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The mission of the NASW-MD Chapter is to support, promote and advocate for the social work profession and its clients, for just and equitable social policies, and for the health and welfare of the people of Maryland. Tribute to a Pioneer: Isabelle Fisch

BY PEGGY POWELL She didn’t give up on anyone, no mer Director of Baltimore Coun- matter the circumstances. “She ty DSS, remembers well this spe- elfless. Pioneering. All- was one of those people who just cial woman who was a giant in embracing. These are the fought for everyone,” Muriel re- the profession, a shining exam- IT’S TIME.... S kind of words that come to members. “She fought for the ple for all social workers; Camille Here’s Your Last Chance to Register mind when people think of Isa- underdog and nothing would worked with Isabelle for some 19 for the 2007 Social Work Month belle Fisch. Isabelle, a long-time stop her; not poverty, not men- years. “Isabelle was an outstand- Annual Conference! member of the Maryland Chap- tal illness, nothing. No problem, ing example of a committed and March 23 at the ter, lost a valiant battle with can- no matter what, she was there for ethical social worker. She was a Marriott Hunt Valley Hotel cer in December. These words everyone who needed help,” she role model for people coming into See Page 6 for full conference are repeated time and time again continued. the profession and a conscience schedule and registration form by the many people whose lives Yet, the same woman who for those of us who worked with Don’t Miss It! Isabelle touched—whether client would go to the ends of the earth her,” Camille says. Camille also or colleague. for anyone, never spoke openly says that Isabelle was the cream Isabelle began her career in about her own needs or her ac- of the crop when it came to so- Maryland as Assistant Director complishments; she was a quiet cial work and consistently made INSIDE: of Adult and Adolescent Services warrior who preferred to shine herself available to colleagues with the Baltimore County De- the spotlight on the needs of oth- when they needed guidance and President’s Column ...... 2 partment of Social Services; she Isabelle Fisch at work. ers. “She never told me about insight, whether fresh from aca- Executive Director’s would later ascend to Deputy Di- all the good works she had done. demia or seasoned professionals. Column ...... 2 rector there. In her semi-retired formal social services channels or She was modest, humble, but te- “Her practice was very sound,” years, she would go on to become nacious when she needed to help Camille noted. “You could trust History Column ...... 4 serving her community through Interim Director of the Dorches- her quiet volunteer work. Her somebody,” Muriel recalls. “I her judgment, her integrity, her Annual Conference ter County Department of Social long-time friend and colleague, must say,” Muriel continued, caring, and her ability to essen- Registration ...... 6-7 Services and, later, Director of Muriel Silverman, remembers “that she was the most unusual tially be available to all kinds of 2007 Award Winners ...... 8 Social Services for the Dorchester a woman who never gave up on woman I have ever met. And she people, staff and clients alike. Her Social Workers and Same-Sex County DSS. Isabelle earned her those in need, no matter the place, would go [the extra yard]. But commitment to public and social Marriage and Adoption ...... 10 MSW at the University of Penn- time or the difficulty of fulfilling she was also fiercely independent service and her commitment to sylvania. a need. The two began their ca- and would never say if she ever quality were very important to Continuing Education Isabelle was well-known in so- reers together when they met at needed anything or if she needed her.” Workshops ...... 11-14 cial work circles as the consum- Baltimore County DSS in 1967; help.” Even after ‘retiring,’ Isabelle’s Classifieds ...... 15 mate social work professional, but, they became fast friends and that And she helped colleagues in generous spirit never waned. She more than that, she was known as friendship never lapsed. her own quiet way as well. Ca- had a home on St. Michael’s Is- the consummate advocate for her Isabelle was known as a de- mille Wheeler, a Past President of Baltimore, MD 21228 Baltimore,MD 208 Drive,Suite Executive 5740 Chapter Maryland Social Workersof National Association clients, whether working through termined fighter for her clients. the Maryland Chapter and for- FISCH Continued on page 4

Chapter Public Education Campaign Efforts are Ready, Set, Go! Chapter Launches All-Out Efforts to Reach the Public t’s launch time for the Maryland Chap- each of our Branch areas. also run during March in several St. Mary’s ter’s part in the National NASW Public As a special promotion to help members County newspapers IEducation Campaign to help educate the celebrate Social Work Month, an auto public about the social work profession. The decal has been inserted in this issue of The ■ For the first time ever, the Chapter will Chapter’s Public Relations Task Force, led by Maryland Social Worker! The decal is clear have king-sized Mass Transit Ads running Board President Judith Schagrin, has worked and removable, and intended for the inside of for a period of three months, from March diligently these last months on a multi-level car windows. through May; the highly visible ads are sized plan to promote the profession. All through Look for the Maryland Chapter’s other at 30 feet x 144 feet. There will a total of eight March and during the summer months, you promotional efforts in the following venues buses, with two buses each running in four will see the national-themed “Social Work- and formats: broad geographic areas. MTA buses cover the ers. Help Starts Here.” promotions in a vari- state from Mt. Washington to Reisterstown, ety of formats. This marks the first time that ■ “Help Starts Here” advertisements in Penn Station to Greater Baltimore Medical the Chapter has undertaken a large scale pro- The Gazette newspapers in Montgomery, Center, Locust Point to Linthicum, and DATED MATERIAL Non-Profit Org. Non-Profit U.S. POSTAGE U.S. Baltimore, MD Baltimore, Permit #5507 Permit motional effort; chapters around the coun- Prince Georges and Carroll Counties on Johns Hopkins Hospital to White Marsh, just PLEASE RUSH try are engaging in promotional activities up March 21. The three community newspapers to name a few; all buses head into downtown PAID and down the spectrum. The promotion- reach a total of 20 communities covering al efforts are designed to reach members in nearly 500,000 households. The ads will PUBLC EDUCATION Continued on page 3 Page 2 The Maryland Social Worker MARCH | APRIL 2007

to be invited by the Baltimore City Pub- This month you should be noticing some Chapter Member Wins lic Schools and Springfi eld Hospital to their changes in our Chapter newspaper. In the Drawing in ‘Re-Name Our Executive Social Work appreciation luncheons. Both last issue we invited people to vote on a new Newspaper’ Effort Director’s were lovely occasions and well-deserved name: overwhelmingly you chose “The recognitions of work done. I hope that this Maryland Social Worker.” You will see that C h a p t e r month each of you will have one of those title on our new masthead. We have also member Jessica Report moments when you realize how appreciated gone to full-color on some of our pages to Sleep has won you are for the hard work that you do. make the paper more visually interesting. one of the By Daphne McClellan, Perhaps you will be driving down the This is the one vehicle which reaches all of special silver Ph.D., MSW street and see a sign across the roadway our members six times a year. We want it Social Work pins which says March is Professional Social to be YOUR paper. During the past year produced by the Work Month! You may look at a passing we have been introducing more regular National Offi ce. appy Social Work Month!! Last bus or be exercising at Curves and see a features to keep you up to date with what Jessica was chosen year about this time I was attend- “Help Starts Here” sign. You may turn is happening in social work in Maryland. from those who Hing a meeting at DHR in down- on your radio and hear an ad about social Please let us know how we are doing and voted for our new newpaper title, The town Baltimore. I walked off the elevator work on NPR. All of this is part of our how we could best serve you. Submit Maryland Social Worker! Thanks to and right before me was a big sign on an public education campaign which we are articles, letters to the editor, or story ideas. everyone who participated! easel which said something like: March is launching this month. Through a variety Please call, mail or e-mail them to nasw. Social Work Month, We appreciate our So- of media across the state, we are getting out [email protected]. cial Workers! I don’t remember the exact the word about Social Workers; be part of Finally, I hope to see each of you at our Annual Conference and Awards Luncheon words but I do remember that it made me the campaign by putting the enclosed decal on March 23rd! In the meantime, Happy smile and it caught me pleasantly off-guard. on your car window. Call or e-mail us if you see or hear one of our ads, we want to Social Work Month and thank you for all Wow, there it was in writing, we are appre- that you do! ciated! Last March I was equally thrilled know if it is working!!

Social work in a public child welfare Then there are the children. The agency can be gritty, raw, messy. Turning teenagers I fi rst worked with at Baltimore President’s people’s lives inside out is like that. A County Department of Social Services NASW-MD real life saver is having supportive are now well into middle age. Every Report and inspirational leadership, and the once in awhile my phone will ring and Board of Directors opportunity to work alongside colleagues I’ll hear a familiar voice say, “Hey, Miss sharing the same sense of priorities, the Judith, remember me?” And of course, JUDITH SCHAGRIN By Judith L. Schagrin, same sense of urgency to get it right for I always do. I’m amazed at the resilience President LCSW-C children. I can’t think of better colleagues of these no longer so young people, their President, NASW-MD to spend a couple of decades with than determination to make their way in a world DENISE TROTTER-GLYNN those I have known in Baltimore County that hasn’t always been kind. It is deeply Vice President and other public agencies around the state. gratifying to hear about the impact we have ith March being Social Work As much as those of us in child welfare on the lives of others, and these phone calls ED GERATY Month, it seemed like a good whine, moan, and complain, the truth of leave me feeling privileged to have had Treasurer Wtime to refl ect on my social the matter is that there are a good number the opportunity to touch another’s life so work career, one that has spanned (gasp!) of us who just love it and wouldn’t do profoundly. CLAIRE GILBERT anything else. In short, for me, social work has been Recording Secretary nearly 28 years. When I received my MSW, the very last place I ever intended Among those colleagues was Isabelle a dynamic profession, with powerful to work, never mind spend my career, was Fisch, one of our social work “Greats” challenges, inspirational colleagues, and the ROBIN SUMMERFIELD who died this past December. Please take chance to transform lives. I know that my Western MD Representative and a public agency. Nearly 24 years ago, I got bitten by the child welfare “bug”, and the the time to read more about Ms. Fisch in experience in Child Welfare is not unlike President-Elect this issue of The Maryland Social Worker. the experience of so many of you in your needs of our foster children became my Like Ms. Fisch, leaders such as LaFrance chosen areas of our profession. During this, professional passion. While the challenges MICHELLE DILLARD Muldrow, Muriel Silverstein, Hugh Professional Social Work Month, I wish to SELLINA KAYLOR are endless, so is the sense of satisfaction Donald, and especially Camille Wheeler, congratulate all of us on a profession well- Southern MD Representatives when things go right. inspired and mentored any number of us. chosen and on a job well done! MICHELLE JONES LOUISE PELOQUIN, Ph.D. Suburban MD Representatives

TYLER BETZ NANCY WILSON Eastern Shore Representatives

ROSA BIVENS MILDRED BOBIAN ANITA MENTZER Metro Baltimore Representatives

EILEEN DIENER Graduate Student Representative

MARY DOMINGUE Undergraduate Student Representative NASW-MD Offi ce Staff

DAPHNE MCCLELLAN, Ph.D. Executive Director

JOHN COSTA Director of Membership and Finance

PEGGY POWELL Director of Public Relations

GAIL PETERS Administrative Secretary MARCH | APRIL 2007 The Maryland Social Worker Page 3

Get Involved: Help Support Our seasoned social workers who can guide ■ PUBLIC EDUCATION Student Members them in the areas of clinical practice, from page 1 community organizing, child welfare, Let Us Know If You’ve Seen Many times, students, traditional and Baltimore at least 20 times a day. The Mass health, administration, school social work or Heard Our Social Work non-traditional, are out there alone, and more. They look to professional social Transit Administration estimates that its trying to navigate the waters of the average daily ridership is well over 400,000 Month Advertising!! workers for their wisdom, insight and profession and need a helping hand. You riders per day; the ads have the potential to experience sharing. They also look to can be that helping hand while sitting reach over 90 percent of the population in professionals for their anecdotal offerings the coverage areas. Give Us a Call at 410-788-1066!! at your computer! With just a few on entering the workforce, navigating keystrokes, you can join the Chapter’s the professional waters and the various ■ The Chapter is also in the process of listserv (or e-mail group) and be available stages of one’s career. If you would like securing Transit Ads on the special Ocean Giant Foods has agreed to allow poster for student members to seek answers to to join the listserve, please e-mail your City Summer Buses which will run on five placement, as has fitness interest, Curves. their questions about social work practice name and e-mail address to johnnasw. buses for a one month period (members Thanks to the work of Chapter Board and the profession in general. Students [email protected]; be sure to list “Join will be notified in The Maryland Social member, Denise Trotter-Glynn, Prince have asked to connect electronically with Listserv” on the subject line. Worker of when to look for the ads). Georges County Executive Jack Johnson has asked various P.G. agencies to inquire ■ The Chapter is sponsoring promotions about placing the posters. on National Public Radio Station, WYPR- FM 88.1, home of the Marc Steiner ■ Horizontal Street Banners, just like Show. The 30 spots will air from March the ones you often see around downtown 19 through March 31 during prime drive and the Inner Harbor area, will be hung times and run-of-schedule times, weekdays in downtown Baltimore and, this year, in and weekends. They will air during public downtown Cumberland. Look for the 3 radio staples such as All Things Considered, feet x 20 feet Baltimore banner to be hung Marc Steiner’s program, the Morning from March 19 through April 2. This year Edition and other popular programs. The the banner will be hung at Pratt and Light station has a listenership of over 144,000 Streets and Pratt and Eutaw Streets. The listeners and covers Baltimore, Silver banner for the Cumberland area will be Spring, Frederick, Annapolis, Bel Air, hung during March in the Town Center, Columbia, the Eastern Shore and other an area open to heavy pedestrian traffic. Lancaster and Hanover, Pennsylvania. ■ Finally, the Chapter is close to securing ■ The Chapter is also sponsoring interview time for Chapter representatives promotions on National Public Radio on WYPR-FM and WEAA-FM 88.9 Station, WSCL-FM 89.5-Salisbury (Morgan State University) some time University. The 48 spots will air from during March. Chapter representatives March 22 through March 30. The station’s will discuss the importance of the format includes classical music, NPR National Public Education Campaign and News and other typical NPR fare. The general issues relative to the social work station, which has over 22,000 listeners per profession. week, covers virtually the entire Delmarva Keep your eyes and ears open during Peninsula including Annapolis, the Eastern March! The Social Work profession may Shore, Kent and Sussex County, Delaware just be the talk of the town! and parts of Southern New Jersey. A special word of thanks to the members of the ■ 2007 Social Work Month Posters, Public Relations Task Force: Judith Schagrin, provided by the National office, will also Chair, Tyler Betz, Denise Trotter-Glynn, and be posted in select areas around the region. Dr. Louise Peloquin. Page 4 The Maryland Social Worker MARCH | APRIL 2007

