHE for the 3 hours of cultural competency training for Ms. Aimee Burke has worked with children, adolescents each licensure renewal period. and their families as a school social worker. She is currently earning her doctorate at Arizona State University, 11 Afternoon Workshop: Promoting Health Through January 13, 2006 Community Partnerships Georgia Hall, Ph.D., MPH Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation 1:00pm-4:00pm (3 CEUs) 3182 N. Swan Road Dr. Georgia Hall is the Clinical Associate Professor at Tucson, AZ the University of Arizona, College of Medicine, and Core faculty, Arizona Geriatric Education Center. Dr. Hall is Morning Workshop: Cultural Competency: also Director of the Phoenix-based Institute for Health Working with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Professions Education. Transgender Clients This workshop will examine the multidisciplinary and Shari Goettel, LCSW, CADC community-focused nature of the fi eld of social work, 9:00am-Noon (3 CEUs) lending itself well to take the lead in the development of collaborative community-based programs aimed at Ms. Shari Goettel is currently a therapist at Canyon health promotion and health improvement. There will be Ranch. Ms. Goettel’s work with sexual minorities spans interaction, and participants will have the opportunity to 15 years. She has presented a variety of workshops, work on a topic of their choice. both locally and nationally on sexual minority issues, incorporating the political, clinical and personal aspects. December 9, 2005 This workshop will examine discrimination and oppression of sexual minorities both historically and ASU Downtown Center in the present, and how this discrimination affects the healing process. It will fulfi ll the requirements of the AZ 502 E. Monroe St. Room C-300 BBHE for the 3 hours of cultural competency training for Phoenix, AZ each licensure renewal period.

All Day Workshop: Staying Out of Trouble: Documentation and Legal Processes In Counseling Afternoon Workshop: Ethics: the Hallmark of Tim Hofmann, LPC Professionals 9:00am-Noon & 1:00pm-4:00pm (6 CEUs) Nancy Alexander, JD, LCSW 1:00pm-4:00pm (3 CEUs) Mr. Tim Hofmann is a Professional Counselor and is currently the Chair of the AzCA Government Relations Ms. Nancy Alexander is a Faculty Associate (Clinical committee and the Co-chair of the Arizona Behavioral Assistant) with the University of Arizona, College of Health Professionals Coalition. Mr. Hofmann has Nursing, and, also the Chair of the Southern Arizona been in full-time private practice since 1996, providing Community Ethics Network. Ms. Alexander serves on the consultation, counseling and psychotherapy services Arizona State University Advisory Board for the Southern through his company Personal Dynamics. Arizona branch of the School of Social Work. There is some level of risk in being licensed in any health This workshop will emphasize how ethical decision profession. You can manage this risk with the right making always impacts our profession regardless of the knowledge and tools. This seminar will give you what you work setting. It will fulfi ll the requirements of the AZ need to better manage your risk. BBHE for the 3 hours of ethics training for each licensure It will fulfi ll the requirements of the AZ BBHE for ethics renewal period. training for each licensure renewal period.

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12 January 27, 2006 Afternoon Workshop: Healing the Healer: Ethics, Spirituality and Self Care ASU Downtown Center Dina Evan, Ph.D. 1:00pm-4:00pm (3 CEUs) 502 E. Monroe St. Room C-356 Phoenix, AZ Dr. Dina Evan is a 25-year veteran psychotherapist who believes that ethics are the soul work in every therapy Morning Workshop: Working with Families Living practice. Dr. Evan teaches that errors in judgment occur with Domestic Violence: The Immigrant Perspective when we become disconnected to ourselves, our clients Catherine Marrs, LCSW and our spirituality. She is also nationally known for her 9:00am-Noon (3 CEUs) human rights efforts and her relationship seminars.

Ms. Catherine Marrs is in her second year of the Ph.D. This workshop will be a creative, nurturing way to receive Program at Arizona State University, School of Social your CEU’s and take a meaningful look at your life and Work. Ms. Marrs’ area of research is domestic violence ethics as a therapist. A foundation piece for creating with the immigrant/undocumented families, specifi cally, safety with and for patients, families and friends is the families of Mexican origin. understanding that life is not about the adhering to some This workshop will examine clients living with domestic rules “out there”, but rather understanding the wisdom of violence, targeting the immigrant community from Mexico. “in here”, as the highest source of information. We will be approaching domestic violence through the experience of an undocumented person.

13 Afternoon Workshop: Issues in School Social February 17, 2006 Work Nick Caruso, LCSW ASU Downtown Center 1:00pm-4:00pm (3 CEUs) 502 E. Monroe St. Room C-300 Mr. Nick Caruso has served as a clinical practitioner, Phoenix, AZ taught and served as an administrator of social work services for over 15 years. Currently, Mr. Morning Workshop: Narcissistic Personality Caruso serves as Faculty Associate for Arizona State Disorder: A Clinical Overview University, Tempe, School of Social Work, teaching Carla Kruk, JD, LCSW Issues in School Social Work, and, practices school 9:00am-Noon (3 CEUs) social work in the Phoenix Union High School District. He has also served as the President of the Ms. Carla Kruk is a social worker who sees individuals, School Social Work Association of Arizona. couples and groups in both her private practice as well This workshop will explore challenges and as her volunteer positions. Ms. Kruk teaches Social opportunities social workers are confronted with in Work, Ethics and the Law for the School of Social Work at Arizona State University, Tempe. public educational settings. Utilizing the school as This workshop will fi rst address how to recognize a the focal point for service delivery this interactive Narcissist and Narcissism. We will explore various workshop will introduce strategies utilized by school conceptualizations and methods of assessment, including social workers in integrating the efforts of teachers, the DSM. Secondly, we will examine the challenges families and mental health providers to assist students of treating these individuals. Emphasis will be on in achieving their full potential. transference and counter-transference along with treatment alternatives.

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