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.

Advanced Supervision
Part of the Fall 2026 Social Work Supervisor Certification Series

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.