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2015 Annual Conference: Social This special edition of The Maryland Social Worker Work Paves the Way for Change mails to all 12,000 licensees Pre-Conference Forensic Social Work: At the Interface of Social Work and the Legal System in the state, not just NASW-Maryland Chapter By Jenni Williams members! Have you s you know, social workers will cel- considered joining NASW and ebrate Professional Social Work A Month in March. The 2015 An- want to know more about nual Conference theme, Social Work Paves the Way for Change coincides with the 60th member benefits? Anniversary of NASW. At that time, the National Association of Social Workers See page 2 for more (NASW) will also begin an eight-month information! celebration of its 60th anniversary which will end in October, the month NASW Dominic Carter The Honorable was founded in 1955. Cynthia Callahan The theme “Social Work Paves the Way for of Technology near BWI Airport. Change” was selected to convey what NASW Our keynote speaker for this year’s con- and the social work profession have done over ference will be Dominic Carter, a tele- the past six decades to bring about positive vision political commentator and author changes in society and for individuals. who has been in the journalism field for The National Office has posted a list looks forward to celebrating NASW’s 60th over 25 years. He is a contributing writ- of Social Work Month activities on their birthday at our 2015 Annual Social Work er for The Huffington Post, and speaks pub- website, which can be found at www.so- Month Conference on Thursday and Fri- cialworkers.org. The Maryland Chapter day, March 26-27 at the Maritime Institute CONFERENCE Continued on page 3
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e y anielle ouchard p B D B , NASW-MD will be an opportunity to visit legisla- Whitaker, DSW, associate professor and .S. POSTAGE t Permit #5507Permit Baltimore, MD U Non-Profit Org. oard tudent epresentative dad B S R tors, tour the capitol, sit in on committee Associate Dean for Academic and Stu- meetings, or attend a workshop. dent Advancement, Howard University n Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Advocacy Day is free for members School of Social Work. A very inter- social work students from across of NASW and there is a nominal fee for esting agenda has been organized with O Maryland will be descending on non-members, but you must register to presentations on such topics as: Investi- Annapolis in order to learn more about attend. Students and faculty planning to gating the Role of Mobile Applications in So- the legislative process in our state. This attend Advocacy Day are encouraged to cial Work; Community Service Options after is a yearly event, provided so that in the contact their legislators to schedule an Graduation; What Are Graduate Schools of future, as professional social workers, the appointment if a one-on-one meeting is Social Work Looking For?; and How to Get students will understand how to lobby desired. Remember, every voice counts. Licensed in Maryland. In addition, there and influence policy on behalf of their For more information on Social Work will be a panel of social work profession- clients and their organizations. First Students’ Advocacy Day and to register als speaking about the various specialties thing in the morning, we will convene for the program, contact the Maryland social work students can choose from. in the Senate building to hear about cur- Chapter office or visit our website at The price of this event is nominal (to fit rent issues of interest before the General www.nasw-md.org and watch this space student budgets) and includes lunch. Fi- Assembly, the NASW legislative agenda, for a report after our successful event! nally, the vendor area will have graduate and there will be a special guest speaker- school representatives from UMB, Mor- Adrienne Ellis, LGSW, director of the Student Conference NASW gan, and Salisbury as well as a number of out-of-state MSW programs. For those Maryland Parity Project. At noon, stu- NASW will be holding its bi-annual ready to graduate, employers will also dents will have the opportunity to join a Student Conference on Saturday, April be present to speak with you! Please visit huge rally on Lawyer’s Mall which is be- 11, 2015 at UMBC. The keynote ad- www.nasw-md.org for more informa- ing hosted by the Maryland Behavioral dress, “Latest Trends in the Social Work tion and to register for the conference. Health Coalition. In the afternoon there Workforce,” will be presented by Tracy National Association of Social Workers Maryland Chapter Suite 100 5750 Executive Drive, MD 21228 Baltimore, Page 2 The Maryland Social Worker WINTER EDITION | 2015
proposals for the association, and this month ([email protected]). Pi res dENt’s the National NASW Board of Directors will Finally, March is Social Work Month, vote on recommendations from a board- and the theme this year is “Social Work Report appointed modernization task force. We Paves the Way for Change.” I love this will keep members apprised of these matters theme as I feel it speaks to the work each of as they develop, and will share more infor- us does daily as agents-of-positive change mation when it is available. in the lives of our clients and communi- Leaders focus on the future, and as the ties, as well as the work we do in both pol- President of the Maryland Chapter, I’m icy and macro settings. We have much to NASW-MD By Chris Garland, MSW already focused on the Chapter elections be proud of, and a wonderful conference Bo ard of Directors which will take place in May. The Chap- to look forward to. In fact, I look forward ter needs YOU to serve on the board. We to greeting you at our 2015 Annual Social C HristiNE garland are looking to complete our slate of candi- Work Month Conference at the Maritime President Happy New Year! dates soon, and are seeking individuals in- Institute on March 26 and 27, 2015. To- terested in running for the positions (see gether with an amazing planning commit- LLEWELLYN CORNELIUS, Ph.D. complete list on page 8) on the Chapter’s tee and NASW-Maryland Chapter staff, Vice President 015 promises to be an exciting year board of directors. we plan a rewarding and enriching confer- for NASW and the NASW-Maryland erin walton If you are interested, please contact: ence with robust CEU programming. See Treasurer 2 Chapter. The National Office of Daphne McClellan (nasw.md@veri- you in March! NASW is exploring possible restructuring zon.net) or Cherie Cannon, CNLI Chair sandra pelzer Recording Secretary
you at the General Assembly and train stu- in addition to the administrative changes, open Executive dents in Legislative Advocacy. During there will be significant cuts to many of Southern MD Representative Director’s March we celebrate “Professional Social the programs the state funds. Governor Work Month” through a public relations O’Malley began the cutting, and we should ANITA ROZAS Report blitz, our annual awards ceremony, and expect more to follow from Governor Ho- Western MD Representative our annual conference. In May we make gan. Inevitably, this will mean less money lisa connors the rounds of social work schools to con- for many of the programs which our clients devon hyde gratulate the graduates and welcome them depend on. Since many of us work for the Suburban MD Representatives By Daphne McClellan, into the profession. Throughout the year state in one capacity or another, this kind Ph.D., MSW we offer continuing education to help you of change can cause anxiety and concern. rebecca demattia earn your CEUs, we track the Board of While many of the administrative changes angela blake Eastern Shore Representatives Social Work Examiners and attend meet- are the prerogative of the governor, they Paving the Way ings and workgroups to represent your in- must be approved by the legislature, along Anthony Estreet, Ph.D terests, and our practice committees keep with the budget. Our legislative commit- DONNA WELLS abreast of the ever-changing landscape of tee and our lobbyists will be keeping track jody tripple for Change our profession. During the summer, as the of what is happening in Annapolis, but we Metro Baltimore Representatives meetings slow down a little, we make our are also dependent on YOU to let us know danielle bouchard preparations for fall when we return with a what you are hearing and experiencing U ndergraduate Student Representative ow, the month of January flew by full schedule of continuing education and at the local level. Please call our office if and I am finally getting used to conferences. you want to make us aware of budget bills NASW-MD W writing 2015 instead of 2014! All Though many activities continue from and other legislation of concern to you. of our committees are meeting, our annual year to year, it is important to look ahead NASW is your voice in Annapolis. We can O ffice Staff conference is planned, and Advocacy Day each January and prepare for any chang- make a bigger (and louder) impact when is right around the corner. It is just the es. This year we have some major changes we speak together. Watch your email for Dpa hne McClellan, Ph.D. Executive Director second week of the legislative session and in Annapolis and inevitably those changes legislative alerts and prepare to make your I have already been to Annapolis twice to will affect you and your clients. First, we voice heard! jenni williams represent you. It appears that 2015 is going have had a change in leadership with Gov- Please feel free to contact me at any time Director of Communications to be no less eventful and busy than 2014. ernor Hogan coming to the helm. He has with other suggestions of how NASW- and Continuing Education There is much we do at the chapter of- been busy naming his cabinet and replac- MD can better serve you: nasw.md@ve- fice which remains the same year after year. ing most of the state agency heads. Second, rizon.net or 410-788-1066 ext. 16. And by From January through April we represent the state has a budget deficit and that means the way, Happy New Year!
ASW provides career protection for Providing More Free CEUs Covering You Personally members and is working to provide • Now, NASW members can get many Purchasing your own professional li- even more opportunities for af- N CEUs free using a combination of we- ability coverage means you’ll be cov- fordable professional development. With binars and free in-person workshops ered, even if your employer requires you the support and engagement of NASW JOIN provided by NASW National and to reimburse them for damages, or if you Maryland members, we’ve gained state NASW Maryland. change jobs. Liability insurance through legislative wins to protect the profession NASW is deeply discounted, and also and the clients we serve. We’ve also add- comes with access to a free legal consul- ed new low-cost ways to earn CEUs, net- H elping You Build Your Network tation hotline staffed by attorneys. NASW work, and obtain better personal liability • Getting involved with NASW Mary- insurance than ever before. land through branch meetings, com- Remember, with NASW member- A few ways NASW Maryland serves mittee meetings, CEUs and net- ship, you are also getting “Career In- Learn more members and social workers include: working events can help you build surance.” Without a strong NASW in connections to other social workers and Maryland our profession will lose ground about NASW Successfully Advocating organizations for resource building or to individuals with non-social work de- for Your Protection job hunting. grees, because we know everyone thinks Membership they can do social work. Your continued • Your Executive Director and Profes- F REE Members-Only support as an NASW member assures a sional Standards Committee work hard Consultation Services strong Maryland Chapter that is here to TODAY! to protect and expand your professional fight for you. privileges and scope of practice. • Maryland chapter has a mentoring pro- gram to help you professionally as you So please join or rejoin today! Go to • In addition…the Legislative Committee www.socialworkers.org/join or call supports, testifies for, and introduces move through all stages of your career. • National Office provides phone consul- (800)742-4089. Contact the Maryland legislation that is good for social work- Chapter by email at nasw.md@verizon. ers and our clients. tations related to professional/ethical concerns for all members. net or by phone at (410) 788-1066 ext. 16 for help and information. WINTER EDITION | 2015 The Maryland Social Worker Page 3 NOMINATE NOW FOR THE 2015 NASW-MD ANNUAL AWARDS! R ecognize Your Fellow Social Workers and a Local Citizen
t’s time again to recognize and honor your fellow Maryland Chapter members, student members, and a local citizen who have made outstanding contributions to the profession or the community. The awards, which will be presented Iat NASW-MD’s Annual Social Work Month conference to be held on March 27, 2015, include Social Worker of the Year, MSW and BSW Social Work Students of the Year, Social Work Educator of the Year, the Social Work Lifetime Achievement Award, the Public Citizen Award, and Social Work Field Instructor of the Year. Please note that, with the exception of the Public Citizen Award, nominees must be a current member in good standing with NASW-Maryland Chapter (it is okay if they join now). Don’t miss this opportunity to say thanks and lift up colleagues who have done so much for the profession and their communities! NASW-MD
Awards must have made significant and knowledge necessary to ensure and outstanding contributions to the field experiences which contribute to profession of social work, displayed the development of able, efficient, and leadership in the profession, earned well-versed future social work profes- the respect of fellow social workers sionals, and who have made the field I and represented well the professional experience a meaningful one. Film Festival ethics of social work. NOMINATE ➽ Nominees for the 2015 Maryland Planned for YOU! ➽ Lifetime Achievement Award Citizen of the Year cannot be members nominees should, additionally, be in- of the social work profession. Indi- 2015–We Need dividuals who have a significant span viduals nominated must have made of achievement over his/her career specific outstanding contributions Your Input that distinguishes them and a long leg- to the human services field and have acy of commitment to the profession. personally represented ethics compat- By Jenni Williams ible with those defined in the NASW ➽ Nominees for the 2015 Social Code of Ethics. We are still in the planning stages of Work Educator of the Year and So- hosting an all-day film festival and discus- cial Work Field Instructor of the Please visit our website, www.nasw- sion in 2015 at UMBC. We are waiting on Year must educate the public md.org, for the nomination form or approval for a fall date, and the festival will about the unique qualifications contact Daphne McClellan, at 410-788- either be on a Saturday or Sunday. We are and diverse professional activi- 1066, ext. 16 (or nasw.md@verizon. hoping to make use of two different theater ties of social workers and must net), to request a nomination form or style rooms for viewing films. Please con- support high standards for training in further information. Please include a tact us with your suggestions for movies as social work education. The Educa- statement of 350 words or less telling us well as discussion facilitators. Films should tor of the Year must advance the body why you believe your nominee deserves be relevant to social workers, and up to 6 of social work knowledge through re- the award, and those contributions the CEUs will be offered. The day will include search and publication. individual has made that makes him or 2-6 movies (shorts or feature length) and her unique. Attach additional sheets to will span over a 6-8 hour timeframe. Awards Criteria ➽ Nominees for Social Work Field the form, if necessary. ➽ Nominees for the 2015 Social Instructor of the Year should be in- Please contact Jenni at Worker of the Year Award, Lifetime dividuals who have demonstrated an Peasel be sure to include Achievement Award, and Social Work outstanding adeptness at providing a current resume for your nominee. [email protected] Students (BSW & MSW) of the Year the professional support, mentorship, with all suggestions, and look H UrrY! DeADLINE for submission of nominations is WEDNESday, February 11 at 5 P.M.! for the details in our July issue or online.