because he invited blacks to his house and fact since science is a method of discovery a Democratic Christian Socialist social he objected to faculty attempts to dictate and facts are tentative. The group is seen philosophy was enough to bring him to the his teaching methods. He spent the next as the source of all social data which must attention of the McCarthy committee. He The two years as a free lance writer. In 1924, he be gathered by careful observation. He was joined by others social workers such as joined the faculty of the New York School argued for better observational techniques Marian Hathaway, Bertha Reynolds, and History of Social Work and remained there until using valid methods. Perhaps because of its Charlotte Towle. While a few stood up, his retirement in 1950. He was considered research focus, this book has been largely social work’s response to this social injustice Column a community organization specialist but neglected by social work. was not notable (Leighninger 1987, p. 193). his first courses reflect his interest in The third important book was The Despite its vaunted belief in social justice, By Harris Chaiklin social ethics. These were Social Work and Community: An Introduction to the Study when the going got tough, the profession Social Progress, Social Psychology, and Social of Community Leadership and Organization did not get going. On the last day of his life Technique and Social Ethics (Konopka 1958, (Lindeman 1921). This was the work that he said, “This is a beautiful country. Don’t Eduard Lindeman a Neglected p. 43). He also taught courses on unions and earned him an invitation to join the faculty let McCarthy spoil it” (Konopka 1958, p. labor economy. In addition to school, from at the New York School of Social Work 75)! Social Work Giant 1935-1938, he was director of Community where he was considered an “inspired” In sum, to him Democratic ideals must Eduard Christian Lindeman was a Organization for Leisure in the WPA. In teacher. He saw the essential community permeate means as well as ends and values remarkable social worker but he is less well 1946, he was educational advisor to the problem as developing a working must be validated in action. He was a known than other early stalwarts. Many British Army in Germany. relationship between a democratic process social activist who undertook pioneering factors contributed to this. He was not a self- Lindeman’s philosophy of education was involving total community membership work in adult education, community promoter, he was not a specialist and worked derived from John Dewey, Ralph Waldo and the necessary division of labor in a organization, group work, and labor in other fields, and he was not a clinician. Emerson, Nikolai Grundtvig (a Danish complex society that required specialists. management problems. Democracy meant Despite these “deficits” his life and writings philosopher), and William James. He To him there was no essential conflict not separating action from philosophy. The are of continued value to social work. also associated with leading intellects of between community work and individual power of his conviction is best reflected He was born May 9, 1885 in St. Claire, his day: Mary Parker Follett, Herbert C. work. The unit of analysis had to be the in an article he wrote in 1938 on “Group Michigan and died in New York City Croly, Walter Lippmann, John Dewey, community but the individual and his rights Work and Democracy” (Lindeman 1938). April 13, 1953. He was the 10th child in Robert McIver and Max Otto. One of had to be equally respected. In one of the He warns against getting preoccupied with a family of German speaking Danes. The his non-academic friends and supporters more seminal statements in social work the numbers of groups and the numbers of area of Michigan they lived in was hostile was Dorothy Whitney Straight. She was a history he said, “Community organization people in them. “Whenever democracy is to Scandinavians. Add to this the death of founder of The New Republic and The New is that phase of social organization which reduced to quantitative levels, one may be his father when he was a young boy and you School for Social Research. He participated constitutes a conscious effort on the part certain that it has already lost its appeal as have a picture of the classical marginal man. in a variety of liberal movements, especially of the community to control its affairs a mode of life. But one must repeat over The poverty of the family meant that he cooperatives, and supported labor unions. democratically and to secure the highest and over again, democracy is neither a had little formal schooling and a lot of hard This man who started his college education services from its specialists, organizations, goal nor a mechanical device for attaining work. He had jobs such as stable cleaner, late and unprepared became a highly agencies, and institutions by means of a preconceived goal. It is at bottom a brickyard worker, construction worker, and productive scholar. He wrote five books, recognized interrelations” (Lindeman 1921, mode of life founded on the assumption shipyard worker. He also had people who 16 monographs and hundreds of chapters, pp. 14-15). There has been no better and that goals and methods, means and ends, encouraged him. A farmer he worked for articles, reviews and other writings. The more concise definition of the field since must be compatible and complementary if told him he could get into the Michigan titles of his books reflect the range of his then. experience is to bear creative consequences. Agricultural College (now Michigan State contribution. The fourth book was written with John ... the function of group work is to determine University) if he could prove that he could The most famous was The Meaning of Adult Hader (Hader and Lindeman 1933) and whether or not we can produce persons who do the work. At age 22 he gained admittance Education (Lindeman 1926). In the field of was called Dynamic Social Research. This are both worthy of freedom and capable of to a special “sub-freshman” course because adult education this book is still studied work stressed the importance of values utilizing its discipline in ministering to the his reading and writing skills were poor. He in graduate programs. He didn’t believe in research. It was a study of employer- common needs of their fellows” (Lindeman had no money and earned what he needed in lectures or textbooks but used student- employee joint committees. The book 1938, p. 6). These are lessons that bear by working on the college farm. A secretary centered small group discussion. At the same continues to develop his social philosophy continual study. Konopka (Konopka 1958, helped him and he soon was a proficient time, he held that, as important as the group and gives a methodological discussion of p. 11) says, “Social work has not produced and productive writer. He also married the is, the individual should not be dominated how the study was done. They deal with the great philosophers.” Lindeman comes pretty daughter of the chair of the Horticultural by it. Knowledge comes from students and problem of values and motives and maintain close. Department. not teachers. Textbooks were considered there is no pure objectivity. This imposes His commitment to Democracy and a secondary source of information. Adult on all researchers the obligation to state the References social action was forged early. While still education was for living and not for value position from which they undertake Hader, J. J. and E. Lindeman (1933). Dynamic in school he organized a protest over the occupational advancement. The ultimate a study. This is an injunction in sore need social research. London, expulsion of two students. Graduating in goal was that students would participate in of emphasis today. This was a pioneer study New York,, K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. 1911 he then held a variety of jobs. First democratic social action. These ideas are in group process but it too is not widely Harcourt, Brace. he was editor of a liberal agricultural still used in programs helping immigrants referred to in social work. Konopka, G. (1958). Eduard C. Lindeman and acculturate. The fifth book The Community: An social work philosophy. Minneapolis, University of journal and then a pastor’s assistant in a Minnesota Press. Congregational church. From here he Probably his second most important Introduction to the Study of Community Leighninger, L. (1987). Social Work: search for became state leader of Boys and Girls Clubs book was Social discovery: An Approach to Leadership and Organization (Lindeman Identity. New York, Greenwood Press. for his alma mater’s Agricultural Extension. the Functional Study of Groups (Lindeman 1921) was one of the first studies that helped Lindeman, E. (1921). The community: an For a couple of years he was an instructor 1924). This work was a major contribution establish community organization as a introduction to the study of community leadership and at the YMCA college in Chicago. This was to community organization method method. organization. New York, Association Press. not a happy experience as his colleagues did and education. It reflected his belief in Gisela Konopka (Konopka 1958), one of Lindeman, E. (1924). Social discovery: an coordination, the cooperative movement, the stalwarts of group work, did her doctoral approach to the study of functional groups. New York,, not appreciate his learner-centered approach Republic Publishing Company. to education and his modern theological citizen participation in public affairs, and thesis on a study of his philosophy. She said Lindeman, E., C. (1938). Group work and ideas. Then came two years as Professor of the importance of recreation. Science is a his social pragmatism was compounded democracy. New trends in group work J. Lieberman. Sociology at North Carolina College for problem solving method, but he warned out of his commitment to democracy and New York, Association Press. Women. His resignation there was forced. against being seduced by facts. He wanted to Christian values though he identified Lindeman, E. C. (1926). The meaning of adult The KKK put pressure on the college to know when a number represented a with no specific church. Holding to such education. New York, New Republic.

■ FISCH transporting them to their doctors’ offices, Children’s Services and current Maryland conditionally kind.” advocating for them on nursing home is- Chapter Board President; Judith met Isa- from page 1 Isabelle Fisch will be sorely missed. sues and more; she even helped love and belle early on in her career when, as a nov- The Maryland Chapter extends its deep- care for lost and lonely stray animals, feed- ice social worker, she joined the staff of est sympathy to her family, friends and col- land that was supposed to be where she ing and tending to their needs. Baltimore County DSS. would retreat in the twilight of her ca- Isabelle’s work didn’t stop at DSS or in Undoubtedly, Isabelle Fisch has left an leagues. reer. Yet, when the Dorchester County the community. She also took that love indelible mark on the communities she If you would like to remember Isabelle in spe- Department of Social Services called to of the profession and desire to achieve the served and the people she touched in her cial way, the family has asked that donations be press her into service, the ‘retired’ Isa- best for her clients to another level in her many years. She has left a legacy of un- made to either: Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Con- belle said, yes, and stepped up to the plate constant efforts to pursue legislative is- wavering commitment, dedication and al- to serve as Dorchester’s Interim Director; gregation, Washington Boulevard and Torah sues that would improve the social servic- truism that is rarely seen. She set the bar Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802; Compassion- she would later become Dorchester’s Di- es landscape. “She was one of the people high for all in the social work profession, ate Care Hospice, 5610 Kirkwood Highway, rector of Social Services. When she finally, who really inspired me to take legislative although she never sought the spotlight. “I truly retired, Isabelle still managed to keep action seriously; she was truly a devotee have never met anyone like Isabelle,” says Wilmington, DE 19808; or the Helen Graham her hand in the mix, volunteering to help to advocacy, says Judith Schagrin, Balti- Muriel Silverman. “She was the most giv- Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, area senior citizens find needed resources, more County DSS Assistant Director for ing person I have ever met...She was un- Newark, DE 19713. MARCH | APRIL 2007 The Maryland Social Worker Page 5 The Hood College Social with older adults, regardless of the social work fi eld of practice in which they plan Work Program Spotlight on to work. Hood College, located in Frederick, EducationEducation The program has two full-time and one Maryland, offers a B.A. in Social Work part-time faculty members who are dedi- Member that is accredited by the Council on Social cated to teaching and to social work schol- SubmittedSubmitted byby JoyJoy arship. Faculty research interests include Work Education (CSWE). Prior to 1973, Ernst, Ph.D., MSW Spotlight a limited number of social work courses mental health, fi eld education, elder mis- Director, Social Work treatment, services to at-risk families, and were offered at Hood College through the Program Department of Economics and Sociology. cross-cultural issues. Currently, there are In 1973, the Department of Sociology and 45 declared social work majors. The pro- creditation in 1986, 1993, and most recent- gram’s small size means that faculty can Social Work was created, with social work Dr. Diane DePanfi lis Named offered as a concentration within the so- ly in 2002. develop close relationships with students. ciology major. During the 1978-1979 ac- The Hood College Social Work pro- Many of the students go on to complete Director of UMB Young Center their MSW degrees at the University of ademic year, department faculty worked gram prepares students for beginning gen- Richard Barth, PhD, Dean of the Maryland or other graduate programs. with students, area social workers, college eralist practice with diverse client groups University of Maryland-Baltimore’s Hood College alumnae practice social administrators, and the College Curricu- across the life span. Because of the grow- School of Social Work, has appointed lum Committee to develop a social work ing number of older adults who will need work all over the state of Maryland and can long-time Chapter member, Diane major. The CSWE initially accredited the social services in the 21st century, Hood be found in local departments of social ser- DePanfi lis, PhD, as Director of the Ruth program in the spring of 1981 (retroactive College social work students graduate vices, health care settings, and settings pro- H. Young Center (RYC) for Families and to 1980), and reaffi rmed the program’s ac- with basic competencies needed to practice viding services to older adults. Children: A Program of the University of Maryland School of Social Work. An established Organized Research Center on campus since 1998, the program was fi rst under the leadership of Malinda Orlin, Ph.D., and, since 2000, the prog- ram has been under the leadership of Donna Harrington, Ph.D. The RYC has long promoted the safety, stability, and well-being of children, youth, families, and communities. “The School of Social Work now has the leadership and the organizational structure to support the further development of a range of child welfare research and demonstration projects that will provide substantial benefi t to Baltimore, Maryland, and the nation,” Barth said of the restructuring of child welfare track programs and projects. Under Dr. DePanfi lis, the School’s growing portfolio of family and children’s services education and research programs will be consolidated and includes Family Connections, Grandparent Family Connections, the National Program Replication Project—all currently under the Center for Families led by Dr. DePanfi lis. In addition, several other programs will now be consolidated under the RYC including the Child Welfare Academy; the Title IV-E Education for Public Child Welfare Services; the training department; extensive faculty research involving foster care, independent living, recruitment and selection of the child welfare workforce; and any community- based research focused on children, youth and families. The principle investigators on these projects—Caroline Burry, Ph.D., Karen Hopkins, Ph.D., and Corey Shdaimah, Ph.D.—will remain autonomous as will their projects, but, according to Dean Barth, their integration into the RYC will allow for greater synergy in the development of communications and collaboration opportunities. “The use of administrative data for monitoring implementation and outcomes will aid the dissemination of fi ndings,” Barth said. “I am enthusiastic about bringing these programs under the Ruth Young Center and believe that this does offer an opportunity to improve our research, service, teaching, and training. We believe that the Center has the potential to be one of the leading children, youth, and family research Return this form to: training centers in the world and expect John Costa, Director of Membership that it will generate substantial knowing NASW-MD Chapter, 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Baltimore, MD 21228 for practice, service design and policy,” (410-788-1066, ext. 11) or e-mail submissions to: [email protected] he continued. Page 6 The Maryland Social Worker MARCH | APRIL 2007 Last Chance to Register! Don’t Miss The National Association of Social Workers Maryland Chapter’s Social Work Month 2007 Annual Conference Diversity Perspectives in Social Work — Theory, Practice and Research: Friday, March 23, 2007 The Marriott Hunt Valley Hotel • 245 Shawan Road • Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 Exploring Gender, Age, Cultural Disparities, Race, Ethnicity, (Program #1206) • 6 hours Category I Religion, Sexual Orientation and Delivery of Social Work Services

