2023 NASW-NJ Annual Conference Program

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OF CONTENTS 03 Message from the NASW-NJ President & Executive Director

04 Welcome from the Conference Chair

12 Self-Care Lounge 13 Our Presenters 20 Thank You to Our Year-Round & Conference Sponsors

05 Site Maps

22 Sponsor/Exhibit Directory

0 7 How to Get CEUs

28 Discounts

0 7 Chapter Elections

57 How to Play Exhibitor Bingo

08 Schedule-at-a-Glance

58 Call for 2024 Proposals

09 Special Events

59 Get Cash Back

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Workshop Directory

60 Get Involved

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Sponsor a Student

SPONSORS

Message from the NASW-NJ PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Friends & Colleagues, Welcome to the 30th Annual Conference of NASW-NJ! We are thrilled to be together with you and back in person!

Over the past few years, our communities have called upon our profession in innumerable ways, and we’ve shown that regardless of where you practice and how you practice, across all disciplines and settings, social workers are essential. You have risen triumphantly to the calls to action—organizing, leaning in, and leading work to change the lives of individuals and strengthen communities.

While reflecting on the innumerable victories we have had in our profession, its hard not to see the ways in which our world continues to shift and create more work for us. Now, more than ever, social workers are needed.

This year we felt called to bring together thought leaders and expert panels to dive into the most critical topics our profession and communities are facing. From reproductive justice to representation and a host of incredible topics in between, our goal is twofold: to tackle the

WIDIAN NICOLA DSW, LCSW

issues head on and to discover together the role each of us plays in each space.

Social work is beautifully crafted unlike any other profession. Our friends on the front lines— our micro level colleagues who are providing services to individual clients daily—can see firsthand not only the individual outcomes of their work, but also the immediate impacts of policy and funding on specific clients and programs. Our mezzo colleagues are organizing in agencies, developing school programs, and have the opportunity to affect change in smaller systems, as well as identify barriers within those systems. And our macro-minded colleagues are often behind the scenes, creating and furthering policy and legislation, uplifting the needs of clients served by micro and mezzo level practitioners. Each of us play an instrumental role, not only in helping the world understand what is needed for people to survive and thrive, but in crafting meaningful change to bring about those conditions.

JENNIFER THOMPSON, MSW

It is our hope that throughout this conference, you’ll take time to reflect both on the content of the presentations, but also how you’ll use this information in your social work practice and what you can do to enrich the conversation. Over the course of the next few days, you’ll be invited to consider how our profession can respond to the significant challenges before us, how you can contribute to meaningful progress, and to take action on crucial issues impacting social workers and our clients.

We wouldn’t choose any other group of professionals to tackle this work with than the assembled social workers at this conference. We look forward to entering into robust conversations, hearing your thoughts and suggestions, and learning from the esteemed presenters, colleagues, and participants gathered here these next three days.

Thank you for joining us on this journey. Have a fantastic time at the conference!

-Widian & Jennifer

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WELCOME FROM THE CONFERENCE CHAIR FROM

Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW Dr. Dawn Apgar is Chair of the NASW-NJ Continuing Education Committee and Associate Professor/BSW Program Director at Seton Hall University. Dr. Apgar has served in many NASW leadership positions on the state and national levels, including as a former President of the NASW-NJ Board of Directors and the current Chair of the national Credentialing Committee. Dr. Apgar’s scholarship and writings focus extensively on social work education, licensure, and practice, the three pillars of the profession.

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his year is special, as we return to an in-person conference in Atlantic City while still offering an online option, to promote accessibility and ease of access. The next three days are an opportunity to reconnect with professional colleagues, some of whom we may not have seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. Many conversations will likely resume right where they left off and the time apart will seem short.

self-determination in decision-making about our bodies and sexuality, especially for those who are already marginalized. While it is easy to get discouraged as we often see hatred and untruth perpetuated, social workers know the power of unified action and must stand ready to deliver quality clinical supports to those who are adversely impacted by injustice and trauma.

However, this year’s conference theme, Historical Moments and Social Movements, reminds us that a lot has happened in recent years that requires the clinical interventions and advocacy skills of social workers. As social workers, we are keenly aware of the power of history and the importance of understanding how the past influences the present. We recognize that the challenges facing our communities today are often rooted in systemic injustices that have persisted for generations.

Throughout this conference, we will hear from scholars, practitioners, and activists, who will share their insights and experiences. There is no doubt that we will engage in lively discussions and debates, respectfully voicing our own perspectives and learning from one another.

Excitingly, this year’s conference involves students in a more active and meaningful way.

Conference presenters will explore and discuss historical movements and social moments that are shaping the social work profession and society generally.

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Many injustices seen recently demonstrate that racism still permeates our society and is present in our current structures and systems. Threats to reproductive rights have threatened

As we continue to work toward transformation, ask “Is social work ready for today’s challenges?” The answer is “Yes!” Together we can tackle social, environmental, technological, and economic challenges while still staying true to our core values. “Be the change” has never been more appropriate as we work collectively to build a more just and equitable future for all.

Thank you for all that you do to make the NASW-NJ conference a success and the important work that you do daily.

EXHIBIT HALL

PLENARIES AND KEYNOTE

LUNCH SEATING AREA ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

PRE-CONFERENCE PLENARY AND ADDITIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

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ROARING 20S DANCE PARTY

MEDITATION ROOM

ARTS AND SOCIAL WORK SELF-CARE LOUNGE

STUDENT SUMMIT

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HASSLE-FREE CE CERTIFICATES

AT CONFERENCE

Your name badge contains a barcode that will be scanned to verify your attendance at your registered workshops and various events, so make sure you wear your badge at all times!

TO OBTAIN YOUR CEUS AT THE CONFERENCE, FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS: 1. Receive your bar-coded name badge at the Conference Registration Desk.

2. Upon entering the room of the workshop for which you are registered, have your badge scanned by the volunteer on duty.

TO RECEIVE YOUR CE CERTIFICATE When you have completed all your workshops, your CE certificate will automatically be e-mailed to you within 10 days!

NASW-NJ CHAPTER ELECTIONS CHOOSE TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY! In collaboration with the chapter staff, the elected officials our membership vote for work hard to meet the mission of our chapter.

Vote NOW at naswnj.org or through our conference mobile app!

Open to members only.

Our elected representatives bring their experience, passion and ideas to the table to help grow our chapter, make us stronger and build our community. 7

Sunday, April 30

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN DESK OPENS AT 8 AM

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Optional Pre-Conference Plenary: Building a Culture of Connection and Care: TraumaInformed Organizations and Systems

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Visit Exhibit Hall

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Opening Keynote Panel: Social Workers Should Be In the “Room Where It Happens”

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Break / Visit Exhibits

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Concurrent Workshops

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception (with light food)

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Arts and Social Work: An Evening with Nathan Louis Jackson (space limited; pre-registration required)

Monday, May 1

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN DESK OPENS AT 8 AM

7:00 am – 8:30 am

Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibits

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Plenary Session: Justice Reform: A Space Where Social Workers are Needed Now More Than Ever

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Concurrent Workshops

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Lunch Provided / Visit Exhibits

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Plenary Session: Reproductive Justice: What Social Workers Need to Know

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Break

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Plenary Session: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies: Cutting-Edge Interventions

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Free Time / Visit Exhibits

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Free Time

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Roaring 20’s Dance Party

Tuesday, May 2

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN DESK OPENS AT 8 AM

7:30 am – 9:00 am

Continental Breakfast

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Concurrent Workshops

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Break

11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Closing Plenary: Social Work Leadership for the Future

1:00 pm

Departure

On-Demand Workshops On-demand virtual sessions will be available from May 3 – May 31 Information on accessing your on-demand workshops will be sent via email the week before conference.