for Thursday will be The Honorable Cyn- the Shame, Guilt, and Embarrassment of Sexu- ■ conference from page 1 thia Callahan, Associate Judge of the Cir- al Abuse; Meeting the Challenges of the Aging licly across the country on the subjects of cuit Court for Montgomery County, who Boomer Generation; Spirituality as a Resource for child abuse and foster care. He is a survivor will speak on the marriage of social work Mental Health and Wellness; Structuring the En- of abuse and was also in foster care, and and the law in her keynote address entitled, vironment: DBT Interventions for Parents; Care Join Us writes about them in his memoir No Mom- Social Workers: Paving the Way to Change. Committees: Power for Patients, Support for Care- ma's Boy, which recounts his life as a child After the keynote, attendees will choose givers; Collaborating Across Disciplines, Profes- in Being growing up with an abusive mother. The from a variety of ten different workshops sions, and Theoretical Orientations: A Commu- book takes the reader through his strug- and panel discussions throughout the day (for nication Approach; Kaleidoscope of Play Therapy gling childhood growing up in the NYC a total of 6 Cat I CEUs), including: Behind Techniques; Motivational Interviewing; Compan- SOCIAL Workers! housing projects all the way to his career Closed Doors (panel); Reentry for All: An Ex- ioning the Dying: Ethical Dilemmas; Impact of as a successful political journalist. Domi- panded Approach to Jail Based Reentry Services Laws and Regulations on Social Work Practice: To see our usernames nic believes the future of America and (panel); Cracking the pipeline to the Criminal Jus- What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You; Help- for these sites, go to our webpage: the world lies in the hands of our youth. tice System (panel); Children of Incarcerated Par- ing Men Give and Get All the Love They Can; It is important to provide the best educa- ents: The Silent Victims; Ethics and Responding PTSD In Combat Veterans and its Impact on the www.nasw-md.org tion and to give back whenever possible. to Behavioral Health Emergencies; The DSM-5 Family; and Where are You With Change? and check out the Dominic, who lives in New York with his and Its Impact on Forensic Work with Juveniles; As always, our highlight on Friday will wife and two children, says he went into PTSD: How the Victim Becomes the Accused; be the annual award ceremony presentation links to our profiles. television journalism to be a “voice for the The Smallest Victims: Intimate Partner Violence during lunch, where we will honor fellow Be on the lookout for more tagging, voiceless.” We are honored to have him as and Child Witnesses; Exploring Civil Commit- social workers and a public citizen from tweeting, posting and updating. our keynoter speaker this year, and look ment, Outpatient Commitment, and Forced Medi- Maryland who have made outstanding forward to hearing his message. cations; and a Holistic Advocacy Panel Discussion. contributions to the field of social work. This year’s pre-conference day focuses on On Friday, our Annual Conference fea- We look forward to seeing you at this forensic social work and is entitled, Foren- tures a fantastic lineup of 13 workshops (for year’s conference! For the complete sched- sic Social Work: At the Interface of Social Work a total of 6.5 CEUs) which focus on issues ule and registration form, please go to the and the Legal System. The keynote speaker relevant to all social workers: Recovering from center pages of this paper. Page 4 The Maryland Social Worker WINTER EDITION | 2015
SOCIAL WORK ACROSS THE STATE: BRANCHING OUT
An Overview of Mobile Crisis Services On Maryland’s Eastern Shore
By Angela Blake, LCSW-C es ensure consumer, family, and individual years to the founding of the Rock Creek and referrals, linkage with appropriate NASW-MD Eastern Shore empowerment and are developed to assist Foundation (RCF). That entity, which community based mental health servic- Board Representative consumers to live to their optimal potential. remains part of The Affiliated Santé es for ongoing treatment, and follow up. The Eastern Shore Crisis Response and Re- Group today, pioneered the community- Trained licensed mental health profes- ccess to mental health services is not source Helpline has two components that based treatment of individuals with both sionals make up the MCT, offering the only a problem across our nation, but work parallel to ensure safety and wellness. psychiatric needs and developmental dis- benefit of quality comprehensive servic- A also right in our back yard. As social The first component is the hotline abilities, employing values-based treat- es. Staff are able to assist in making di- workers, our goal is to help those who need which is managed directly by MSMHS, ment services. The organization’s de- rect referrals to treatment centers, men- it. One of the ways we help people is by be- and is the Eastern Shore Operations Cen- sire to deepen its capabilities and serve tal health providers, and when necessary, ing an advocate and a resource guide. For ter (ESOC) (phone:1-888-407-8018). a broader array of people led to the cre- an emergency petition directly to the lo- those readers who are not familiar with East- This number serves as the behavioral ation, in 1992, of Affiliated Santé Group cal hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. ern Shore resources, here are just two ex- health emergency, urgent, and informa- and Santé Medical Associates. The Affili- MCT often utilizes urgent care appoint- amples of mental health resources available. tion and referral call center for all nine ated Santé Group remains as the umbrella ments, offering the consumer in crisis a The mental health system for the Eastern counties of the Eastern Shore: Caroline, organization that defines Santé today. mental health appointment with a mental Shore is still rather new. It has taken a lot of Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Four regional Mobile Crisis Teams health provider within 48 hours. Urgent time, energy, and talents from the various Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worces- (MCT) cover eight of the nine counties care appointments are available in all nine professionals to make these services avail- ter Counties. The ESOC is available 24 on the Eastern Shore. Worcester Coun- counties on the Eastern Shore through able for our vast and rural population. One hours a day, seven days a week to assess ty is not included. Mobile Crisis Team mental health clinics. These appoint- of these systems is The Mid Shore Men- and respond to calls from consumers, members intervene with callers referred ments are available to anyone not cur- tal Health Systems (MSMHS), a nonprof- family members, community members, from the ESOC who are experienc- rently linked to mental health services. it 501(C)(3), which manages and moni- businesses, and human services agen- ing a mental health emergency. “A cri- MCT follows the consumer until they tors a variety of services and programs for cies. ESOC staff provides links to com- sis/emergency is generally defined as are fully linked to appropriate services. the Eastern Shore’s most vulnerable citi- munity resources through referral to all any mental and/or emotional state and/ MCT makes every effort to involve fam- zens. MSMHS’ mission is to effectively co- appropriate and existing behavioral health or behavior that endangers life or safe- ily members, other agencies, community ordinate mental health services with quality and human services. In addition, the call ty.” Mobile Crisis Teams assist law en- members, and others who the consumer assurance and cost effectiveness that meet the center assesses the call and for emotional forcement and emergency responders, deems supportive to their mental well- needs of the rural community. With the ad- crisis or emergencies a mobile crisis team providing behavioral health crisis con- being. This service is minimizing the dition of the Eastern Shore Crisis Response is assigned. http://msmhs.org sultation and intervention to stabilize gaps between crisis and service. Its core and Resource Helpline in 2010, MSMHS The second component is the Mobile the consumer in the least restrictive en- function not only assists consumers in cri- has brought a model rural mental health de- Crisis Teams (MCT), which is managed vironment through a range of servic- sis, but it also decreases hospitalizations livery system with a continuum of mental by the Affiliate Santé Group. Affiliate es including: assessment, crisis interven- and engagement with law enforcement. health services door to door. These servic- Santé Group roots date back nearly 40 tion, supportive counseling, information
American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama 73 RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE April 9 - 12, 2015 Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
SATURDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Sociometry and Congress: Creating change in the conserve one word at a time DOUG WALTER, JD Doug Walter is the Associate Executive Director for Government Relations for the American Psychological Association Practice Organization and a leading mental health advocate in Washington, DC. He was a principle negotiator in discussions leading to Congressional passage of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Affordable Care Act. A principal privacy advocate, he helped formulate patient privacy protections in the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HITECH Act. FRIDAY OPENING PLENARY SPEAKER: The Art of Connecting ANN E. HALE, MSLIS, MA, TEP Pre-Conference Training Institutes / Over 20 Daily Workshops In Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, Sociometry, Sociodrama and Creative Arts Therapies; the use of action methods in a wide variety of applications. Credit Hours / CEs CEs for Psychologists (APA); Social Workers (ASWB); Counselors (NBCC); Addiction Professionals (NAADAC); Florida, California, Ohio and Texas Board Approvals; National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT: ASGPP / 301 N. Harrison Street, Suite 508, Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 737-8500 / [email protected] / www.ASGPP.org l eog on. L arn more. nasw-md.org WINTER EDITION | 2015 The Maryland Social Worker Page 5
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The T he National Association of Social Workers Maryland Chapter History presents the Column Clare Britton, Ten n th An ual Clinical Conference Social Worker September 24-25, 2015 The Maritime Institute of Technology By Harris Chaiklin 692 Maritime Boulevard Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 here is an old saying that behind every theory in a practice setting quite different CALL FO great man there is a great woman. Clare from the analytic consulting room (Kanter R T Britton was an English social worker 2005, p. 468).” APPLICATION FORM PRESENTATIONS who fits this bill. Her name is not widely After the war (1947-1958), she direct- known in this country, but she was the sec- ed the Child Care Course at the London Applicants must be graduate level professionals, ond wife of pediatrician and psychoanalyst School of Economics. She also became a preferably social workers. Donald Winnicott. major figure in English social work. Her Winnicott is well known in this country, collaboration with Winnicott continued. Instructors should submit the following: especially for his modifications of Kleini- In 1958, the course was merged in a ge- an Object Relations Theory to emphasize neric Applied Social Studies Course. They • Completed application form that personality develops in relation to the both objected. Kanter cites an unpublished • A one page description of the proposed presentation (no more than 350 words) persons in their situation. Some terms con- paper by Winnicott, “He argued that it including an overview and educational objectives. Please include a breakdown/outline of nected with him are “the holding environ- was naïve to believe that a year’s non-spe- the presentation ment” which is associated with the concept cialized training adequately prepares social of “the good enough mother,” and the “true workers to function in child care, proba- • A vitae or resume (if two presenters are jointly presenting, please submit a resume and false self” which is connected to ideas tion, medical, and psychiatric social work for both). Please make note of previous workshops you have presented, including of “inferiority and growth,” and “transitional (Kanter 2005, p. 469).” The debate about workshop topic, date, and sponsoring organization. object” (which refers to things children are when to specialize continues today. attached to and always keep with them). Their collaboration was reflected in the The question is, what does Clare Britton mutual influence they had on each other. Name(s): ______have to do with this? Joel Kanter (Kanter Winnicott became involved in the world 2005) has written an article that answers of social work, and both taught social Degrees/Designations: ______this question. workers and published in social work jour- Clare and Donald met when he was a nals. Kanter notes that even though Winn- consultant at an institution for difficult icott was open about his connection to so- Presentation Title: ______children who had been evacuated during cial work, psychoanalytic scholars seldom WWII. Winnicott was not particularly ef- cited this. Clare became involved in psy- Job Title: ______fective in this place, but he did meet Clare, choanalysis. With many of the key ideas and out of this meeting grew a highly suc- attributed to Winnicott it is hard to dis- Employer: ______cessful collaboration. She was well equipped tinguish which one postulated the notion to be his collaborator and more. Even before first. Kanter starts his concluding para- Work Phone: ______Home/Cell Phone: ______she went to school, her first jobs were social graph by writing, “Decades ahead of their work oriented. In 1938, she completed the colleagues both in social work and in psy- Social Science Course at the London School choanalysis, Clare and Donald used clinical Home Address: ______of Economics. After that, she worked with data rarely found in psychoanalysis proper troubled youth. During the war in 1941, she to explore how ‘facilitating environments’ Email Address: ______returned to the London School of Econom- enhance ‘maturational processes.’ This in- ics, where she completed the Mental Health tegrative approach challenges us today as State the workshop’s relevance to the practice of Clinical Social Work: Course. She went to work with evacuated many practitioners are more comfortable (Use additional sheet if necessary) and troubled children. Winnicott was a con- focusing either on the environment or sultant at the agency. Her boss described the the psyche, but not both together (Kanter place as ‘a mess’, and Winnicott as a person 2005, p. 480).” This is a rich article and the who came once a week but didn’t believe in brief summary provided here hardly does social work so he wanted to do it all himself. it justice. Kanter has a deep knowledge of Clare’s job was to straighten everything out. the Winnicotts and their ideas. He has also The staff complained that Winnicott didn’t edited a book on Clare Winnicott (Kant- Workshop Duration: ❑ Three Hours ❑ Six Hours tell them what to do, so she said, “Tell him er 2004). Kanter is not alone in seeing her ❑ ❑ what to do and see if he has any comment.” as being both influential in Donald Win- Program Level: Intermediate Advanced In one amusing incident, she described how nicott’s work and in English social work. Workshop Time Preference: ❑ Thursday AM ❑ Thursday PM the staff looked up to him and saved good He begins the article by citing others who (Check all that apply) ❑ Friday AM ❑ Friday PM ❑ No Preference food for him when he came. She informed have the same opinion. This raises an inter- him that he was eating the children’s butter esting thought. While Donald Winnicott’s Please list at least two references: ration for the week. work is fairly well known in this country, Their collaboration began quickly and American social work has taken almost no 1. soon they were coauthoring articles. Kant- notice of Clare Britton Winnicott. Perhaps er, in commenting on this relationship, American social work has a cultural blind- 2. says, “…the jointly authored articles clearly ness that could be cured by looking at ideas delineate Clare’s leadership role in direct- and service delivery systems in other parts ing the hostel scheme and Donald’s second- of the world and integrating what is useful Audio-Visual Requirements* ary role as consultant; in no way could this into American practice. Will you be bringing your own laptop? ❑ Yes ❑ No relationship be described as one of clinical If so, is it a: ❑ PC ❑ Mac supervision (Kanter 2005, p. 463).” Kanter R eferences *Each room is provided with internet connection, LCD projector, a white board, and a flip chart. is meticulous in documenting her writing concepts, such as the holding environment, Kanter, J., Ed. (2004). Face to face R eturn this form to: which later tends to be attributed solely to with children: The life and work of CLare Jenni Williams, Director of Communications & Continuing Education Winnicott. He says, “While Donald cer- Winnicott. London, Karnac. NASW-MD Chapter, 5750 Executive Drive, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21228 tainly acquainted Clare with the funda- Kanter, J. (2005). “ ‘Let’s never ask (410-788-1066, ext. 13) or email submissions to: [email protected] mentals of object relations theory, Clare him what to do’: Clare Britton’s trans- brought her own creative powers to the formative impact on Donald Winn- P lEASE return by May 11, 2015 work in Oxfordshire, using aspects of this icott.” American Imago 61 (4): 457-481. WINTER EDITION | 2015 The Maryland Social Worker Page 7 UM SSW Enters Partnership with CASE, Others to Improve Nation’s Adoption Outcomes
he University of Maryland School of Social Work (SSW) has entered T a partnership with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) to better prepare the nation’s child welfare and mental health services workforce to help adoptive parents and children. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s Bureau, an of- fice of the Administration for Children and Families, has awarded a $9 million grant to CASE for the National Adoption Com- petency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI). As a partner on the five-year proj- ect, the SSW has a subcontract worth more than $2.5 million for the period. The intent is to find additional ways to train child welfare staff, supervisors, and community-based practitioners endeavor- Leaders of NTI recently gathered to launch the training initiative. Back row, left to right: Sarah Greenblatt of CASE, director, NTI; Devon Brooks, ing to help families with adopted children. associate professor at USC; SSW Dean Richard P. Barth; Leslie Savary, CASE; and Meredith Waudby, SSW’s project director for NTI. Research has shown a higher likelihood Front row, left to right: Edythe Swidler, Lilliput Children’s Services; Bethany Lee, SSW associate dean for research and research director for NTI; adoption consultant Susan Livingston Smith, professor emeritus, Illinois State University; CASE CEO Debbie Riley, principal investigator for NTI; that an adopted child will need exceptional Anne Atkinson, PolicyWorks; Marlene Matarese, SSW’s principal investigator for NTI; and Valerie Kunsman, CASE. assistance to meet typical standards of suc- cess. “Many will struggle with behavior- al health and educational problems,” said for the delivery of an evidenced informed California School of Social Work (USC); lie Savary, all of CASE; Edythe Swidler SSW Dean Richard P. Barth, PhD, MSW, adoption competency training program,” the National Indian Child Welfare Associ- of LCS; Anne Atkinson of Policy Works; who has studied adoption outcomes for she said. “Now through this federal co- ation; Northwestern University; the Alli- adoption consultant Susan Livingston more than three decades. operative agreement, with the Children’s ance of Children and Families; and Lilliput Smith; and associate professor Devon “Developmental science is clear; there is Bureau and our national partners, we will Children’s Services (LCS). Brooks of USC. a greater variability for outcomes among be able to enhance the skills of child wel- Leaders of NTI recently gathered to The University of Maryland is home to adopted children than among non-adop- fare staff and mental health profession- launch the training Initiative. They in- the Graduate School and schools of dentist- tees,” he said. “In time, a better trained als to meet the diverse and complex men- cluded Barth, Lee, Matarese, and Mere- ry, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and mental health services workforce will ease tal health needs of the foster and adoption dith Waudby, all of the SSW; Riley, Sarah social work and is the founding campus of the path for adoptive parents and children community. Greenblatt, Valerie Kunsman, and Les- the University System of Maryland. and ensure that more adoptions meet ex- “We have engaged many of the top lead- pectations.” ers in the field to help guide this process, Among the SSW faculty and staff mem- lending expertise to this critical initiative bers, in addition to Barth, who will con- that will have far reaching impact in our tribute to the NTI are the SSW’s princi- field for years to come,” she said. Riley re- pal investigator Marlene Matarese, PhD, cently spoke about the initiative in a video MSW; Meredith Waudby, MSW, project interview with CenterMaryland. Introducing director; and Bethany Lee, PhD, MSW, The national center involves, principally, the SSW associate dean for research who identification of treatment competencies, is the initiative’s research director. Also followed by on-line training and ongoing Memory Care participating is Michelle Zabel, MSW, di- consultation, and support. Significant ef- rector of The Institute for Innovation and fort and expertise will be applied to ensure at Charlestown Implementation, which was instrumental that the training is being delivered with fi- in securing the NTI opportunity for the delity and the adoption-competent services School. are being delivered faithfully. Barth stated: “My colleagues and I at the Matarese expressed gratitude to the University Of Maryland School Of Social Children’s Bureau for “prioritizing this New Memory Care will open soon at Charlestown. Our Work are delighted that the Children’s Bu- very important initiative.” reau has recognized the need for a more “The emotional experiences of children experienced team focuses on more than your client’s medical competent mental health workforce to as- and their families during the adoption pro- needs. We care for their emotional, mental, and spiritual sist adoptive families. cess can be simultaneously joyful and ex- “We are thrilled to have the opportuni- asperating, which creates challenges for needs too. ty to work with Debbie Riley and CASE, these new families,” she said. “Having pro- the nation’s leader in the development and fessionals trained to best meet the unique Call delivery of competency-based adoption needs of these loving families is critical Now accepting reservations. 410-737-8922 training,” he said. in ensuring that they receive the highest for more information. As chief executive officer of CASE, quality of care.” Debbie Riley, LCMFT, is NTI’s principal Other entities collaborating on the ini- investigator. “We have spent the past sev- tiative include the University of Southern You don’t have to be a Charlestown resident to come here for care. en years at CASE building the framework Get involved unteer 709 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228 EricksonLiving.com
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t’s time once again to nominate new people to the Chapter Board of Direc- ew dates have been land Chapter’s Social Work- tors and the Chapter Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification. scheduled for the In- ers in Schools Committee, IPlease go to our website (www.nasw-md.org), look to the right hand side and Ntroduction to Special chaired by Gail Martin, and click on “Leadership Opportunities” for more information and nomination forms. Education for the School So- is designed specifically to If you have any questions please call Daphne at 410-788-1066 ext. 16. cial Worker (#1949) course at enable school social work- The deadline to nominate yourself or someone else (get the nominee’s the Maryland Chapter office. ers to meet the Maryland permission), is March 15, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. This spring’s course will run State Department of Educa- every Monday, 4:30 p.m. – tion (MSDE) certification The following positions are open: 7:00 p.m. at the Chapter Of- requirements. The course fice beginning April 27, 2015 Dr. Mary Ellen Lewis fulfills the requirement that Board of Directors CNLI: Committee on Nominations and ending June 29. school social workers must • President-Elect and Leadership Identification The sessions include 15 hours of face-to- have completed a college level course in • Treasurer We need five new members of this face instruction and 15 hours of online, in- Special Education at least 90 days prior to • Branch Representa- committee- one from each branch. This dependent study. the expiration of his or her certificate. An tive, Eastern Shore committee will meet as needed to nom- We are delighted to have Dr. Mary Ellen additional advantage is that upon comple- • Branch Representative, inate people for office and to select the Lewis of the Kennedy Krieger Institute as tion of the course, you will earn 3/4 of the Southern MD Awardees for the Annual Conference. our instructor once again. required CEUs for licensure renewal. Sign • Branch Representative, The program is sponsored by the Mary- up today: www.nasw-md.org Metro Baltimore PACE • Branch Representative, West- Finally, we are looking for members ern MD of PACE (Political Action for Candidate Ndasw-m chapter welcomes • Branch Representative, Suburban MD Election) from each of our five branches. • MSW Student Representative your letters & articles • BSW Student Representative Delegate Assembly All positions are for two years: July We are looking for delegates to the 1, 2015-June 30, 2017, except for the 2017 National Delegate Assembly. I f you would like to make a student representatives to the board and submission to a future paper, President-Elect which are for one year: To complete a nominations form July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016. The Presi- please go to www.nasw-md.org, click please contact Jenni at dent-Elect will then serve as President on “About Us” in the masthead and then July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018. click on “Leadership Opportunities” 410-788-1066 x13.