Exhibitions On – Going Through the Day: As suggested by experts Hollingshead and Redlich’s re- tors and conditions perceived to facilitate congruence and Lobby of the Hunt Valley Ballroom – Lower Level search in their book, Social Class and Mental Illness, class effective problem resolution. However, these decisions (General Session Room) differences may infl uence diagnosis, type of treatment may be affected by a host of factors including insurance and other issues. This presentation will consider how the carriers, accessibility to service and referral sources. En- 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. – Lobby Area many differences between an AIDS patient and the thera- compassed in the adaptation is the concept of cultural Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking Time! pist may affect the therapist’s ability to respond to moral competence. Cultural competence requires the provider questions raised by the patient. to possess or acquire specifi c knowledge and skills per- 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. taining to the unique beliefs, practices, attitudes and val- Welcome: C.C. What’sWhat’s thethe DramaDrama AllAll About?About? ues of those served. This workshop will help identify Judith Schagrin, MSW, LCSW-C WorkingWorking withwith AdolescentAdolescent cultural factors that can affect engagement and interven- President, NASW-Maryland Chapter Board of Directors FemalesFemales tion from the client’s and the practitioner’s perspectives, Introduction of Keynote Address: help participants develop an awareness of relevant liter- Daphne McClellan, Ph.D., MSW AmyAmy LLanham,anham, MMSW,SW, LLCSW-CSW- ature on cultural competence; help participants become Executive Director, NASW-Maryland Chapter C FlorenceFlorence CrittentonCrittenton SSer-er- aware of the impact of cultural competence on key ele- vicesvices ooff BBaltimore,altimore, IInc.nc. – ments of the treatment process; and provide recommenda- 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. • Keynote Address: Baltimore,Baltimore, MarylandMaryland tions to transcend cultural differences. All clinical prac- titioners can benefi t from the enhanced knowledge and DarleneDarlene Grant,Grant, Ph.D.,Ph.D., LCSWLCSW skills this workshop will provide pertaining to cultural 20062006 NationalNational NASWNASW SocialSocial competence given the population’s increased diversity and WorkerWorker ooff thethe Year,Year, Do you work with adolescent females? Have you ever mental health resource defi cit. AssociateAssociate DeanDean ofof GGraduateraduate asked yourself why? Working with adolescent females can Studies,Studies, AssociateAssociate ProfessorProfessor be both challenging and rewarding. This session will ex- F. Therapeutic Issues and Gay/Lesbian Couples ofof SSocialocial WWorkork plore the issues adolescents face and seek to answer the UniversityUniversity ofof TexasTexas atat AustinAustin questions: Do today’s adolescent girls have greater chal- D’Ane Spears, LCSW-C, Private Practioner KeynoteKeynote TTheme:heme: lenges than adolescent girls from a generation ago? Are Baltimore, Maryland “Committing“Committing toto DiversityDiversity the cultural expectations confl ictual? This workshop will PerspectivesPerspectives andand OtherOther also examine developmental issues relative to adolescence, This workshop will look at how to convey in your practice LeadershipLeadership AActscts ofof Courage”Courage” provide practical tools for working with adolescent girls an openness and safe space for GLBT individuals and same and will stimulate critical thinking. Participants will be sex couples. It will also consider special issues confronting MORNING SESSION WORKSHOPS provided an opportunity to discuss specifi c challenges or GLBT people; from the questioning and exploring phase 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m issues they face in this arena. through concerns faced by couples. (2 Hours and 15 minutes) Breakout Rooms D. Living in Submission: Clinical 12:15 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. – Hunt Valley Main Ballroom WorkWork withwith MuslimMuslim CClientslients Lunch and Annual Awards Ceremony A.A. EverythingEverything YouYou AlwaysAlways WantedWanted Master of Ceremonies: toto KnowKnow AboutAbout DiversityDiversity ButBut WereWere Sabrina N’Diyae, Angelina Anthony, Dr. Ph., LCSW – C AfraidAfraid ttoo AAsksk MSW, LCSW-C, SAP Chair, NASW – Maryland Chapter Social Work GillianGillian Berry,Berry, Maryland/D.C. Community Month Planning Committee Ph.D.,Ph.D., MSW,MSW, LCSW-CLCSW-C Relations Manager ClinicalClinical SupportSupport UnitUnit – FamilyFamily Marworth Treatment Center AFTERNOON SESSION WORKSHOPS ChildrenChildren aandnd AdultAdult ServicesServices of Waverly, Pennsylvania 1:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. • (3 hours) CharlesCharles CountyCounty DDepartmentepartment Breakout Rooms ofof SSocialocial SServiceservices – LaPlata,LaPlata, MarylandMaryland Despite the negative media images of Muslims around the G. Innovation in Domestic world, Islam remains the fastest growing religion in the ViolenceViolence Issues related to diversity relative to race, culture, religion, United States, and is currently practiced by one-fi fth of gender, sexuality, etc., are all too often not addressed nor the world’s population. This workshop will attempt to Spencer S. Simmons, Ph.D., well understood. The goal of this session is to support the dispel some of the many myths associated with Islam, and MSW, LCSW-C development of effective culturally-sensitive social work explore the relationship between this faith and the treat- Chief Program Offi cer – practice and to offer guidelines for culturally-sensitive ment process. The following topics will be explored: The TheThe FamilyFamily CrisisCrisis CenterCenter practice. The workshop will also show how core social concept of submission in Islam; Acts of faith and daily spir- of Prince Georges County work values can be key tools for effective practice. This itual practices of Muslims; myths and stereotypes; cultural (FCC) Prince Georges Coun- interactive session will use real life vignettes, audio-visual diversity in the Muslim community; the Muslim-Ameri- ty,ty, MMarylandaryland aids and other means to support discussions. Participants can identity; and treatment issues with Muslim clients. will be encouraged to discuss pertinent issues as an avenue While the nexus of training and intervention for intimate to helping shape guidelines around the issue of diversity. E. Challenges Providing Culturally- partner abuse centers around female victims, services for Competent Treatment: A Private diverse populations such as gays and lesbians, the aged, Lati- B. AIDS, Morality and Practice and General Clinical Perspective nos and African-American male perpetrators are frequent- Middle – Class Guilt ly overlooked. As a result, these populations have existed Rosalind Griffi n, DSW, MSW, LCSW-C in relative research and practice obscurity. For example, Jane Lytle-Vieira, Private Practitioner and Consultant there are many issues that plague the Hispanic community ACSW,ACSW, LLCSW-CCSW-C Behavioral Resources Unlimited – in the United States such as cultural and role changes, no Private Practitioner – Baltimore, Maryland extended family support, language barriers, immigration Baltimore, Maryland status, etc. These issues present unique challenges and of- In the clinical practice arena, both the client and the prac- ten barriers to treatment. Also, in the African-American titioner have the opportunity to be selective regarding fac- Continued on page 7 MARCH | APRIL 2007 The Maryland Social Worker Page 7

■ ANNUAL CONFERENCE J. The Ethics of Religion and populations and communities. An evidence-based ap- from page 6 Spirituality proach to bullying prevention which has been proven suc- cessful in reducing and eliminating bullying will be ex- community, for example, treatment outcomes for African- Lorine L. Cummings, MSW, plored. Participants will also learn new skills and ways to American male batterers may be enhanced if the battering LCSW-C, Master of Divinity work with schools, parents and youth relative to bullying is not isolated from the psychological and social realities as- Clinical Supervisor, Services issues. This presenter is the 2005 Emmy Award win- sociated with many African-American males such as iden- toto AdultsAdults DivisionDivision ner for this nationally-known program. tity, black masculinity, use of informal support networks, Baltimore County Depart- institutional discrimination, spirituality and more. Cultur- ment of Social Services L. Culturally-Competent Practice: ally-competent group treatment models could address these – Baltimore,Baltimore, MarylandMaryland Defi ning Mental Health Practitioners’ Role in Working areas through a culturally-sensitive paradigm. This work- with Sexual Minority Youth shop will help participants develop skills for cross-cultural This workshop will explore the theological and ethical communication, discuss innovative models of treatment for foundation of Judeo-Christian religious expressions and Sharon Gorenstein, Ph.D., NCSP culturally-competent treatment and more. those of some Eastern religious expressions. What do so- School Psychologist, Baltimore City Public Schools cial work ethics have to do with religious ethics? Are they – Baltimore, Maryland H. Growing Old in America: Debunking Myths, compatible or incompatible? Exploring Realities (This workshop qualifi es for the BSWE 3 hour Based on research documenting the mental health and ed- ethics requirement) ucational needs of GLBT youth, this workshop will advo- Gail Spessert, MSW, LCSW- cate for a greater role for mental health providers in this C, MA Adulthood and Aging K. The Truth About Bullying and area, and will provide them with some of the general com- NASW – Certifi ed Clinical Bullying Prevention: Cultural petencies necessary to provide services to this important Social Worker in Gerotology and Diversity Perspectives segment of the school-aged population. Participants will (CSW-G), Advanced be able to develop a working understanding of homopho- Clinical Social Work Case Louise Peloquin, bia and its impact upon the community. Also, there will Manager (C-ASWCM), Ph.D., LCSW-C be a discussion about the recognition of myths and poten- AdjunctAdjunct FacultyFaculty – FrederickFrederick Senior Public Health Advisor tial impact of personal bias in the therapeutic relationship. and Carroll Community Col- and Project Director Lastly, participants will be able to identify resources for leges, Frederick, Maryland Substance Abuse and Men- GLBT youth and their families. taltal HealthHealth AAdministrationdministration – Recent demographic analyses indicate that there is a worldwide Rockville, Maryland trend toward an aging society that is unprecedented, all-encom- passing and enduring. It is projected that by the year 2030, one This workshop will provide a comprehensive approach, in fi ve Americans will be aged 65 or older. Understanding age- including theory and practice, around the prevention of ism and the impact it has on the individual as well as the greater bullying and the cultural elements which affect diverse society will enable social services providers to better understand the dynamics at work — within themselves, within older peo- ple and throughout society. Understanding a phenomenon is the fi rst step toward change and progress. Gerontological prac- titioners can optimize on understanding the sources and per- petuation of ageism by using this knowledge to assist individuals Social Work Month 2007 Annual Conference in understanding themselves better as they age and recognizing Friday, March 23, 2007 • Marriott Hunt Valley Hotel the legitimacy of old age as a stage of life. This workshop will also look at factors that contribute to age discrimination, exam- REGISTRATION FORM ine implicit and explicit stereotypes and discuss gender, race and Program #1206 sexual orientation in an interactive format. Cost: $99 for members; $140 for non – members; $50 Retirees; $40 Lunch Only/Students I. Diversity, Ethics and Co-Occurring Please mail completed form to: NASW-MD, 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Disorders:Disorders: TThehe Chal-Chal- Baltimore, MD 21228 or fax to 410-747-0635. lenge of Providing You may also register on-line at www.nasw – md.org. Culturally-CompetentCulturally-Competent REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 16, 2007 Integrated Care inin AAnn EEthicalthical SettingSetting Name: ______

Sue Cox, MSW, LCSW-C, Team Leader – Address (please circle home or work): ______Continuous Care Team, and Katherine High, MSW, LCSW-C, Dual Diagnosis Program City, State, Zip: ______Coordinator University of Maryland Medical Center Division of Day Phone: ______Home Phone: ______Community Psychiatry – Baltimore, Maryland E-Mail: ______Stigma and hopelessness about the possibility of recovery plague the treatment of both mental illness and addiction. Membership #: ______When both disorders are present together, misery and dis- enfranchisement are multiplied and successful treatment be- Please Select First Choice and Second Choice for Morning and Afternoon Workshops: comes even more challenging. This workshop will address barriers to providing comprehensive, effective care to per- Morning: A.______B.______C.______D.______E.______F.______sons with co-occurring mental illness and addiction. The biases inherent in cultures of mental illness and addictions Afternoon: G.______H.______I.______J.______K.______L.______providers, as well as traditional societal systems will be ex- plored. In addition, possible strategies to work through obsta- Payment: Check______Charge______(Make checks payable to NASW-MD) cles to access to care and cultural challenges to those affected by co-occurring disorders and their providers will be pre- MasterCard______Visa______American Express______sented. Incorporated throughout will be discussion on ethi- cal challenges to working through obstacles to access to care Credit Card Number: ______and the cultural challenges common to those affected by co- occurring disorders and their providers of treatment will be Three-digit Number on Back of Card: ______Expiration Date: ______presented. The session will look at the issues from both the perspective of the societal view of individuals with substance Name as it appears on card: ______abuse issues and from the perspective of the culture of sub- stance abusers themselves. Today’s Date: ______(This workshop qualifi es for the BSWE 3 hour ethics requirement) Page 8 The Maryland Social Worker MARCH | APRIL 2007

