This presentation will cover history of the LGBTQIA+ community, diversity within the community, and how to make your practice or organization more inclusive. While the topic range is broad, the presentation is meant to appeal to learners from all different backgrounds and knowledge bases. Through learning about history, diversity, and inclusion, you will be more…
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Grant writing is a competitive endeavor, and many agencies approach the task poorly prepared. Dean Klinkenberg has been involved in dozens of grant cycles as both an applicant and a reviewer. In this program, he will give an overview of the federal agencies and private foundations that regularly offer funding and describe how to evaluate…
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The personal safety of social workers is a vital part of our practice. This workshop will empower social workers to develop situational awareness and consider best practices for safety in the office and in the field. Case studies will highlight the importance of safety considerations and provide learners with the opportunity to critically analyze their…
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In this presentation you will learn 20 smart things you can do to help facilitate recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders. Topics covered include: incorporating lessons from science into recovery; what the best programs do to help facilitate recovery; lessons from history; becoming more evidence based; lessons from cancer treatment applied to behavioral…
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A client tells their therapist that they wish someone was dead. How does a therapist ethically and legally handle this situation? Therapists have legal and ethical responsibilities to both their clients and greater society. Many mental health professionals face challenges determining the best course of action when clients make threats towards others. This workshop will…
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Speaker Bio: Kamina Ballard, began her career in 1996 volunteering at Camp Hope which is a worry-free weekend retreat for children living with HIV and their entire family under the umbrella of Project ARK, a HIV/AIDS service organization dedicated to support the needs of women, children and youth impacted by HIV/AIDS. From this volunteer opportunity,…
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