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Maryland Chapter Receives Grant The John A. Hartford Foundation Awards NASW Grant to Bolster Services to Older Adults NASW will use grant to improve supervisory and leadership skills, expand gerontological knowledge
he John A. Hartford Foundation The NASW pro- older adults. These “NASW hopes this program will fill has awarded the National Associ- gram, Superviso- staff members, in turn, a gap in the services social workers pro- T ation of Social Workers (NASW) ry Leaders in Aging, are expected to serve vide,” said Joan Levy Zlotnik, PhD, Foundation a $1 million, three-year will establish sustain- more than 115,000 ACSW, director of NASW’s Social Work grant that will be used to launch a pro- able gerontological clients each year. Policy Institute and Principal Investiga- gram through NASW chapters in New social work supervi- The NASW pro- tor of Supervisory Leaders in Aging. “So- York City, Maryland, Illinois and Flori- sion training programs gram is based on pi- cial workers are some of the key provid- da to improve the delivery of health care in the four NASW lot projects in New ers of health and mental health services and social services to older adults. chapters and an on- York City funded by to older Americans. However, like nurses “Older adults, especially those age 80 going practice excel- the Florence Burden and doctors, many can benefit from best and over, often do not get the social ser- lence network among Foundation and un- practices and enhanced training to better vices they need to remain independent its graduates. The dertaken in 2014 by serve older adults.” and maintain their health,” NASW CEO program will provide the Helen Rehr Cen- The National Association of Social Workers Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW, said. a 10-module train- ter for Social Work (NASW), in Washington, DC, is the largest “This grant will allow NASW to train ing, addressing both Practice. The program membership organization of professional social more social work supervisors who are gerontological social model — including a workers with 130,000 members. It promotes, specialized in care to older adults, en- work and supervisory peer support network develops, and protects the practice of social hance social work leadership in the ge- and leadership skills, — was developed by work and social workers. NASW also seeks to rontological field, and expand knowledge to 160 master’s-level NASW Social Work ® enhance the well-being of individuals, families, on aging services so more social workers social workers (MSWs) who supervise Pioneer Dr. Barbara Silverstone, partner and communities through its advocacy. have the skills to improve the quality of staff serving older adults. NASW then in SBW Partners. Supervisory Leaders in life of this often vulnerable population.” plans to expand the program nationally, Aging will benefit from the involvement The National Association of Social Worers The John A. Hartford Foundation was based on the lessons learned with these of Dr. Silverstone and her Associate, Dr. Foundation (NASWF) is a charitable orga- created in 1929 with a mission to improve first four chapters. Dan Kaplan, who will collaborate with nization created to enhance the well-being of the health of older adults in the United NASW projects these 160 supervisors NASW, and direct the project’s National individuals, families, and communities through States. will train about 1,280 staff to work with Coordinating Center. the advancement of social work practice. Welfare Advocates Holds 35th Annual Conference
elfare Advocates (WA), Mary- paraphrased here: arguments more appealing in the broader informed about matters of importance to land’s statewide coalition of com- • Refuse to allow those who do not share political arena. their constituencies. W munity-based organizations, ad- our values and concerns to set our agenda. • Take a long view of change … consisten- Lisa Klingenmaier of Catholic Charities vocacy groups, faith communities and • Address the root causes of poverty, ana- cy and constancy in our advocacy leads Baltimore was Chair of the Welfare Ad- consumers, held its 35th Annual Confer- lyzing the underlying political-econom- to greater effectiveness over time. Our vocates Conference Committee. She noted ence on November 20, 2014 at the North ic and ideological forces that impact the goal is both to change current policies that the 2014 conference was attended by Baltimore Plaza Hotel in Timonium, Md. lives of the poor and near-poor. and change the environment in which over 175 frontline staff, social service pro- The day-long program consisted of a key- • Disseminate the facts and results of our future policy debates will occur. viders, faith community members, gov- note address, morning and afternoon work and develop a clear message on ev- The highlight of the conference oc- ernment agencies, students, and low-in- workshops and an afternoon plenary en- ery issue. curred during the afternoon plenary when come Marylanders. Conference attendees titled “The Power of Storytelling.” Michael • When addressing policy-makers and one woman and three men who had been appreciated the conference theme Flip the Reisch, PhD, Daniel Thursz Distinguished politicians, frame policy issues not only aided in some way by a service organiza- Script, and the opportunity presented to re- Professor of Social Justice at the University frame, rethink, and recommit to tackling of Maryland, School of Social Work ren- the vital issues vulnerable Marylanders face dered the keynote address on the confer- each day. Overall, the conference was an ence theme, Flip the Script. Inspired by WA members’ collective concern that vulnerable citizens and opportunity to discuss, plan, and advocate Inspired by WA members’ collective the programs that serve them too often are negatively stereotyped and for social change in Maryland, and every- concern that vulnerable citizens and the diminished in value by the media, policy makers, and the general public, one at the conference was a contributor to programs that serve them too often are the conference theme was a call to action. that collective effort. negatively stereotyped and diminished in Workshop presenters were representa- value by the media, policy makers, and the tives from these organizations: Maryland general public, the conference theme was within a fiscal context, but identify and tion, each told a personal story of triumph Benefits Center, Maryland Department of a call to action. Morning and afternoon clarify actual and potential social costs of over adversity, with training from Laura Human Resources, St. Mary’s County De- workshops were presented as demonstra- action or inaction, using everyday terms. Wexler of Baltimore’s acclaimed Stoop Sto- partment of Social Services, Health Care tions of how service providers might alter • Reframe the language and symbols used rytelling Series. Following the storytelling, for the Homeless in Baltimore, Homeless their inclination for addressing perceived by our adversaries who seem motivated three panelists talked about the impor- Persons Representation Project, Com- client need by working from a stance that to criticize and punish those we serve tance of and their experiences with listen- munity Speaks, LLC, 100 Black Men of takes into account clients’ own perspec- and the services provided to them. ing to stories as a key skill in their line of Maryland, Inc., University of Maryland- tives about their needs. • Put a face on every issue, but connect ev- work. They were: The Honorable Mary Baltimore County, Public Policy Partners, During his keynote address, Dr. Reisch ery issue to a specific policy solution. Washington, PhD, Maryland House of the Center for Law and Social Policy, the challenged social workers and allied pro- • Cultivate autonomous sources of politi- Delegates; Yvonne Wenger, City Hall Re- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, fessionals to make certain that policy-mak- cal and financial support. Locate new porter, Baltimore Sun; and Greg Kaufmann, the Esperanza Center, and the Public Jus- ers and others “get the facts right” about or scarcely tapped revenue sources and Senior Fellow of the Center for American tice Center. our mission of advocacy, bridge-building, funding streams. Progress and editor of TalkPoverty.org. and service. • Flipping the script requires us to broaden The panelists concurred that the skill of Submitted by Jeanne D. Cooper, LCSW He spoke passionately on the points our base of support. We must make our listening to stories allows them to be better Policy Analyst, Maryland DHR Page 10 The Maryland Social Worker WINTER EDITION | 2015 P trivate Prac ice Navigating Group Practice Agreements
Committee Corner es into getting a newly joined clinician up within the context of the relationship be- come. Sign only what you actually agree to speed with their charting systems, in- tween the client and clinician, and this re- with. surance panels, etc. Understandably, group lationship is fundamentally different from 5. DO NOT feel forced into a contract practices want to ensure that the investment the relationship with one’s hair dresser or that you feel would be detrimental to they make in the social worker pays off for music teacher. your future practice. For example, in ur- the group, and that the social worker stays The Private Practice Committee rec- ban areas, not being allowed to practice with group for an amount of time sufficient ommends the following when considering within a 20 mile radius could eliminate to pay back that investment. This makes signing a Group Practice Agreement: the ability to practice in a whole city or sense from a business model perspective and 1. DO read the contract in its entirety. If town. In rural areas, referral sources may is commonplace in other professions such as you are unsure of any terminology or im- be extremely limited. By Jennifer E. Klingler, LCSW-C hairdressers and music teachers. plications of any part of the contract, have 6. When negotiating with a group practice, NASW-MD Private Practice Furthermore, the contracts often state a trusted lawyer review and explain it. DO go in with the point of view that you Committee Chair that if the social worker leaves the practice, 2. DO feel empowered to negotiate with (as a conscientious social worker) and the he/she may not ‘take clients with them.’ the prospective group about the lan- group (as a conscientious practice) will or many social workers who provide Of course, social workers realize that cli- guage of the contract. Sometimes these be able to come up with an agreement. psychotherapy, the group practice ents belong to no one, and we would all are ‘boiler-plate’ documents, and some After all, most of the counseling profes- model works very well. It provides the F agree that the clinical documentation or practices might be willing to modify it sions have an ethical obligation to a cli- independence of a solo practice with the ‘chart’ would belong to the group practice. based on your concerns and their prac- ent’s right to self-determination. If there administrative support of working for an However, some contracts prohibit the cli- tice model. can be no agreement that is suitable to agency. However, Group Practice Agree- nician from even disclosing to the client 3. DO ask for specific language, which both parties, working with that particu- ments or contracts are becoming increas- that he/she will be providing services else- would allow you (should you decide to lar group is not likely something you’d ingly restrictive, and social workers should where, and this is often where an ethical separate from the group at some point in be comfortable with in the long run. always read carefully before signing. dilemma arises. the future) to have a complete conversa- For additional information and more in- Of particular concern to many social Social workers have a duty to respect tion with your clients about all of their depth analysis of this issue, readers might workers, is the ‘Non-Competition Clause,’ and empower clients with whom we options regarding ongoing treatment. be interested in this excellent article by which is present in many contracts. The work to realize their own self determina- These options should include the risks/ Sherri L. Morgan, JD, MSW, which can clause often states that if the social worker tion (NASW Code of Ethics, section 1.02, benefits of each, and should be a collab- be found at the following link: http://c. separates from the group, he/she will not 1996, 2008). The ‘client’ could be defined orative conversation between the social ymcdn.com/sites/www.utnasw.org/re- compete with the group for business. It as an individual, group, family, or organi- worker and the client. The client may source/resmgr/imported/SocialWorkEth- may place restrictions on where the social zation, depending on the clinical services opt to stay with the current group due icsandNonCompete.pdf worker can practice within a geographical provided. To many social workers, parts to location, familiarity with the office The NASW-MD Private Practice Com- area, or if he/she can receive referrals from of these contracts seem to be at odds with setting, or because he/she is already set mittee meets (most months) on the first a particular referral source, etc. This clause that basic social work principle, as well as up with billing and insurance. The client Friday of each month, at the Chapter office is meant to protect the group practice. The other principles in our Code of Ethics. We may also decide to terminate treatment in Catonsville from 10 a.m.-12 noon, and group invests a certain amount of resourc- recognize that psychotherapy takes place at the group and see the social worker at any active member of NASW-MD is wel- the new practice location, continue his/ come to participate in person or by confer- her treatment with another group or cli- ence call. Following each meeting, we pro- nician, or the client may decide to ter- vide lunch (courtesy of NASW-MD) and minate treatment altogether. Again, the clinical peer case conference from 12 noon risks and benefits of each should be ex- to 1:30 p.m. with 1.5 Free Cat II CEUs for Get Superior plored between the social worker and the those who participate in person. client with the client’s right to self-deter- For more information about the NASW- mination the primary focus. MD Private Practice Committee, please NASW-Endorsed 4. DO NOT take the group’s ‘word for it’ contact Jennifer E. Klingler, LCSW-C at that while the contract says one thing, [email protected]. they ‘don’t mean it’ or ‘wouldn’t hold Malpractice you to it’ should the time for separation Coverage 2015 Medicare Penalties for PQRS
By Mirean Coleman, LICSW cial workers who did not use PQRS in for Less! CT Senior Practice Associate 2013 will receive a 1.5 percent reduction in reimbursement from Medicare during n December 2014, clinical social the period of January 1, 2015 through workers who are Medicare provid- December 31, 2015. At this time, there is Iers may have received letters from the not an appeal program for the reduction Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Ser- if you did not use PQRS in 2013. vices (CMS) which informed them of a Clinical social workers who used penalty in 2015 for not using the Physi- PQRS in 2013 and believe their 2015 cian Quality Reporting System (PQRS) PQRS payment adjustment was applied in 2013. PQRS was established by the in error, may submit an online infor- Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 mal review request during the period (TRHCA). It is a voluntary quality re- of January 1, 2015 through February 28, porting program for Medicare which 2015. Information about the request pro- was first implemented during the period cess is available at CMS.gov. For assis- of July 1, 2007 through December 31, tance, clinical social workers may contact 2007. the QualityNet Help Desk at 866-288- Go to www.naswassurance.org/pli/professionals Beginning in 2013, a penalty was es- 8912, TTY 877-715-6222, or by email tablished for clinical social workers and at [email protected]. or call 855-385-2160 to start your discounts on other Medicare providers who did not To assist members in reporting PQRS the ENHANCED Professional Liability Insurance report performance measures. The pen- in 2013, NASW had several trainings alty is 1.5 percent of the Medicare Phy- and published Reporting PQRS Mea- program today. sician Fee Schedule (MPFS) in 2015 for sures for Medicare in 2013. not using measures in 2013. Clinical so- WINTER EDITION | 2015 The Maryland Social Worker Page 11
Macro Social Work Next Steps
by Ashley McSwain ties; leadership theory/ leadership styles, Macro Social Work Conference Practice, The Community University Chairperson, Macro Committee and much more. In 2014, the committee Partnership, Transformational Leader- The Macro Social Work Commit- tackled the conversation about the role ship, International Social Work, Immi- tee has been hard at work planning this eaders, executive directors, ad- macro social workers play in the field gration, Making Your Case: The Art of year’s macro conference which will take ministrators, community organiz- and within organizations, and the sub- Public Speaking and Persuasion. place at the Maritime Institute near BWI ers, policy advocates, community ject of licensure. We held our first town The day will conclude with a recon- L airport on Friday, April 24, 2015. The development specialists and more … hall meeting at the chapter office in De- vening of all attendees to discuss “Macro keynote speaker will be Andrew Ger- We’re coming together again to share cember which brought together multiple Social Work Licensing- What Should it mak, an MSW, MBA, who is the execu- experiences and talk about the work of views and began to build a communi- Look Like?” This will give us an oppor- tive director of the Center for Leadership macro social workers! Since social work ty of macro practitioners with a collec- tunity to be proactive and develop what and Management and a faculty member is a field that encompasses diverse skills tive perspective about the needs in the WE think social work licensing for mac- at the Rutgers School of Social Work. and the ability to work and understand field. We plan to hold more town hall ro social workers should include (or if we Mr. Germak has authored a book enti- multiple systems, our macro committee meetings this year, specifically in Mont- should have it at all). tled Essential Business Skills for Social Work meets monthly to identify ways to sup- gomery County, Hagerstown, and on Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Managers, which teaches MSW students port and expand the field and highlight the Eastern Shore to further discuss how conversation! Last year after the confer- and early-stage social work management the work of macro social workers. licensure impacts the field and ways to ence we gained critical insight and im- practitioners the essential business skills This committee of the Maryland build a collective understanding of the plemented many of the suggestions and needed to manage programs and orga- Chapter was formed to serve those social macro practitioner. Check the NASW- ideas born from the conversation in- nizations and, ultimately, to gain parity workers who have taken on the respon- MD website for more information or cluding, adding more macro trainings with other managers holding MBA de- sibility of management in human service send an email to [email protected] to the workshop rotation and holding grees and working in the human service and behavioral health, who work with if you want to be notified of one of these town hall meetings to continue the con- field. We look forward to his contribu- groups and communities, and/or who town hall meetings. versation. Attend if you need CEUs to tion to our conference. engage in advocacy. We explore many We hope you will join our commit- maintain your license or come just be- There will be break-out sessions in the issues, such as: How we mentor new tee and share your ideas. You can meet cause you want to learn and network morning and in the afternoon. The top- managers; the challenges and rewards with other social workers like yourself with other social workers like yourself. ics to be offered are: Advocacy in the of moving from clinician to manager; who are engaged in innovative and chal- Either way, it will be a day well worth Current Political Climate, The Busi- nonprofit finance; building communi- lenging work. your time! ness of Social Work, Teaching Macro