Maryland Chapter Recognizes 2007 Social Work Month Awards Winners

BY PEGGY POWELL awards will be formally presented during the Social Work honored with these awards through the years are: 2007 Month Annual Conference’s Luncheon and Awards Cer- Social Worker of the Year, M. Sue Diehl; 2007 Lifetime here will be smiles and applause on March 23 emony. Created in 1984, Social Work Month was con- Achievement Award winner, Dorothy V. Harris; 2007 when the Maryland Chapter recognizes its 2007 ceived as a vehicle to help promote the profession, high- Educator of the Year, Dr. Geoffrey Greif; 2007 MSW T Social Work Month Award winners at the Mar- light advocacy on critical community and other issues and Student of the Year, Eileen Diener (UMB); BSW Stu- riott Hunt Valley. The Chapter has selected seven out- to acknowledge the contributions social workers make dents of the Year, Deborah Goff (McDaniel) and Mary standing individuals in six of its award categories. Award- daily to improve the quality of life for so many. Domingue (UMBC); and 2007 Public Citizen of the ees were selected from a stellar field of candidates. The Joining the ranks of so many others who have been Year, Dan Rodricks of The Baltimore Sun.

gan as a Community Planning Specialist, lat- istration and Sociology from Morningside (Vice President for North America, 1986- er rising to the position of Administrator for College in Sioux City, Iowa. With Pal-Tech 1987), the Council on Social Work Edu- the Department of Psychiatry; she has also since 1990, Dorothy has well served the or- cation, the Prevent Child Abuse America taught social work courses in the University ganization in a number of capacities. She has Board, and many others. She has been the of Maryland’s School of Medicine/Depart- been Project Director for its National Head recipient of a host of awards including the ment of Psychiatry and acted as a Field In- Start Training and Technical Assistance Re- ACYF Commissioner’s Award for Out- structor for the university. source Center (NRC); Project Director for standing Leadership and Service in the Pre- Even after over 40 years of long days and Pal-Tech’s National Head Start Child De- vention of Child Abuse and Neglect (1998) nights in the trenches, Sue has never let a velopment Institute; and as Project Director and Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, Uni- busy schedule deter her from volunteering in for Pal-Tech’s Thirteenth, Fourteenth and versity of Denver, Graduate School of Social some capacity. She has twice served as Chair Fifteenth National Conferences on Child Work (1986). of the state’s Mental Health Advisory Board Abuse and Neglect (still current). In these and Planning Council where she remains ac- various capacities, she has been responsible tive and she has served as Chair of both Bal- for providing corporate leadership and over- timore City’s and Baltimore County’s Men- sight for all activities related to children and tal Health Advisory Councils. And, Sue’s families, oversight for all tasks performed work has not gone unnoticed: she has been by the Head Start Training and Technical the recipient of a number of awards includ- Assistance Resource Center, planning and ing the Volunteer of the Year Award from development of all aspects of their national the Mental Health Association of Baltimore, conferences in collaboration with the Office M. Sue Diehl Social Worker of the Year from the National on Child Abuse and Neglect, the U.S. De- Social Worker of the Year Alliance of the Mentally Ill of Metropoli- partment of Health and Human Services and tan Baltimore, the Humanitarian of the Year other organizations—overseeing all staff ac- 2007 Social Worker of the Year M. Sue award from the group People Encouraging tivities and a cadre of volunteers and so much Diehl is no stranger to what it means to sac- People, and the Mental Health Professional more. Yet, her work with Pal-Tech, Inc. is rifice. She represents the best of the best in of the Year Award from the Mental Health but one of many doors she has opened in her the profession and her long-time colleagues Association of Maryland. career over the years. She has been a Fel- and clients know this first-hand. Sue can Her colleague, Russ Springham, sums it low in the U.S. Department of Health and always be counted on to come through in so well when he says “Sue is an inspirational Human Services (1980-1982) where she was a pinch, as she well has demonstrated in her force. She is one of a kind.” long history with the Maryland Chapter Special Assistant to the Commissioner on and throughout her career. She is a two- the Administration for Children, Youth and time Past President of the Maryland Chap- Families; she has served as an Expert Advi- ter Board of Directors (1989-1991 and 2001- sor/Consultant on Child Care Issues to the Geoffrey Greif 2003) and is current Chair of the Chapter’s Commissioner of the Social Security Ad- Educator of the Year PACE Committee (Political Action for Can- ministration; and from 1988-1990, she was didate Election). A native Baltimorean, Sue Director of the Governor’s Office for Chil- 2007 Educator of the Year Geoffrey Gre- received her undergraduate degree in Soci- dren, Youth and Families. At the governor’s if, DSW, MSW is well-known by his stu- ology from Vassar College and her Master’s request, Dorothy currently serves as Chair dents as an inspirational educator who can Degree from the University of Pennsylva- of the Maryland Children’s Trust Fund Ad- bring the best out in any student. Associ- nia. She is currently President/CEO of Bal- visory Board. An accomplished research- ate Dean and Professor at the University timore Mental Health Systems, Inc. (BMH- er and writer, Dorothy has published some of Maryland-Baltimore’s School of Social SI), the Core Service Agency for Baltimore six scholarly works covering issues ranging Work since 1984, Dr. Greif is an educa- City. From 1987 to her near-retirement last from the “Road to Economic Independence tor who more than stands out among his year, Sue served as Clinical Director for for Single Mothers: Education, Job Training peers. He received his MSW from the Uni- BMHSI. Under her leadership, the BHMSI and Child Care Services” (Welfare Reform: versity of Pennsylvania and his DSW from has seen a host of innovative programs grow Black Female Perspectives, Black Women’s Columbia University’s School of Social from a seedling of an idea to full bloom. In- Agenda, 1987) to “Putting Families First: Work. His areas of interest include group novative programs such as the state’s first In- Creating the Leaders of the Next Genera- work, parental abduction, single parenting, tensive Case Management Program, the Fo- tion” (paper presented at the O’Neill Foun- adult male friendships, family therapy, and rensic Alternative Services Team (FAST), dation Conference on Families in Cleve- more. He is currently Vice Chair of the and a number of HUD Supportive Services Dorothy V. Harris land, Ohio, 1994). Board for WYPR-FM 88.1 and a member programs for the homeless with mental ill- Lifetime Achievement A long-time and dedicated member of of the Albert Schweitzer Fellows Board; in ness disorders—including two Safe Haven NASW, Dorothy was elected National 2001, he chaired the Governor’s Commis- and several mobile outreach teams—all have Award Winner NASW President in the mid-eighties, serv- sion on Sexual Orientation Discrimination. been born of Sue’s continuing quest to bet- 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award win- ing in this capacity from 1985 to 1987. Dur- He has authored or co-authored a host of ter the lives of those most in need. Other ner Dorothy V. Harris has a curriculum vi- ing her tenure with NASW, Dorothy spear- books including Overcoming the Odds: Rais- examples of Sue’s unmatched leadership in- tae and long, rich history in the social work headed a number of child welfare initiatives ing Academically Successful African-American clude the state’s only program that provides profession that would daunt even the most focused on improving child welfare systems Young Women (co-authored with Dr. Free- professional mental health services on site for accomplished individuals in any profes- which have since become models nation- man Hrabowski and Ken Maton) and sev- the Department of Social Services—Family sion. She has literally spent a lifetime serv- wide. She also served on the national level eral others. He has also written more than Investment Centers—initiated by Sue—and ing others and is still active in the profession as a member of the Competence Certifica- 100 chapters and articles. Dr. Greif has twice the first Mental Health Court, a crucial data via her work with the Arlington, Virginia- tion Board, the PACE Board of Trustees and been honored in Who’s Who Among Hu- link with the Department of Corrections based Pal-Tech, Inc. (Planning and Learn- the Commission on Families. She has also man Services Professionals (1986 and 1992); and Public Safety, which helps identify per- ing Technology, Inc.) where she is Senior served the Maryland Chapter in a number Who’s Who in America (2006); the Inter- sons who are arrested in the city who have a Vice President for Special Projects on Chil- of roles including as a member of the Chap- national Author’s and Writers Who’s Who history of mental illness. Prior to her career dren, Youth and Families. She received her ter’s Board of Directors. She has addition- (1997); and Who’s Who Among American with BHMSI, Sue worked for over 10 years MSW from the University of Denver and ally served other organizations including the Teachers (2006). This energetic, insightful at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore where she be- her Bachelor of Science degree in Admin- International Federation of Social Workers educator sets the bar high for himself and his MARCH | APRIL 2007 The Maryland Social Worker Page 9 students, consistently earning their respect phone number. Low and behold, to his sur- award. Even with all the community work also finds the time to volunteer as a Leu- and admiration. He is an innovator who prise, the calls started coming in and coming and volunteering Deborah continues to do, kemia Lymphoma Society Peer Counselor brings creativity and a unique approach to in and coming in. Dealers, addicts, mothers she nonetheless manages to maintain a 4.0 and is the Student Admissions Committee the classroom which makes the experience of dealers and addicts or mothers with chil- grade point average, is a member of the Phi Representative for the University of Mary- far above the average. dren going down the wrong path, have con- Theta Kappa Scholastic Order and the Psi land School of Social Work. She is a mem- tacted Dan, looking for answers, guidance, a Beta National Honor Society of Psychology; ber of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, hand up. And it has yet to cease. Since the Deborah is also a Field Intern with Meals on the Golden Key Honor Society and the So- series ran, Dan has established ties with local Wheels of Central Maryland. She will com- cial Work Honor Society. Eileen has well organizations to link callers to job training plete her degree this May. earned her reputation as a selfless and car- or drug treatment programs like Goodwill’s ing social work student who represents the Supporting Ex-Offenders in Employment best of what a social work student can be. Training and Transitional Services; he has Eileen will complete her degree this coming received nearly 1000 calls since the columns May; she earned her BSW at the University appeared. This series and all of Dan’s work of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). through the years speak volumes about who he is: not just another broker of words, but a citizen of the larger community who uses his visibility to bring the most pressing is- sues of the day to the fore. Dan’s work of- ten speaks as well to the core values of social work—-empowering those who cannot find power for themselves, seeking social change, changing lives. The Maryland Chapter is pleased to name Dan Rodricks our Public Citizen of the Year. Dan Rodricks Public Citizen of the Year 2007 Public Citizen of the Year Award winner Dan Rodricks is no ordinary jour- Eileen Diener nalist, he is an extraordinary one. Dan, who MSW Student of the Year has been an award-winning columnist with The Baltimore Sun for nearly three decades, 2007 MSW Student of the Year Eileen stands out among the crowd, not only be- Diener is a shining example of determi- cause he holds the priceless gift of articu- nation, dedication and a love of the so- Mary Domingue lating the issues of the day, but because he cial work profession. This dynamic wife BSW Student of the Year has the heart to address many of the social and mother of three is a seeming power- concerns that others would rather hide un- house who is undeterred by the weight of 2007 BSW Student of the Year Mary der a barrel. Dan has also covered the lo- juggling term papers, chauffeuring kids to Domingue is “a born leader,” says her nomi- cal, state and political scenes in Maryland practice, weeknight dinners and a consum- nator, Dr. Carolyn Tice; and a born leader since he joined The Sun in 1979, and cur- ing field placement. With all of this, the she is. Mary is currently the BSW Student rently hosts a twice-weekly talk show with high-achieving University of Maryland- Representative on the Maryland Chapter’s Chip Franklin on WBAL-Radio. A native Baltimore graduate student manages to Board of Directors and Co-Chair of the of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Dan has maintain an “A” average. A Clinical Field Student-Faculty Liaison Committee which lived in the Baltimore area since 1976. Edi- Placement Intern at the Springfield Hospital oversees the always successful Social Work tor of his college newspaper, he received Deborah Goff Center, Eileen is known for her sound work Advocacy Day in Annapolis. This Universi- his Bachelor’s Degree from the University ethic, her diligent advocacy for patients, and ty of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) of Bridgeport (Connecticut); he graduated BSW Student of the Year strong decision-making skills. She is also a student is known as a passionate advocate for summa cum laude and was voted outstand- 2007 BSW Student of the Year Deborah committed advocate for and supporter of the those most in need and a selfless heart who ing journalism student. His witty and inci- Goff keeps community first in her efforts as profession. Her work at Springfield takes her finds time to extend her hand anytime, any- sive columns have garnered him any number a social work student. She is an energetic, through a number of paces. She works one- where; her sense of responsibility extends of regional and national awards over a 25- committed and enthusiastic student who al- on-one with patients on discharge planning, beyond the classroom. She has volunteered does Aftercare planning, works daily with her time for programs at Camp Opportu- year period, including the 2006 Excellence ways keeps other in the forefront. Her so- treatment teams, provides charity and com- nity in Westminster and at St. Augustine’s in Urban Journalism Award from the Free- cial work interests reflect the things most fort to oncology patients and their families, Grade School in Elkridge. Mary’s leadership dom Forum and the Enterprise Foundation, important to her: community organization provides crisis intervention at the House skills also come shining through: She served the 2001 Headliner Award for column writ- and development, aging, women and ado- of Ruth, a shelter for battered women, and as Vice President of UMBC’s Social Work ing, the 1984 Heywood Broun Award from lescents, education, mental health and more. much more. Her experiences in recent years Student Association in 2004 and was elected the Newspaper Guild for newspaper writing And, Deborah’s works speak clearly to those also have included working with children President in 2005. During her tenure, Mary that focused on the underdog in society, and interests. One shining example is a special through the Baltimore County Department organized a drive to aid the victims of Hur- many more. In recent years, his columns program Deborah spearheaded in 2006 with of Social Services, counseling and evaluat- ricane Katrina, organized another drive to have been named “Best in Show” at the an- other McDaniel students to help bring to- ing neglected or abused children and leading support the Johns Hopkins Childrens’ Cen- nual competition of the Maryland-Dela- gether young people and senior citizens in a “Girl Power” workshop which helped to ter, rallied volunteers to support children ware-D.C. Press Association. Dan hosted Carroll County. The Town of Hampstead teach middle school-aged girls self-esteem at Mount Manor, a residential rehabilita- a nightly talk show on WBAL from 1989- and the Interfaith Housing Alliance had re- building techniques. Despite this heavy tion unit for troubled adolescents and young 1993 and a five-hour Saturday morning cently renovated the old Hampstead School, schedule which sometimes seems endless, adults, and more. Mary has also served on show which ran until 1995; in 1993 his radio turning the dilapidated buildings into a Eileen also serves on the Maryland Chap- UMBC’s Community Advisory Board for documentaries won him the Silver Medal in housing community for senior citizens, The ter’s Board of Directors as the MSW Student the School of Social Work and from 2004- international broadcasting. In 2005, Dan’s Residences at Hampstead School. Deborah Representative. As a Board representative, 2005, was UMBC’s Faculty Liaison for Stu- unique series for The Sun, “Dear Drug Deal- heard about the project and, with her inter- she has worked tirelessly to represent the dents, representing students at faculty meet- ers,” won him national acclaim on television est in community service, came up with the Chapter well and has reached out to fellow ings. The recipient of a number of academic and in the national press, and won him the idea of working with Carroll County Public social work students time and time again to scholarships, Mary has also been honored for 2005 Public Service Award from the Chesa- elementary students to create a garden for the encourage their support of NASW. Eileen her academic work. In 2005, she was in- peake Associated Press. That particular se- Residences. She created an Adopt-a-Grand- also writes the Student News column for ducted into the Golden Key Honor Society, ries was born out of Dan’s frustration as he parent Day that brought together fourth- the Chapter’s newspaper The Maryland So- she is a member of the National Society of read, like so many of us, another story about graders, volunteers and students to plant the cial Worker (formerly The Maryland Sentinel). Collegiate Scholars, of which she was Sec- shootings and drug dealing in Baltimore seeds for a garden that will represent com- She has been an active and articulate voice retary/Treasurer from 2005-2006, and is a City. Although he is a veteran reporter, munity strength for years to come; Deborah for students on the Board and never hesitates current member of the Phi Alpha Honor So- accustomed to covering the more difficult was even able to secure funds for the garden to give of her time to promote the profes- ciety for Social Work. stories of the day, he was feeling frustrated from the America Beautiful Fund. Her hard sion whenever possible. Eileen somehow reading of another life senselessly lost. That’s work didn’t go unnoticed: last fall, Debo- when he came up with the idea to write an rah was awarded the U.S. Department of open letter to drug dealers in the city, im- the Interior’s Take Pride in America Indi- ploring them to stop the killing and try to vidual National Award; she was one of only The Maryland Chapter extends its best wishes to all of our 2007 turn their lives around; he even included his eight individuals nationwide to receive this Social Work Month Award winners. — Job well done! Page 10 The Maryland Social Worker MARCH | APRIL 2007 Social Workers and Same-Sex Marriage and Adoption

