We’re excited to present three Fridays dedicated to advancing social work practice and research in Minnesota—accessible entirely online for your convenience.
Dates: February 7, 14, and 21
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
Earn up to 18 CEUs through live training sessions or independent learning.*
This virtual conference is your opportunity to explore innovative ideas and groundbreaking practices shaping the future of social work. Engage with professionals and researchers addressing:
- Creative solutions for complex systems
- Emerging interventions and pilot programs
- Diverse lived experiences and inclusive practices
- Cutting-edge research and advancements
No matter your area of practice, this event is designed to inspire, inform, and equip you with the tools to elevate your impact in the field of social work.
*Registration required for CEU eligibility. Earn up to 18 CEUs through live training and/or independent learning*
*Note: if you attend virtually while sessions are running, it counts as "live" CEUs. If you view the recording at a later time, it counts as independent study CEUs.*
Registration Information:
Regular Prices:
NASW Student Member - $55
NASW Retired Member - $80
NASW Regular Members - $130
Not-Yet-Members - $210
*Student and Retired Pricing only applies to NASW Student Members and NASW Retired Members, respectively.
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Click here for session descriptions and presenter bios
Pricing includes access to:
- All 3 live conference dates
- Winter Virtual Conference All-Access Channel to catch up on session recordings through end of March**
- Sponsor Resources Folder, filled with useful materials from sponsoring organizations
- Up to 18 CEUs available through live training and/or through independent learning!
Winter Virtual Conference All-Access Channel
View everything you missed - until the end of March! Catch up on Virtual Conference recordings through our All-Access Channel - on your own time, and at your own pace! All Virtual Conference sessions will be recorded and available for viewing through March 31, 2025.
Can't attend live conference dates? No problem!
You can still register to get admission to the Winter Virtual All-Access Channel! Catch up on content through recorded sessions** and/or earn independent learning CEUs*!
*Check with the regulatory board in the state(s) where you are licensed to learn how this event can be counted towards your licensure requirements.
**Recordings are only available to conference registrants.
Registration Deadline: Registration is open through 11:59pm CST on Thursday, February 20th, 2025. Register by February 5th to ensure you have the link for the first session.
Refunds & Cancellations: No refunds or cancellations after 11:59 p.m. on Monday, February 3rd. Read our Refund and Cancellation Policy. E-mail admin.naswmn@socialworkers.org with questions.
Schedule at a Glance
(All times are in Central Time Zone)
Click here to view more information about the sessions and presenters.
Day 1: February 7, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST (6 CEUs)
(1A) 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
State of the Social Work Profession
Presenter: Dr. Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C
Topics: Supervision
(1B) 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Transdiagnostic Treatment: Beyond the Boundaries of the DSM-5
Presenter: Dr. George Dupuy, DSW, LICSW
Topics: Clinical
(1C) 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Culturally Responsive Practice with American Indians
Presenter: Estelle Simard, MSW, LICSW, ABD-Education
Topics: Cultural Responsiveness, Ethics
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Break
(1D) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Empowering Perspectives on Dementia: Harnessing the GEMS Brain Change Model
Presenter: Amy House, B.S., Licensed Assisted Living Director, Certified Dementia Practitioner
Topics: Clinical, Ethics
(1E) 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
The Role of the Social Worker in Helping Patients Navigate the Complex Healthcare System
Presenters: Kristen M. Fischer, MSW, LGSW, NSW-C & Stephanie Little, MSW, LMSW
Topics: Cultural Responsiveness, Ethics
(1F) 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Staying Energized and Compassionate in The Midst of This Difficult Work That We Do
Presenter: Alan O'Malley-Laursen, MSW, LICSW
Topics: Clinical, Ethics, Supervision
Day 2: February 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST (6 CEUs)
(2A) 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Couples in Transition: Clinical Approaches for Supporting Transgender Individuals and Their Cisgender Partners
Presenter: Dr. Nomi Ostrander, PhD, MSW, MPH, LICSW
Topics: Clinical, Cultural Responsiveness
(2B) 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Unaccompanied Children in Our Communities: From Journey to Support Services Post-Release
Presenters: Micaela Schuneman, J.D. & Andrea Kittleson, LGSW
Topics: Cultural Responsiveness, Ethics
(2C) 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Culturally Rooted, Somatic, Experiences in Practice
Presenter: Katy Armendariz, MSW, LICSW, Founder at Roots Wellness Center
Topics: Cultural Responsiveness, Supervision
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Break
(2D) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
By the Crowd They Have Been Broken, by the Crowd They Shall Be Healed: Applying Attachment Theory to Group Therapy
Presenter: Dr. Jon Lewis, PhD, LP, ABPP, CGP
Topics: Clinical
(2E) 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Unionizing for Social Workers
Presenter: Breann Smith, LSW, President of EHWU Local #6609
Topics: Supervision
(2F) 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Stop Self-Sabotaging: Why the World Needs Empowered Social Workers and What to Do About It
Presenter: Laura Hanley, MSW, LICSW
Topics: Ethics
Day 3: February 21, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST (6 CEUs)
(3A) 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Reimagining Your Relationship with Money: A Path to Financial Wellness
Presenter: Constance Janelle McConnell, LCSW, Certified Financial Social Worker
Topics: Clinical
(3B) 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Upending the Golden Rule: Supporting Patient Autonomy in End-of-Life Decisions and Planning
Presenters: S.K. Chung, MSW, LICSW, APHSW-C & Florence Wright, MSW, LICSW, APHSW-C
Topics: Clinical, Ethics
(3C) 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Confront Dehumanization of Humans in Human Services
Presenter: Dr. Neerja Singh, LICSW, LADC
Topics: Cultural Responsiveness, Ethics, Supervision
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Break
(3D) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fatphobia: The Socially Acceptable Bias
Presenter: Nathalie Mahood, MSW, LGSW
Topics: Cultural Responsiveness, Ethics
(3E) 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
What About the Kids? Supporting Youth Whose Parent Has a Mental Illness or Has Experienced Trauma
Presenter: Dr. Michelle D. Sherman, PhD, LP, ABPP
Topics: Clinical
(3F) 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
An Ally in AI: Benefits and Drawbacks
Presenter: Katie Robbins, LICSW
Topics: Clinical, Ethics
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!