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Charles E. Lewis, Jr., Ph.D., MSW development are supplemented with a variety of President and Co-Founder, Congressional Research other reentry oriented programs and services. The Workshop D Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP) spirit of our reentry work is to provide comprehensive Children of Incarcerated Parents: services addressing individual needs to support T he Silent Victims Susan Kerin, Project Director returning citizens as individuals, as members of Capital Consulting Corporation, Interfaith Action for Presenter: Corey Beauford, MSW, LICSW their families, and as members of our community. Human Rights (IAHR) Founder and President, Inspired Consulting Group, Reentry for All represents the entire inmate Riverdale Synopsis: Prisons in the United population we serve as well as the larger public States have increasingly relied community in reflection of the inmates, their families, Synopsis: More than 2.7 on the use of segregation to and their home communities. million children in America manage difficult populations have an incarcerated parent. This workshop will provide participants with a in their overcrowded systems. This leaves the children of clear illustration of social work and therapeutic Conditions of segregation incarcerated parents to be raised interventions for the treatment and reentry needs include spending years locked by grandparents, aunts, uncles, of a correctional population. Participants will up 23 to 24 hours a day in older siblings, or quite often, learn the components and processes of DOCR’s small cells with minimal human the state. Growing up with an expanded approach to jail-based reentry services contact, exercise, or access to incarcerated parent can have a devastating impact that incorporates evidence based practices well reading materials. Research on the emotional development of a child, and has beyond a traditional reentry focus of work release indicates solitary confinement a de-stabilizing effect on families. This training will and job readiness. DOCR’s reentry focus begins with can have a devastating impact provide a detailed exploration of this phenomenon intake assessment and diversion interventions that on inmates’ mental and and share strategies that helping professionals can bridge to larger facility programs as well as individual emotional health. The increased use to address the needs of children and families reentry case management services in preparation for use of solitary confinement affected by this issue. release. The workshop will also provide participants creates an ethical dilemma with several reentry case examples of individuals Learning Objectives: for social workers and other 2015nual An served through our system in reflection of both As a result of this training, participants will be able to: service providers who work typical and challenging reentry scenarios. 1. Understand the prevalence of contributing factors within correctional systems. to the growing US prison population; Social Work Some people even believe that Learning Objectives: 2. Understand the impact that a parent’s use of solitary confinement is Upon completion of this intermediate course, incarceration can have on the emotional a clear human rights violation participants will: development of children; and Conference and possibly is tantamount to torture. Social workers 1. Learn about therapeutic interventions for 3. Implement strategies and interventions useful for should become engaged in the solitary confinement treatment of the correctional population; working with children of incarcerated parents. discussion so the profession can make an informed 2. Understand the reentry needs of a correctional March 26 & 27, 2015 decision about our position on the issue and how to population; and remedy abuses in the system. 3. Understand the components of DOCR’s approach Lunch & Networking to reentry services. Learning Objectives: 12:15 p.m. - 1:05 P.M. T hursdAY, March 26 Participants will: Pre-Conference 1. Learn what solitary confinement is and how and Workshop C Afternoon Workshops why it is used in the United States correctional Cracking the Pipeline to the
Workshop Selections systems; Criminal Justice System 1:20 p.m. - 4:30 P.M. (6 Category I CEUs) 2. Learn about the negative effects solitary Panel Presenters: confinement has on those who experience it; and Workshop E Exhibitions ongoing throughout the day in Julie Drake, JD, MSW 3. Become aware of the efforts under way to Ethics and Responding to lobby area near registration tables. Director of Forensic Social Work, University of eliminate the use of solitary confinement. B ehavioral Health Emergencies Maryland, School of Social Work Forensic Social Work: At the Interface Presenter: Suzanne Cox, LCSW-C of Social Work & the Legal System Workshop B Kara Aanenson (not pictured) Team Leader, Continuous Care Team, UMMS/WPCC Lead Organizer, Just Kids Partnership 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. R eentry For All: An Expanded Approach Clinics, Baltimore
R egistration, Continental Breakfast, Networking to Jail-Based Reentry Services Clinique Marshall Chapman, LGSW Synopsis: Behavioral health Adjunct Professor, Howard University School of Social 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Panel Presenters: emergencies impact clinical Work; Office of Rehabilitation and Development, settings, the educational and Welcome and Keynote Address Alicia Flores, LCSW-C Public Defender Service, District of Columbia Supervisory Therapist, Montgomery County criminal justice systems, and Social Workers: Paving the Way to Change Department of Health and Human Services, Clinical Betsy A. Biben, ACSW, LICSW almost all arenas in which social Assessment and Transition Services Chief, Office of Rehabilitation and Development workers practice. Clinicians, Keynote Speaker: The Hon. Cynthia Callahan (ORD) Public Defender Service for DC concerned for the safety and Associate Judge, Circuit Court for Montgomery Kendra Jochum, LCSW-C welfare of clients as well as their Synopsis: Forensic social County, Maryland Reentry Services Manager, Montgomery County own legal and ethical risk, often refer to emergency workers are very familiar with the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, department settings with the belief that the client Synopsis: Judge Callahan well-worn route that runs from the Detention Services Division will be hospitalized only to be surprised when the will speak about the marriage Child Welfare system, through the outcome is not what they had hoped for or planned. of social work and the law. Leah Mitchell, LCSW-C-Social Worker III Juvenile Justice system, to the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Of importance are the vast/ Criminal Justice system. Despite Learning Objectives: expanding roles of social Rehabilitation,Detention Services Division decades of research and the In this workshop, we will: workers today, the future of Athena Morrow, MA, LCPC dedicated efforts of generations 1. Discuss the assessment and triage of behavioral social work and the law, and the Manager of Adult Forensic Services, Montgomery of social workers, many children health emergencies in outpatient settings for both power of social work advocacy. County Department of Health and Human Services appear to move inexorably from adults and juveniles, and identify when the use She will incorporate key examples of how the social one system to the next. In this of the emergency petition process is and is not Synopsis: worker has played a pivotal role in matters before 3 hour workshop, we will take warranted; The the Court, conflicts that arise regularly, and how the a hard look at what may be 2. Review the elements of an emergency department Montgomery Court, counsel, and the department can work well necessary to crack this pipeline. (ED) assessment and case-specific factors which County together to achieve whatever goal is set out for the Julie Drake, JD, MSW, Director impact the decision regarding disposition from the Department child/family. Analytical training of both attorneys of Forensic Social Work at the ED to involuntary treatment, voluntary inpatient of Corrections and social workers is standard, but the added University of Maryland, School care, or outpatient resources; and compassion and empathy from a social worker of Social Work, and a former 3. Present the clinical and ethical dilemmas inherent Rehabilitation presents a personal element which the law does not. prosecutor, argues that some in deciding whether to pursue a course of action (DOCR) Historical roots of advocacy will also be discussed, of our cherished assumptions to which a client or family is opposed; and maintains a systemic changes will be suggested, and motivation about the rehabilitation of youth 4. Review the values, ethics, and liability aspects service motto for social workers to act as a bridge and initiate may be wrong. She will be joined of safety contracts, duty to warn-Tarasoff and of Reentry change will be offered. by members of the Just Kids other decisions related to behavioral health for All within Partnership, a group which works to keep kids out of emergencies. its Detention the justice systems. Members of the audience will be Morning Workshops Services Please note: This workshop qualifies for the encouraged to express their opinions as well. 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Division. Serving the Inmate population at the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3 Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) Learning Objectives: hour ethics requirement for licensure renewal. Workshop A and Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC), Participants will: the Reentry Services Unit partners with Montgomery 1. Learn how the conditions which breed child abuse B ehind Locked Doors County Health and Human Services (HHS) and and neglect contribute to behaviors which track Workshop F Panel Presenters: the Montgomery County Public Schools to ensure kids into the Juvenile and Criminal justice systems; T he DSM-5 and Its Impact on Melvin Wilson, MSW, MBA, LCSW-C information and services are available to address 2. Learn about current programs to break the pipeline, Forensic Social Work with Juveniles Manager, Department of Social Justice and Human the full range of individual reentry needs of the and why they are largely unsuccessful; and Presenter: Joshua Okundaye, Ph.D, LCSW-C Rights, National Association of Social Workers, population. Core program areas of education, 3. Explore options which may be more successful in Professor, University of Maryland School of Social Work National Office mental health, substance abuse, and workforce cracking the pipeline. WINTER EDITION | 2015 The Maryland Social Worker Page 13
Workshop G2/H heightened level of scrutiny. T he Smallest Victims: Intimate Partner Advocates engaged in the debate over outpatient F RIdAY, March 27 Violence and Child Witnesses involuntary commitment in the state of Maryland will #1970 (6.5 Category I CEUs) contextualize the national debate through a local lens Exhibitions ongoing throughout the day in Presenters: and explore how the experiments in other states, like lobby area near registration tables Julie Drake, JD, MSW New York, are having national impact. The panel Director of Forensic Social Work at the University of will consider the personal experiences of consumers Maryland, School of Social Work Social Work Paves of mental health services as well as the political Susan Brown, LCSW-C landscape at both the local and federal level. the Way for Change Child and Family Therapist, House of Ruth Learning Objectives: 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Synopsis: Children who grow Participants will be able to: R egistration, Continental Breakfast, Networking up in homes where they are 1. Learn the history of civil commitment, outpatient exposed to Intimate Partner commitment, and forced medications; 8:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Violence (IPV) suffer a broad 2. Explore the pros and cons of forced medications Welcome and Keynote Address range of negative consequences. through the eyes of the mental health consumers Social Workers Pave the Way Exposure to IPV in childhood and providers alike; and for Change: One Man’s Changed Life can dramatically limit a child’s 3. Understand the current local and national debate Keynote Speaker: Dominic Carter ability to interact normally with on civil commitment/outpatient commitment. In Television Journalist and Author, “No Momma's Boy: peers, and to achieve his or her particular exploring Maryland’s current position as How I Let Go of My Past and Embraced the Future” potential as an adult. Despite it relates to other states. the serious consequences of Synopsis:This address is a Synopsis: This workshop exposure, the needs of children Workshop H first person account from the presents an overview of some historically have been overlooked perspective of being the child Holistic Advocacy of the major changes from the as primary focus has been of a mother diagnosed with DSM IV-TR to the DSM 5 with placed on the needs and choices Please note: This workshop is to be taken in chronic paranoid schizophrenia special emphasis on the most of the non-offending caregiver. conjunction with workshop G1, G2, or G3 ONLY and depression. Dominic has common disorders encountered In this 2 hour workshop, we will explore the effects overcome enormous obstacles in in the contexts of forensic social of exposure to IPV on children of different ages, tools Panel Presenters: his life. He was a child out of a work practice with juveniles. for assessing trauma, and treatment approaches for Julie Drake, JD, MSW poor urban setting in New York City and the housing Director of Forensic Social Work at the University of Learning Objectives: addressing the damage that may be inflicted. We will projects of the South Bronx; on welfare; attended Maryland, School of Social Work Participants will gain a greater understanding of: also explore legal remedies and policy approaches bad public schools; had no father in his life; and his 1.Forensic social workers and forensic social work which may serve to mitigate some of the negative Megan Bremer, Esq. (not pictured) grandfather was a heroin addict on the streets of practice with juveniles; consequences experienced by children. Maryland Disability Law Center NYC. Dominic will discuss how his ‘demons’ almost destroyed him as an adult. The address is a very 2. Mental health needs of juvenile offenders with Learning Objectives: Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C powerful one, and social workers will leave feeling emphasis on types of disorders that are most Participants will: Office of the Public Defender, Rockville good about themselves and more importantly feeling common among these youth; 1. Know the extremely negative effects of childhood good about their professional work. 3. Major changes from the DSM IV-TR to the DSM 5 exposure to IPV; Mary Annette Wegner, LCSW-C as it relates to forensic social work with juveniles; 2. Understand the reasons why this issue has been Office of the Public Defender, Anne Arundel County Learning Objectives: 4. Diagnostic impressions that move from the 5 Axis ignored; and Betsy A. Biben, ACSW, LICSW Attendees will: and elimination of the GAF; 3. Be familiar with the various assessment tools and Chief, Office of Rehabilitation and Development 1. Learn how to be able to better approach and 5. WHODAS 2.0 (World Health Organization treatment approaches for addressing the trauma (ORD), Public Defender Service for DC assist children with multi-dimensional problems; Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0); and children experience due to IPV exposure. 2. Gain a better understanding of poverty, 6. How to apply this understanding to case Synopsis: Victims and socioeconomic disadvantages, and substance A treatment provider will discuss her methods and examples. defendants in the criminal abuse; and answer clinical questions regarding this area of justice system are exposed to 3. Learn how to overcome the feeling of burnout, feel treatment. Workshop G a myriad of technical and legal re-invigorated toward their practice of social work, issues, which can be confusing, and realize that their work is indeed saving lives. Please note: You must choose one of the Workshop G3/H frustrating, and determinative 2-hour workshops below (G1, G2, or G3) and of the case outcome. Often also attend workshop H (Panel Discussion on Exploring Civil Commitment, Outpatient Commitment and Forced Medications the process leaves everyone Morning Workshops Holistic Advocacy), 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. to involved feeling hopeless and 10:00 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m. earn 3 CEUs Presenters: embittered. Forensic social Megan Bremer, Esq. (not pictured) workers are in a unique position Workshop A Workshop G1/H Managing Attorney, Maryland Disability Law Center to appreciate the need for a holistic approach to providing R ecovering from the Shame, Guilt, P TSD: How the Victim Becomes the Accused Stephanie Rosen and Embarrassment of Sexual Abuse Executive Director, NAMI assistance to those seeking Presenter: Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C justice or treatment within the Presenter: Dominic Carter Forensic Social Worker, Maryland Office of the Public Synopsis: In a quest for context of the criminal justice Television Journalist and Author Defender, Rockville meaning and safety in the system. Whether the client Synopsis: Child victims of aftermath of mass shootings, is the mother of a murdered Synopsis: This workshop will sexual abuse are often incapable the perceptions of mental illness child, or the youthful defendant focus on understanding the of expressing their emotions. as a risk factor for violence and accused of the crime, each role of Post-Traumatic Stress Suppressed feelings are real, our collective fears of people requires more than a purely Disorder (PTSD) and the link and Dominic Carter knows that with mental illness have taken legal response in order to between someone being a victim firsthand. Who is better qualified hold of the public debates over navigate the system effectively and becoming the accused. to discuss this scenario than forced treatment. Yet forced treatment for mental and secure an acceptable Specifically, the role of physical someone who has walked in the illness is nothing new. For centuries, physicians and outcome. In this workshop, and emotional trauma will shoes of the children? It took Dominic almost his entire community-based healers have experimented with we will explore the different be explored. Studies show that children who are adult life to get to the point where he no longer hides curatives against the will of those who are afflicted roles of forensic social workers exposed to domestic violence, trauma, neglect, and his own nightmarish childhood ‘secrets’. As a child, his with a mental illness. Over the past few decades, the in providing holistic and abuse are more likely to develop depression, anxiety, feelings of guilt turned into a smoldering resentment. rights of people with disabilities have evolved and multidisciplinary approaches to and aggression. I have worked on murder cases and What does a victim have to say about prevention people with diminished mental capacity, including advocacy for individuals within have been asked numerous times, “How can you strategies? Dominic will discuss this in-depth during work with that monster?” My response is always the diminished capacity related to mental illness, have the criminal justice system. fought for and won more legal protections. The right this workshop. same, “No one is born a monster; if you look at their Learning Objectives: social history they tend to have horrible traumas. to refuse treatment has been affirmed in the United Learning Objectives: So if they are monsters, they were socially created.” States, but not without limits. As in all areas of Upon completion of this intermediate course, Attendees will: This workshop will explore the thin line between health care, certain methods of treatment, especially participants will be able to: 1. Learn child sexual abuse prevention strategies pharmaceutical interventions, have side effects victim and abuser. This is an interactive workshop 1. Understand the various obstacles and issues from the unique perspective of a man who was a with case scenarios presented and discussed. that influence consumer decisions. Unlike most child victim; other areas of health care, the consumer's refusal faced by victims and defendants in the Criminal Justice System; 2. Better understand the physical components of Learning Objectives: of mental health care is subjected to a high level of child sexual abuse, as well as the mental anguish of Participants will: skepticism and coercion by loved ones, healthcare 2. Recognize the importance of holistic advocacy and explore the use of attorneys and the various a child victim; and 1. Understand what PTSD is, and understand its link providers, and policy makers. U.S. courts continually 3. Gain a greater understanding of the complexities to the criminal justice system; struggle to strike the most just and appropriate ways forensic social workers are utilized;and 3. Implement strategies and interventions which can of a child who was not only forced to cope with sexual 2. Have increased knowledge of PTSD and be able balance between the rights of individuals to refuse abuse, but also had to live with a mentally ill parent. to articulate coping skills and preventive measures and/or direct their treatment and the rights of the be used to enhance holistic advocacy to promote that can be addressed with the client; and state to substitute its decision-making authority best outcome efforts. 3. Be able to identify the impact of childhood when the individual's or the public's safety is at trauma and the link between being victimized and risk. In cases where the treatment would restrict becoming the accused. the individual's right to liberty by committing an individual to state custody, the courts apply a Page 14 The Maryland Social Worker WINTER EDITION | 2015