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SPECIAL EVENTS L E A R N ,

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Pre-Conference Plenary: BUILDING A CULTURE OF CONNECTION AND CARE: Trauma-Informed Organizations and Systems with Megan R. Holmes, PhD, MSW, LISW-S, 2 Clinical Credits This workshop will address core components of the trauma-informed lens, and self-care steps to prevent and alleviate related hazards of helping professions.

SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Sun, 10AM-12PM

Self-Care Lounge in the Producers Room

Throughout Conference

At this year's conference there will be a dedicated space for self-care activities. Be prepared for Reiki, yoga, an affirmations mirror, meditation and reflection space, and more.

Student summit on the Starlight Level

Starts Sun. at 12:00PM

The Student Summit aims to provide students in social work a meaningful learning and professional development opportunity that provides them dedicated space to network, learn and grow as students and also gain a glimpse into the professional world of social work.

Sponsored by

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception

Sun, 4PM-6PM

Join us for the Grand Opening Reception of the Exhibit Hall. Mingle with our exhibitors, network and enjoy light food. Complete your Exhibitor Bingo card to earn a chance to win free attendance to next year's Annual Conference.

Sponsored by

Arts & Social Work in the Screening Room

Sun, 6PM – 8PM

2 Social/Cultural Competence CEUs Join us for a limited seat engagement with world-renowned playwright and screenwriter, Nathan Louis Jackson and award winning social worker and poet, Helena D. Lewis, LCSW. Pre-registration required.

Roaring 20s Dance Party in the Green Room

Mon, 8PM - 10PM

NASW-NJ is bringing back the golden age of Atlantic City. Bring your Charleston, feather boas and spats and join us for an evening of music, fun and laughter. Come in your best 1920's themed attire and earn a chance to win prizes in our costume contest.

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WORKSHOPS SUNDAY PRECONFERENCE PLENARY: 10AM–12PM

HORIZON BALLROOM

Building a Culture of Connection and Care: Trauma-Informed Organizations and Systems Megan R. Holmes, PhD, MSW, LIS W-S 2 Clinical CEUs

SUNDAY KEYNOTE 12PM-1:30PM

SUPERSTAR THEATER

Social Workers Should Be In the “Room Where It Happens” Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride, Lee Westgate, MBA, LCSW-C & Sponsored by Marla Blunt-Carter, MSW 1.5 Ethics CEUs

SUNDAY WORKSHOPS 2PM-4PM ATLANTIC A/B S1: Living Through Dual Pandemics: COVID-19 and Being BIPOC Sponsored by Nadine M Finigan-Carr, PhD 2 Social/Cultural Competence CEUs S2: Centering Survivors to End Forced and Child Marriage in the United States Samantha Marder, MPH, LCSW; Fraidy Reiss, BA 2 Social/Cultural Competence CEUs

ATLANTIC 4 Sponsored by

S3: Reproductive Justice for ATLANTIC 3 Young Women Aging out of Foster Care Sara Matsuzaka, PhD, MSW & Svetlana Shpiegel, PhD, MSW 2 Social/Cultural Competence CEUs S4: Fat Is Not the Problem, HORIZON BALLROOM Fat Stigma Is: Caring for the Fat Client with Respect Kristin Cavuto, MSW, LCSW, IBCLC 2 Clinical CEUs S5: The Clinical Need for Nonclinical Services in Schools: A Call to Action Noel Hiers, LCSW; Melda Grant, EdS 2 Clinical CEUs

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ATLANTIC C/D Sponsored by

S6: Peer Model: How El Barrio Disrupts Systemic Oppression Dunia M. Garcia, DSW, LSW 2 Social/Cultural Competence CEUs

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MONDAY PLENARY SESSIONS SUPERSTAR THEATER Justice Reform: A Space Where Social Workers are Needed Now More Than Ever Lori James-Townes, LCSW-C 1.5 Ethics or Social/ Cultural Competence CEUs

8:30AM - 10AM Sponsored by

Reproductive Justice: What Social Workers Need to Know Erica Goldblatt-Hyatt, DSW, MBE, Tala Mansi, MPA & Tammea Tyler, MSW 1.5 Ethics or Social/ Cultural Competence CEUs Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies: Cutting-Edge Interventions Susan Menahem, LCSW, Ralph Cuseglio, DSW, LCSW, David Barry, JD, MSW, LSW & Juan Rios, DSW, LCSW 1.5 Clinical CEUs

2PM – 3:30PM Sponsored by

4PM–5:30 PM Sponsored by

MONDAY WORKSHOPS 10AM-12PM M1: Understanding Racial Trauma La'Tesha Sampson, PhD, LCSW 2 Clinical or Social/ Cultural Competence CEUs

ATLANTIC A/B Sponsored by

M2: Using the Integrated Behavioral ATLANTIC 8 Health Care Model to Address African American Mental Health Inequity Tracie Grimsley Meyers, DSW, LCSW 2 Clinical or Social/Cultural Competence CEUs M3: Viewing the Unique Challenges for LGBTQI+ Clients Through a Social Work Lens Eileen Klein, PhD, LCSW 2 Clinical or Social/ Cultural Competence CEUs

ATLANTIC 7 Sponsored by

WORKSHOPS MONDAY WORKSHOPS 10AM-12PM M4: Societal Change Through ATLANTIC C/D Awakening Our Unique Self: Transforming Burnout into Collective Power SaraKay Smullens, LCSW, ACSW 2 Clinical CEUs M5: Building the Plane Before Flying It: ATLANTIC 4 Creating a School-Based Support System Elisabeth Mamourian Corona, MSS, LCSW Sponsored by & Stephen Matusz, MA 2 Clinical CEUs

M6: Power and Liberation in the Psychotherapeutic Relationship Silvia Dutchevici, MA, LCSW-R & Michael Madormo, MEd, LMSW 2 Clinical CEUs

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M7: Shinrin-yoku, CBT, & HORIZON BALLROOM Biofeedback: A Multiprong Approach to Tackle Anxiety Sponsored by Noel Hiers, LCSW 2 Clinical CEUs M8: Loss Trauma & Incarceration ATLANTIC 2 Through Poems & Monologues Helena D. Lewis, DSW, LCSW, Asa Paris, DSW, LCSW, LCADC, Tonya Tucker, MSW & Priscilla Carmona, MSW, LSW 2 Clinical or Social/Cultural Competence CEUs

TUESDAY WORKSHOPS 9AM-11AM T1: Using the Forensic Team Assessment to Identify and ATLANTIC C/D Promote Resilience in Children Stephanie Kurilla, LPC & Melissa Ciottone, PsyD 2 Clinical CEUs

HORIZON BALLROOM T2: The Experience of Aging: Clinical Implications Sponsored by for Social Workers Robin C. Wiley, DSW, LCSW 2 Clinical CEUs

T3: Culture in Treatment, Culture ATLANTIC 8 as Treatment: A Critical Appraisement for Co-occurri ng Treatment La'Tesha Sampson, PhD, LCSW 2 Clinical or Social/Cultural Competence CEUs T4: Leveraging Moments with Funders to Build Movements for Change Erin Capone, MSW 2 Ethics CEUs T5: Rethinking Reentry: Women, Grief, & Loss Helena D. Lewis, DSW, LCSW & Asa Paris, DSW, LCSW, LCADC 2 Clinical CEUs