BY SHERRI MORGAN AND CAROLYN I. POLOWY State Constitutional Amendment Votes resident couples who sought to marry to adopt. © NASW NOVEMBER 2006 Ballot measures to amend state constitutions there. Following the Massachusetts’s ruling Department of Human Services v. Howard REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION passed in seven states on November 7, 2006, in Goodridge which recognized the state (2006) involved a challenge to an Arkansas limiting marriage to opposite gender couples. constitutional right of same-sex couples to regulation prohibiting a person who engages Introduction Those states are Colorado, Idaho, South marry, town clerks denied out-of-state same- in sodomy with persons of the same sex or sex couples from obtaining marriage licenses. who resides with an adult who engages in The legal battle regarding the rights of Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin (boston.com). At the same This was based on a 1913 law regarding out such conduct from being a foster parent. In same-sex couples to marry and to adopt or to of state residents that had not been enforced this instance, an established foster family act as foster parents continues at a furious pace time that voters passed a gay marriage ban in Colorado, they approved domestic for almost 100 years. The court provided a was banned from fostering children due to in courts across the country. Historically, narrow win to same-sex marriage advocates, the fact that the adult son who lived with courts, rather than legislatures, have been partnerships, affording the same legal rights as marriage to same-sex couples. Arizona holding that marriage licenses could only be them was gay. The trial court struck down more effective at securing basic rights for issued to out of state residents if they lived in the regulation and its decision was upheld on marginalized or excluded populations. voters became the first to defeat a proposed gay marriage ban. a state that did not ban same-sex marriage. appeal to the state’s high court. When the rights of a minority population are As an increasing number of states have passed In another case, In re Austin W. v. Illinois put to the popular vote, they often fail. The constitutional amendments limited marriage Department of Children and Family Services Same-Sex Marriage results of the 2006 election (reviewed below) to a man and a woman, the opportunity for (2005), the state’s high court found that the are consistent with this understanding. Only Massachusetts explicitly permits out of state same-sex couples to marry in trial court had not met the “best interests of the A host of cases involving same-sex same-sex marriage, while California, Massachusetts is shrinking. child” standard when it approved removing a marriage and family issues has been litigated Colorado, Connecticut, District of In several other cases the right to marry child from a long-term foster family (headed across the country in recent years. NASW Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, and has been denied by state courts. A trio of by a lesbian couple) and returning him to has been involved as a friend of the court in Vermont provide for civil unions or domestic cases with NASW involvement was decided grandparents who had previously abused many of these cases, arguing that there is no partnerships. Cases involving the right to in New York. Hernandez v. Robles and him. The Illinois Supreme Court agreed child-welfare rationale for denying marriage marry have been wending their way through Samuels v. New York State Department of with the recommendation of the Department or adoption to families headed by same- state courts across the country and NASW Health (2006) were combined into an appeal of Family Services and allowed the child to sex couples and that, in fact, the social and has filed amicus briefs in many. with other cases addressing same-sex marriage remain with his foster family (and eventually emotional development of the children in such In a landmark decision, Lewis v. Harris rights under the New York constitution. to be available for adoption). families would be enhanced by permitting (2006), the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled On July 6, 2006 the New York high court their parents to marry, or by permitting long- that within 180 days the state must amend its deferred the question to the state legislature, Conclusions time caregivers to adopt them. NASW also marriage statutes or create an equivalent legal rather than finding a fundamental right to Several trends have become apparent in relies on principles and policies regarding structure for same-sex couples. The court marry regardless of sexual orientation. In the campaign for same-sex rights. Courts non-discrimination, family policy, foster care held that there is no legitimate governmental a third case, Shields v. Madigan (2006), the and voters in some instances are able and and adoption, and lesbian, gay and bisexual purpose to denying the financial and social court refused to compel town clerks to issue willing to distinguish between providing issues, as a basis for its participation. This benefits and privileges of marriage to same- marriage licenses to same-sex couples based equal legal rights for same-sex couples and Legal Issue of the Month reviews recent cases sex couples while acknowledging that this falls on the finding in Hernandez and Samuels that applying the traditional label of marriage to over the past two years. short of recognizing a right to marry. The there is not a right to same-sex marriage. same-sex unions. New Jersey and Colorado Social science research demonstrating the New Jersey justices unanimously agreed that In Oregon the state high court ruled against are recent examples. Increasingly, when the normal family functioning of gay and lesbian- “denying the rights and benefits to committed same-sex marriage in Li v. State (2005). This light of rationality is applied, decision makers headed households has been a beneficial tool same-sex couples that are statutorily given to legal drama was triggered when one county are able to discern the inherent unfairness in to highlight how laws that discriminate the heterosexual counterparts violates the issued marriage licenses to more than 3,000 denying rights to same-sex couples. Public against same-sex couples do not meet the equal protection guarantee” of the New Jersey same-sex couples, many of whom proceeded prejudice against same-sex couples continues minimal “rational relationship” test. That State Constitution. However, in a 4 - 3 ruling with marriage ceremonies. Subsequently, the to be expressed in bans against same-sex is, discriminatory laws are not “rationally the court failed to recognize that these rights state registrar refused to register the marriages marriage. related” to a legitimate government interest, must be afforded the title of marriage and left and a lawsuit resulted. While the appeal was Courts have been more willing to recognize but are based only on moral disapproval, that decision to the “political process.” The pending, the state passed a constitutional that the intangible qualities that comprise similar to historic miscegenation laws. court also recognized that same-sex couples amendment banning same-sex marriage. The effective parenting are not dependent on Parenting and adoption rights, on the other may refer to their relationships by any term state’s highest court found that the policy sexual orientation, and to afford children the hand, are based in part on the “best interests they choose and to have religious ceremonies defining marriage as between a man and a opportunity to receive care from cherished of the child” standard, which also permits the honoring such commitments. woman was presently enforceable. The court caregivers and parents. most up-to-date research as to the efficacy Another case, Cote-Whitacre v. also held that the marriages held prior to the Arguments advanced by both sides in the of parenting by homosexual couples to be Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2006), constitutional amendment were void because same-sex rights cases have served to pinpoint effectively applied. involved the applicability of same-sex the county lacked authority to issue marriage the areas of disagreement and to increase the marriage rights in Massachusetts to non- licenses for same sex couples. Washington knowledge base regarding the functioning of State, in Anderson v. King County, also same-sex couples and their families, as well as denied marriage rights to same-sex couples. the barriers they face. Unlike other recent cases, Citizens for Equal NASW’s amicus briefs are available online Protection v. Bruning (2006) was litigated in to members at www.socialworkers.org/ldf/ LICENSING EXAM PREPARATION the federal courts. This case was an attempt brief_bank/default.asp to overturn a same-sex marriage ban that had been passed by voters in Nebraska. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth References LEAP Circuit held that the amendment banning Anderson v. King County, 138 P.3d 963 (2006). same-sex marriage was rationally related to boston.com (2006). Ballot questions across the U.S., Licensing ExAm Preparation Services, LLC legitimate state interests, and therefore did The Boston Globe [Online]. Retrieved from www. not violate the Equal Protection Clause. boston.com/news/special/politics/2006_elections/ At least two cases addressing same-sex general_results/us_questions on November 9, 2006. • Materials developed by Social Work Dean & Faculty Citizens for Equal Protection v. Bruning, 455 F.3d marriage are currently pending. In Conaway 859 (2006). • NASW Member Discounts v. Deane & Polyak (2006), a Maryland trial Conaway v. Deane & Polyak, Not Reported in court handed a victory to same-sex marriage A.2d, 2006 WL 148145 (2006). • 97% Pass Rates (see Website) advocates, recognizing a right to marry under Cote-Whitacre v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, LEAP the state constitution. The case is now being 446 Mass. 350, 844 N.E.2d 623 (2006). • Updated Materials appealed to the Maryland’s highest court, Department of Human Services v. Howard, — beyond bypassing the intermediate appeals court. In S.W.3d —, 2006 WL 1779467. barriers! Connecticut, Kerrigan v. State (2006) is also Hernandez v. Robles and Samuels v. New York State • Earned Highest Customer Ratings in Price, Quality of being appealed. Department of Health, 7 N.Y.3d 338, — N.E.2d — (2006). Information & Customer Service In re Austin W. v. Illinois Department of Children Same Sex Parenting Cases and Family Services, 214 Ill.2d 31 (2005). Generally, courts appear more willing Kerrigan v. State, 49 Conn.Supp. 644, —- A.2d to support same-sex parenting rights than ——, 41 Conn. L. Rptr. 709 (2006). CALL TOLL FREE: 1-877-677-LEAP marriage rights. Many states that explicitly Lewis v. Harris, — A.2d —, 2006 WL 3019750 N.J. (2006). or visit www.LicensingPrep.com ban same-sex marriage permit same-sex Li v. State, 110 P.3d 91 (2005). couples to act as foster parents or permit a Shields v. Madigan, 32 A.D.3d 1036, 820 single adult, regardless of sexual orientation, N.Y.S.2d 890, N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. (2006). MARCH | APRIL 2007 The Maryland Social Worker Page 11