development; and 1. Define Play Therapy; 3. Identify ways that spiritual beliefs and practices Workshop F 2. Identify important contributors to the field of Play can provide support and strength in their lives and Collaborating Across Disciplines, Therapy; those of their clients. Professions, and Theoretical Orientations: 3. Discuss the tenets of Child Centered Play Therapy A Communication Approach or non-directive play; and Workshop D Presenter: James A. Forte, Ph.D., MSW 4. Demonstrate at least five Directive Play Therapy techniques. Structuring the Environment: Professor, Salisbury State University, Salisbury T DB Interventions for Parents Synopsis: Skillful theorizing Workshop H Presenter: Pat Harvey, LCSW-C and adept knowledge translation DBT Coach, Trainer, Consultant are critical to social work Motivational Interviewing collaboration with colleagues Presenter: Suzanne Cox, LCSW-C Synopsis: DBT is an evidence from diverse backgrounds. based practice that has been Team Leader, Continuous Care Team, UMMS/WPCC However, contemporary Clinics, Baltimore researched and found effective approaches to practice expertise in helping adolescents and fail to specify the theorizing Synopsis: Motivational young adults who have emotion competencies and translation methods necessary interviewing (MI) is a person- dysregulation to safely manage to excellent collaboration. The presenter will identify centered, directive method of painful emotions and the high 21 core theorizing skills, 8 advanced skills, and communication for enhancing risk and challenging behaviors a framework for collaborative theory critique, intrinsic motivation to change that result. One aspect of the treatment is structuring deconstruction, and reconstruction. The presenter by exploring and resolving the environment so parents can provide a natural will also introduce a model for communication ambivalence. It allows environment that reinforces healthy, adaptive across professional and theoretical languages, a set clinicians to develop effective, Workshop B behaviors to replace the unsafe, unhealthy, or of tools (major terms, maps, marks of excellence, collaborative working relationships with clients and Meeting the Challenges of the problematic behaviors that their adolescents have metaphors, middle-range theories, and role models), helps guide them toward more desirable behavior. Aging Boomer Generation been using to help themselves feel less emotional and a set of guidelines for translating scientific Motivational interviewing is an essential tool for the pain. Parents can benefit themselves from learning knowledge and for facilitating productive exchanges therapist “toolbox,” an evidenced-based practice, Panel Presenters: the DBT concepts and skills to help them parent and is effective for work with individuals, families, Mary Faith Ferretto, LCSW-C, C-ASWCM with partners from different disciplinary, professional, more effectively and less emotionally. This workshop role, and theoretical backgrounds. Progress toward and groups. Ferretto Eldercare Consulting, Inc. will provide a brief overview of DBT concepts, theorizing and translation expertise will equip the Learning Objectives: principles, and skills; specifically addressing the Judi Welsh, MS/CDP practitioner for commerce in trading zones including Workshop participants will: ways those principles and skills can be used to Resident Services Coordinator, Charlestown varied knowledge of creators and users. 1. Become familiar with the ‘spirit,’ basic principles, engage parents and help them make the changes Retirement Community and stages of MI; necessary in themselves and their environment that Learning Objectives: Nancy Kusmaul, Ph.D., LMSW 2. Identify what motivates people to change, and will enable and foster positive behavior changes in Participants will learn: Undergraduate Social Work Program, University of how to use the clinical relationship to enhance this their adolescents and young adults. The workshop 1. Five communication barriers to cooperation on Maryland, Baltimore County natural motivation; and will be presented by a clinician with many years of teams including members from varied disciplines, 3. Learn to use MI to recognize and problem-solve Synopsis: Our country is practice focused on using DBT with the parents of professionals, theoretical, and role specialty common impediments to progress in treatment. currently experiencing the adolescents and young adults, and will use case backgrounds; largest ever influx into the examples and interactions with the participants 2. A conceptual model derived from translation senior demographic due to within the presentation. science for understanding and using knowledge Workshop I the aging of the baby boomer generated by colleagues affiliated with Companioning the Dying: Ethical Dilemmas Learning Objectives: generation. What does this universities, research centers, or practice settings; Participants will be able to: Presenter: Mary Card, LCSW-C group look like? What are their 3. Seven research-supported guidelines for effective 1. State and explain the three parent-adolescent Hospice Social Worker, Heartland needs? What services can dialogue with partners socialized in different dialectical dilemmas; Hospice of Baltimore, Catonsville social workers provide? Marsha disciplinary, professional, theoretical traditions, or 2. Understand the role and function of the parent Ansel, LCSW-C, will moderate role specialties; Synopsis: Hospice practitioners coach; a panel of experts who will be 4. A “knowledge exchange” approach for face many ethical and legal 3. Explain the biosocial theory of pervasive emotion discussing these questions. communication with diverse colleagues inspired dilemmas as they work with dysregulation; and by the Society for Psychotherapy Integration’s patients who are nearing the Learning Objectives: 4. Use at least three skills to help parents structure “Clinical Exchange” method; and end of life. These dilemmas Participants will: the environment to help adolescents and young 5. Three skills for respectful and constructive interaction often evoke strong personal 1. Identify the demographic adults learn and use healthier behaviors. with colleagues speaking different “languages” feelings and give rise to social profile and service needs of the a. listening for and identifying the assumptions and political controversy. The Baby Boom Generation; Workshop E of stakeholders in collaborative projects, presenter will describe six of those dilemmas with 2. Learn about interventions that Care Committees: Power for b. listening for and grasping the root case examples and helpful interventions, following support positive aging; and Patients, Support for Caregivers metaphors anchoring partners’ approaches to the guiding principle: ‘We must join patients on their 3. Be able to describe the collective helping projects; personal journey; not attempt to set the itinerary, Presenter: Diana Rein, M.Ed., MSW, LGSW assessment process for baby c. learning the major terms of the disciplinary, determine the pace of the journey, or the number of Consultant, Choice Consulting and Training, Easton boomers with chronic illness. professional, and theoretical vocabularies of layovers.’ This course, Workshop C Synopsis: collaborators. Learning Objectives: designed specifically for Upon completion of this course, participants will be Spirituality as a Resource social workers and other Luncheon & Social Work able to: for Mental Health and Wellness professionals, will be an 1. Describe ethical dilemmas encountered in hospice overview of strategies for Month Awards Presentation Presenter: Catherine D. Nugent, LCPC, TEP work; creating and maintaining a Care Private Practice; Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 P.M. 2. Get in touch with clients’ emotional reactions Committee. Attendees will learn University Presiding: Christine Garland to each dilemma by drawing on personal and to facilitate Care Committee professional experiences; and Synopsis: Over the past few NASW-MD Chapter President creation; empowering patients as they choose 3. Identify appropriate interventions when decades, researchers in diverse their committee members, working cooperatively encountering these dilemmas. fields have begun to study the with members who bring varied skills to the Afternoon Workshops contribution spirituality can endeavor, and supporting caregivers in challenging Please note: This workshop qualifies for the make to physical and mental situations. Care Committees in a systematic, 2:00 P.m. - 5:00 p.m. Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3 health. In this workshop, we will organized fashion reflect the wants and needs hour ethics requirement for licensure renewal. identify ways that spirituality can of the seriously ill, chronically ill, or aging patient Workshop G be a resource for mental health by building a supportive network of multiple, K aleidoscope of Play Therapy Techniques and wellness, as well as how spiritual beliefs can Workshop J cooperative caregivers. Presenter: Sonia Hinds, APRN-BC, RPT sometimes function as a barrier to mental health. Impact of Laws and Regulations on Social Work Learning Objectives: Founder & Director, Chesapeake Beach Professional Participants will have the opportunity to explore their Practice: What You Don’t know Can Hurt You Participants will: Seminars, Chesapeake Beach personal understanding of spirituality and how this 1. Review caregiver demographics, issues, and care Presenter: can be a resource in their work and their lives. The Synopsis: This workshop committee appropriate situations; Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C workshop will be highly interactive and experiential, will introduce the play therapy 2. Discuss patient, family and member fears and Clinical Instructor, University of Maryland School of using psychodramatic role-play and related action process to include non-directive benefits; Social Work methods to explore the topics discussed. as well as directive play therapy 3. Apply the 7 key Share the Care principles; and techniques. Directive techniques Synopsis: To fully navigate and Learning Objectives: 4. Discuss Care Committee information and to build self-esteem, help understand the ‘person in the Participants will: organizational systems. children identify and tolerate environment’ it is necessary for 1. Discuss current research findings regarding the various feelings, deal with anger, social workers to be aware of effects of spirituality on mental health problems, and manage ADHD symptoms will be demonstrated. the various laws and regulations including potential positive and negative effects on that impact clinical and macro Learning Objectives: mental health; practice. This workshop will Upon completion of this workshop, participants will 2. Clarify their own spiritual beliefs and values explore the context and various and identify major influences on their spiritual be able to: WINTER EDITION | 2015 The Maryland Social Worker Page 15
culture, diagnostic issues, traumas, and military sexual trauma, the 2015 SOCIAL WORK MONTH primary focus will be the immediate ANNUAL CONFERENCE use of information and practical applications to aid those involved R EGIST ATION FORM in the treatment of veterans who T hursday, March 26, 2015 Pre-Conference (6 Cat. I CEUs) suffer from PTSD. We will discuss and assessment, referral, and direct Friday, March 27, 2015 (#1970, 6.5 Cat. I CEUs) intervention, including how to increase your awareness of essential resources to assist in providing this care. Maritime Institute of Technology Presentation will target developing an appreciation of 692 Maritime Blvd • Linthicum Hts, MD 21090 • 410-859-5700 the association between PTSD and intimate relationship Please note: Continental breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fees for both days functioning, as well as helping clinicians understand the rationale for including partners and loved ones in the EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES assessment and treatment phases for PTSD care. The Registrations must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2015 workshop will use a variety of learning approaches, including group discussion, experiential exercises, and ❑ Thursday Pre-Conference Only, Early Bird lecture. Participants will learn how to work holistically with veterans diagnosed with PTSD. ❑ $119 for NASW Members ❑ $159 for Non-Members ❑ Friday Annual Conference Only, Early Bird Learning Objectives: ❑ $119 for NASW Members ❑ $159 for Non-Members During this intermediate level workshop, attendees will: kinds of requirements social workers are obligated to 1. Identify the core features of PTSD; ❑ Both Thursday & Friday Conferences, Early Bird follow. The workshop will include opportunities to enhance 2. Learn about the diagnosis and explain a model for ❑ $209 for NASW Members ❑ $279 for Non-Members skills for locating and understanding laws and regulations understanding the problems typically encountered by relevant to social work practice. Risk Management combat veterans with PTSD (and their families); REGULAR REGISTRATION FEES Strategies will also be explored and a Policy Guide will be 3. Define the terms used to describe sexual harassment Registrations received in NASW-MD Office after 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2015 provided. and assault in the military; Learning Objectives: 4. Discuss inclusion of partners in the assessment of ❑ Thursday Pre-Conference Only, Regular Rate PTSD and relationship functioning; After attending this workshop participants will be able to: ❑ $149 for NASW Members ❑ $189 for Non-Members 1. Identify the social worker’s roles and function as it 5. Learn about evidence-based practices (EMDR, CPT, relates to ethical and legal responsibilities; DBT), psychotherapeutic treatments for chronic PTSD, ❑ Friday Annual Conference Only, Regular Rate 2. Describe the nature, context, and origin of policy; and the comparative efficacy of these treatment ❑ $149 for NASW Members ❑ $189 for Non-Members 3. Locate relevant statute and regulations relevant to approaches; and social work practice; 6. Learn about VA program and services available to the ❑ Both Thursday & Friday Conferences, Regular Rate 4. Identify and understand policy associated with judicial veteran and family. ❑ $269 for NASW Members ❑ $339 for Non-Members branch, and executive branch; and 5. Explore risk management strategies. Workshop M ❑ AWA RDS LUNCHEON ONLY: $30 Per Person Where Are You with Change? ❑ NASW GOLD CARD HOLDERS: $75 Each Day Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3 hour Presenters: ❑ NASWUEN ST D T MEMBERS: $55 Each Day ethics requirement for licensure renewal. Luanda Johnson, LCSW-C Clinical Director, Support By Design, Inc., Towson Please indicate your first and second choices for each workshop. All workshops will be filled Workshop K Robert F Cephas, III on a first-come, first-served basis. We will attempt to honor each participant’s selection. H elping Men Give and Get All the Love They Can COO, Support By Design, Inc., Towson However, participants will be issued their second choice if a chosen workshop is already full. Presenter: Jack Kammer, MSW, MBA Damon T. West Thursday Morning Workshops • 10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Director, Working Well With Men, Highland CEO, Support By Design, Inc., Towson First Choice: ______Second Choice: ______Synopsis: You know that some Synopsis: Social workers have problems can't be adequately dedicated their careers to changing Thursday Afternoon Workshops • 1:20 p.m.-4:30 p.m. addressed without engaging the the lives of others for the better, and men who are involved in them. This improving entire environments for the First Choice: ______Second Choice: ______is especially true if you work in child good of all. Are we as committed to protection or family support services. ourselves? Do we know ourselves You want to reach out and engage as well as we know the people we Friday Morning Workshops • 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. serve? Are we as insightful about our men, but how? Many men are at best First Choice: ______Second Choice: ______distrustful and at worst hostile toward social workers. strengths, weaknesses, hopes and Many of our colleagues and staff feel the same way dreams? Do we stop and take the time to see the good in ourselves? about men. In this course, we'll work on seeing men not Friday Afternoon Workshops • 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. as the problem, but as an essential part of the solutions Sometimes we get so caught up in we, our clients, and communities need. We will work the perceptions of others we form First Choice: ______Second Choice: ______on strategizing an approach and designing programs impressions of and make inferences and services that reach out to men and embrace them about other people. At times we Name: ______can be so focused on other people accordingly. There are many facets to this work, but the Address (indicate home or work): ______unifying theme and focus is on how to bring men more that we lack in the development of fully into the world of healthy, loving relationships. our own self-concept. We point the City, State, Zip: ______finger at other people’s faults and Day Phone: ______Home Phone: ______Learning Objectives: shortcomings, but can we find our Email: ______Attendees will: own? Once we have established a 1. Be able to articulate to funders, colleagues, and other strong sense of self, we can use NASW Membership #: ______stakeholders a new concept of what men and fathers these same techniques to assist our most want and need and what is preventing them from clients in developing true self-actualization. This course PAYMENT METHOD getting it; will offer key insights and applicable strategies which can ❑ Check # ______Make check payable to NASW-MD 2. Know how female workers and predominately female be used to better enhance the therapeutic relationship staffs can use their experiences as women to build with our clients. Do they know their worth, strengths, and ❑ Charge: ❑ Mastercard ❑ Visa special bonds of trust and respect with men and help abilities? This course will teach techniques and strategies Credit Card Number: ______men improve their relationships with other women; and to help the social worker gain personal insight and provide 3. Take away ideas for new programs and services to the tools to help them guide clients to gain personal Expiration Date: ______Three-Digit Code on Back of Card: ______engage men and fathers for the benefit of women, insight as well. children, the community, and the men themselves. Name as it appears on card: ______Learning Objectives: Signature: ______Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will: Workshop L 1. Gain self-awareness to aid in personal and professional Today’s Date: ______P TSD in Combat Veterans growth; and Its Impact on the Family 2. Gain critical self-reflection and personal learning as an Comfort Zone Reminder Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting rooms, attribute of social work practice; Presenter: Michael Gatson, MSW everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or sweater in case the room is Readjustment Counselor, Silver Spring Vet Center 3. Be able to identify where they fall in the current cycle of change; and too cool for your comfort. Synopsis: This intermediate level course specifically 4. Be able to practice real life techniques to use with addresses Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children, adolescent and adult clientele. Mail completed form to: combat veterans and its impact on the family. While some NASW-MD, 5750 Executive Drive, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21228. 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#1932 Compassion Fatigue: An Ethical Framework #1954 hugs, Texts, and Tweets: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in a New Millenium Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Location: All Saint’s Episcopal Church (Great Hall) 29449 Charlotte Hall Road 106 West Church Street Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 Frederick, MD 21701 Presenter: Sue Cox, LCSW-C Presenter: Rhegina Sinozich, MSW, LCSW-C Team Leader, Continuous Care Team, UMMS/WPCC Clinics, Baltimore Psychotherapist in private practice and director/founder of Balloon to the Moon® Synopsis: Compassion fatigue, or secondary traumatic stress, is a common and unfortunate side-effect of Synopsis: Navigating the ever-growing field of ethical dilemmas is one of our most challenging tasks. As caring too much. Clinicians are exposed to and work hard to help heal individuals, families, and groups that social boundaries relax and personal information is available at the touch of a button, it is imperative that we have been wronged (sometimes deeply) by circumstances beyond their control in an environment with too few learn how to deal with potential ethical landmines, so we can continue to provide the best care possible to our resources. Regrettably, the outcome of not being proactive or responding to compassion fatigue can lead to clients. Knowing how to foresee and leverage ethical dilemmas can make the difference between average and affected individuals caring less or not at all over time. superlative clinical work. In this relaxed, experiential workshop, you will learn techniques for dealing with and Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: avoiding the real life ethical dilemmas that face us in this new age of texts, tweets, and pins. 1. Determine the causes and develop a working personal definition of compassion fatigue Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this intermediate course, participants will be able to: 2. Self-assess and examine the potential impact of compassion fatigue on both professional and personal relationships 1. Identify ethical dilemmas and treatment implications around self-disclosure and self-discovery; 3. Discuss the impact of compassion fatigue on professional practice and relate compassion fatigue to an 2. Discuss treatment implications of client disclosure of information vs. clinician’s discovery of such information; increased risk of judgment distortions and potential ethical violations; and 3. Explore the potential value and risks of intentional and unintentional transparency; 4. Consider possible responses to identifying compassion fatigue in ourselves, colleagues as well as the 4. Apply diagnostic information in the process of their ethical decision making; and support systems of our clients. 5. Discuss and implement a step by step process for evaluating potential ethical dilemmas. CE: 3 Category I CE: 3 Cat. I Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour ethics requirement for licensure renewal. ethics requirement for licensure renewal. Register for one of both workshops and attend lunch as our guest! Register for one of both workshops and attend lunch as our guest!