ATLANTIC 3

ATLANTIC A/B

ATLANTIC 7 T6: Emotional Regulation Impairment: An Opportunity to Advance Social Justice Mark Dodd, LCSW & Amy Strickler, LSW 2 Clinical CEUs

TUESDAY CLOSING PLENARY 11:30AM – 1PM

SUPERSTAR THEATER

Social Work Leadership for the Future Erica Sandoval, LCSW & Sarah Butts, MSW 1.5 Ethics or Social/Cultural Competence CEUs

ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS SESSIONS AVAILABLE MAY 3 - MAY 31 LINKS WILL BE EMAILED BY MONDAY, APRIL 24 D1: Social Work and Pastoral Counseling: Embracing our Bicultural Identities Mary Landriau, LCSW 2 Clinical CEUs D2: All-Hands-on-Deck: Ethical Guidance to Respond Clinically & Advocate Collectively Jennifer A. Pax, JD, PhD, LCSW 2 Ethics CEUs D3: Library Social Work: Where We Need To Be Kathleen Ray, LCSW & Cardacia Davis, MSW 2 General CEUs D4: Social Work’s Capacity to Change and Advocate for Environmental Justice Lisa E. Cox, PhD, LCSW 2 Social/Cultural Competence CEUs

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self-care lounge schedule

Open Throughout the Conference

TIME

10AM-12PM

SUNDAY

EXPRESSIVE ART LAB (REVERSE WATERCOLOR): PRESENTED BY SONYA FISHER, BSW Student Summit Space-Starlight Level Max 50 Drop In/Drop Out

MONDAY 7AM-7:45PM

YOGA: Producers Room Max 10 Hard Start Time

12PM-2PM

REIKI: PRESENTED BY LANA CHURCH, LCSW & YOLANDA NIXSON, BSW Producers Room Sign Up 10-15 Minute Intervals

6:30PM-7:45PM

SELF-GUIDED MEDITATION : Directors Room/Producers Room (both) Max Each Room 10-15 Drop In-No Sign Up

TUESDAY 8AM-9AM

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REFLECTION & MEDITATION: Self-Care Floor Drop In No Max

OUR PRESENTERS PRE-CONFERENCE PLENARY

MEGAN R. HOLMES, PHD, LIS W-S Dr. Megan R. Holmes is an Associate Professor of Social Work and Co-Director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity in the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. She has 15 years of clinical practice and research experience working in the field of child exposure to domestic violence, which continues to be a serious and highly prevalent social problem that can negatively affect children’s behavioral and mental health outcomes both in the short term and over the life course. The overarching goal of Dr. Holmes’s work is to contribute to the optimal development of children who have been exposed to domestic violence by identifying risk and protective factors that will be translated into interventions. Her current research also focuses on creating community and system responses to trauma that promote relational health and healing throughout Cleveland and the state of Ohio.

SUNDAY KEYNOTE SESSION

DELAWARE STATE SENATOR SARAH MCBRIDE Senator Sarah McBride currently serves as chair of the Delaware State Senate Health & Social Services Committee and is a member of the Senate Housing Committee, Senate Corrections & Public Safety Committee, Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee. She has been involved in community advocacy for most of her life, including working for former Governor Jack Markell, the late Attorney General Beau Biden, and as a White House intern during the Obama Administration. Most recently, she served as a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQIA+ equal rights organization.

LEE WESTGATE, MBA, LCSW-C Lee Westgate (he/him/his), is an out transgender advocate with more than 15 years of professional experience in social work policy, practice, research, and education. He is a board approved clinical supervisor in the state of Maryland, has held numerous organizational leadership roles, and has served as an educational consultant to a variety of associations and organizational clientele. He has served as a medical social worker in the fields of oncology, critical care, as well as in integrated behavioral health settings. Mr. Westgate continues to serve as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Maryland, School of Social Work and his scholarship includes integrated behavioral health, clinical work with LGBTQIA+ populations, working with individuals with chronic and life-threatening illness, healthcare policy, and health equity.

MARLA BLUNT-CARTER, MSW Marla Blunt-Carter, is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, and a Masters degree of Social Work from Rutgers University.

Professor Blunt-Carter brings a unique perspective to teaching that intertwines the intricacies of public policy with the relevance of macro-level social work practice. BluntCarter engages her students and utilizes lived experiences with evidenced-based theoretical practice approaches to prepare future practitioners for work rooted in social change and social justice. Professor Blunt-Carter is committed to teaching the next generation of change agents.

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OUR PRESENTERS MONDAY PLENARY

LORI JAMES-TOWNES, LCSW-C Lori James-Townes is the Executive Director of the National Association for Public Defense (NAPD). Prior to her current role, she served as NAPD’s Assistant Training Director. Her social work and public defender careers span decades, including serving as Director of Social Work and Leadership Development with the Maryland Office of Public Defender. Her commitment to public service is notable as she serves as President of the University of Maryland’s School of Social Work Alumni Board of Directors. She is also the President & CEO of Expand-Now, LLC. Through Expand-Now, Ms. James-Townes is able to pour into others through speaking, training, development activities, coaching, and consulting. Ms. James-Townes has over 27 years of teaching, forensic social work, leadership, and management experience in juvenile justice, mental health, and public defender settings.

MONDAY PLENARY

ERICA GOLDBLATT HYATT, DSW, LCSW, MBE Dr. Erica Goldblatt Hyatt (they/them) is an administrator, clinician, and author with nearly 20 years' experience in the field of death and dying, grief and loss, and reproductive healthcare. As of January 2023, they are tasked with creating a community-engaged reproductive justice initiative at and beyond Rutgers University School of Social Work. A nationally-recognized speaker who has appeared on television, podcasts, and multimedia platforms, Dr. Goldblatt Hyatt is frequently commissioned to train healthcare providers, social workers, death educators, and ethicists. In their role at the RWJ Medical School, they plan to provide additional advanced-level education for physicians about the human experience of grief, pregnancy loss, and bioethics. At the center of their public advocacy and social justice endeavors, Dr. Goldblatt Hyatt is a passionate advocate for reproductive rights and, in particular, reproductive justice, and has been featured in media campaigns by Planned Parenthood of Pennsylvania as well as repeatedly welcomed at press conferences alongside Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Governor-elect Josh Shapiro.

TALA MANSI, MPA Tala Mansi has 10 years of experience working with humanitarian and health care organizations to strengthen health systems and promote health equity. She serves as the Director of Health Equity Capability Building at Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). She is responsible for leading the organization's efforts to adopt and implement a health equity strategy. This includes serving as an internal consultant to Planned Parenthood affiliates to operationalize various health equity initiatives, develop health equity metrics, and address the multiple determinants of health. Prior to her work at PPFA, her most recent role was at UNICEF USA, where she spent five years working on the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, one of the largest private-public partnerships in public health. Previously, she spent five years working for one of the largest youth leadership development organizations, AIESEC, and served in various executive team posts in New York and the Netherlands.

TAMMEA TYLER, MSW With over 25 years of experience as a health equity leader utilizing an anti-oppression, racial equity, and feminist lens, Ms. Tyler has served in various roles, from Chief Executive Officer to Chief Operating Officer at several national and international charities and foundations focused on Birth and Reproductive Justice. She has also spearheaded major Community Health and Racial Justice projects, the most notable of which was with Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration with the Department of Interior. Ms. Tyler is currently the CEO of Global Foundation for Girls which focuses on Birth Justice and Gender Justice for girls, gender-fluid youth and birthing persons across the globe. An educator at heart, Ms. Tyler has taught at the university level, covering topics around women, health, children, and gender. She is a trained birth and postpartum doula and community birth justice educator and activist.