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Synopsis: Stigma and hopelessness about the possibility of recovery plague the treatment of Renewal of a social worker’s license is contingent on completion and receipt by the Board of both mental illness and addiction. When both disorders are present together, misery Social Work Examiners of an application attesting to completion, within the previous 2-year and disenfranchisement are multiplied and successful treatment becomes even more period, of 40 credit hours of continuing education in programs and categories approved by the challenging. This workshop will address barriers to providing comprehensive, effective Board. At least 20 of those hours must be Category I, with at least three credit hours care to persons with co-occurring mental illness and addiction. The biases inherent in the in ethics and professional conduct. cultures of mental illness and addictions providers as well as traditional societal support systems will be explored. In addition, ethical challenges to working through obstacles to ■ NASW-MD welcomes your suggestions for future workshops and locations. access to care and the cultural challenges common to those affected by co-occurring ■ We are seeking volunteers to plan workshops in our Branches, as well as volunteers to disorders and their providers of treatment will be presented. be responsible for workshop set-up and take-down (you attend the workshop at no cost Please Note: This workshop qualifies for the three-hour Cat. I ethics except for the certificate of attendance). Call the office, 1-800-867-6776 ext. 10. requirement. CE: 3 Cat. I Abbreviations: CE = Continuing Education; Cat. = Category; Cost = NASW Member cost / Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members Non-member cost. Prices include certificate for continuing education credits. 1223 MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING PART I CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICIES Date: Saturday, May 5, 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Location: Charlotte Hall’s Veteran’s Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, NASW-MD will not honor fax registrations. You may register online, by mail or by phone. Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 Registrations are made on a first-come-first-serve basis. You can pay for your registration by Presenters: Sue Cox, LCSW-C, Team Leader-Continuous Care Team and Katherine High, LCSW-C, check, MasterCard, VISA or American Express. Dual Diagnosis Coordinator, University of Maryland Medical Center-Division of Community Psychiatry ■ Registrations that are received less than 2 business days/48 hours prior to the program Synopsis: This seminar will be an introduction to the basic concepts of utilizing motivational date will be admitted as space allows for an additional $10 late charge. (One-week prior interviewing to treat difficult patients. The presenters hope this short session will registration is required for programs providing lunch, with the late fee in effect of $20 for encourage treatment professionals to take longer or extended training in motivational registrations less than one week in advance.) interviewing. They will review the general principles of MI, ways to build motivation ■ NASW-MD will only refund registrations for cancellations made at least 2 business days/48 with clients, how to recognize a client’s readiness for change and how to strengthen hours in advance of the workshops, minus a $10 administrative processing fee. If lunch or commitment to change-techniques that can be used with any treatment population. The continental breakfast is provided, cancellations must be made at least one week in advance presenters will also address special issues for using MI with dually-diagnosed clients. and there will be a $20 administrative processing fee per cancellation. They will utilize a combination of didactic material, handouts, case histories, videotapes of ■ Please note that continuing education credits are granted based on participation, NOT on actual MI sessions, discussion and role plays. payment. All workshop participants arriving late will receive a reduction in credit units CE: 3 Cat. I granted, and if attending less than 3 hours for a Category I workshop, will have the category Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-member changed to Category II. ■ If you would like e-mail confirmation of workshop registration, please include your e-mail address on the registration form. WESTERN MD - BRANCH B ■ INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, please call 1-800-867- Garrett, Allegany, Washington & Frederick Counties 6776, ext. 11, for information on cancellation. In general, if schools are 2 hours late or closed in the area where the event is to take place, the event will be rescheduled. Please We welcome your ideas or suggestions for future workshops. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, notify the chapter office if a refund is preferred. or know of a possible presenter or topics of interest, please contact John Costa at 800-867-6776, ext. 11.

NOTE ON ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require special accommodations to permit your attendance or participation, please provide SUBURBAN MD - BRANCH C a written request along with completed registration form and conference payment at least 30 Montgomery County days prior to the registration deadline for the workshop or conference. Requests received after this deadline may not be received in time to process and be fulfilled in time for the activity. 1227 EASING THE WAY THROUGH SEPARATION AND DIVORCE Thank you. Date: Sunday, March 11, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 *Please note that parking costs one dollar per hour. SOUTHERN MD - BRANCH A Presenter: Roslyn Zinner, LCSW-C, Divorce and Family Mediation Services Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties Synopsis: The purpose of this workshop is to fill in the knowledge gaps that many social workers have about divorce in Maryland, making practitioners more effective in helping clients We welcome your ideas or suggestions for future workshops. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, transition from married/coupled to single. Participants will learn: what promotes resiliency or know of a possible presenter or topics of interest, please contact during divorce for adults and children and how those resiliency predictors intersect with John Costa at 800-867-6776, ext. 11. the emotional challenges; how Maryland law treats custody issues, property division, alimony and child support; the financial ins and outs of divorce economical, low-stress Branch A Networking Lunch from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. divorce options for low and middle income clients; new models for post-divorce parenting Members and non-members: Attend one or both workshops and you are invited to attend the networking and shared custody; and constructive ways clinicians can assist clients during the lunch as our guest! Lunch will be served from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. transition. CE: 3 Cat. I 1222 DIVERSITY AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS: THE CHALLENGE OF PROVIDING Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members CULTURALLY COMPETENT INTEGRATED CARE Date: Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 1228 THE FACTS OF AGING: WHAT WE KNOW, WHAT WE DON’T KNOW Location: Charlotte Hall’s Veteran’s Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Date: Sunday, March 25, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital Presenters: Sue Cox, LCSW-C, Team Leader-Continuous Care Team and Katherine High, LCSW-C, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Dual Diagnosis Coordinator, University of Maryland Medical Center-Division of Community *Please note that parking costs one dollar per hour. Psychiatry Presenter: Gail Spessert, LCSW-C, C-ASWCM, Case Manager Page 12 The Maryland Social Worker MARCH | APRIL 2007

Synopsis: Recent demographic analyses indicate that there is a worldwide trend toward an aging Directions to Workshop Locations society that is unprecedented, all-encompassing, and enduring. It is projected that by the year 2030, one in five Americans will be aged 65 years or older. Understanding ageism NASW-MARYLAND OFFICE: and the impact it has on the individual as well as the greater society will enable service 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 210, Baltimore, 410-788-1066 providers to better understand the dynamics at work—within themselves, within older people, and throughout society. Understanding a phenomenon is the first step toward From the Baltimore BeltwayI-695: Take exit 15A for Route 40 East. Prior to reaching the change and progress. Advertisers and media fully understand the concept of ageism second traffic light, make a right turn onto Ingleside Avenue (Best Western Hotel will be on your and have made billions of dollars exploiting America’s fear of aging and death. With this right). Proceed about 1 1/2 blocks (passing a church and cemetery). ¨¨Turn right onto Executive understanding, marketers have optimized on consumer-driven ageism. Gerontological Drive (the Beltway West Corporate Center), then bear left (stop sign there) for the parking practitioners, too, can optimize on understanding the sources and perpetuation of ageism lot. The 5740 building faces the parking lot and is numbered at its top. Look for the entryway by using this knowledge to assist individuals in understanding themselves better as they opening and take the stairs up to Suite 208; enter the classroom through the door on your right age and recognizing the legitimacy of old age as a stage of life. as you face it. Learning Objectives: Recognize common stereotypes in aging, including participants’ own preconceived notions of aging, Identify factors that contribute to age discrimination, From Baltimore City using Route 40 West (Baltimore National Pike): Take Route 40 Discuss the biopsychosocial realities of aging West from Baltimore City past Johnnycake Road (International House of Pancakes is on the CE: 3 Cat. I right). Make a left at the next intersection onto Ingleside Avenue. Follow the directions double- Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members asterisked above (¨¨) 1229 ETHICAL DOCUMENTATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF CLIENT RECORDS From Washington, D.C. Area: From Route 495/95 (Beltway): Take Route 29 North to Date: Sunday, April 15, 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Route 70 East to Route 695 South, then follow directions asterisked above for Route 695.... Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital Or Take Route 95 North to Route 695 West toward Towson, then follow directions asterisked 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 above for Route 695...Or Take Route 295 North to Route 695 West toward Towson, then follow *Please note that parking costs one dollar per hour. directions asterisked above for Route 695. Presenter: Anna Agnew, LCSW-C From the North on I-95, take the Baltimore Beltway I-695 west towards Towson. Follow *. Synopsis: Addressing today’s record keeping and confidentiality with yesterday’s values. Ethical guidelines for the correct strategies in recording a record, maintaining a record, releasing BALTIMORE MARRIOTT HUNT VALLEY INN content of the record, and defining whose record it is. 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410-785-7000 Please Note: This workshop qualifies for the three-hour Cat. I ethics requirement. From Baltimore: Take I-695 toward Towson to Exit 24 for I-83 North. Take I-83 North to Exit CE: 3 Cat. I 20A for Shawan Road East toward Cockeysville (Right Lane). Hotel is the first right (a slight right Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members onto Shawan Road).

From Washington, D.C. Area: Take I-95 North to I695 West (Baltimore Beltway-Toward 1230 CLINICAL ISSUES IN THE TREATMENT OF CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS Towson). Follow 695 to Exit 24 for I-83 North. Take I-83 to Exit 20A toward Cockeysville for Date: Sunday, May 6, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Shawan Road East The Hotel is the first right (a slight right onto Shawan Road) Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 THE PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER AT HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL *Please note that parking costs one dollar per hour. 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Presenters: Sue Cox, LCSW-C, Team Leader-Continuous Care Team and Katherine High, LCSW-C, *Please note that parking costs one dollar per hour. Dual Diagnosis Coordinator, University of Maryland Medical Center-Division of Community Psychiatry From the Northwest: Follow I-270 South; merge to I-495 toward Washington. Follow to Exit 31A, Georgia Avenue-Wheaton (Route 97); exit carefully (there is no merge area). Go to the first Synopsis: This workshop will examine therapist and client-based issues frequently encountered traffic light and turn right onto Forest Glen Road. Follow several blocks to Holy Cross Hospital on in the treatment of co-occurring disorders. The workshop will address the need for the the right. therapist to set realistic goals, maintain empathy through the duration of treatment, use of self-disclosure appropriately, cope with counter-transference issues and develop a From the Northeast: Follow I-95 South toward Washington; merge to I-495 toward Silver culturally sensitive treatment focus which takes into account the cultures of both mental Spring. Follow to Exit 31A, Georgia Avenue-Wheaton (Route 97 North); exit carefully (there is illness and addiction, as well as the culture of origin of clients. In addition, the workshop no merge area). Go to the first traffic light and turn right onto Forest Glen Road. Follow several will examine the difficulties encountered in working with clients with low motivation for blocks to Holy Cross Hospital on the right. change, negative mental illness symptoms, history of multiple treatment failures (both mental illness and addiction), unstable mental illness, denial of addiction and/or mental Metro: Montgomery County Ride On bus service is available from the Forest Glen Metro to Holy illness and limited positive social reasons to effect change over long periods of time. Cross Hospital. Take the #8 bus to Holy Cross Hospital. Holy Cross Hospital is five blocks from CE: 3 Cat. I the Forest Glen (red Line) metro station. Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members

CHARLOTTE HALL’S VERTERAN’S HOME 1226 STRESS MANAGEMENT: AN OVERVIEW OF OUR TRIGGERS, RESPONSES AND 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 DE-STRESSING TECHNIQUES Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007, 2PM – 5PM (re-scheduled Sunday, February 25, 2007) From Washington Suburbs: Take Capital Beltway to Maryland Route 5 (Branch Avenue). Take Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital exit away from D.C. Follow Route 5 to Waldorf (this will take 15-30 minutes). Eventually it will 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 join U.S. Route 301 South. *When you see Lowe’s get into the left lane. At stop light, Route 5 *Please note that parking costs one dollar per hour. will make a right angle turn left (Route 301 continues straight). Follow Route 5 out of Waldorf. Presenter: Susan Futeral, Ph.D., LCSW-C, ACSW About 10 miles later you will reach Hughesville; keep going through it. Shortly thereafter, you Synopsis: This interactive workshop will focus on the broad definition of stresss, reviewing both will cross into St. Mary’s County. Approximately two miles after crossing into St. Mary’s you will the physiological an psychological responses to stress in children, adolescents and reach the turnoff of Charlotte Hall Road. Follow it to the Veteran’s Home. adults. We will also review some expressive therapeutic techniques to destress, for From Baltimore: Take I-97 South to Route 3 South, merging into Route 301 South towards ourselves and our clients. A brief overview of burn-out and compassion fatigue will be Waldorf. In Waldorf, make left at Route 5 By-pass South toward Leonardtown/St. Mary’s City. offered as well. Proceed to Charlotte Hall, MD. Turn right onto Charlotte Hall School Rd. After stop sign, Charlotte By the end of today’s workshop, participants will be able to: Hall Veterans Home is straight ahead. 1) Offer a comprehensive definition of stress 2) Understand triggers to stress responses From Salisbury: Take Route 50 West past Annapolis to Route 301 South toward Waldorf. 3) Understand the mind-body-spirit/ stress connection In Waldorf, make left at Route 5 By-pass South toward Leonardtown/St Mary’s City. Proceed 4) Learn stress reducing techniques, guided imagery, art, music, drama, to Charlotte Hall, MD. Turn right onto Charlotte Hall School Rd. After stop sign, Charlotte Hall diaphrammatic breathing Veterans Home is straight ahead. 5) Compose a list of both physiological and psychological responses to stress CE: 3 Cat. I HOOD COLLEGE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, 301-696-3711

From Baltimore: Follow I-70 West from Baltimore to junction with U.S. 15 North. (Exit 53). Follow U.S. 15 north to Rosemont Avenue exit. Turn left onto Rosemont Avenue. Travel approximately one-half mile and turn left at entrance to Hood College. Follow signs to Hudson Science and Technology Center. MARCH | APRIL 2007 The Maryland Social Worker Page 13

