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SSDI and SSI Simplified: Practical Insights for Professionals
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 12:00pm-1:00pm CT via Zoom
Presenter: Michael A. Liner, Esq.
1 CEU
Navigating the Social Security Disability system can be overwhelming for individuals, families, and the professionals who support them. In this informative session, Michael Liner breaks down the fundamentals of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in a clear, practical, and easy-to-understand way.
Attendees will gain an overview of eligibility requirements, the application process, common reasons claims are denied, and what applicants can do to strengthen their case. Michael also discusses the role healthcare providers, social workers, case managers, and advocates play in supporting individuals throughout the disability claims process.
Whether you're new to Social Security Disability or looking for a refresher, this session provides practical knowledge and actionable insights to help you better serve your clients and answer common questions with confi dence.
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2026 Camp NASW-MN
October 22nd-25th
Join us for our annual self-care retreat for social workers - our version of "Camp"!
No camp experience necessary!
Our 5th annual "Camp" event takes place at a beautiful location in Northern MN with warm cozy cabins and lodges, a gorgeous lake view, great food, and tons of fun activities (all which count as CEU's)! At least 10 CEUS will be offered - attend as much or as little as you like! Join us after work on Thursday (or Friday) through brunch on Sunday - invite your social work friends or come alone and plan to meet new ones - and we promise you'll leave feeling refreshed and ready to return again!
Your comfort and safety are the top priority for this event. In particular, we want to ensure a safe experience for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, diverse ability status, and all identities. We strive to provide an experience that is anti-racist and reflective of our professional and organizational values. This includes (but is not limited to) accessible rooms and spaces, and the opportunity to choose your level of engagement in all activities.
Camp NASW-MN lodging is in indoor, heated cabins; cabins have shared bedrooms with beds that sleep one person and/or bunk beds that sleep one person per bunk.
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2026 Camp NASW-MN
October 22nd-25th
Join us for our annual self-care retreat for social workers - our version of "Camp"!
No camp experience necessary!
Our 5th annual "Camp" event takes place at a beautiful location in Northern MN with warm cozy cabins and lodges, a gorgeous lake view, great food, and tons of fun activities (all which count as CEU's)! At least 10 CEUS will be offered - attend as much or as little as you like! Join us after work on Thursday (or Friday) through brunch on Sunday - invite your social work friends or come alone and plan to meet new ones - and we promise you'll leave feeling refreshed and ready to return again!
Your comfort and safety are the top priority for this event. In particular, we want to ensure a safe experience for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, diverse ability status, and all identities. We strive to provide an experience that is anti-racist and reflective of our professional and organizational values. This includes (but is not limited to) accessible rooms and spaces, and the opportunity to choose your level of engagement in all activities.
Camp NASW-MN lodging is in indoor, heated cabins; cabins have shared bedrooms with beds that sleep one person and/or bunk beds that sleep one person per bunk.
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2026 Camp NASW-MN
October 22nd-25th
Join us for our annual self-care retreat for social workers - our version of "Camp"!
No camp experience necessary!
Our 5th annual "Camp" event takes place at a beautiful location in Northern MN with warm cozy cabins and lodges, a gorgeous lake view, great food, and tons of fun activities (all which count as CEU's)! At least 10 CEUS will be offered - attend as much or as little as you like! Join us after work on Thursday (or Friday) through brunch on Sunday - invite your social work friends or come alone and plan to meet new ones - and we promise you'll leave feeling refreshed and ready to return again!
Your comfort and safety are the top priority for this event. In particular, we want to ensure a safe experience for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, diverse ability status, and all identities. We strive to provide an experience that is anti-racist and reflective of our professional and organizational values. This includes (but is not limited to) accessible rooms and spaces, and the opportunity to choose your level of engagement in all activities.
Camp NASW-MN lodging is in indoor, heated cabins; cabins have shared bedrooms with beds that sleep one person and/or bunk beds that sleep one person per bunk.
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2026 Camp NASW-MN
October 22nd-25th
Join us for our annual self-care retreat for social workers - our version of "Camp"!
No camp experience necessary!
Our 5th annual "Camp" event takes place at a beautiful location in Northern MN with warm cozy cabins and lodges, a gorgeous lake view, great food, and tons of fun activities (all which count as CEU's)! At least 10 CEUS will be offered - attend as much or as little as you like! Join us after work on Thursday (or Friday) through brunch on Sunday - invite your social work friends or come alone and plan to meet new ones - and we promise you'll leave feeling refreshed and ready to return again!
Your comfort and safety are the top priority for this event. In particular, we want to ensure a safe experience for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, diverse ability status, and all identities. We strive to provide an experience that is anti-racist and reflective of our professional and organizational values. This includes (but is not limited to) accessible rooms and spaces, and the opportunity to choose your level of engagement in all activities.
Camp NASW-MN lodging is in indoor, heated cabins; cabins have shared bedrooms with beds that sleep one person and/or bunk beds that sleep one person per bunk.
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The Empathy Bridge: Using Emotional Intelligence to Navigate Conflict and Build Resilient Teams
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - 12:00-1:00 PM CT (Virtual via Zoom)
Presenter: Brittany D. Clausen, MSW, LGSW
1.0 CEU - Cultural Responsiveness
Conflict is inevitable in social work—between colleagues, within teams, and across systems. This session introduces the Empathy Bridge Framework™, a practical model for understanding and addressing conflict at the individual, relational, and organizational levels. Participants will learn how emotional intelligence can serve as a diagnostic tool for identifying the root causes of workplace tension, and as a bridge for co-creating solutions with teams and clients. Drawing on real-world case examples, this interactive session equips social workers, supervisors, and agency leaders with practical strategies to navigate difficult conversations, de-escalate conflict, and foster psychologically safer, more resilient teams within their organizations.
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Perimenopause and Menopause: Untangling Myth, Meaning, and Mental Health
Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT
Presenter: Magen Price, FNP-BC, MSCP, CSC
3 CEUs - Clinical
Perimenopause and menopause are often misunderstood, underrecognized, and frequently misattributed to lifestyle or psychogenic conditions causing many women in midlife to feel dismissed, mislabeled, and shamed. This workshop challenges common myths surrounding perimenopause and menopause and reframes these transitions through a biopsychosocial lens.
Designed for social workers, this 3-hour training explores how hormonal transitions intersect with mood, anxiety, cognition, trauma history, identity, relationships, and role strain. Participants will examine how midlife symptoms can mimic or exacerbate psychiatric conditions, why women are often over-diagnosed or undertreated during this life stage, and how cultural narratives about aging, productivity, and gender influence client experiences.
This workshop offers a high-level overview of hormone therapy without emphasizing prescribing or medical management. Instead, it centers on assessment, validation, psychoeducation, and therapeutic support. Through case examples and myth-busting discussions, social workers will gain practical tools to recognize menopausal transitions, reduce stigma, and more effectively support clients navigating midlife change, while collaborating thoughtfully with medical providers when appropriate.
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