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OUR PRESENTERS MONDAY PLENARY

SUSAN MENAHEM, LCSW Susan Menahem is the Executive Clinical Director at the Institute for Personal Growth (IPG), and an IPG veteran, having first joined in 2001 as a therapist. She assumed her current role in 2016, and now oversees the supervision and training of IPG’s dozens of therapists, organizes their in-services and in-house supervision sessions, oversees their clinical staff on a day-to-day basis, and much more. On top of all that, she also remains one of IPG's regular therapists, maintaining a full caseload of clients herself.

RALPH CUSEGLIO, DSW, LCSW Dr. Cuseglio is an associate professor at Monmouth University. He has maintained a private psychotherapy practice for several years where he combines a psychodynamic treatment approach with mindfulness-based practices. Dr. Cuseglio formerly served as a high school social worker for 9 years in an urban school district working primarily with Latino adolescents and families. He was previously a field supervisor for MSW students for several years. Given his extensive experience working with youth, Dr. Cuseglio regularly offers mental health training to court appointed advocates for children in the foster care system.

DAVID BARRY, JD, MSW, LSW David Barry is a partner at Bowne Barry & Barry Law, a boutique law firm offering legal, ethical and business advice and representation to New Jersey's licensed mental health professionals, including the defense of licensing board actions. He is an adjunct professor in the social work programs at both Rutgers University (MSW and DSW programs) and Seton Hall University (BSW program), teaching courses on the intersection of law, ethics and practice. He frequently provides continuing education presentations to mental health professionals of various licensures throughout New Jersey. He has presented at national, state and local conferences.

JUAN RIOS, DSW, LCSW Juan Rios is an assistant professor at Seton Hall University. He has presented nationally and internationally at various Social Work conferences. As a practitioner scholar, he believes in the importance of integrating theoretical knowledge to practice in the field of social work.

His academic mission is to ensure his students are constantly applying scholastic thought with applied learning. Dr. Rios has experience in both non-profit and government sectors and presently serves as the Clinical Director of a multiservice specialty practice and as a clinical consultant to community mental health agencies.

TUESDAY PLENARY

SARAH CHRISTA BUTTS, MSW Sarah Christa Butts is Director of Public Policy at the NASW headquarters office in Washington, DC. Ms. Butts is responsible for leading the association’s public policy, political and legislative affairs agenda, overseeing field organizing, working at both the national level and with 55 NASW state chapters, political candidates’ fundraising and endorsement efforts, as well as developing and advancing the association’s strategic goals and objectives related to influencing the legislative and executive branches of government. She is co-chair of NASW’s Licensure Task Force, a member of the board of directors of the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy and the Mental Health Liaison Group.

ERICA SANDOVAL, LCSW Erica Priscilla Sandoval is an award-winning mental health practitioner, speaker, executive coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, philanthropist, and author of Latinx/e in Social Work Volumes I and II. She is also the founder and CEO of Sandoval Psychotherapy Consultation – known as Sandoval CoLab – where she oversees a team of social workers and leads diversity, equity, and inclusion work for organizations, universities, health care facilities, medical and corporate professionals. Ms. Sandoval is also trained in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), a breakthrough approach to an awakened mind and healing trauma and depression.

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OUR PRESENTERS ERIN CAPONE, MSW Ms. Capone is a part-time lecturer and doctoral student at Rutgers School of Social Work, where her research explores the role of philanthropy in social justice. Erin has 15 years of experience as a frontline fundraiser and nonprofit leader, where she applies social justice theories and social work interventions to her practice and advocates for the important perspective that social workers bring to philanthropy.

KRISTIN CAVUTO, LCSW, IBCLC Ms. Cavuto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in private practice in central NJ. Her practice specialties are low supply, maternal and infant mental health, and the intersection of ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender in the care of the new family.

MEGAN CHINN, LCSW Ms. Chinn provides holistic psychotherapy with an emphasis on trauma-informed care, while drawing on mindfulness, intersectionality, and harm-reduction approaches. Megan’s clinical focus is on applications of critical race theory, transformative justice, and spirituality within the therapeutic context.

MELISSA CIOTTONE, PSYD Dr. Ciottone has extensive education, training, and experience in the areas of child abuse and neglect, trauma, severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and forensic assessments. She has been employed by the Center for Evaluation and Counseling, Inc. (CEC) since 1999 where she has been conducting forensic assessments and providing treatment for children and families who are involved in the Child Protective Services’ system. Research areas include: forensic mental health, PTSD, Complex PTSD, grief, intergenerational maltreatment and service gaps, and program development.

ELISABETH MAMOURIAN CORONA, MSS, LCSW Ms. Corona is the District Crisis Coordinator for Millville Public Schools in Cumberland County, NJ.

LISA E. COX, PHD, LCSW Dr. Lisa Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Professor of Social Work and Gerontology at Stockton University. She teaches undergraduate social work seminar practice courses and graduate classes on Psychopathology, Clinical Social Work and more. Dr. Cox has authored seven books and her research interests include gerontology, health/mental health, and spirituality.

CARDACIA DAVIS, MSW

MARK DODD, LCSW Mr. Dodd, LCSW, is a School Social Worker with the Newark Public Schools (NPS); where he has worked within multiple schools for the past 20+ years. Mark also maintains a private psychotherapy practice. Prior to his work with NPS, he was employed in the fields of Child Welfare, Juvenile and Criminal Justice, and Substance Use Disorder inpatient programs.

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OUR PRESENTERS SILVIA DUTCHEVICI, MA, LCSW Ms. Dutchevici, is the founder and President of the Critical Therapy Institute (CTI) and author of Critical Therapy: Power and Liberation in Psychotherapy. A trained psychotherapist, Dutchevici is a founding board member of Black Women's Blueprint and a member of the Physicians for Human Right’s Asylum Network, where she conducts psychological evaluations documenting evidence of torture and persecution for survivors fleeing danger in their home countries.

NADINE M. FINIGAN-CARR, PHD Ms. Finigan-Carr, is a prevention research scientist focused on the application of behavioral and social science perspectives to research on contemporary health problems, especially those that disproportionately affect people of color. She is an internationally recognized expert on minor human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Recently, she was named the inaugural Executive Director of the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Center for Violence Prevention. The center’s mission is to build resilient and equitable communities for all through the prevention and intervention of all forms of violence and trauma.

DUNIA M. GARCIA, DSW, LSW Ms. Garcia, LSW, DSW has over 20 years of experience focused on educational equity, college access, strategic planning, and community practice. Her research interests include the experiences of firstgeneration students, pay equity, peer-led models, clinical simulations, and interprofessional teambased practices between psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners and social workers..

MELDA GRANT, EDS Ms. Grant, is committed to the fields of public and mental health. Throughout her experiences she has developed, implemented, and evaluated various programming, which has included inner city youth and young adults, adult and juvenile inmates, correctional staff, residential staff, religious congregations, and the community at-large.

NOEL HIERS, LCSW Ms. Hiers, is an LCSW with over 25 years of experience working with youth in outpatient settings, residential settings, street outreach, and schools. She is currently in private practice utilizing forest therapy to compliment CBT with clients ranging in age from 12 to 82.

