Friday, August 22nd, 2025 11:30am - 3:45pm CT via Zoom
4 CEUs - may be counted as Clinical
Hosted by: NASW-MN, NASW-MN, and NASW-TX
Presenters: Dr Louis Boynton, PhD, LPC, Charles D. Safford, LCSW and Celia Grand, LCSW, BCD, PA

The Default Mode Network (DMN) is one of the most important recentdiscoveries in affective neuroscience. As an important meta-system, it is a keyplayer in functions related to the self and social cognition, memory processing,future thinking, and creative solution generation. Malfunctioning of this systemand its interactions with two other key neurological systems contributessignificantly with numerous psychological problems. This four-hour core clinicalprogram will provide important foundational knowledge about the DMN in asystematic, readily understandable and easily digestible way and will help eachattendee integrate emerging knowledge about the DMN into your clinicalpractice in a clinically appropriate and ethically compliant manner. In additionto bringing the clinician up to speed with this key area of knowledge, thiscourse will provide practical tools and approaches to assist the clinician inproviding more effective treatment for clients who present with an expansivenumber of symptoms and disorders.

This is the fifth program of a series of programs designed to help master’s level clinicians advance their knowledge base in the integration of neuroscience into their practice.

Has it been awhile since you first became a member? Let’s get to know each other. Join us for a fun, casual virtual session where you’ll learn about member perks, chapter happenings, and all the ways you can get involved.
You’ll also meet our team and connect with fellow members.

Next sessions:

August 25th, 12:00pm
September 16th, 4:00 PM

Register here: https://bit.ly/MemberOrientation2025

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT
Presenter: Miriam Itzkowitz, MSW, LICSW
2 CEUs - Ethics

Mandated reporting is a professional responsibility for all helping professionals. Despite our best intentions, and our belief in evidence-based practice, mandated reporting remains one of the few areas in which professionals do not regularly examine best practices or look beyond their perceived legal and ethical obligations. How do we incorporate all that we know about trauma, racial disproportionality in child welfare, the importance of relationships, and ethical, evidence-based practice into our legal duty as mandated reporters? In this training, professionals will learn alternatives to mandated reporting that can prevent child maltreatment, promote family preservation, and maintain client engagement. Participants will be asked to take a critical eye to the legal and ethical implications of the decision to report and consider ways in which these decisions have impact for families, and for our professions, beyond the reporting call.

​This webinar will not be recorded.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 12-1 p.m. CT via Zoom

Presenter: Alanna Galloway

1 CEU

This session will provide an overview of Minnesota’s legal protections for workers. Participants will gain familiarity with current labor laws, recent legislative updates, and how these changes affect employee rights across the state. The session will highlight evolving workplace protections and clarify employer responsibilities, including laws related to paid leave, rest and meal breaks, and general working conditions. Social workers will learn where to direct clients for accurate information and reliable support when dealing with labor law violations or questions about their rights. By deepening their understanding of state employment protections, social workers in all fields will be better prepared to help clients advocate for themselves and navigate available assistance. This knowledge is essential for ensuring that workers across Minnesota have access to the protections they deserve and the resources they need.

Has it been awhile since you first became a member? Let’s get to know each other. Join us for a fun, casual virtual session where you’ll learn about member perks, chapter happenings, and all the ways you can get involved.
You’ll also meet our team and connect with fellow members.

Next sessions:

August 25th, 12:00pm
September 16th, 4:00 PM

Register here: https://bit.ly/MemberOrientation2025