Summer Speaker Series 2020
Summer Speaker Series 2020
Join the GASSW Practicum Office for the Summer Speaker Series! All workshops will be offered virtually (additional details coming soon) and include free CEUs for social work and mental health practice. As part of the Summer Speaker Series, two 1-hour ethics workshops will also be pre-recorded and available for viewing (additional details coming soon).
Effective Supervision: Retaining Quality Employees and Growing Successful Students
In this workshop, participants will:
• Gain valuable skills to get the most out of your team and encourage growth
• Explore how to address conflict, problem solving behaviors, and leading difficult conversations (with case examples)
• Learn about effective leadership styles and how to implement them
• Learn how to challenge, correct, and support employees and students
• Explore reasonable expectations for practicum students and what they need from you
Click here for additional training materials: Vignette Polling Questions | Individual Supervision Form | Wheel of Life
Email Alisha Olson (asolson@unomaha.edu) for additional information regarding your CEU certificate for this session.
How to Help During Cancer
Friday June 26, 2020 | 9 A.M. - 10 A.M. | 1.0 CEUs
Presented by Lisa Smith, Ph.D.
This talk will present findings from a qualitative research study investigating the social supports used by patients during their cancer experience. From this research we can glean an understanding of how to help others through simple acts of kindness.
Click here for additional training materials: Grief and Loss Resources
Email Alisha Olson (asolson@unomaha.edu) for additional information regarding your CEU certificate for this session.
The Intersection of Social Work and Criminal Justice
Friday July 10, 2020 | 10 A.M. - Noon | 2.0 CEUs
Presented by Deborah Circo, Ph.D., LICSW
This workshop will explore the role of social work in the criminal justice system. Knowledgeable professionals such as MSWs can enhance the system's fulfillment of responsibilities in a variety of ways. Learn about the unique and valuable social work roles and opportunities in this field.
This workshop will address the following:
• An overview of the two systems -- differences and commonalities
• Convergence of the two systems -- examining common ground across specific populations
• Forensic Social Work -- the bridge between the two systems
• Criminal Justice Social Work Services -- what this looks like
Click here for additional training materials: The Intersection of Social Work and Criminal Justice
Email Alisha Olson (asolson@unomaha.edu) for additional information regarding your CEU certificate for this session.
Ethics: Boundaries, Technology, and the Ever-Changing World of Mental Health Practice
Friday, July 24, 2020 | 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. | 2.0 CEUs
Presented by Susan Reay, MSW, LICSW
Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to complete the following objectives:
• Discussion of updates to changes in Nebraska Mental Health Licensing renewal processes for 2020 due to COVID 19
• Identification of relevant resources to identify best practices in mental health practice tele-health
• Identification of challenges and opportunities created through tele-health
• Discussion of NASW code of ethics technology standards
Click here for additional training materials: Telehealth Best Practices | Ethics and Technology | How to Prepare for a Video Appointment | Meta Analysis of Electronic vs Face-to-Face CBT Therapies in Depressive Disorders | No Cost Telehealth Resources for COVID-19 | PracticeWise Evidence Based Interventions for Youth
Email Alisha Olson (asolson@unomaha.edu) for additional information regarding your CEU certificate for this session.