EILEEN KLEIN, PHD, MS, LCSW Ms. Klein, is an Associate Professor at Ramapo College. She worked in public mental health as a clinician and administrator for many years. Her research interests include mental health and health disparities for the LGBTQ+ community, social welfare policy, and the social work role as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

STEPHANIE KURILLA, LPC Ms. Kurilla is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds two Master’s Degrees from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Forensics and is working on her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Saint Elizabeth’s University. Stephanie is the Forensic Team Leader at the Center for Evaluation and Counseling where she supervises a team of dedicated child abuse experts and advocates in conducting forensic assessments.

MARY LANDRIAU, LCSW Ms. Landriau is currently a Faculty Associate and Director of Field Education in the B.S.W. Program at Seton Hall University and serves as the Campus Academic Coordinator for the Baccalaureate Child Welfare Educational Program, President of the Board of Directors of Prevention Links, and was recently elected to serve on the Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors’ Board of Directors. She is presently studying for her Masters in Pastoral Theology at the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University.

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OUR PRESENTERS SAMANTHA MARDER, MPH, LCSW Samantha Marder, LCSW, MPH, is the senior director of client services and facility dog handler at Unchained at Last where she supports survivors to prevent, escape from, and rebuild their lives after forced and child marriages. She has over a decade of experience working with trauma survivors as a social worker, advocate, researcher, and therapist most recently at Legal Services NYC and as an advocate for family violence survivor-defendants incarcerated at Rikers Island.

SARA MATSUZAKA, PHD, LCSW Ms. Matsuzaka, is an Assistant Professor within the Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy at Montclair State University. Her research examines how systemic oppression influences the psychological and behavioral outcomes of people from multiply-marginalized groups.

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TRACIE GRIMSLEY MEYERS, DSW, LCSW Dr. Tracie Grimsley Meyers makes no apologies for being a thought provoking, good trouble making Social Worker. The diversity of treatment settings and communities with whom she has practiced over the past 25 years has afforded her the opportunity to witness the dire effect that health inequality has upon the lives of those who are historically excluded in the United States and ignited her passion to address this ongoing injustice.

ASA PARIS, DSW, LCSW, LCADC Dr. Asa Paris is a private practice clinical social worker specializing in adult and adolescent male sexual assault and substance use disorder survivors. Dr. Paris has concentrated the bulk of his research focus and clinical practice to gaining insight on and working with military, first responder, and formally incarcerated populations.

JENNIFER A. PAX, JD, PHD, LCSW Ms. Pax, is full-time faculty at New Jersey City University and directs the Bachelor of Social Work Program. She engages in clinical practice, predominantly with the aging population, and is on various Boards throughout the State of NJ.

KATHLEEN RAY, LCSW

FRAIDY REISS, BA Ms. Reiss is a forced marriage survivor turned executive director, activist, researcher, published writer, and one of the nation’s foremost experts on forced and child marriage. After escaping from an abusive forced marriage, she rebuilt her life and founded Unchained At Last to combat forced marriage and child marriage in the United States through direct services and advocacy.

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OUR PRESENTERS LA'TESHA SAMPSON, PHD, LCSW Dr. La'Tesha has been a social worker for 24 years. She has been featured nationally as a psychoeducational thought leader in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Star Ledger, Thrive Global, The Huffington Post, NBC News 4, and TV One's Fatal Attraction. Dr . La'Tesha serves as a national Board member for NASW, the Training and Curriculum Chair for the NJ Association of Black Social Workers, and is a Board of Trustees member for Black Girl Health Foundation and YWCA of Union County.

SVETLANA SHPIEGEL, PHD, MSW Svetlana Shpiegel is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy.

Her research interests include: adolescents transitioning from foster care, child abuse and neglect, risk and resilience among vulnerable populations, and early pregnancy and parenthood among childwelfare involved youth.

SARAKAY SMULLENS, LCSW, ACSW Ms. Smullens (she/her/hers) (www.sarakaysmullens.com) whose private and pro bono clinical practice is Philadelphia based is a licensed diplomate in clinical social work (ABCSW) and is certified as both family life educator (National Council on Family Relations) and group psychotherapist (American Group Psychotherapy Association).

AMY STRICKLER, LSW Ms. Strickler, is an Assistant Professor of Teaching at the Rutgers School of Social Work, and the Assistant Director of the Intensive Weekend Program. Amy’s areas of interest are child welfare, in particular, adoption advocacy; and social work education for post-traditional students.

TONYA TUCKER, MSW Tonya Tucker graduated from Fordham University with a Masters of Social Work degree, and currently serves as a Medical Social Worker with the City of Newark’s Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery. With over 17 years of experience, she has assisted those affected by violence, specializing in female and mental health support services. As a professional, Tonya focuses on advocating for those in need, and improving the living situations of individuals by analyzing the environment, relationships, systems and policies that impact their lives.

ROBIN C. WILEY, DSW, LCSW Ms. Wiley, is a therapist and owner of the group practice, Infinity Empowerment Services, LLC in Southern, New Jersey. Dr. Wiley focuses much of her work on empowering older adults and those who work with them. She strives to assist family members and helping professionals work more effectively with older adult through better understanding of their unique experiences. She can be reached though her websites drrobinwiley.com or theexperienceofaging.com

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Absolute Insurance Management 164 U.S. Rt. 46 East Lodi, NJ 07644 (973) 470-8333 www.aimmedicare.com We assist patients with SDOH programs.

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601 Aging Life Care Association 3275 W Ina Rd., Suite 130 Tucson, AZ85741 (520) 881-8008 www.aginglifecare.org Aging Life Care Professionals® (also called geriatric care managers) have varied educational and professional backgrounds with a specialized focus on aging and disabilities. Through consultation, assessment, care coordination and advocacy, they work with clients and families to address life challenges.

200 Array Behavioral Care 1120 NJ-73, Suite 300 Mount Laurel Township, NJ 08054 (877) 442-0042 https://arraybc.com Array Behavioral Care is the nation’s leading virtual psychiatry and therapy practice partnering with hospitals, community healthcare organizations, and payers to expand care access and improve outcomes for underserved communities.

204 Associated Billing Center, LLC 241 Forsgate Dr., Suite 116 Jamesburg, NJ08831 (732) 251-4800 mentalhealthbillers.com NASW-NJ Members: Tired of your billing service not answering or returning your calls? Remedy that problem. Call us. Associated Billing Center serving Mental Health professionals exclusively from our Central Jersey office.

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Avanzar 106 927 N Main St., Building D Pleasantville, NJ08232 (609) 601-9925 www.avanzarnow.org A social justice agency providing needed services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking for over 35 years.

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Bergen's Promise 603 3 University Plaza Dr., Suite 300 Hackensack, NJ07601 (201) 694-7561 www.bergenspromise.org We are the Care Management Organization of Bergen County, NJ Children's System of Care. Providing inhome Wraparound support to youth up to age 21 with behavioral, substance challenges or developmental disabilities

Comfort Zone Camp 202 6606 West Broad St. Richmond, VA23230 (201) 632-3520 www.comfortzonecamp.org Comfort Zone Camp is a 501(c)3 nonprofit supporting families who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or friend. All programs are offered at no cost to families. Since 1999, CZC has helped 23,000+ children.

402 Bridge to Balance, Inc. 3836 Quakerbridge Rd., Suite 108 Hamilton, NJ08619 (856) 278-0099 www.bridge2balance.com We are an outpatient counseling center providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples, & families, ages 5 to adulthood, with offices in Voorhees, Hamilton, and Piscataway.

We also offer comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for children and adults and Sandtray trainings for professionals.