#1933 Ethics and Responding to Behavioral Health Emergencies #1955 Stress Busting: Hands On, Experiential Techniques for Addressing Our Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015; 1:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Clients’ Ever Increasing Stress Levels Location: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 1:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 29449 Charlotte Hall Road Location: All Saint’s Episcopal Church (Great Hall) Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 106 West Church Street Presenter: Sue Cox, LCSW-C Frederick, MD 21701 Team Leader, Continuous Care Team, UMMS/WPCC Clinics, Baltimore Presenter: Rhegina Sinozich, MSW, LCSW-C Synopsis: Behavioral health emergencies impact clinical settings, the educational and criminal justice systems and Psychotherapist in private practice and director/founder of Balloon to the Moon® almost all arenas in which social workers practice. Clinicians, concerned for the safety and welfare of clients as well Synopsis: Stress is a biochemically measurable phenomenon that affects every area of our clients’ lives. as their own legal and ethical risk, often refer to emergency department settings with the belief that the client will be When our clients are in stress mode they have less access to their whole brain functioning and therefore often hospitalized only to be surprised when the outcome is not what they had hoped for or planned. make poor choices, have less access to physical and emotional healing, etc. Stress becomes a perpetual Learning Objectives: In this workshop, we will: trigger for more stress. In this experiential workshop, we will begin by exploring the nature of stress and its 1. Discuss the assessment and triage of behavioral health emergencies in outpatient settings for both adults impact on physical and emotional health. We will then learn and practice simple, hands-on techniques for and juveniles, and identify when the use of the emergency petition process is and is not warranted; countering stress in ourselves and our clients. 2. Review the elements of an emergency department (ED) assessment and case-specific factors which Learning Objectives: Participants will: impact the decision regarding disposition from the ED to involuntary treatment, voluntary inpatient care, or 1. Explore the nature of stress and its effects on psychological and physical functioning in the long and short term; outpatient resources; 2. Understand the effects of clients’ stress on treatment outcomes; 3. Present the clinical and ethical dilemmas inherent in deciding whether to pursue a course of action to which 3. Discover the power of interrupting the stress cycle; and a client or family is opposed; and 4. Learn and be able to use a number of simple, experiential tools for decreasing stress. 4. Review the value, ethics, and liability aspects of “safety contracts”, “duty to warn”/Tarasoff and other CE: 3 Cat I decisions related to behavioral health emergencies. Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members CE: 3 Category I Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour ethics requirement for licensure renewal. CONN TI UI G ED Continued on page 17 WINTER EDITION | 2015 The Maryland Social Worker Page 17
#1926 Ethical Practice: The Necessity for Awareness of Self and Unconscious Presenters: Dionne Brown-Bushrod, LCSW-C biases in Clinical Practice Owner/ Psychotherapist, Prosperity Redefined LLC, Private Practice Date: Friday, June 5, 2015; 12:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Robert L. Rhodes, LCSW-C School Social Worker, Baltimore City Public Schools Please note: NASW-MD Chapter will provide lunch before the workshop from 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 Recent news events highlight the crises of intimate partner violence (IPV) taking many forms. p.m. Join us, and enjoy the opportunity to network with your professional peers, and meet your Synopsis: What the media rarely examines is the long-term cycle of torment that a victim faces. From hiding the abuse Western Maryland board representative! to deciding to leave, the helping professional is part of a system of support. This workshop will address Location: Allegany College of Maryland statistics in this work and will closely focus on clinical considerations of IPV across dynamics of relationships. 12401 Willowbrook Road Please note Learning Objectives: Participants will gain an understanding of: new location Cumberland, MD 21502 1. Definitions of Intimate Partner Violence across various populations; Presenter: Rachael Wallace, LCSW-C 2. Prevalence of IPV; Managing Director and Psychotherapist, Maryland Group Faculty Practice, LLC, Baltimore 3. Clinical considerations of IPV; and Synopsis: This workshop offers a forum in which to review ethical mandates as they relate to competent 4. Services and resources for IPV. practice. Participants will be presented with, share and discuss challenging cases and consider their personal CE: 3 Cat I affective responses or bias. A self-awareness exercise will be offered to promote cognitive awareness Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members and strategies for processing affective responses. Further exploration of multiple perspectives related to interventions and outcomes will be discussed. #1952 Critical Cultural Competence with LGBT People of Color Learning Objectives: Participants will: Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 1. Review and discuss ethical guidelines governing Social Work Practice; Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital 2. Expand knowledge and awareness of challenging cases or unusual circumstances; 1500 Forest Glen Road 3. Increase awareness and self and personal bias affecting practice; and Silver Spring, MD 20910 4. Have the opportunity for peer discussion in contemplating action in ambivalent or complex cases.
CE: 3 Category I Please note: Holy Cross Hospital charges parking fees on weekends. Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members Please be prepared to pay $5-$6. Laurens Van Sluytman, Ph.D. Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour Presenter: Psychotherapist in Private Practice and Associate Professor, Morgan State University ethics requirement for licensure renewal. School of Social Work Synopsis: This workshop is a group-level training, organized around interactive, experiential learning and reflexive thinking sessions. This training is designed for health workers committed to excellence through SUBURBAN MD science, ethics, and operations. The training supports team work and partnership with multiple communities Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders and collaborators, build respect for diversity and cultural differences, and improve accountability through measurement, reporting, and ongoing improvement. It #1920 giving and Receiving Feedback intends to enhance the ability of participants to share their experiences with colleagues and community Date: Sunday, March 15, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. members while valuing community and population diversity. Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will: 1500 Forest Glen Road 1. Increase awareness of cultural differences and similarities of the population; Silver Spring, MD 20910 2. Develop critical consciousness about the existing prevailing social practices that marginalize communities; Please note: Holy Cross Hospital charges parking fees on weekends. 3. Participate in meaningful changes in the prevailing social practices that marginalize communities; and Please be prepared to pay $5-$6. 4. Acknowledge centrality of race, gender, and sexual orientation. CE: 3 Cat I Presenter: Marsha Stein, LCSW-C Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members Licensed Psychotherapist, Corporate Communications Trainer Synopsis: This workshop uses principles of coaching for effective ‘feed forward’ that empowers and #1967 Ethical Practice: The Necessity for Awareness of Self and Unconscious increases accountability. By stating feedback in behaviorally specific terms, we increase buy in and biases in Clinical Practice collaboration. We will also look at coaching principles and demonstrate how to give feedback to leaders and Date: Sunday, May 3, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00p.m. take responsibility for eliciting feedback. We will take the learning “off the page with case scenarios, group Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital exercises and action simulations. 1500 Forest Glen Road Learning Objectives: Participants will learn how to: Silver Spring, MD 20910 1. Build and maintain a climate of trust where daily feedback can occur; 2. Convert vague and abstract feedback to behaviorally specific feedback; Please note: Holy Cross Hospital charges parking fees on weekends. 3. Recognize individual differences in how people prefer to receive positive reinforcement and reward; Please be prepared to pay $5-$6. 4. Give feedback to leaders; Presenter: Rachael Wallace, LCSW-C 5. Demonstrate ways to encourage and receive feedback as a leader; and Managing Director and Psychotherapist, Maryland Group Faculty Practice, LLC, Baltimore 6. Practice using active listening in feedback conversations. Synopsis: This workshop offers a forum in which to review ethical mandates as they relate to competent CE: 3 Cat I practice. Participants will be presented with, share and discuss challenging cases and consider their personal Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members affective responses or bias. A self-awareness exercise will be offered to promote cognitive awareness and strategies for processing affective responses. Further exploration of multiple perspectives related to #1883 An Introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy interventions and outcomes will be discussed. Date: Sunday, March 22, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital 1. Review and discuss of ethical guidelines governing Social Work Practice; 1500 Forest Glen Road 2. Expand knowledge and awareness of challenging cases or unusual circumstances; Silver Spring, MD 20910 3. Increase awareness and self and personal bias affecting practice; and Please note: Holy Cross Hospital charges parking fees on weekends. 4. Have the opportunity for peer discussion in contemplating action in ambivalent or complex cases. Please be prepared to pay $5-$6. CE: 3 Category I Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members Presenter: Rob Scuka, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW-C Synopsis: Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is the method of play therapy developed by Virginia Axline, Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour an associate of Carl Rogers. It follows the client-centered principle of creating a non-judgmental, emotionally ethics requirement for licensure renewal. supportive therapeutic atmosphere while also providing clear boundaries that encourage the child to learn emotional and behavioral self-regulation. Research has validated this to be a powerful method for decreasing #1943 Strengthening Your Effectiveness as a Leader a wide range of child emotional problems as well as for building self-esteem and more mature, pro-social Date: Sunday, May 3, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. behaviors. CCPT is based on eight clear-cut principles applied in a systematic way that equip the therapist Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital with a method uniquely capable of handling the many challenges of playing therapeutically with children 1500 Forest Glen Road and achieving predictably positive results. This workshop is recommended for all clinicians who work with Silver Spring, MD 20910 children as well as school counselors and child-welfare personnel. Please note: Holy Cross Hospital charges parking fees on weekends. Learning Objectives: By the conclusion of the class, participants will be able to: Please be prepared to pay $5-$6. 1. Quickly establish rapport and a strong therapeutic relationship with the child; 2. Create the recommended therapeutic atmosphere to encourage the child to engage in self-exploration and Presenter: Ashley McSwain, MSW, MSOD engagement with his/her play environment and the therapist; President, Consultants for Change, Inc. 3. Facilitate the child's mastery of thoughts and feelings to help eliminate symptomatic behaviors; and Synopsis: This workshop responds to the strong call for leaders with the capability to lead in ever-changing 4. Set and enforce limits in an effective and therapeutic way. business environments with clear vision and to foster a motivated, productive workforce committed to CE: 3 Cat I achieving the organizations’ competitive advantage. Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members Learning Objectives: Participants will be introduced to: 1. Effective leadership practices, including the ability to create a shared vision; #1951 Intimate Partner Violence 2. Differing leadership styles and sources of leadership power; Date: Sunday, April 12, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 3. Processes that deepen awareness of beliefs, assumptions and perceptions to influence leadership, and Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital common obstacles to effective leadership; and 1500 Forest Glen Road 4. Ways to identify and discuss tools to remove obstacles to effective leadership. Silver Spring, MD 20910 CE: 3 Cat I Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members Please Note: Holy Cross Hospital charges parking fees on weekends. Please be prepared to pay $5-$6. CONN TI UI G ED Continued on page 18 Page 18 The Maryland Social Worker WINTER EDITION | 2015
#1965 It’s Complicated: What Social Workers Need to Know about Ethics and HIV/AIDS Please note: Holy Cross Hospital charges parking fees on weekends. Date: Friday, May 8, 2015; 10:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Please be prepared to pay $5-$6. Please note: Lunch will not be provided, but you may bring a bagged lunch. Presenter: Ed Geraty, LCSW-C Location: Prince Georges County Library- Bowie Branch (Auditorium) Psychotherapist, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore 15210 Annapolis Road Please note Synopsis: A Mindfulness-based symptom management group teaches tools for reducing symptoms Bowie, MD 20715 new location of depression, anxiety, pain, and chronic illness. By utilizing a combination of meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy, participants learn to change old, distressing patterns of thinking and feeling in order to Presenter: Jeronda Burley, Ph.D. live more fully in the present. Although clients may have little control of the causes of stress in their lives, Assistant Professor, Coppin State University we can help them cultivate a different attitude toward these events. They can learn to replace old habitual Adjunct Professor, Bowie State University patterns with more creative, productive responses which support rather than undermine them. Synopsis: This workshop will provide an in depth discussion of the ethical issues raised by HIV/AIDS. Focus Learning Objectives: Participants will: will be on the social worker response to navigating ethical concerns while employing tested models of ethical 1. Learn what mindfulness practice is; decision-making to address questionable scenarios. 2. Learn how to develop a mindfulness-based symptom management group for psychiatric patients with Learning Objectives:Upon completion of this intermediate course, attendees will be able to: depression and anxiety; and 1. Understand ethical dimensions of HIV/AIDS; 3. Be introduced to the literature concerning mindfulness practice in psychiatric practice. 2. Recognize ethical concerns with HIV testing; and CE: 3 Cat I 3. Discuss models of ethical decision-making. Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members CE: 3 Cat I Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members EASTERN SHORE Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties ethics requirement for licensure renewal. Please note: This workshop qualifies for the 3-hour HIV/AIDS requirement for the DC Board of #1969 Sunday Matinee: Featuring the Film Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Social Work Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: University of MD Shore Medical Center (Chestertown Hospital) #1948 What are YOUth “Twerking” With?: Sex, Pregnancy, and HIV/AIDS Among Second Floor Conference Center today’s Youth 100 Brown Street Date: Sunday, May 17, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Chestertown, MD 21620 Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital Facilitator: Rebecca DeMattia, LCSW-C 1500 Forest Glen Road Psychotherapist, Bridges Behavioral Health & Wellness Silver Spring, MD 20910 Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion which will focus on autism, trauma, and grief. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A nine-year-old amateur inventor, jewelry designer, Please note: Holy Cross Hospital charges parking fees on weekends. astrophysicist, tambourine player, and pacifist searches New York for the lock that matches a mysterious key Please be prepared to pay $5-$6. left by his father who he was killed in the September 11 attacks. Starring: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, John Presenter: Jeronda Burley, Ph.D. Goodman. Warner Bros.; Directed by Stephen Daldry. Rated PG-13; 129 minutes; 2012 Assistant Professor, Coppin State University, Adjunct Professor, Bowie State University CE: 3 Cat I Synopsis: This workshop will examine how our values impact social work practice with youth around Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $10 guest (no CEUs) issues of sex, pregnancy, STIs, and HIV/AIDS. Presenter will discuss how social workers can help clients to break the cycle of teen pregnancy. Session will include a discussion of sexual risks and protective factors. #1923 Social Work Exam Prep Workshop will examine at risk groups and prevention strategies to assist these vulnerable youth populations. Date: Friday, May 8, 2015; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cultural factors, prevention strategies, and barriers will be discussed. In small groups, participants will share Lunch on your own from 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. challenges and successes within social work practice for youth populations. The workshop will conclude with Location: Eastern Shore Hospital Center, English Hall a discussion of best practices to be implemented with youth. 5262 Woods Road Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this intermediate course, participants will: Cambridge, MD 21613 1. Understand the prevalence of unwanted pregnancies, HIV/AIDS and other STIs among youth in the United States; Presenter: Jennifer Fitzpatrick, LCSW-C 2. Understand sexual risk factors and HIV prevention strategies for working with youth; and Founder, Jenerations Health Education, Inc. 3. Gain ideas on ways to implement best practices within vulnerable youth populations. Synopsis: This highly focused one day session will concentrate on study skills and preparation necessary CE: 3 Cat I to pass all levels (LBSW, LGSW, LCSW, LCSW-C) of the ASWB social work licensing exam. Participants will Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members practice test questions individually and in small groups in the following areas of social work practice: Ethics, Research, Diagnosing and Assessments, Diversity, Clinical Practice, Communication, Supervision, Human Please note: This workshop qualifies for the 3-hour HIV/AIDS requirement for the DC Board of Behavior, and Social Policy. Social Work Learning Objectives: This course enables the attendee to: 1. Identify ASWB testing strengths and weaknesses; #1927 Ethics and Risk Management in the New Era of Social Work 2. Prioritize study time; Date: Sunday, June 7, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 3. Learn best practices for passing the social work licensing exam; and Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital 4. Learn effective ways to reduce text anxiety. 1500 Forest Glen Road CE: 5.5 Category I Silver Spring, MD 20910 Cost: $45 for members; $130 for non-members Please note: Holy Cross Hospital charges parking fees on weekends. Please be prepared to pay $5-$6. #1960 boundaries and Ethics with Adults who have Experienced Trauma Presenter: Bonnie Conti-Lawrence Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Program Manager, NASW Assurance Services, Inc. Location: Eastern Shore Hospital Center, English Hall Synopsis: This session, developed especially for social workers, is sponsored by the NASW Assurance 5262 Woods Road Services (ASI) of Frederick, Md., and describes the most significant malpractice risks in social work today Cambridge, MD 21613 and numerous methods of mitigating and reducing one’s risk of being sued for malpractice. Presenter: Lesa Lee, MSW, LCSW-C The presentation is intended for social workers in all settings and positions, not just the clinical, therapeutic Clinical Director, For All Seasons, Inc. mental health setting. The session will cover key concepts in risk management, such as confidentiality and Synopsis: In this intermediate course, participants will gain a better understanding of the importance of its exceptions, duty to warn, and informed consent. The seminar will reveal the major reasons why social clear boundaries with people who have experienced trauma. Those who have experienced trauma often workers are sued and what you can do about those risks. We will define what constitutes a malpractice case struggle with trust and relationships in general. As social workers we adhere to relationship building and self- and emphasize important recordkeeping issues, guidelines for supervision, special tips for clinical and private determination, which is different for people who have experienced trauma. We will spend time discussing practitioners, and brief you about your malpractice insurance, its special features and implications for your how to navigate these stormy waters. practice. A free attendee toolkit will be distributed at the workshop which contains information about ASI, the Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this intermediate course, participants will: workshop presenters, resources for managing your malpractice risk, insurance FAQs, and more. 1. Identify the purpose of reviewing boundaries (NASW Code of Ethics); Learning Objectives: After attending this workshop, participants will: 2. Gain an understanding of Ethical Principles (COMAR); and 1. Understand the current ethical issues and risks faced by the profession, including common ethical 3. Identify boundary violations by the therapist and client. dilemmas, mistakes, and violations; CE: 3 Category I 2. Know the key concepts that will reduce your risk of being sued for malpractice and the triggers that Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members constitute malpractice; and Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners 3-hour 3. Become aware of strategies and understand the resources to avoid ethical violations and manage risks. ethics requirement for licensure renewal.
