1 CEU - may be counted as Cultural Responsiveness and Clinical

Speaker: Denis McGuinness, MSW, LICSW, St Cloud VA; Pam Illg, Stearns Co Outreach Social Worker; Crystal Petersen, LSW, Social Worker 2, Stearns Co Human Services

The speakers will discuss the perception of homelessness, what homelessness looks like in Central MN, triggers of homelessness, barriers to leaving homelessness, how outreach Social Workers approach people who are experiencing homelessness, dying with dignity, and more.

FREE for Members, $15 for not-yet-members

All social workers are welcome to register. However, content may be specific to Central MN

Central MN Region Educational Meetings

Every 1st Tuesday of the month from 5-6 p.m. via Zoom

FREE for Members, $15 for not-yet-members (1 CEU)

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This three-hour training will provide social workers with foundational information about working with clients who have had abortions. Attendees will learn about the myths and facts about the relationships between abortions, mental health, and emotions, as well as receive a framework through which to understand their clients’ experiences. Attendees will also reflect on their own abortion-related values, and practice identifying and vetting additional supportive resources for their clients.

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 - 12:00pm-1:30pm CT via Zoom

1.5 CEUs - FREE for ALL Social Workers!

Presenter: Vot-ER, followed by NASW-MN’s PACE

🏥 Join NASW-Minnesota PACE and Vot-ER 🗳️

Interactive Webinar: Learn to use your trusted voice as a social worker to encourage clients to register to vote.

Session Takeaways:

1. Enhanced Civic Engagement Skills:

   • Understand the Relationship Between Voting and Health: Discover how civic participation impacts overall well-being. 🗳️❤️

2. Empowered Healthcare Workers:

   • Access Resources for Nonpartisan Voter Registration: Equip yourself with tools to help clients register without partisan bias. 📚📝

3. Increased Voter Registrations:

   • Learn Legal Guardrails for Voter Registration: Ensure compliance with legal standards while promoting voter registration. ⚖️✅

Let's make a difference together! 💪🌍

Following Vot-ER’s presentation you’ll hear from PACE about NASW-MN’s endorsements!

For ALL licensure categories! Join us to prepare for your upcoming licensure exam.

Friday, September 13, 2024

9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CT via Zoom

6.5 CEUs

Presenter: Dr. Dawn Apgar, Ph.D, LSW, ACSW

Social Policy Action Network (SPAN)

Develop chapter’s legislative agenda; draft position statements on significant policy issues; follow bills and develop action alerts; work with coalition partners on lobbying strategies; and plan and execute policy events, including Social Work Day at the Capitol.

Questions or interested in joining? Contact admin.naswmn@socialworkers.org