Cooperative Counseling Services 307 1139 Spruce Dr. Mountainside, NJ07092 (908) 731-7099 www.cooperativecs.com Cooperative Counseling Services is a mental health care company dedicated to providing clinical and psychiatric treatment to individuals throughout the lifespan.

Case Western Reserve University 406 Mandel School 10900 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH44106 (216) 368-1655 case.edu/socialwork Case Western Reserve University's Mandel School is leading the nation in training the next generation of traumainformed social workers. Learn more about our #9 ranked program and innovative paths of study at case.edu/socialwork.

203 Catastrophic Illness Program 40 East Front St., 3rd Floor P.O. Box 728 Trenton, NJ08625 (609) 292-0600 njcatastrophicfund.org We help pay medical bills for children and young adults up to their 22nd birth date.

CTRLCare Behavioral Health 407 29 Emmons Dr. West Windsor, NJ08540 (215) 262-5412 ctrlcarebh.com Based in Princeton, CTRLCare offers IOP treatment for adolescents and young adults struggling with mental health and problematic technology use.

Dartmouth Health 316 One Medical Center Dr. Lebanon, NH03756 (160) 365-3046 www.dartmouth-health.org Dartmouth Health is a system of community hospitals, clinics and healthcare services across New Hampshire and Vermont. Our system includes Locally focused community hospitals and clinics in New Hampshire and Vermont.

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EDNI Counseling Services 217 381 Kaplan Ave. Hackensack, NJ07601 (201) 679-2026 ednicounselingservices.com EDNI Counseling Services, LLC is a community based organization designed to provide short-term Intensive In-Community (IIC) counseling to help youth and their families learn and develop positive, effective, strength-based, personalized skills to live a healthy and productive life.

Elderology / Viewpoints Counseling 218 Group 61 Pearl St. Metuchen, NJ08840 (908) 514-8590 elderology.net We provide mental and behavioral health services to assisted living and nursing home communities and outpatient mental health services to the community in Metuchen.

Ellie Mental Health 318 26 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ07960 (973) 490-4284 https://elliementalhealth.com/location s/morristown-nj Ellie Mental Health isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve.

116 Empower U. Services Corp.

1 Bethany Rd., Suite 92 Hazlet, NJ07730 (855) 500-3848 https://justempower.me Empower U. is a learning organization that strives to continuously support children, families, and communities through providing innovative and sustainable empowerment and therapeutic programming.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Master 303 of Social Work Program 230 Park Ave., M-SP1-01 Florham Park, NJ07932 (888) 657-0472 www.fdu.edu/msw FDU's online Master of Social Work Program allows for convenient and flexible studies. The Advanced Generalist Curriculum prepares students to navigate direct practice and macro level practice spaces upon graduation.

216 FieldWorker.ai 12 Roszel Rd., Suite B101 Princeton, NJ08540 (917) 743-5260 www.fieldworker.ai FieldWorker.ai is the case management solution transforming Social care is delivered. We save you time and money while helping you provide the highest quality of care to your consumers.

GenPsych 306 5 Regent St. Livingston, NJ07039 (908) 303-7592 www.genpsych.com GenPsych provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs for children, adolescents, and adults. Mental Health, Co-Occurring, Substance Use, Eating Disorder, DBT. Clients can be evaluated within 24 hours. In-network, in-person.

Grand Canyon University 203 Booth #103 3300 W. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ85017 (718) 354-7248 www.gcu.edu/c/lara.bogner Grand Canyon University is Arizona’s premier, private Christian university committed to delivering affordable, transformative higher education. Find your purpose at gcu.edu

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Greystone Program at Friends 215 Hospital 4641 Roosevelt Blvd.

Philadelphia, PA19124 (215) 831-3918 www.GreystoneProgram.org Greystone Program at Friends Hospital is a supportive group residence in Philadelphia for adults and older adults with mental health diagnoses. Longand short-term stays available.

Accredited by the Joint Commission.

Hackensack Meridian-Carrier Clinic 602 252 Rt. 601 Belle Mead, NJ08502 (908) 625-8305 www.carrierclinic.org Hackensack Meridian-Carrier Clinic offers a full array of specialized psychiatric and addiction Inpatient and Outpatient Services including: General Adult Psychiatric, Adolescent, Geriatric, Dual Diagnosis, Residential, and Educational Services.

Hampton Behavioral Health Center 207 650 Rancocas Rd. Westampton, NJ08060 (800) 603-6767 hamptonhospital.com Hampton Behavioral Health Center offers a full continuum of care for adolescents, adults and older adults with mental health and substance abuse issues. For more info, check out hamptonhospital.com Hidden River Eating Disorder 206 Treatment Center 230 Pottersville Rd. Chester, NJ07930 (908) 914-8640 www.hiddenriverhealing.com We are an Eating Disorder Residential Program for girls ages 11-20, providing evidence-based, compassionate treatment with an emphasis on family therapy. We offer a beautiful facility on 12-acres of peaceful property, conducive to recovery and healing.

Most commercial insurances accepted.

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Hoarder's Express 304 529 Market St. Camden, NJ08102 (888) 792-2362 www.hoardersexpress.com Hoarder-Clutterer Express. Kind, Compassionate, Caring & NonJudgmental. We Are Your "Helping Hands." We Organize, Sort & Dispose basements, attics, garages, entire property. Fully Licensed, Insured & Bonded. Call us today!

Homecoming: The Mental 117 Health Shop 41 Main St., Unit B Chester, NJ07930 (908) 888-3026 www.thehomecomingshop.com A store and community centered around mental health. This is your onestop shop for all things mental health: therapist support groups, anxiety rings, apparel, stickers, journals, coping cards, and more!

Institute for Personal Growth 101 119 Raritan Ave. Highland Park, NJ08904 (800) 379-9220 https://ipgcounseling.com Specializing in sex therapy, LGBTQ issues, transgender and gender nonconforming youth, PTSD/trauma (including EMDR treatment), couples/marriage counseling, polyamory/unconventional lifestyles, youth/adolescents and family counseling, eating disorders, substance abuse, and more common afflictions like depression, anxiety, stress, and grief/loss.

Integrated Care Concepts 312 615 Hope Rd. Building 5B, 2nd Floor Eatontown, NJ07724 (732) 678-7836 integratedcareconcepts.com Our team of licensed therapists and highly trained mind-body specialists use a host of mental health treatment methodologies to provide holistic, trauma-informed care designed to offer comfort, calm, and the ideal space for transformation and growth.

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KidsPeace 305 5300 KidsPeace Dr. Orefield, PA18069 (800) 257-3223 kidspeace.org KidsPeace serves behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities through unique psychiatric hospital, comprehensive range of residential treatment programs, licensed educational services, foster care, and community programs.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania/ 604 Department of Social Work 15200 Kutztown Rd. Kutztown, PA19530 (610) 683-4235 www.kutztown.edu Social work at Kutztown University responds to the community's needs by preparing social work professionals, leaders and educators through BSW, MSW and DSW programs.

Legal Services of New 118 Jersey (LSNJ) 100 Metroplex Dr., Suite 101 Edison, NJ08817 (732) 572-9100 www.lsnj.org LSNJ coordinates the statewide Legal Services system, which provides free legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans for their civil legal problems.

314 Leslie S. Tsukroff, Inc. 68 North Bridge St. Somerville, NJ08876 (973) 879-1678 www.leslietsukroff.com New Jersey’s premier ethics and private practice building consultant.