CE: 3 Cat I Register for one or both workshops and attend lunch as our guest, for an NASW-MD meet and Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members greet with your Eastern Shore board representatives. Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour #1961 Working with Shame ethics requirement for licensure renewal. Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015; 1:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Eastern Shore Hospital Center, English Hall #1928 Mindfulness: Developing a Mindfulness Symptom Management Group for 5262 Woods Road Psychiatrically Ill Patients Cambridge, MD 21613 Date: Sunday, June 14, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Presenter: Lesa Lee, MSW, LCSW-C Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at Holy Cross Hospital Clinical Director, For All Seasons, Inc. 1500 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 CONN TI UI G ED Continued on page 19 WINTER EDITION | 2015 The Maryland Social Worker Page 19
Synopsis: Many people enter treatment in shame states, which can be difficult to understand and work with. impact sexual trauma has on servicemen and women, veterans, and their family members. The presenter will The goal of this interactive workshop will be to gain a better understanding of individuals who are in a shame use case examples of clinical issues that can arise during treatment and review various therapeutic treatment state and how to work with them in the treatment process. This can be challenging at times, because of how modalities and resources for MST clients and providers. the shame can present and how it impacts us as clinicians. We will work on grounding ourselves as clinicians Learning Objectives: Attendees will: so we can remain empathic but firm with our clients. 1. Learn the definition of MST as it relates to active duty military and veterans; Learning Objectives: This course enables the attendee to: 2. Be able to identify at least three clinical issues that may occur as a barrier to MST treatment; and 1. Identify what shame is and how someone would present in treatment; and 3. Learn two treatment modalities and two resources for treating military sexual trauma. 2. Understand what causes shame and how it impacts people. CE: 3 Category I Begin to have a better understanding of how to work with shame in the treatment process. Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members CE: 3 Category I Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members #1964 Ethical Challenges in Social Work Practice Date: Friday, March 20, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. #1925 Compassion Fatigue: An Ethical Framework Location: Baltimore County Public Library – Catonsville Branch Date: Friday, May 29, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1100 Frederick Road Location: University of MD Shore Medical Center (Chestertown Hospital) Baltimore, MD 21228 Second Floor Conference Center Presenter: Rachael Wallace, LCSW-C 100 Brown Street Managing Director and Psychotherapist, Maryland Group Faculty Practice, LLC, Baltimore Chestertown, MD 21620 Synopsis: It is no surprise to social workers that contemporary practice offers both challenges and rewards to Presenter: Sue Cox, LCSW-C the dedicated providers working every day with individuals, groups, and families. The expressed needs and goals Team Leader, Continuous Care Team, UMMS/WPCC Clinics, Baltimore of individuals, organizations, and the social worker may or may not fall easily into alignment. This workshop will Synopsis: Compassion fatigue, or secondary traumatic stress, is a common and unfortunate side-effect of present an integrative perspective within we can work with clients and offer a forum to discuss related current caring too much. Clinicians are exposed to and work hard to help heal individuals, families, and groups that ethical challenges and address them in accordance with our profession’s ethical framework. have been wronged (sometimes deeply) by circumstances beyond their control in an environment with too few Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, attendees will: resources. Regrettably, the outcome of not being proactive or responding to compassion fatigue can lead to 1. Be able to identify ethical challenges; affected individuals caring less or not at all over time. 2. Understand and consider an integrative treatment model; and Learning Objectives: Participants will: 3. Have an opportunity for open and frank exploration of contemporary ethical challenges and effective solutions. 1. Explore the causes and develop a working personal definition of compassion fatigue; CE: 3 Category I 2. Self-assess and examine the potential impact of compassion fatigue on both professional and personal relationships; Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members 3. Discuss the impact of compassion fatigue on professional practice and relate compassion fatigue to an Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners 3-hour increased risk of judgment distortions and potential ethical violations; and ethics requirement for licensure renewal. 4. Consider possible responses to identifying compassion fatigue in ourselves, colleagues, as well as the support systems of our clients. #1902 Integrating Problem Gamblers into a System of Care 3 Category I CE: Date: Friday, April 10, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. $45 for members; $65 for non-members Cost: Location: NASW-MD Office Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 ethics requirement for licensure renewal. Baltimore, MD 21228 Presenters: Loreen Rugle, Ph.D, NCGC II #1934 Care Committees: Power for Patients, Support for Caregivers Program Director for the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Date: Friday, June 19, 2015; 9:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Michael Rosen, MSW, LGSW Lunch on your own from 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Network Development and Helpline Coordinator, Maryland Center of Excellence on Location: Eastern Shore Hospital Center, English Hall Problem Gambling 5262 Woods Road Synopsis: This workshop will provide participants with information on and practice with problem gambling Cambridge, MD 21613 integrated screening and assessment tools and strategies. Speakers will present a paradigm for brief motivational Presenter: Diana Rein, M.Ed., MSW, LGSW strategies to address the impact of gambling on recovery for clients seeking treatment for substance use and Consultant, Choice Consulting and Training, Easton mental health disorders. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn and practice skills for engaging Synopsis: In this course designed for family and friends, social workers, and other professionals, a strategy and retaining clients with gambling disorders (particularly through addressing financial and family issues), and for creating and maintaining a Care Committee will be presented. Care Committees reflect the wants participants will be presented with resources to support problem gambling treatment and recovery. and needs of the seriously ill, chronically ill, or aging patient by building a supportive network of multiple, Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: cooperative caregivers. Committees are an effective strategy to facilitate individualized care for patients and 1. Identify at least three ways to integrate the topic of problem gambling and impact of gambling into existing provide support to caregivers. The development of a Care Committee is an effective strategy for individuals intake, screening, and assessment protocols; without family supports as well as for family caregivers struggling to balance other life demands. Such 2. Practice utilizing brief motivational and referral strategies to address potential gambling and problem committees empower patients as they choose their committee members and work cooperatively with gambling issues in clients in substance use and mental health treatment; members who bring their varied skills to the endeavor. 3. Identify at least two common issues involving finances and family issues and strategies to address those to Learning Objectives: This course enables the participant to: aid in engagement and retention of clients; and 1. Review caregiver demographics and issues; 4. Identify a range of resources to help address the impact of gambling and problem gambling in their clients. 2. Lay the groundwork for use of the Care Committee model using the “Share to Care” 7 key principles; CE: 3 Category I 3. Participate in the simulated creation of a Care Committee; and Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members 4. Plan the implementation of a Care Committee in a personal case example. CE: 6 Category I #1915 Sunday Matinee: Featuring the Film A Beautiful Mind Cost: $90 for members; $130 for non-members Date: Sunday, April 12, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: UMBC/ENG Building Room 027 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 METRO BALTIMORE Facilitator: Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties, and Baltimore City Forensic Social Worker, MD Office of the Public Defender, Rockville Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion. Group discussion to focus #1892 First Sunday Matinee: Featuring the Film The Fault in Our Stars on: understanding schizophrenia, enhancing medication compliance, medication side effects and exploring Date: Sunday, March 1, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. reality testing. A Beautiful Mind: The true story of prominent mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. is the subject Location: UMBC/ENG Building Room 027 of this biographical drama from director Ron Howard. Russell Crowe stars as the brilliant but arrogant and 1000 Hilltop Circle conceited professor Nash. The prof seems guaranteed a rosy future in the early '50s after he marries beautiful Baltimore, MD 21250 student Alicia (Jennifer Connelly) and makes a remarkable advancement in the foundations of "game theory," Facilitator: Kristen Caminiti, LICSW, LCSW-C which carries him to the brink of international acclaim. Soon after, John is visited by Agent William Parcher (Ed Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion. The discussion will focus Harris), from the CIA, who wants to recruit him for code-breaking activities. But evidence suggests that Nash's on adolescent relationships and terminal illness. The Fault in Our Stars: Hazel and Gus are two teenagers perceptions of reality are cloudy at best; he is struggling to maintain his tenuous hold on sanity, and Alicia who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their suspects a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. Battling decades of illness with the loyal Alicia by his side, Nash relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel's other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus is ultimately able to gain some control over his mental state, and eventually goes on to triumphantly win the jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. Director: Josh Boone. Nobel Prize. Based loosely on the book of the same name by Sylvia Nasar, A Beautiful Mind (2001) co-stars Paul Length: 125 min. Year: 2014. Distributor: 20th Century Fox Film Corp (FOX). Audience: (PG-13) Cast: Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Christopher Plummer, and Judd Hirsch. Author: Karl Williams. Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, Laura Dern, Nat Wolff, Lotte Verbeek, Emily Peachey, Sam CE: 3 Cat I Trammell. Writers: John Green (novel), Scott Neustadter (screenplay) Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; 10 for guests (no CEUs for guests) CE: 3 Cat I Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; 10 for guests (no CEUs for guests) #1953 Critical Shared Decision Making: A Model for Ethical Practice with LGBT Youth Date: Friday, April 17, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. #1964 understanding Military Sexual Trauma Location: Baltimore County Public Library – Catonsville Branch Date: Friday, March 13, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1100 Frederick Road Location: NASW-MD Office Baltimore, MD 21228 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 Presenter: Laurens Van Sluytman, Ph.D. Baltimore, MD 21228 Psychotherapist in Private Practice and Associate Professor, Morgan State University Presenter: Paula Wolff, LCSW-C School of Social Work Team Leader, Baltimore County Vet Center Synopsis: This presentation will provide an overview of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) in today’s active duty military and veteran population. 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Synopsis: This course employs shared decision making to achieve ethical practice with lesbian, gay, bisexual Presenter: Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C and transgender (LGBT) youth. The training defines ethical practice, in accordance with NASW’s Code of Forensic Social Worker, MD Office of the Public Defender, Rockville Ethics, as services designed to respect individuals, ensure confidentiality, increase access to supportive Synopsis: This workshop will examine the various forms of self-injurious behavior that go beyond cutting. services, and client inclusion in decision making. The training utilizes a three step model of shared decision It is estimated that two million people in the United States injure themselves in some way. Self-injury, making: introducing choices; describing/exploring options; and making decisions. The course relies on which is also known as self-harm or self-mutilation, refers to individuals who intentionally and repeatedly developing a deeper awareness of LGBT identities, families, health and mental challenges, and issues of harm themselves. The methods most often implored are cutting, but can also include such things as: hair political advocacy. We will employ these intersecting elements of client biographies to raise awareness that pulling (trichotillomania), banging and interfering with wound healing (dermatillomania). Various issues will ethical decision making and processes of deliberation should be influenced by exploring and respecting what be discussed including but not limited to propensity, forms of injury, risk factors, brain development, co- matters most to clients as individuals and members of diverse communities. The workshop will include morbidity, non-suicidal self-injury diagnosis, and treatment modalities. This is an interactive workshop with presentations, discussions, and case studies. case scenarios which will be presented and discussed. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, attendees will: Learning Objectives: Participants will: 1. Establish expectations for social work practices and services with LGBT youth; 1. Define what self-injurious behavior is, beyond the traditional cutting methods; 2. Ensure that social works practice with LGBT youth is guided by the NASW Code of Ethics; 2. Explore propensity, risk factors, and brain development and how to integrate these variables into the 3. Provide a basis for advocating for LGBT youths’ rights to be treated with respect and dignity, have their treatment plan; confidentiality protected, have access to supportive services, and have appropriate inclusion in decision 3. Increase their knowledge of various treatment modalities, including psychopharmacology and talk therapy; making; and 4. Understand the connection between self-injury and co-morbidity. Analyzing the new diagnosis of non- 4. Encourage social workers providing services to LGBT youth to participate in the development and suicidal self-injury; and refinement of public policy at the local, state, and federal levels to support client success. 5. Articulate essential clinical skills needed to work with clients who engage in self-injury. CE: 3 Category I CE: 3 Cat I Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members Cost: $90 for members; $130 for non-members Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour #1922 Enlivening Your Psychotherapy Practice with Psychodrama & Related Action ethics requirement for licensure renewal. Methods Date: Friday, May 15, 2015: 9:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. #1949 Introduction to Special Education for School Social Workers Lunch on your own from 12:30 – 1:20 Date: Every Monday from April 27, 2015 through Monday, June 29, 2015; 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office Face to Face: April 27, May 4, 11, 18; June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 Online Classes: May 26; June 9, 23 Baltimore, MD 21228 Location: NASW-MD Office Presenter: Catherine D. Nugent, LCPC, TEP 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 Private Practice; Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD 21228 Synopsis: Go beyond talking with your clients and learn how to put their strengths, concerns, challenges, Presenter: Mary Ellen Lewis, Ed.D. and successes into action with psychodramatic methods. In this intermediate level experiential workshop, Senior Director, Education Projects, Kennedy Krieger Institute we’ll explore action structures suited to a variety of clinical tasks, such as building group cohesion, facilitating Synopsis: This class presents the scope of special education services, the collaborative nature of special access to personal strengths, identifying and exploring problems and challenges, and resolving unfinished educators with related service providers and general educators, and the challenges of implementing emotional issues—all within a framework of safety and containment. Participants will experience a variety of instruction for children and adolescents with special needs in the era of IDEA, NCLB, and the Common Core. action structures they can apply in their practice settings. Included in the course will be a session dedicated to ethics and social workers as they provide services in Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this intermediate workshop attendees will be able to: school settings. The hybrid nature of the course allows the participants to learn at their own pace while 1. Discuss Moreno’s spontaneity/creativity theory underlying the practice of psychodrama; having class sessions designed to draw all course content together. It is approved by MSDE for three 2. Explain at least one action method for building group cohesion; continuing professional development credits toward certification or renewal of certification. 3. Explain the following psychodramatic methods: soliloquy, double, role taking, role reversal; CE: 15 Cat I and 15 Cat II 4. Describe two uses of the timeline and understand how to put into action; Cost: $300 for NASW members; $400 for non-members 5. Describe the paper-and-pencil and action social network diagram (social atom) and how it can be applied Ethics Hours note: Successful completion of all 15 hours of the face-to-face classes also yields to different issues and populations and at different stages in the therapeutic process; and the 3-hours Category I ethics requirement of the BSWE. 6. Observe and/or participate in a variety of limited psychodramatic structures they can apply in their back- home settings. #1966 A Framework for Thinking Ethically CE: 6 Cat I Date: Friday, May 1, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cost: $90 for members; $130 for non-members Location: Baltimore County Public Library – Catonsville Branch 1100 Frederick Road #1905 Social Work Exam Prep Baltimore, MD 21228 Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Presenter: Ed Geraty, LCSW-C Lunch on your own from 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Psychotherapist, Union Memorial Hospital Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office Synopsis: Have you ever had an ethical dilemma? Have you ever wondered if you made the right ethical decision? 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 Is ethics just a way of thinking to use in professional practice or a way of life? When do individuals begin to think Baltimore, MD 21228 ethically? Defining what ethics is and is not in daily practice can be difficult for the practicing social worker. Presenter: Jennifer Fitzpatrick, LCSW-C Sometimes ethical decisions have to be made quickly. This workshop focuses on a variety of processes to help Founder, Jenerations Health Education, Inc. us define what ethics is and is not, reviews the sources used to determine an ethical point of reference, as well as Synopsis: This highly focused one day session will concentrate on study skills and preparation necessary proposes a series of questions to help determine ethical responses to daily decision making. to pass all levels (LBSW, LGSW, LCSW, LCSW-C) of the ASWB social work licensing exam. Participants will Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: practice test questions individually and in small groups in the following areas of social work practice: Ethics, 1. Define what ethics is and is not; Research, Diagnosing and Assessments, Diversity, Clinical Practice, Communication, Supervision, Human 2. Learn the sources generally used to determine an ethical point of reference; Behavior, and Social Policy. 3. Learn the stages of moral development; and Learning Objectives: This course enables the attendee to: 4. Create a process for ethical decision-making in daily life. 1. Identify ASWB testing strengths and weaknesses; CE: 3 Cat I 2. Prioritize study time; Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members 3. Learn best practices for passing the social work licensing exam; and Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour 4. Learn effective ways to reduce text anxiety. ethics requirement for licensure renewal. CE: 5.5 Category I Cost: $45 for members; $130 for non-members #1893 First Sunday Matinee: Featuring the Film Mary and Martha Date: Sunday, May 3, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. #1962 Emotional Care and Legacy Building with Dying Children Location: UMBC/ENG Building Room 027 Date: Friday, May 29, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1000 Hilltop Circle Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office Baltimore, MD 21250 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 Facilitator: Giana Davis, MSSW, LCSW-C, LCADAS Baltimore, MD 21228 Synopsis: Mary and Martha: Hilary Swank stars as Mary and Brenda Blethyn stars as Martha, an American Presenter: Kristen Caminiti, LICSW, LCSW-C interior designer and British housewife who have little in common apart from the one thing they wish they Synopsis: The importance of legacy building for dying adults is well documented. However, it is rarely didn't. When malaria strikes, the lives of these very different women change forever. They forge a deep discussed and minimally, and only recently documented in the literature regarding its importance for children friendship and embark on an epic journey of self-discovery to Africa, dedicating themselves to the cause of and adolescents. Using a review of the (limited literature) and two in depth case examples (a 6 year-old and malaria prevention. Beginning to rebuild their lives, they show how ordinary people can make a difference and a 16 year-old), based on my own work, I will discuss the importance of and the meaningful impact legacy inspire positive change in the process. Enlisting the help of Mary's estranged father, a former politico, the two building can have for dying children and their families. women beseech both the powers that be and ordinary people to get involved, realizing a shared responsibility Learning Objectives: This course enables the attendee to: to all the world's children. 1. Discuss the effective assessment of the emotional needs of dying children at various developmental stages; CE: 3 Cat I 2. Develop an understanding of the dying child’s need to build a legacy; Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; 10 for guests (no CEUs for guests) 3. Increase knowledge of what strategies can be used at home or in a hospital setting to assist dying children in building their legacy; and #1956 beyond Cutting: An In-Depth Look at Self Harm 4. Develop strategies to encourage family members (parents, siblings) to participate in the legacy building Date: Friday, May 8, 2015; 9:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. process with their children. Lunch on your own from 12:30 – 1:20 CE: 3 Cat I Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21228 CONN TI UI G ED Continued on page 21 WINTER EDITION | 2015 The Maryland Social Worker Page 21
