NASW-TN 2017 Fall Professional Development Conference Workshop Descriptions

NASW-TN 2017 Fall Professional Development Conference Workshop Descriptions

Session 1: 9:00am-Noon

1.  Immigration Related Hardships and treatment strategies
Presenter: Dr. Mary Held, UT College of Social Work

Learning Objectives or Description:

·  Understand the experiences of immigrants

·  Recognize situations that pose risks to health and well-being

·  Recognize symptoms of trauma and stress associated with immigration

·  Identify trauma-informed strategies for working with immigrants in Tennessee

2.  Cultural Issues When Working with the Spanish Speaking Population – TBA

3.  Ethical Considerations when Working with Sexual Minorities – 3 hours in Ethics
Presenter: Steven Davidson, LCSW, Certified Sex Therapist

Learning Objectives or Description

·  Define sexual minorities.

·  Discuss terminology sexual minorities use to define themselves.

·  Describe how concepts of human sexuality and relationships are changing in American Culture.

·  Identify settings in which social workers are already serving sexual minorities.

·  Review social work principles and ethical standards as they relate to serving sexual minorities.

·  Examine the challenge of social work to balance clinical service delivery with social work ethics when working with sexual minorities.

Session 2: 1:00pm-4:00pm

1.  Cultural Issues to Consider When Working with the African American Population
Presenter: Dr. Gregory Washington, LCSW, University of Memphis

Learning Objectives or Description: TBA

2.  Open and Affirming Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Client Systems

Presenter: Dan Dumont, LMSW, Oasis Center

Learning Objectives or Description:

·  Learn about the coming out process and its impact on mental health recovery

·  Identify common clinical issues and effective interventions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individual clients and family systems.

·  Define the characteristics of biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Develop a basic understanding of the differences between and interactions among these four categories.

·  Practice self-assessment and reflection regarding one’s personal biases regarding gender and sexuality.

·  Identify further resources for working with these communities, including local groups, internet resources, research journals, and national advocacy organizations.

3.  Ethics and Advocacy when Working withDiverse Populations
Presenters: Karen Franklin, LAPSW, NASW, Tennessee Chapter Executive Director
Brad Palmertree, MSW, Director of Advocacy & Trauma Informed Care, The Family Center

Learning Objectives or Description:

·  Explore how the NASW Code of Ethics begins and ends with a focus on social justice and public policy advocacy.

·  Learn practical skills and resources for addressing the Code of Ethics’ focus on social justice and public policy advocacy.

·  Identify barriers to public policy participation.

·  Discuss a number of policy issues impacting diverse populations.