Leslie offers clinical and ethics-related, customized individual and group consultation services and continuing education workshops for mental health practitioners.

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Life Force Live In Caregivers 213 1040 Kings Highway North, Suite 314 Cherry Hill, NJ08034 (856) 667-2922 www.lifeforceeldercare.com Life Force specializes in providing live-in caregivers for our elderly clients throughout the state of New Jersey.

Offering peace of mind by knowing your loved one is never left alone.

Lotic.ai 102 12600 Hill Country Blvd., ⁠Suite R-130. #186 ⁠Bee Cave, TX 78738 (310)387-3245 https://lotic.ai Lotic is a well-being insights company working to help people live life better.

We believe that our stories hold power that can help each of us thrive and build better habits.

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service 317 700 Light St. Baltimore, MD21230 (410) 983-4000 www.lirs.org Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is one of the largest nonprofits in the U.S. focused on immigrant and refugee issues. LIRS programming includes foster care services, resettlement assistance and more.

Meridian Counseling Services, 412 LLC 1930 Marlton Pike E, Suite V-105 Cherry Hill, NJ08003 (856) 751-0505 www.meridiancounseling.net Meridian Counseling Services is an established group counseling practice in South Jersey where social workers feel valued, respected and supported. Come join our team and find your forever-job!

Mindfulness-Based Stress 507 Reduction 2200 Fuller Ct., Apt. 509b Ann Arbor, MI48105 (131) 337-8888 https://professional.brown.edu/certifica te/mindfulness Cultivating mindfulness practice.

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600 Montclair State University 1 Normal Ave. Montclair, NJ07043 (973) 655-4188 https://www.montclair.edu/socialwork-and-child-advocacy/programsof-study MSW program specializing in practice with children, youth, and families.

Monte Nido & Affiliates 119 Eating Disorder Treatment Munn Lane West Cherry Hill, NJ08002 (610) 314-8902 https://montenidoaffiliates.com Monte Nido & Affiliates specializes in the treatment of eating disorders for all genders and includes four distinct clinical programs: Monte Nido, Walden Behavioral Care, Clementine, OliverPyatt Centers and Rosewood. Expert staff delivers treatment leading to full recovery.

301 NASW-NJ 100 Somerset Corporate Blvd., 2nd Floor Bridgewater, NJ08807 (732) 296-8070 www.naswnj.org With nearly 8,000 members, NASW-NJ is the second-largest chapter of NASW. Visit our booth to learn about membership, browse merchandise, and speak directly with staff.

New Hope Integrated Behavioral 416 Health Care (IBHC) 80 Conover Rd. Marlboro, NJ07746 (732) 946-3030 newhopeibhc.org Dedicated to the treatment of adults and adolescents affected with alcohol, drug and gambling addiction.

511 New Jersey Angels 915 Bennetts Mills Rd., #794 Jackson, NJ08527 (732) 300-3759 newjerseyangels.org NJ Angels mission is to change the experience and outcomes of foster care through relationship-based wraparound support programs.

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NJ Department of Children and 205 Families 50 E State St. Trenton, NJ08625 (609) 888-7915 www.nj.gov/dcf New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families is the state agency responsible for supporting families, children and women to be safe, healthy and connected.

NJ Department of Military and 510 Veterans Affairs 101 Eggerts Crossing Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ08648 (888) 865-8387 https://www.nj.gov/military The mission is to provide trained and ready forces prepared for rapid response to civil and military operations, while providing exemplary services to citizens and Veterans of NJ. 404 Pro Recovery Solutions 206 West Parkway Dr., Suite 1B Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (609) 645-2146 www.prorecsol.com Southern New Jersey's Premier Behavioral Health Provider - Recovery at the Crossroads - Greenbranch Wellness and Recovery - Overcome Behavioral Crossroads.

NJ Youth ChalleNGe Academy 508 100 Camp Dr. Sea Girt, NJ08750 (800) 997-5587 www.njyca.org Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a highly disciplined 22-week residential program that integrates a quasimilitary training environment, innovative academic offerings, and opportunities to further develop their physical, social, and intellectual abilities.

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NJDOL - Division of Temporary 506 Disability and Family Leave Insurance 1 John Fitch Way Trenton, NJ08625 (609) 292-7060 www.myleavebenefits.nj.gov The NJDOL Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance provides cash benefits when you have to stop working due to a physical or mental health condition or other disability unrelated to your work, including pregnancy/childbirth.

Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health 214 905 Herrontown Rd. Princeton, NJ08054 (888) 437-1610 www.princetonhouse.org Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and addiction treament. Specialty PHP/IOP trauma programs for women and men.

PSE&G 104 80 Park Plaza Newark, NJ07102 (855) 846-2895 pseg.com/HomeEnergy pseg.com/Help PSE&G offers support to help customers who are struggling to pay their energy bill. In addition, PSE&G offers energy efficiency programs and products, some at low to no cost.

Pyramid Healthcare 507 270 Lakemont Park Blvd.

Altoona, PA16602 (888) 694-9996 https://www.pyramid-healthcare.com Founded in 1999, Pyramid Healthcare offers a full continuum of effective behavioral healthcare treatment options for adults and adolescents at 29 locations in MD, NJ, PA & VA.

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Ramapo College of NJ 313 505 Ramapo Valley Rd. Mahwah, NJ07430 (201) 675-7919 www.ramapo.edu As the state's premier public liberal arts college, Ramapo College of NJ is dedicated to providing students a strong foundation for a lifetime of achievement. The College proudly offers over 40 undergraduate programs and 12 graduate programs.

Rowan University, Social Work @ 212 Rowan University 201 Mullica Hill Rd. Campbell Library, 5th Floor Glassboro, NJ08028 (856) 256-5847 www.rowan.edu Social Work @ Rowan University programs are taught in small classes, by faculty who are engaged with their students, connected in their fields, and invested in student achievement.

512 Relevance Behavioral Health 61 W Main St. Freehold, NJ07728 (732) 966-7921 hucenters.com Mental Health and Substance Use Facility PHP/IOP/OP/and Adolescent IOP.

201 Rutgers School of Social Work 120 Albany St. Tower One, Suite 200 New Brunswick, NJ08901 (838) 932-7520 socialwork.rutgers.edu Rutgers School of Social Work prepares passionate, committed students to become global leaders. As one of the nation’s largest and most highly regarded schools of social work, we offer students nationally recognized faculty, rigorous academics, and unbeatable real-world experience.

Relief Mental Health 509 161 Washington Valley Rd., Suite 207 Warren, NJ07059 (855) 205-4764 https://reliefmh.com Relief Mental Health is an outpatient provider specializing in TMS, esketamine, psychiatric medication management and talk therapy for the treatment of depression, OCD and other mental health diagnoses.

105 Retreat Behavioral Health 1170 S. State St. Ephrata, PA17522 (717) 859-8000 https://www.retreatbehavioral health.com Comprehensive sub-acute mental health & substance use disorder full continuum treatment.

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BMID=SIANASWQNALP&SPID=78354 Stay connected with your customers and staff with the #1 business phone system! Protect every conversation with enterprise-grade security. Special discounts available for NASW-NJ members.

120 Seabrook 133 Polk Lane Bridgeton, NJ08302 (856) 455-7575 https://seabrook.org Seabrook provides detox, residential, and outpatient programs specializing in treating alcohol and drug addictions as well as co-occurring disorders.

Seabrook has 4 New Jersey locations.

In-network with all commercial insurances and a VA CCN community care partner. 24/7 admissions.