Synopsis: The 12-step programs of AA and NA have proven success in helping addicted individuals EASTERN SHORE - BRANCH D recover. The concept of recovery in mental health is a more recent treatment philosophy Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset & Worcester Counties which has elements which agree with 12-step recovery as well as elements which appear to be in direct conflict with traditional 12-step programs. This workshop will provide a We welcome your ideas or suggestions for future workshops. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, brief overview of the 12-Step self-help process used successfully in addictions treatment or know of a possible presenter or topics of interest, please contact John Costa at 800-867-6776, ext. 11. as well as a brief overview of the recovery model being developed for mental health. The presenters will then examine and discuss similarities and differences in the approach of Mark your calendar now for the upcoming Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center’s both models to recovery and propose a paradigm which can be used to treat consumers (AHEC) Social Work Month Conference to be held on March 16th, in Cambridge Maryland; the with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. program is co-sponsored by The National Association of Social Workers - Maryland Chapter. CE: 3 Cat. 1 The theme this year is “Social Work and the Hispanic Community.” Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members

For additional information, contact the Eastern Shore AHEC at 410-221-2600. 1218 EASING THE WAY THROUGH SEPARATION AND DIVORCE Date: Friday, May 4, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: NASW-MD Office, 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 210, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education METRO BALTIMORE - BRANCH E Presenter: Roslyn Zinner, LCSW-C, Divorce and Family Mediation Services Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties and Baltimore City Synopsis: The purpose of this workshop is to fill in the knowledge gaps that many social workers have about divorce in Maryland, making practitioners more effective in helping clients We welcome your ideas or suggestions for future workshops. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, transition from married/coupled to single. Participants will learn: what promotes resiliency or know of possible presenters, please contact Peggy Powell at 410-788-1066, ext. 13. during divorce for adults and children and how those resiliency predictors intersect with the emotional challenges; how Maryland law treats custody issues, property division, 1194 TAT: TAPAS ACCUPRESSURE TECHNIQUE alimony and child support; the financial ins and outs of divorce economical, low-stress Date: Friday, March 9, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. divorce options for low and middle income clients; new models for post-divorce parenting Location: NASW-MD Office, and shared custody; and constructive ways clinicians can assist clients during the 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education transition. Presenter: Daniel Holler, LCSW-C, Center for Creative Counseling, LLC CE: 3 Cat. I Synopsis: This presentation will be of significant value for all social workers and will have special Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members value for clinical social workers. Tapas Accupressure Technique (TAT) is an exciting Accelerated Information processing technique which has shown extraordinary promise in 1221 UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP ADDICTION the treatment of traumatic stress and negative fixed emotional states. Based on traditional Date: Friday, May 11, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Chinese medicine, TAT allows for information and energy to be processed by the body- Location: NASW-MD Office, mind system. This is an effective treatment for resolution of traumas, hurtful events, 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education anger, phobias, shyness, anxiety, losses, abuse, low self-esteem and most of the other Presenter: Mary Raphel, Ph.D., LCSW-C, Private Practitioner issues clinicians encounter daily. The TAT process is client-empowering because it is safe Synopsis: Relationship addiction perpetuates compulsive patterns of involvement in painful, and effective for clients to use on their own. Learning objectives: 1) To be introduced to destructive ties to another. Emotional “bombing,” hanging on to past failed relationships ‘Energy Therapy’ models; 2) To learn and practice TAT protocols; and 3) To be prepared to as “rain checks, and losing one’s ability to choose, can keep the client trapped. This use TAT for both personal and client, enhancement and symptom relief. workshop is intended to clarify and address the underlying factors that sabotage client CE: 3 Cat. I success in achieving and obtaining an intimate, nurturing relationship that works. Learning Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members Objectives: 1) Identify the core beliefs and fears of the relationship addict; 2) Explore and understand the differences between addictive and healthy relationships; 3) Recognize the 1216 RECOVERY IN MENTAL HEALTH role that perfectionism plays in relationship addiction; and 4) Learn how to assist clients in Date: Friday, April 6, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. letting go of their obsession and break the pattern of relationship addiction. Location: NASW-MD Office, CE: 3 Cat. I 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education Costs: $40 for members; $60 for non-members Presenters: Sue Cox, LCSW-C, Team Leader-Continuous Care Team, and Katherine High, LCSW-C, Dual Diagnosis Coordinator, University of Maryland Medical Center-Division of Community 1234 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Psychiatry Date: Friday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Synopsis: Recovery is the principal goal of the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Location: NASW-MD Office, Health (2003) which calls for services and treatments to be consumer and family-centered 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education as well as to focus on increasing consumers’ ability to successfully cope with life’s Presenter: Anna Agnew, LCSW-C, Private Practitioner challenges, to focus on facilitating recovery, and on building resilience, not just managing Synopsis: This workshop will focus on assessment and intervention techniques useful when working symptoms. Empowerment of consumers of mental health services is becoming preferred with mothers, children and perpetrators of domestic violence. Topics include an overview treatment by consumers and is also on its way to becoming national healthcare policy. This of domestic violence, guiding principles in responding to domestic violence, the cycle of workshop will provide an overview of the Recovery Model and examine the elements of violence and key interventions and the developmental impact on children. empowerment in recovery as it relates to service delivery in community mental health. CE: 3 Cat. 1 CE: 3 Cat. I Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members

1235 ETHICAL DOCUMENTATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF CLIENT RECORDS 1195 ADJUSTMENT TO THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE Date: Friday, June 8, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Date: Friday, April 20, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: NASW-MD Office, Location: NASW-MD Office, 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education Presenter: Anna Agnew, LCSW-C. Presenter: Deborah Levinson, LCSW-C, Private Practitioner, Author Synopsis: Addressing practicing today’s record keeping and confidentiality with yesterday’s values. Synopsis: This workshop gives clinicians a three-stage model for adjustment after major loss, Ethical guidelines for the correct strategies in recording a record, maintaining a record, including death, divorce or the end of a long-term relationship. The workshop will itemize releasing content of the record, and defining whose record is it? skills and tasks for a person to acquire and negotiate in order to move from one stage Please Note: This workshop qualifies for the three-hour Cat. I ethics requirement. to another in the adjustment journey. Grief and mourning are viewed as part of life and CE: 3 Cat. I transition. Participants will be able to identify: 1. A three-stage adjustment model; 2. Tasks Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members and skills in each stage; and 3. Gender differences in adjustment. CE: 3 Cat. I 1236 BOUNDARY ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL-CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members Date: Friday, June 15, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: NASW-MD Office, 1217 INTEGRATING THE 12-STEP RECOVERY MODEL WITH THE MENTAL HEALTH 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education RECOVERY MODEL FOR TREATING INDIVIDUALS WITH CO-OCCURRING Presenter: S. Michael Plaut, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Assistant Dean for Student DISORDERS Affairs, University of Maryland School of Medicine Date: Friday, April 27, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Synopsis: The presenter will outline major concepts related to the need for and extent of boundaries, Location: NASW-MD Office, including power differentials, the role of client consent, special characteristics of closed 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education systems, gender related issues, determination of boundary standards, and the locus of Presenters: Sue Cox, LCSW-C, Team Leader-Continuous Care Team, and Katherine High, LCSW-C, responsibility for appropriate boundaries. Risk factors for serious boundary violations Dual Diagnosis Coordinator, University of Maryland Medical Center-Division of Community in both professional and client will be discussed, as will the range of sexual boundary Psychiatry violations and how these have been historically addressed. Emphasis will be placed on Page 14 The Maryland Social Worker MARCH | APRIL 2007

the various roles that the professional may play in addressing boundary issues. Through discussion of vignettes of non-sexual boundary situations, including dual relationships, NASW-MD Continuing Education as well as in general discussion, participants will develop skills for effectively addressing boundary dilemmas. Registration Form Please Note: This workshop qualifies for the BSWE ethics requirements for license renewal Please mail this form with your check made payable to NASW-MD, 5740 Executive Drive, CE: 3 Cat. I Suite 208, Baltimore, MD 21228. Lunch is not provided for day-long workshops unless Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members otherwise stated. If you would like to receive an e-mail confirmation of your registration, please include your e-mail address on this registration form. NASW-MD reserves the right to 1240 DIFFICULT AND CHALLENGING FAMILIES, CLIENTS AND CAREGIVERS: cancel any workshop for poor registration. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING THE MOST THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS Date: Friday, June 22, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Refunds for workshops canceled by NASW-MD shall be mailed within 3 weeks. Registrations Location: NASW-MD Office, MUST be received 2 business days/48 hours prior to program date and a late fee of $10 will 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education be charged. Presenter: Jennifer Lubaczewski Fitzpatrick, MSW, Jenerations Health Education Synopsis: All social workers have encountered patients’ families who have been difficult to please Please see full refund/cancellation polices on the first page of the continuing education despite your best efforts. Sometimes we even have clients that never seem to be satisfied. schedule. Workshop fee includes certificate. This workshop will offer a frank discussion on why some clients are more difficult than others and how to identify them early on. Participants will learn about the types of difficult PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT FAX REGISTRATIONS DUE TO clients and challenging families and caregivers. There will also be focus on how to achieve EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. Thank you for your cooperation. Please print legibly. the best possible therapeutic outcomes in the cases. Case studies and interactive group discussions will be a large part of this workshop. Name: ______CE: 3 Cat I Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members Home Phone: ______Day Phone: ______

1237 ELEMENTS OF CASE MANAGEMENT: STANDARDS, FUNCTION, PROCESSES AND Address: ______ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY Date: Friday, June 29, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. E-Mail______NASW#: ______Location: NASW-MD Office, 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education Total $______Presenter: Gail Spessert, MSW, LCSW-C, QCSM. C-ASWCM, Clinical Case Manager Synopsis: Social workers holding the specialty certificate in case management are required to have Check Amt. $______to NASW- MD (Make check payable to NASW-MD Chapter) specialized continuing education in case management to maintain certification through any case management certifying body (NASW, CCM, etc). Information presented in this workshop will reinforce the NASW and CMSA standards for social work case management Credit Card Payment: ______Mastercard ______Amex ______Visa and provide an ethical framework based on the NASW Code of Ethics (supported by CMSA) that should be incorporated into a case manager’s practice. Boundary issues will Credit Card Number: ______also be a part of the workshop presentation. Note: This workshop qualifies for the three-hour Category I BSWE ethics (CV # on Back of Card: ______) Expiration Date: ______requirement. CE: 3 Cat. I Name as it appears on the card: ______Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members Signature: ______1238 EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES PART I: INTRODUCTION Date: Friday, July 13, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Today’s Date: ______Location: NASW-MD Office, 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education Presenter: Daniel Holler, LCSW-C, Private Practitioner Synopsis: Emotion Free Technique (EFT) uses the body’s subtle energy systems to provide rapid, SPRING 2007 COURSES lasting relief for most emotional problems seen in social work practices. EFT is an extremely effective and simple therapeutic process for treating traumas, fears and $_____ 1194 Tapas Accupressure phobias, anger, addictions, negative self-concepts and performance enhancements, $_____ 1195 Spousal Loss Simple phobias are usually eliminated in five to 20 minutes. Participants will be prepared $_____ 1216 Mental Health & Recovery (Baltimore) to use this simple procedure for both personal and client enhancement. $_____ 1217 12-Steps Recovery Models CE: 3 Cat. I $_____ 1218 Easing Divorce (Baltimore) Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members $_____ 1221 Relationship Addiction $_____ 1222 Co-Occurring Disorders/Ethics (Charlotte Hall) 1239 EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES II: ADVANCED LEVEL $_____ 1223 Motivational Interviewing Date: Friday, July 27, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $_____ 1226 Stress Management Location: NASW-MD Office $_____ 1227 Easing Divorce (Silver Spring) 5740 Executive Drive, Suite 208, Mikulski Center for Continuing Education $_____ 1228 Facts of Aging Presenter: Dan Holler, LCSW-C, Private Practitioner $_____ 1229 Ethical Documentation Synopsis: Prerequisite: EFT I/Introduction or other EFT Training. Emotion Free Technique (EFT) $_____ 1230 Treating Co-Occurring Disorders (Silver Spring) uses the body’s subtle energy systems to provide rapid, lasting relief for most emotional $_____ 1234 Domestic Violence problems seen in social work practices. EFT is an extremely effective and simple $_____ 1235 Ethical Documentation (Baltimore) therapeutic process for treating traumas, fears and phobias, anger, addictions, negative $_____ 1236 Boundary Issues self-concepts and performance enhancements, Simple phobias are usually eliminated $_____ 1237 Ethics/Case Management in five to 20 minutes. Participants will be prepared to use this simple procedure for both $_____ 1238 Basic EFT personal and client enhancement. $_____ 1239 Advanced EFT CE: 3 Cat. I $_____ 1240 Caregivers/Challenges Cost: $40 for members; $60 for non-members

