Education and Training
New Events Added For April - NDBSWE CEU-Approved
UPCOMING - FEBRUARY 2010
UPCOMING - MARCH 2010
Minot State University SSWO Spring Symposium
The impact of trauma on the developing child: Implications for
child, family and community
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
MSU Campus (Ann Nicole Nelson Hall) - Minot, ND
The MSU Student Social Work Organization is sponsoring a one-day symposium featuring Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD.
The presentation will examine the long-term cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social and physiological effects of neglect and trauma in children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Perry will describe how childhood experiences, including neglect and traumatic stress change the biology of the brain and, thereby, the health of the child.
Due to the popularity of this presentation, early registration is recommended. All registrations are non-refundable. Complete details, including fees and registration instructions can be found in the Symposium Brochure.
Additional information can be obtained from Deb DeWitz, MSU Social Work Program Faculty Advisor, debra.dewitz@minotstateu.edu, 701-858-4258.
Missouri Valley Trauma Symposium
Thursday & Friday, March 25 & 26, 2010
Bismarck Civic Center - Bismarck, ND
The Region VII Children's Services Coalition is presenting a two-day trauma symposium featuring Dr. Bruce D. Perry and Mr. David Conrad.
Thursday, March 25th will be the day that Bruce Perry, MD, PhD, presents a session entitled Therapeutic Strategies for Working With Traumatized Children: Applications for Home, School, & Clinical Work.
Friday, March 26th will be the day that David Conrad, LCSW, presents a session entitled The Cost of Caring: Secondary Traumatic Stress.
Registration deadline is Friday, March 12, 2010. Participants can choose to register for either one or both sessions. Complete details, including fees and registration instructions can be found in the Symposium Brochure.
Additional information can be obtained from Lynette Hendrickson, Region VII Children's Services Coalition, csc4kids@btinet.net, 701-223-5707.
MSSA 117th Annual Training Conference & Expo
Synergy: Revitalizing for Generations to Come
Tuesday - Friday, March 23 - 26, 2010
Hilton Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN
The Minnesota Social Service Association invites you to participate in the largest, most comprehensive human service conference in the Midwest. March 23-26 more than 2800 members of private and public human service delivery system will gather at the Hilton Minneapolis Hotel. Join us for innovative ways to improve the lives of your clients, staff and agency.
This conference highlights a wide range of cutting edge breakout sessions (close to 200 to choose from) featuring local and nationally recognized presenters. In addition, 150+ exhibits introducing programming and technologies relevant to you and your agency will be onsite. This conference will offer 19 Continuing Education Hours approved by a wide variety of licensing Boards from Minnesota and surrounding states.
To register visit www.mssaconference.org/program.pdf. For more information contact Stephanie Kibler, Director of Program Development, stephanie@mnssa.org, 651-789-4331.
UPCOMING - APRIL 2010
Assessment & Intervention for At Risk Parents with Learning Difficulties
Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 8 a.m. - noon
ND Heritage Center - Bismarck, ND
The North Dakota Department of Human Services – DD Division, the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities and the Pathfinder Parent Center (ND’s Parent Training and Information Center) are presenting this free two-day workshop, featuring Maurice Feldman, Ph.D., C.Psych., BCBA-D.
This workshop provides evidence-based information on assessing the parenting capacity of people with learning difficulties in a way that leads to appropriate intervention designed to meet their unique needs and reduce child neglect and recidivism in child protective cases.
Participants will learn about competence-based assessment and intervention practices including a step-by-step pictorial program that has proven effective in helping parents with learning difficulties to successfully acquire and retain parenting skills and which may be used in conjunction with the SafeCare model being piloted in some regions of our state.
Parents with learning difficulties include people who may be labeled as having intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning or persons with traumatic brain injury. Opportunities to engage in strategic planning towards development of regional child assessment teams will take place on the second day with an opportunity to discuss specific cases. Assessment procedures are designed to satisfy legal requirements in typical court proceedings regarding child custody.
This training is FREE but you must pre-register. Registration will be taken on a first come basis and be limited to 200 people on the first day and to 25 people on the second day. Day 2 attendees must have attended day 1. Please coordinate with county and Regional DD staff for attendance on day 2 as numbers for the second day will be limited to 3 representatives from each region.
Please contact Diana at 1-800-245-5840 or dpage@srt.com to register. The ND Board of Social Work Examiners has approved CEUs for this workshop. Questions about the content or the speaker can be directed to Cathy Haarstad at ptidirector@srt.com.
Stop Violence Conference
Monday, April 19, 2010 - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Jamestown College (Reiland Fine Arts Center) - Jamestown, ND
The Central Valley Health District SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) is presenting this free one-day workshop that will have sessions related to gender violence, MN & ND human trafficking, and behaviors of sexual predators. There is no charge for attending, but pre-registration is encouraged. Lunch options will be provided (for a fee), and pre-payment is required if selecting a lunch. The registration form, agenda, and map of the campus can be downloaded here. Registration deadline is Friday, April 2, 2010. Please contact Kali Brue-Lautt or Deb Fischer at 701-252-8130 for more information.
UPCOMING - MAY 2010
NASWND Annual Conference
Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Radisson Hotel - Fargo, ND
Save the Date - The NASW North Dakota Chapter Annual Conference will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the Radisson Hotel in Fargo.
This will be a jam-packed day, with four sessions featuring Jeff Edleson, Ph.D., LICSW, one of the world’s leading authorities on children exposed to domestic violence. Stay tuned for more details...
CONTINUOUS OPPORTUNITIES
05/22/09
NASW WebEd is the venue for online course offerings developed and offered by the NASW National Office. NASW WebEd courses are credited and social workers who pass the course exam will receive CEUs. Social workers are reminded to check with their state licensing boards to confirm that online education is accepted. If you are unfamiliar with Web-based courses, please click on the “Help” button in each course; there you will find information to acquaint you with NASW WebEd features. NASW welcomes your feedback and suggestions for improving this and future NASW WebEd offerings.
PAST EVENTS
12/16/09 - Unit 5 - Fargo - Health Care Reform Meeting
Our Fargo unit sponsored a lunch-hour meeting where health care reform issues facing social workers were discussed. This postcard was the original invitation.
1/28/10 - Jobs for America Now Coalition Webinar
See Jobs for America Now for more info.
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