“All People Matter”
NASW Arizona Chapter Conference 2014 September 12, 2014
Black Canyon Conference Center 9440 N 25th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021 • • • • • • •
Continental Breakfast 3-CEU morning workshops (ethics, diversity, or general) Awards Luncheon 3-CEU afternoon workshops (ethics, diversity, or general) Networking Exhibit booths Special hotel rate at Springhill Suites by Marriott - call 602-943-0010
Earn 6 CEUs! Honor 2014 state-level award winners: Social Worker of the Year Brenda Tomlin Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Noel Maloney Public Citizen of the Year Jennifer Longdon Public Elected Official of the Year Senator Steve Farley
Registration Form OR register at www.naswaz.com Name____________________________________ Daytime phone _________________________________ Address_____________________________ City__________________ State____ ZIP_________________ Email address ___________________________________________________________________________ Which breakout session do you wish to attend in the morning? (check one) ___ A1: “Understanding the Culture of Today’s Multi-Generational Workforce and the Ethical Considerations You Need to Remember!” by Carol Lopinski (ETHICS) ___ B1: “He Said, She Said: Enhancing Male Female Communication” by Neil Tift and Denise Tift (DIVERSITY) ___ C1: “Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another, AKA Munchausen by Proxy, Medical child Abuse” by Suzanne Schunk (GENERAL) Which breakout session do you wish to attend in the afternoon? (check one) ___ A2: “All People Matter, but YOU Matter Most!! The Ethics and Application of Professional Self-Care for Social Workers” by Dori DiPietro (ETHICS) ___B2: “Modern Family Therapy” by Shari Goettel (DIVERSITY) ___ C2: “Because It Matters: Using Values as a Framework for Competent Practice” by Kristi Stuckwisch (GENERAL)
Conference Pricing: $130 for NASW Members; $170 for non-NASW members Mail this form and a check for payable to NASWAZ, 1050 E. Southern Ave., Suite 1, Tempe, AZ 85282
2014 NASWAZ Social Work Conference Workshop Choices MORNING (Select One) Session A1: "Understanding the Culture of Today’s Multi-Generational Workforce and the Ethical Considerations You Need to Remember! by Carol Lopinski, LCSW, ACSW (ETHICS). Workshop description: If you are an executive, administrator, manager, or supervisor in today’s workforce then you may feel challenged, and sometimes frustrated in your efforts to understand the values that drive your staff’s behavior and thinking. This workshop will examine the work orientation and culture of the four primary workforces of today – Post-War, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. And, due to the diversity reflected, we will discuss and consider ethical dilemmas we may experience as a result. Session B1: "He Said, She Said: Enhancing Cross Gender Communication in the Workplace" by Neil Tift and Denise Tift (DIVERSITY). Workshop description: Males and females often learn to speak, listen and interact in quite different manners. Participants will review what contributes to some of the differences and suggest how to become more bi-lingual. This session explores gender communication patterns and identifies strategies to help participants enhance their capacity to communicate more effectively with the opposite sex in a variety of settings. Session C1: "Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another, AKA Munchausen by Proxy, Medical child Abuse" by Suzanne Schunk, LCSW (GENERAL). Workshop description: Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA) is a serious threat to the safety of children but it is difficult to recognize. Parents appear caring and concerned; children may have actual medical issues that mask the the parents' behaviors; and parents typically use numerous medical providers who are unaware of each other and of the medical tests previously conducted on the children. Medical professionals naturally believe parental reports of symptoms and the parents are often educated about medical terms and quite believable. However, the harm to the children can be significant and potentially fatal. They are harmed by the invasive, painful and unnecessary medical tests, procedures, and hospitalizations; their sense of self becomes distorted; and their development (emotionally, socially, and sometimes physically) is negatively impacted. It is critical that social workers in the medical, clinical, child welfare, education, and early childhood fields become familiar with the factors related to this diagnosis so they can recognize those families in which this could be occurring and respond appropriately.
AFTERNOON (Select One) Session A2: "All People Matter, but YOU Matter Most!! The Ethics and Application of Professional Self-Care for Social Workers" by Dori DiPietro, LCSW (ETHICS). Workshop description: NASW endorses "the promotion, support, and modeling of self‐awareness and self‐care" as critical to the profession of social work and estimates 10% leave the practice each year due to the lack thereof. Science clearly demonstrates that the practice of Yoga Mindfulness is transformational; it soothes the body and quiets the mind. Having mind‐body practices and coping skills for social workers can help improve their heath, mental clarity and successful outcomes while reducing stress and burn out, which better serve themselves and their clients . Attendees will learn the ethics of self‐care, basic tenants of stress and stress management by using Yoga‐Mindfulness practices such as breathing techniques, postures, and visualizations. This is an interactive and fun workshop that includes power‐point slides, case examples and experiential learning activities. Session B2: "Modern Family Therapy" by Shari Goettel, LCSW, LISAC (DIVERSITY). Workshop description: Despite rapidly growing cultural acceptance of diverse sexual and romantic orientations and gender identification, oppression, discrimination, and marginalization of LGBTQ people persists. In this rapidly changing environment, Social Workers need to remain fully aware of the pitfalls of traditional heterosexual bias, and treat sexual minority couples from an informed and sensitive perspective. The importance of taking into consideration developmental and socio‐cultural variables cannot be underestimated, and a well experienced therapist will be particularly sensitive to these effects. Session C2: "Because It Matters: Using Values as a Framework for Competent Practice" by Kristi Stuckwisch (GENERAL). Workshop Description: This workshop will deepen a social worker’s ability to use values as a tool for their own personal and professional development, as well as with their clients and broader community. The training revolves around guiding clinicians to help a diverse range of clients identify and connect with their values and use them as a framework for living a value‐driven life. The workshop is structured around the Global Values Projects, Values Assessment Tool (VAT). Participants will learn the neuroscientific design principles driving meaningful and effective values development and work through this process themselves through a series of group, triad, and individual exercises. Specific focus is placed on encouraging participants to find how their values are at the core of how who they are and what they do “matters” in their own life, their community, and the broader social work profession.