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LCSW-C: Comprehensive Geriatric Services Hunt Valley, Maryland: spacious, bright office space The Real Alternative. The Baltimore Psychotherapy HELP WANTED a growing, multidisciplinary behavioral health care available in mental health suite. Elevator, ample free Institute provides post-graduate training and on-site practice, is seeking PT or FT clinical social workers to parking, flexible rental arrangements. Guidance and SOCIAL WORKER agency consultation in dynamic, effective psychotherapy work in long-term health care facilities in Maryland. assistance in building practice available. Casey Family Services is a non-profit child welfare and supervision, evidence-based practices, outcomes Positions involve: evaluations, therapy, and behavioral Call (410) 771-0157 agency operating as the direct service arm of the Annie management, and professional ethics. CEUs management. Applicants with demonstrated clinical E. Casey Foundation. We are presently recruiting for available for all programming. Don’t miss our annual and consultative skills preferred. Applicants must Pikesville: Newly furnished professional office sub-let, the following positions that require some travel as well conference, May 7: The New Face of Psychotherapy II: be licensed in MD. Send cover letter and CV to: Dr. part-time, flexible hours. (410) 239-4427 as evening and/or Saturday hours. Applicant must Psychoanalysis, The Ethics of Outcome, and The Brain possess a M.S.W. and have experience in direct service Melinda Fitting at fi[email protected] or fax to: Westminster: Office in downtown historic building, as an Older City. www.BaltimorePsychotherapy. with adolescents, young parents and their families in 410-832-5783. first floor, parking, waiting room, private entrance, use org or (410) 235-9200. a community-based program. Knowledge of family of kitchen, reasonable rent, full or part-time, call Renee support, foster care and community based collaborations Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, member of LifeBridge 410-876-3030 or email [email protected] Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. offers needed. Requires current Maryland license in Social Health seeks two Clinical Social Workers to work in a variety of continuing education programs for the Work. The individual must possess strong casework, the Emergency Department. Candidates must be willing Bel Air: Furnished office available Thurs-Mon $275.00/ mental health professional. Topics to include: OCD; group work, and counseling skills. Services are center- to work flexible schedules. mo. Call Amy (410) 420-8052 based, community-based and home-based. Cognitive Therapy by Judith Beck, PhD; The Insidious Social Worker will provide leadership to the health Effects of Racism; Gender & Generational Diversity; Gaithersburg/Rockville: Spacious offices available All applicants must be computer literate and possess care team in areas of coordination of post-acute care Loss, Grief & Addiction; Ethics; Dealing with Difficult for PT sublet in mental health suite in professional excellent oral and written skills. Bilingual English/ services and provision of psychosocial support services People; Geriatric Healthcare; Addictions Conference; townhouse complex near I-270, I-370 & RT.355. Sunny Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply. to patients and families. Master’s degree in Social Work Positive Psychology; Update in Medicine. A complete waiting room/restroom/free parking. Call (301) 651- Send resume and cover letter and Maryland Social Work license are required. One to listing of all upcoming continuing education programs three years of experience is preferred. Experience with 9977 by October 18, 2006 to: with on-line registration can be found by visiting www. Lucy Simon - Division Administrator insurance, community resources, government and legal Spacious, beautiful room in historic mansion in Owings chepinc.org or by calling (410) 642-1195. Casey Family Services regulations required. Mills. Available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, 25 North Caroline Street starting in April. Call Dr. Mike Brenner (410) 484- 32nd Annual National Institute on Baltimore, Maryland 21231 Positions available include: Weekends (day or evening 3647. Social Work & Human Services in Rural Areas Fax 410-342-9893 shifts) and Monday - Friday (2:00pm - 10:30pm and July 25, 26, 27, 2007 PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED possibly some weekends). Baltimore: Rotunda. Beautifully furnished windowed EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Troy University, Troy, Alabama Sinai Hospital of Baltimore offers a competitive office. Private waiting room, free parking, in-suite For information/call for programs contact: Benito microwave and fridge. Available two days/week. Experienced clinical social workers sought as salary and benefits package including, free parking Arellano at: [email protected] D’Ane Spears, (410) -889-2468. independent contractors to conduct adoption adoption assistance, phased-in retirement and tuition Sponsored by the Troy University Department of Social and foster care home studies and provide pre- reimbursement. Work in cooperation with the National Rural Social Northwest Baltimore: Furnished safe and Minimum of five Visit www.lifejobs.org to apply. Work Caucus adoptive and foster care training. comfortable therapy office with free parking and shared years of experience working directly with adoptive and EOE waiting room with two therapists. Redecorating option foster families. Experience in public child welfare system available. Available anytime/ FT, PT, hourly. SERVICES preferred. Must have excellent clinical and written and LCSW-C licensed and paneled. Experienced in providing mental health counseling to adults, adolescents and Call (410) 484-6070 or [email protected]. oral communication skills. Send resume and writing HOW TO TAKE A LICENSING EXAM-HOW TO sample to [email protected] children. Spanish helps. Full or part-time in a growing, collegial, multi-disciplinary, mental health practice in Looking to Lease Office Space with Other STUDY-WHAT TO STUDY. Psychotherapist(s) in Rockville Workshop, Seminar, Review Course. Famiy Placement Specialist-Domestic Infant Rockville, MD. Burke Mealy 301-948-2280, mailbox #1. I would like to be in Rockville Town Center area, within In Rockville, Jewell Elizabeth Golden, LCSW-C, ACSW, Program - Adoptions Together seeks a child welfare walking distance to the metro. Hoping for lease to start professional to welcome, educate and support adopting Board Certified Diplomate. around July. Please contact Beth at (301) 279- parents waiting for infant placement; manage data LCSW-C / LCPC - FT/PT sought for rapidly growing Former Master Teacher Montgomery County Schools. 7779, if interested. (family profile, album and supporting documentation) for mental health practice serving Calvert, Prince GEorge’s For schedule, call (301) 762-9090, leaving your matching purposes; ensure home studies and clearances and southern Anne Arundel counties. Benefits name, address and zip. up to date; assist in all aspects of team domestic service available. Please call Phylis@ 410-286-0664 or fax PROFESSIONAL to infants, interim care providers, biological and adoptive resume to 410-286-2834 DEVELOPMENT Supervision families. MSW preferred; ability to be highly organized BSWE-approved supervisor available for your work with and self-motivated with excellent communication LCSW-C Part-time. Seeking experienced clinician for PARENT COORDINATION TRAINING individuals, groups, and supervison/administration. and administration skills. Social service experience busy, well-respected group practice in Glen Burnie. This intensive training will provide you with Roland Park location. Perfect position for supplemental income. Managed preferred especially in culturally diverse environment. the knowledge and skills needed to establish a Lou Jacobs, LCSW-C (410) 323-2787 Office located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Collegial, care credentials preferred. Fax resume to 410-860- unique service for conflicted friendly, professional office. Please send resume and 9727 divorcing families. Clinical Supervision Group for LGSWs certified salary requirements to [email protected] supervisor by the state of Maryland Saturdays 3pm to FOR RENT May 17-19, 2007: King of Prussia, PA Seeking qualified LCSW-Cs for contract October 18-20, 2007: King of Prussia, PA 4:30 pm every 2nd and 4th Saturday call FSI (301) work in providing court ordered Home Study Silver Spring/White Oak: Pleasant, comfortable, NASW CEU Approved 386-4819 CEUS pending approval 1300 Mercantile investigations. Must have five years experience home-like office to sublet: Available up to 3 days Presented by Ann Marie Termini, Ed.S., M.S., LPC Lane Suite 136 G Largo, Maryland 20774 in evaluating contested custody/visitation cases and a week, shared waiting room, ample free parking, low Co-Author of The Psychotherapist as Parent providing written reports. Please send letter of interest, rent. Call (301) 681-8110. Coordinator in High-Conflict Divorce: Strategies and Offering consultation/supervision for developing along with resume, proof of MD licensure, proof of Techniques. a psychotherapy practice outside managed care. malpractice insurance and three work products to: For Rent: Millersville/Severna Park. New offices. Cooperative Parenting Institute One-time or on-going. Robin Derwin, Associate Director, Family Support Block time or hourly rental. Day,evening,weekend hours. www.cooperativeparenting.com Joel H. Marcus, LCSW-C (410) 433-6621 Services, Prince George’s County Circuit Court, 14735 Located off I-97, easy access from Baltimore, Annapolis, [email protected] Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Crofton, Severna Park. Rental includes phone use with 570-586-5669 Offering supervision for working with individuals, your own private voice mail,furnished waiting room, couples and families. Also offering individual Licensed Social Workers & Licensed Counselors kitchenette. Access to group/play room and conference Master Group Therapy - Earn CEUs preparation for licensing exams. Fran Forstenzer, FT/PT for OMHC. Flexible time. Call (410)367-7821. room. Easy handicap accessible. Multidiscipline Outstanding opportunity to work on personal growth, Send resume to [email protected] or fax 4103677823. interaction. dramatically expand your repertoire of group therapy LCSW-C (410) 655-0803 Call Larry Iacarino: (410) 987-3448, ext. 1 or Peter techniques with a seasoned trainer and earn CEUs. LCSW-C Part-time 5-10 hrs week in Annapolis Wilcox: 410-9875048. Convenient downtown Towson location. Contact Group or individual consultation/supervision from outpatient office. Flexible hours/days Will work [email protected] or call 410-296-3103. an interpersonal/experiential framework. with children/adolescents and adults. Resume to 25+ yrs experience. Columbia. Phyllis S. Clymer, [email protected] or call 410-360-4185 LCSW-C 410-730-0737. 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uals] (800-1200 words); How Social Work- CALENDAR ers Help in a Particular Area of Practice LEGISLATIVE NEWS NASW-MD (800-1200 words); and Tip Sheets on Vari- ous Conditions (500-800 words). Another The General Assembly is in full swing NASW-MD Calendar of Events special feature of the website is a “Call for and your chapter is fully represented by March/April 2007 News Stories” from the public about their real-life Daphne McClellan and our lobbyists All meetings held at NASW-MD offi ce, experiences with social workers; social work- Ann Ciekot and Robyn Elliott. There unless otherwise noted & ers are also encouraged to submit their own are two professional bills which we are success stories about their professional expe- working on. HB 358, an amendment MARCH 2007 Notes riences. to the Health Occupations Article (SW On another note, the website is also a good licensing law) and HB 672 which would March 7, 6:30 p.m. tool for assisting the public in fi nding a so- permit LCSW-Cs to be involved in Student/Faculty Liaison Committee Join the Public Education Campaign: cial worker directly, as it provides the pub- adult guardianship cases. March 9, 1:00 p.m. Submit Stories for National NASW’s lic with access to the National Social Work We are also offering written and oral Committee on Ethics Finder registry. The site, for instance, has March 12, 6:00 p.m. Consumer Website! testimony on a number of bills deal- been advertised in O, The Oprah Magazine, ing with health care, child welfare, ag- Children, Youth and Families Committee Looking for a way to make a contribu- which reaches millions of readers and is sure ing services, same-sex marriage and the March 14, 6:00 p.m. tion to the National NASW Public Educa- to increase traffi c to the site and, therefore, death penalty. Committee on Aging tion Campaign? — The answer lies in your access to social work professionals. Members March 23, All Day fi ngertips. The National Offi ce is looking who would like to be included in the Nation- Please refer to our website at www. 2007 Social Work Month Annual Conference for articles written by social workers to place al Social Work Finder can do so for a nominal nasw-md.org for up-to-the-minute in- (Marriott Hunt Valley) on the Public Education Campaign’s Con- fee of $25. formation on the legislation we are sup- sumer Website, an integral part of the Cam- For more information on how to submit porting and what you can do to help. APRIL 2007 paign. The website, HelpStartsHere.org, an article about your practice area or to fi nd April 3, 4:30 p.m. contains hundreds of pages featuring articles, out more about the National Social Work Committee on Aging resources and more on a broad range of social Finder, go to www.HelpStartsHere.org. For members. It provides NPI information to April 6, 10:30 a.m. work issues. It is one more way NASW is at- specifi c information on submitting articles, members and allows them to leave questions Mentoring Committee tempting to educate the public on the depth click “submit an article” on the Help Starts and messages. The hotline number is 202- April 21, 9:30 a.m. and breadth of the social work profession; Here home page; for specifi c information on 408-8600, ext. 497. Board of Directors Meeting by the end of 2006, NASW hoped to have the social work registry, click “Find a Social more than 600 pages of content. The goal for Worker,” then click the second “Find a Social New Private Practice MAY 2007 the site is to create an avenue for consumers Worker,” then click “Attention Social Work- to fi nd desired information on an expansive ers.” Committee to Form May 1, 4:30 p.m. array of psychosocial issues. Currently, the Be a part of movement! Help tell the social Committee on Aging Are you looking for an opportunity to site has 30 content categories. Social work- work story! meet and talk with your fellow private prac- May 4, 10:30 .am. ers can submit articles in any of the follow- Mentoring Committee titioners on the most pressing issues facing ing four areas: Current Trends in a Particu- Provider PIN Reminder: Don’t Forget! the fi eld today? Would you like to be able to lar Area of Practice (800-1200 words); Your share your knowledge and stay on the cutting Options [Services Available to Help Individ- Clinical social workers who are private practitioners, meet the “health care provider” edge of private practice today? The Mary- defi nition under HIPAA, transmit informa- land Chapter may have the answer: The tion electronically or use business associations Chapter is looking for private practitioners to to transmit information electronically must join a newly proposed Private Practice Com- obtain National Provider Identifi ers (NPI) mittee. The committee would meet month- by May 2007 in order to be reimbursed by ly at the Chapter offi ce (and by conference third-payers. Many payers are requesting call)and would offer the additional benefi t that providers obtain NPIs up to six months of being connected to legislative and other earlier. To apply please go to https://nppes. issues which affect private practice. If you cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/. are interested in becoming a part of this new The national offi ce has received a large vol- committee, please contact Dr. Daphne Mc- ume of calls from members about the NPI. Clellan, Maryland Chapter Executive Direc- As a result, a hotline has been established for tor, at 410-788-1066, ext. 16.

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