Workshop Session Descriptions NACSW Convention 2017 Charlotte, North Carolina November 2nd – November 5th, 2017 z Convention 2017 Workshop and Roundtables Information The following presents a preliminary listing of workshop and roundtable presentations that will be included in NACSW’s Convention 2017 with abstracts, learning objectives, and presenters’ bios. The workshop sessions are sorted alphabetically by presenters’ last names. <Please note that views expressed by workshop presenters are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of NACSW. Being selected to present a workshop at this convention in no way implies NACSW’s endorsement or certification of a presenters’ qualifications, ability, or proficiency to practice social work or integrate faith and social work. Workshops Workshop Title: CIM Therapy Use Among Prostate Cancer Survivors in Arkansas: A Pilot Study Workshop Presenters: Raymond Adams, MSW Workshop Abstract: The use of complementary and integrative medicine among African American Prostate Cancer Survivors (AAPCS) is a relatively new area of inquiry within the field of social work practice. Little is known regarding the relationship between Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) usage,treatment adherence, and decision making among this group. Workshop Number: 20120996 - Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to: • Overview the various complementary and integrative medicine therapies (CIM) used by cancer patients, more specifically, African American Prostate Cancer Survivors. • Articulate several areas of an survivor's life that may be effected by their diagnosis of prostate cancer. • Identify intervention approaches that survivors prefer when dealing with health care professionals about diagnosis and treatment. Level of Presentation: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Target Audience: Social Workers, Church Leaders, Educators, Student Workshop Description and References: Despite the importance of CIM therapies among African Americans (Brown et al., 2007), there remains a paucity of evidence on the extent to which it influences older African American Prostate Cancer Survivors and their informed treatment decision making (Jones et al., 2007; Palmer et al., 2013; White et al., 2008). More importantly, as a person who ethnically identifies as a Louisiana Creole and racially as a person of African descent, it is vital scholarship is developed that culturally defines the roles of spirituality and religiosity within the lives of African American men as they engage in the informed treatment decision making process to be screened through either the prostate specific antigen testing (PSA) or the digital rectal exam (DRE) for prostate cancer (PrCA). These subtle cultural nuances regarding spirituality and religiosity are important given that the American Cancer Society (2016) predicts "An estimated 29,530 cases of prostate cancer are expected to be newly diagnosed among Black men in 2016, accounting for 31% of all cancers diagnosed in this group" (p.15). Evidence suggests that religious participation among African American men has a definitive affect on their willingness to engage in preventive measures for PrCA (Holt, Wynn, & Darrington, 2009a). Such facts have been explored within the literature of public health and medicine; however, faith based practices among African American men at risk for PrCA are understudied in social work research. Even though, African American men are diagnosed with late-stage prostate cancer more than any other male ethnic group (Holt et al., 2009b). Up to now, far too little attention has been paid to this epidemic's effect among African American men living in Arkansas; thus acknowledging their suffrage is imperative in equipping social work practitioners with knowledge of the disproportionate burden of PrCA experienced by African American men in southwest Arkansas.This investigator is currently in the process of conducting a qualitative study to explore these issues. Results, therefore, are forthcoming. Presenter Bio (s): Raymond Adams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Southern Arkansas University. He earned his B.A. degree in psychology at University of Louisiana at Monroe, and M.S.W. at Baylor University. He also earned a graduate certificate in multicultural social work practice at Baylor University. Currently he is a second year Ph.D. student in the School of Social Work at Jackson State University. Workshop Title: Meta-Synthesis of Spiritual Experiences of Black Students in White Colleges Workshop Presenters: A Christson Adedoyin, PhD, MSW Leslie Tyree BSW, B.S., MSW Erin Carley Workshop Abstract: This study presents the result of a qualitative interpretive meta- synthesis (QIMS) of over 20 years of study investigating the role of spirituality and religiosity in the academic experiences, success, or otherwise of black students in (faith- based) predominantly white institutions (PWIs). Implications for social work programs are presented. Workshop Number: 20121056 - Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to: • Understand the theoretical framework and thematic summary of experiences of black students in (faith-based) PWIs • Evaluate the spiritual and religious resources that black students utilize to overcome covert and overt challenges in (faith-based) PWIs. • Identify the most promising, tested integration, and pedagogical models that social work educators in (faith-based) PWIs can utilize to support black students Level of Presentation: Intermediate Target Audience: Social Workers, Educators, Students Workshop Description and References: The myriad of academic integration and retention challenges that assail Black students in predominantly secular white institutions (S-PWIs) are well documented in extant literature (Hannon, Woodside, Pollard, & Roman, 2016; Sedlacek, 1999). Multiple studies have identified some of these recurrent challenges to include: Overt, covert, and institutional racisms (Beamon, 2014), negative stereotypical perceptions, or type-casting (Robertson & Mason 2016), micro, and macro aggressions (Njororai, 2012; Solorzano, Ceja & Yosso, 2000), racial isolation (Jayakumar, 2015), belief that most minorities are less intelligent and admitted in PWIs based on affirmative action (Harper, 2015), tokenism (Graham, 2015), studentship based on athleticism rather than on academic aptitude (Beamon, 2014; Hawkins, 2013; Hodge, 2015) to mention but a few. Consequently, these negative perceptions and corresponding attitudes that Blacks students' face in S-PWIS have been reported to be responsible for low enrollment (Segovia, Parker, & Bennett, 2015), lack of integration (Grier-Reed & Wilson, 2015), high dropout (Harper, 2015), and very unfortunately, sky-high attrition rates of Black students in PWIs (Harper, 2013; Loo & Rolison, 1986; Robertson & Mason 2016). The study fills an important knowledge gap in literature and also reports on the systematic synthesis of over 20 years (1996- 2017) of peer-reviewed and published studies. This QIMS presents extant evidence, best practices, and pedagogical models that hold promise in in the utilization of spiritual and religious activities in primarily faith-based predominantly White institutions (FB- PWIs) for the integration and retention of Black students. In view of the aforementioned, the purpose of this is to present a systematically synthesized QIMS of qualitative studies that reports on the utility of spirituality and religiosity of black students and the challenges they face in PWI in the last 20 years. Implications will be discussed for the trio of social work education, practice, and research. Presenter Bio (s): A. Christson Adedoyin, MSW, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, at Samford University. His research interests include: Congregational/faith-based social work interventions, the integration of faith and learning, Roles of congregations and religious institutions in addressing socio-economic and health disparities, African immigrants in Diaspora, and international social work. Leslie Tyree got her MSW degree at Samford University in May 2017. She also has a BSW and BS in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Alabama. She has over 7 years working experience at Jefferson County Department of Human Resources. Her research interests are in child welfare and community outreach. Erin Carley has the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with minor in Family Studies and Human Development from Samford University. Currently she is enrolled in the MSW program at Samford University and will graduate in the Fall of 2018. Her main interests in Social work is working within at-risk youth. Workshop Title: Leading Dispersed Teams Workshop Presenters: Sharlene Allen, Ed.D., LCSW-C Workshop Abstract: Human service organizations are engaging in dispersed work to stay competitive. Dispersed work, also known as tele-work has benefits and drawbacks for the human service employer and employee. This workshop will help participants understand key elements, pros and cons,of dispersed work and the best leadership style for leading dispersed teams. Workshop Number: 20120978 - Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to: • Identify at least three advantages and three drawbacks of dispersed work. • Identify at least three essential elements of dispersed teams. • Identify three aspects of transformational and transacational leadership in establishing cohesiveness