#1894 First Sunday Matinee: Featuring the Film Girl, Interrupted Date: Sunday, June 7, 2015; 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Form Winter 2015 Location: UMBC/ENG Building Room 027 Please mail this form with your check made payable to NASW-MD, 5750 Executive Drive, Suite 100, 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21228. Lunch is not provided for day-long workshops unless otherwise stated. If you would Baltimore, MD 21250 like to receive an email confirmation of your registration, please include your email address on this registration Facilitator: Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C form. NASW-MD reserves the right to cancel any workshop for poor registration. Refunds for workshops Forensic Social Worker, MD Office of the Public Defender, Rockville canceled by NASW-MD shall be mailed within three weeks. Registrations MUST be received two business Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length film followed by a discussion. Group discussion to days/48 hours prior to program date or a late fee of $10 will be charged. Please see full refund/cancellation focus on: understanding personality disorders (in particular Borderline Personality Disorder), exploring polices on the first page of the continuing education schedule. Workshop fee includes certificate. diagnosing, symptom management, and treatment and medication compliance. Girl, Interrupted: In 1967, 19-year-old Susanna (Winona Ryder) feels that "reality is becoming too dense" and is diagnosed Peasel note that we do not accept fax registrations. Thank you for your with Borderline Personality Disorder. The doctor suggests to her parents that she be committed to the cooperation. NASW-MD reserves the right to cancel workshops due to low registration. Claymore Hospital, and she spends the next 18 months struggling with her troubled psyche and the bizarre world of the institution. Susanna bonds with several other patients, including Lisa (Angelina Jolie), Please print legibly Polly (Elizabeth Moss), and Georgina (Clea DuVall). As she realizes that Lisa is potentially dangerous and Name: ______truly needs help, Susanna begins to work harder with her psychiatrist (Vanessa Redgrave) and the nurse on the ward (Whoopi Goldberg). But Susanna soon learns that getting out of the hospital is not as easy as getting in. Girl, Interrupted was based on the autobiography of Susanna Kaysen, who really did spend Cell Phone: ______Day Phone: ______a year-and-a-half in the McLean Psychiatric Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. Author: Mark Deming. Cast: Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Whoopi Goldberg, Vanessa Redgrave, Brittany Murphy, Jared Leto Address: ______ZIP______CE: 3 Cat I Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; 10 for guests (no CEUs for guests) Email______(required for receipt) #1950 It’s Complicated: What Social Workers Need to Know about Ethics and HIV/AIDS Date: Friday, June 12, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. NASW#: ______Location: Baltimore County Public Library- Catonsville Branch 1100 Frederick Road Total $______Check amt. $______(Make check payable to NASW-MD Chapter) Baltimore, MD 21228 Presenter: Jeronda Burley, Ph.D Assistant Professor, Coppin State University; Adjunct Professor, Bowie State University Credit card payment: Mastercard Visa Discover Synopsis: This workshop will provide an in depth discussion of the ethical issues raised by HIV/AIDS. Focus will be on the social worker response to navigating ethical concerns while employing Credit card number: ______tested models of ethical decision-making to address questionable scenarios. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this intermediate course, attendees will be able to: CVV Code (three numbers on back of card):______1. Understand ethical dimensions of HIV/AIDS; 2. Recognize ethical concerns with HIV testing; and 3. Discuss models of ethical decision-making. Expiration date: ______CE: 3 Cat I Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members Name as it appears on the card: ______Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour ethics requirement for licensure renewal. Signature: ______Today’s date: ______Please Note: This workshop qualifies for the 3-hour HIV/AIDS requirement for the DC Board of $_____ 1883 An Introduction to Play Therapy (Silver Spring) Social Work $_____ 1892 First Sunday Matinee: The Fault in Our Stars (Baltimore) $_____ 1893 First Sunday Matinee: Mary and Martha (Baltimore) #1929 Strengthening Your Effectiveness as a Leader $_____ 1894 First Sunday Matinee: Girl, Interrupted (Baltimore) Date: Friday, June 19, 2015; 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. $_____ 1902 Integrating Problem Gamblers into A System of Care (Baltimore) Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 $_____ 1905 Social Work Exam Prep (Baltimore) Baltimore, MD 21228 $_____ 1915 Sunday Matinee: A Beautiful Mind (Baltimore) Presenter: Ashley McSwain, MSW, MSOD $_____ 1920 Giving and Receiving Feedback (Silver Spring) President, Consultants for Change, Inc. $_____ 1922 Enlivening Your Psychotherapy Practice with Psychodrama and Related… (Baltimore) Synopsis: This workshop responds to the strong call for leaders with the capability to lead in ever- $_____ 1923 Social Work Exam Prep (Cambridge) changing business environments with clear vision and to foster a motivated, productive workforce $_____ 1925 Compassion Fatigue: An Ethical Framework (Chestertown) committed to achieving the organizations’ competitive advantage. $_____ 1926 Ethical Practice: The Necessity of Self and Unconcious Biases in Clinical (Cumberland) Learning Objectives: This workshop will introduce emerging and experienced leaders to: $_____ 1927 Ethics and Risk Management in The New Era of Social Work (Silver Spring) 1. Effective leadership practices, including the ability to create a shared vision; $_____ 1928 Mindfulness: Developing a Mindfulness Symptom Management Palan (Holy Cross) 2. Differing leadership styles and sources of leadership power; $_____ 1929 Strengthening Your Effectiveness as a Leader (Baltimore) 3. Processes that deepen awareness of beliefs, assumptions and perceptions to influence leadership, $_____ 1932 Compassion Fatigue: An Ethical Framework (Charlotte Hall) and common obstacles to effective leadership; and $_____ 1933 Ethics and Responding to Behavioral Health Emergencies (Charlotte Hall) 4. Identify and discuss tools to remove obstacles to effective leadership. $_____ 1934 Care Committees (Cambridge) CE: 3 Cat I $_____ 1943 Strengthening Your Effectiveness as a Leader (Silver Spring) Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members $_____ 1948 What are YOUth “Twerking” With? - Sex, Pregnancy, HIV/AIDS…(Silver Spring) $_____ 1949 Introduction to Special Education for School Social Workers (Baltimore) #1963 the Use of Positive Triggers in Psychotherapy: Accessing Powerful $_____ 1950 It’s Complicated: What SW’s Need to Know about Ethics and HIV/AIDS (Catonsville) Physical and Emotional States $_____ 1951 Intimate Partner Violence (Silver Spring) Date: Friday, June 26, 2015; 9:30 a.m. – 4:45p.m. $_____ 1952 Critical Cultural Competence with LGBT People of Color (Silver Spring) Lunch on your own from 12:30 p.m.-1:20 p.m. $_____ 1953 Critical Shared Decision Making: A Model for Ethical Practice/LGBT Youth (Baltimore) Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office $_____ 1954 Hugs, Texts, and Tweets: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas (Frederick) 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 $_____ 1955 Stress Busting (Frederick) Baltimore, MD 21228 $_____ 1956 Beyond Cutting: An In-Depth Look at Self Harm (Baltimore) Presenter: Rhegina Sinozich, MSW, LCSW-C $_____ 1959 Ethical Challenges in Social Work Practice (Baltimore) Psychotherapist in private practice and director/founder of Balloon to the Moon® $_____ 1960 Boundaries and Ethics with Adults Who Have Experienced Trauma (Cambridge) Synopsis: Mind, body, and spirit are inextricably connected. Physical and emotional pain cause $_____ 1961 Working With Shame (Cambridge) measurable shifts and changes in the body. With the increased sophistication of medical technology $_____ 1962 Emotional Care and Legacy Building with Dying Children (Baltimore) we have been able to map changes in the biochemistry of the brain as a result of trauma with a big “T” $_____ 1963 Use of Positive Triggers in Psychotherapy (Baltimore) and trauma with a little “t”. The Body Keeps the Score cautions Bessel Van der Kolk in his latest book. $_____ 1964 Understanding Military Sexual Trauma (Baltimore) Indeed our bodies do remember. In a millisecond a train whistle or the snap of a belt can send some of $_____ 1965 It’s Complicated: What Social Workers Need to Know about Ethics and HIV/AIDS (Bowie) our clients into a hellish free fall. It is visceral. It is real. It is biochemically measurable. In this experiential $_____ 1966 A Framework for Thinking Ethically (Baltimore) workshop we will explore the use of positive triggers in psychotherapy and how they can be used to $_____ 1967 Ethical Practice: The Necessity for Awareness of Self … (Silver Spring) enhance and strengthen the healing journey of our clients. $_____ 1969 Sunday Movie/Discussion: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (Chestertown) Learning Objectives: Participants will: RSEGI TER ONLINE–SAVE TIME & POSTAGE: NASW-MD offers a secure online registration procedure 1. Learn about triggers (positive and negative) and their impact on the emotional and physical states of for its continuing education courses! Go to www.nasw-md.org and click on Continuing Education for our clients; more information or the Register Online icon on our homepage which will take you directly to the 123 2. Explore the storing of memories and how dominant memories become magnetic; Sign-up online registration area. Directions to workshops can be found online as well. 3. Understand the amount of “positive” visceral experience needed to override “negative” visceral experiences and the implications for treatment therein; and REMEMBER: You are ethically responsible for accurately reporting the number of continuing 4. Be able to use at least one hand’s on technique for helping clients access positive triggers. education hours that you have earned. If you are attending a NASW-MD workshop and you are late, or CE: 6 Cat I have to leave early you are responsible for notifying the workshop coordinator. Your CE certificate will Cost: $90 for members; $130 for non-members be adjusted to reflect the actual hours of attendance. Completing this registration form implies that you have been informed of this policy and your responsibility. QesU tions concerning registration? Call 410-788-1066 Page 22 The Maryland Social Worker WINTER EDITION | 2015
InKatharine Memoriam LeVeque, NASW-MD Member, Social Services Worker, Anti-War Group Member
The Maryland Chapter of NASW ex- 1958, two children in tow, and lawsuit that the ACLU filed in for people. She never ignored people; tends our condolences to the family of Katha- had three more children after their behalf. they were not invisible to her.” rine LeVeque, who passed away on January 1, they arrived. Katharine went As part of the settlement the Ms. LeVeque’s daughter Mary Anne 2015 at the age of 82. Katharine was a long on to work for the Baltimore city implemented new rules al- LeVeque of Takoma Park said that her standing, 32-year member of NASW-MD Department of Social Services. lowing groups of up to 30 peo- mother received a distinguished alum- Chapter, and she will be sorely missed. Below She earned a master’s degree ple to protest or pass out fliers na award from Dominican Universi- is her obituary, which was printed in The Bal- in social work from the Uni- without obtaining a permit at ty in 1994, and in 1996 was appointed a timore Sun on January 12, 2015. versity of Maryland School of all city parks and 10 designat- member of the Baltimore Commission Social Work in 1977 and also ed locations, including down- for Women. She said her mother worked By Joe Burris, The Baltimore Sun worked at a YWCA women’s town McKeldin Square. with teenage mothers and provided such shelter at the University of Ms. LeVeque was also a services as surgery preparation and smok- atharine LeVeque, a Baltimore resi- Maryland Medical Center ma- member of the Cathedral of ing cessation therapy. dent for more than 50 years and an ternity ward. the Incarnation in Baltimore Ms. LeVeque lived in Charles Village K anti-war activist, died of conges- Ms. LeVeque was a member of Wom- and took part in a church event that me- from 1966 until two years ago. She died tive heart failure Jan. 1. She was 82. en in Black, an informal peace advoca- morialized city children killed in vio- in hospice care at the Gilchrist Center in Noted for community and outreach cy group that formed after the Sept. 11, lence, lighting a candle for each child. Towson, Mary Anne LeVeque said. work, Ms. LeVeque was born Katha- 2001, terrorist attacks. In a 2004 Baltimore Sun article, Ms. LeVeque is also survived by her rine Tunstall Williams on May 17, 1932, Known for their black-clad attire, group LeVeque was quoted on why the memo- sister, Elinor Price Smith, of Asheville, in Asheville, N.C. Her family moved members hold weekly vigils throughout rial included 18- and 19-year-olds. N.C.; daughters Mary Marthe LeVeque to Florida shortly thereafter, where Ms. Baltimore. In 2013, the group won a civ- “They seem like such kids,” Ms. Worley of Marshall, N.C., Mary Eliza- LeVeque attended grade school. il rights lawsuit with the American Civ- LeVeque said. “They’re really not grown- beth LeVeque of Baltimore, and sons Ste- Ms. LeVeque attended Rosary College il Liberties Union against the Baltimore ups, even if they are technically. They’re phen Gregory Williams LeVeque of Bal- (now Dominican University) in Riv- police. City officials approved a $98,000 so young. It’s so sad. I think about my timore and Joseph Paul Tunstall LeVeque er Forest, Ill. There she met James R. payment to the ACLU to settle the case grandchildren, who are about those ages.” of Parkville. LeVeque, who was a student at the Uni- and agreed to loosen restrictions on when “Katharine demonstrated for every- Ms. LeVeque is also survived by nine versity in Chicago. They were married and where demonstrations can take place. thing involving injustice,” said Ani- grandchildren and four great grandchildren. when he completed seminary in 1955, The lawsuit stemmed from an incident ta Marshall of Baltimore, who said she A service of burial will be held Feb. 7 at and he went on to become an Episcopal in 2003 at the start of the Iraq War; mem- worked with Ms. LeVeque in the Depart- St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Asheville, priest and mathematics instructor. The bers of the Women in Black say that while ment of Social Services. “She was always N.C., where Ms. LeVeque was baptized. couple was married for 57 years until his protesting the war they were instructed in that space. The most impressive thing death in December 2012. by Baltimore police to move along. Some about Katharine was that she had abso- [email protected] The couple moved to Baltimore in of them agreed to sign on to a federal lutely no prejudice. She was always there Copyright © 2015, The Baltimore Sun
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EOE/M/F/ throughout Baltimore Metro. Flexible hours, all billing • Subscribe to our “Career News” e-newsletter. V/D Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a services, electronic medical record, and full office Master’s degree; knowledge in more than one discipline; staff support provided for clinicians. Send resume to Page 24 The Maryland Social Worker WINTER EDITION | 2015
W eLCOME New Members! WINTER 2015 NASW-MD Calendar FEBRUARY-APRIL 2015 All meetings scheduled for the Chapter office unless otherwise noted SOUTHERN MARYLAND Loveth Okoh Megan Freter Claudelia Davis Erikan Okon Emily Gebhart Brittany Dillon Jivwe Partridge Katherine Giuriceo F EbruARY Rachel Honig Burton Pearman Rachael Glick 3rd 5:00 p.m Committee on Aging Savannah Jennings Lacie Pleasants Annamay Graham 5:30 p.m. Behavioral Health Committee Michelle Northam Nicola Rankin-Ortiz Valerie Green 4th 6:00 p.m. Legislative Comm. Conference Call Janet Scott Kayla Rorie Erin Greenberg 6th 10:00 a.m. Private Practice Committee Amy Salmon Veronica Griffin Noon PP Peer Consultation WESTERN MARYLAND Karina Sanchez Allison Hall 11th 6:00 p.m. Executive Committee Jennifer Barker-Frey Cherre Sanders Doncella Hampton 13th Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE) Mtg. at DHMH Sara Cohick Stephanie Scates Ana Hervada 16th OFFICE CLOSED, President’s Day Sally Jornlin Rebecca Shesser Brandee Johnson 6:00 p.m. Children, Youth & Family Committee (CYF) Kathy McKenzie Dunrick Sogie-Thomas Luanda Johnson 18th 4:30 p.m. Social Work in Schools (SWIS) Committee Patricia O'Bryan Stephanie Stallings Formka Johnson 6:00 p.m. Legislative Comm. Conference Call Kelsey Shutt Michael Stromberg Brittany Johnson 23rd 6:00 p.m. Macro Committee Tara Stack Anna Tavakolian Dorian Lanni 25th ALL DAY Student Advocacy Day, Annapolis Jessica Thornton Karen Thomas Stacy Laubach Taylor Wallace Lisa Le M ARch – SOCIAL WORK MONTH Nicolas Weiner Philip Lembo SURBURBAN MARYLAND 3rd 5:00 p.m Committee on Aging Muisat Abujade Christine Whitaker Susanna Lewis 4th 6:00 p.m. Legislative Comm. Conference Call Damilola Akinkuowo Gail Woods-Waller Jacquelin Lynott 6th 10:00 a.m. Private Practice Committee Candace Ali Leslie Worley Sequean Zev Mahnke Susan Baker Yvette Young Jessica Marshall Noon PP Peer Consultation Laura Begosh Omar Matthews 1:00 p.m. Chapter Ethics Committee Arlene Berger EASTERN SHORE Britta Mullany 11th 6:00 p.m. Executive Committee Madeline Bertin Jennifer Brandt Carolyn Peterkin 13th Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE) Mtg. at DHMH Iraina Briganty Sandra Brown Hannah Pfeifer 18th 4:30 p.m. Social Work in Schools (SWIS) Committee Tia Brooks Amanda Hill Darnell Pratt 6:00 p.m. Legislative Comm. Conference Call Melanie Choc Melissa Lord Jennifer Putnam 23rd 6:00 p.m. Macro Committee Lark Claassen Diane Mason Katelyn Raab 26th ALL DAY Forensic Social Work Day Robert Cosby Randall Minteer Chekana Reid Social Work Month Pre-Conference, Maritime Institute, Linthicum Ana Dasilva Nicole Osborne Lacresha Reid-White 27th ALL DAY Annual Conference, Maritime Institute, Linthicum Theresa Delaney Amanda Sullivan Nikole Schiavone Tory Dorfman Lindsay Schwartz A Pril Joanna Fils-Aime METRO BALTIMORE Tiffaney Schwartzberg 1st 6:00 p.m. Legislative Committee Conference Call Jacqueline Flores Diari Banigo Saundra Scott 3rd OFFICE CLOSED Debra Francis-Thomas Lauren Bathgate Matthew Scott 10:00 a.m. Private Practice Committee Catharine Gamboa Sweet Joanne Boyle Alisa Seidel Noon PP Peer Consultation Laura Gardner James Byun Joey Sheffield 7th 5:00 p.m. Committee on Aging Gail Groboski Katherine Cernak Brian Shird 10th Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE) Mtg. at DHMH Jennifer Hackler Linda Chelleh Stephanie Smack 11th ALL DAY Student Conference at UMBC Heidi Hartz Ashley Christensen Shamell Smith 13th Sine Die: Last Day of Legislative Session Alysse Joseph Stacy Cofield Marci Smith 15th 4:30 p.m. Social Work in Schools (SWIS) Committee Gesireth Mariscal Kawana Cole Sophie Sterling 6:00 p.m. Macro Committee Rebecca Marr Thea Davis Ellen Suski Daniela Matz Jewel Duncan Lise Tonle Mafodong 18th 9:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting Sharon McKinley Joshua Dupre Lisa Vilar 24th ALL DAY Macro Conference, Maritime Institute, Linthicum Delverene Mills Duane Eggerman Jesse Waterman Terry Morris Jayme Engel George Wilbur Wendy Myseros Tracy Fader Denise Williams Sade Nesby Sandra Falconer Phyllis Willis Edna Odae Joy Fitz Nancy Winston
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