108 Seaside Senior Services LLC 699 Saint Andrews Dr. Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 (856) 362-4480 http://seasideseniorservicesllc.com Navigate the process of senior placement and coordination of care throughout transition- referral base senior services.

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Senior Care Therapy 413 85 Crescent Ave. Passaic, NJ07055 (973) 264-0023 www.seniorcaretherapy.com SCT provides supportive care to the geriatric population in sub-acute, long-term care, and assisted living communities.

Seton Hall University - MSW Program 411 400 South Orange Ave. South Orange, NJ07079 (973) 761-9000 https://www.shu.edu/academics/msw -social-work.cfm Seton Hall University's Master of Social Work Program offers two Concentrations to choose from: Behavioral Health and Forensic Social Work. Join us and be a part of the conversation.

Springpoint 100 4814 Outlook Dr., Suite 201 Wall Township, NJ07753 (800) 222-0609 https://springpointsl.org Springpoint is a nationally recognized senior living provider consisting of Springpoint Senior Living and its eight full-service Life Plan Communities and 19 affordable housing communities. It also includes Springpoint at Home, providing homecare and care management services, and Springpoint Choice, a membershipbased program offering security for members.

Supreme Consultants, LLC 302 71 Union Ave., Suite 207 Rutherford, NJ07070 (201) 372-9600 www.supremeconsultants.com We provide bilingual and culturally competent professionals to serve the needs of schools and behavioral health organizations. We bridge the linguistic and cultural gap between providers and the communities they serve.

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315 The Renfrew Center 475 Spring Lane Philadelphia, PA19128 (800) RENFREW renfrewcenter.com The Renfrew Center is the country’s first residential eating disorder treatment facility and has treated more than 85,000 individuals since its founding in 1985.

300 The Thrive Network 57 Haddonfield Rd., Ste. 100 Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002 (609) 889-8100 https://thethrivenetwork.com We strive to be completely intentional with every individual and every family we work with. We strive for the highest quality in our approach as we help individuals and families go beyond merely surviving and move toward THRIVING! 409 Thrive360 9500 Arboretum Blvd., 120 Austin, TX78759 (512) 777-0005 https://thrive360.com Improve workplace well-being. Get the tools and support you need to overcome the emotional obstacles that have you feeling stuck. Get affordable, convenient & private access to highquality, therapeutic video sessions.

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219 Towne Home Care 4547 Rt. 9 Howell, NJ07731 (732) 363-3939 www.townehomecare.com We believe everyone deserves the best possible quality of life no matter their age and no matter their physical or mental limitations.

Tri-County Behavioral Care 505 191 Woodport Rd. Sparta, NJ07871 (973) 691-3030 www.tcbllc.org Out Patient Psychotherapy, School Based Mental Health, IIC, Equine Therapy.

United Family Services 513 1 Lupton Ave. Woodbury, NJ08096 (856) 537-5081 www.ftxcs.com We are a premier provider of outpatient and in-home mental health services in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We take pride in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for our Clinicians.

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Walden University 114 7080 Samuel Morse Dr. Columbia, MD21046 (609) 815-6082 waldenu.edu/naswnj Members of NASW-NJ, may be eligible to receive a 10% tuition reduction plus grants when you advance your education now with Walden. Programs include DSW & PhD in Social Work, Walden University’s BSW and MSW are accredited by CSWE.

107 Zoobook Systems LLC 220 Market St. Perth Amboy, NJ08861 (800) 995-6997 www.zoobooksystems.com Zoobook Systems LLC is a 100% 2015 ONC-ACB nationally certified electronic healthcare record and practice management system for behavioral health agencies and professionals in New Jersey.

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Mentoring and peer support including weekly staff meetings, monthly peer consultation, and CE support Ideal candidates are motivated, licensed or license-eligible in their respective fields, and possess strong clinical skills and expertise.

Flexible scheduling and hybrid practice opportunities are also available.

Visit us at https://morrispsych.com

If interested, please send a curriculum vita and cover letter to Dr. Dan DaSilva (drdasilva@morrispsych.com).

HOW TO PLAY

EXHIBITOR BINGO Earn a Chance to Win Free Attendance to the 2024 NASW-NJ Annual Conference Our sponsors and exhibitors offer a wide-array of programs, services, and information to help social workers assist clients, develop their careers, and institute smart business practices.

To encourage you to visit with ALL our exhibitors, we’ve brought back our popular Exhibitor Bingo game! Pick up your Bingo card when you get your conference tote bag and be sure to bring it with you to the Exhibit Hall.

Each exhibitor you visit will place a star sticker on your bingo card. When you have a sticker from every exhibitor and your bingo card is complete, just drop it off at the NASW-NJ Booth. When you do so, you’ll automatically be entered into a random drawing to win free attendance to next year’s NASW-NJ Annual Conference. It’s as simple as that!

So be sure to spend some time with our sponsors and exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall, located in the Ocean Ballroom. And don’t miss our Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception, Sunday, April 30, from 4-6pm.

HAPPY BINGO-ING!

CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2024

NASW-NJ is soliciting proposals for presentation at our next statewide continuing education conference in 2024. We encourage you to share your knowledge and experience with your colleagues through a two-or four-hour workshop. You will not only receive maximum exposure by presenting at the statewide conference, but you will have the opportunity to engage and enlighten other social workers.

Workshop proposals are assigned for CE credits as clinical, general, ethics, opioids, and/or social and cultural competence. While proposals should include elements of the determined topic areas, NASW is committed to ensuring that all workshops actively infuse a cultural competence and social justice framework into its content.

CRITERIA FOR PRESENTERS: Five years of experience in the particular area of instruction; OR a graduate degree in the particular area (an MSW is sufficient); AND Certification or licensure as a social worker, psychologist, Board certified psychiatrist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Medical Doctor.

Social Workers who are submitting proposals must be members of NASW. Willingness to present to a large audience of up to 100 or more.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WORKSHOP PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.NASWNJ.ORG.

GET CASH BACK WHEN YOU JOIN!

Join NASW-NJ during the 3 days of Conference, April 30 - May 2, and receive a partial refund of your Conference registration fee.

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GET BACK $100 FOR 3 DAYS OF REGISTRATION Social workers are currently being called upon to provide expertise, engage and take action to pave the way for a brighter, safer and more inclusive future. Though this work is not new to our profession, there’s no better or more important time to come together as a collective and amplify our voices and values by being part of the largest, most influential organization of social workers in the world.

SCAN HERE TO JOIN

Advocacy: Social workers speak out and NASW-NJ takes action, whether that’s advocating for state licensure improvements, more opportunities to practice across state lines, or meeting with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs to understand licensure delays and develop a plan for the future.

Professional Development: Develop and provide the resources you need to support your clients, colleagues, and communities at large. Since March 2020 alone, NASW-NJ has provided over 200 programs to keep social workers informed and up-to-date on the newest professional advancements through certificate and continuing education programs, Community Conversations, the Race, Responsibility, & Reconciliation series and more.

Professional Home: NASW-NJ makes it easy for social workers to connect and collaborate through virtual and regional in-person events, Unit Events, Shared Interest Groups, and leadership opportunities within the chapter and the national organization.

Or visit the membership table located in the Exhibit Hall (Ocean Ballroom).

Make sure to email us at: conference.naswnj@socialworkers.org to let us know you joined!

Refunds will be processed within 2 weeks after conference and will be applied to the payment method used to register for conference. This offer is only valid for those joining the NASW-NJ chapter.

We invite you to engage with us to learn about what it means to be a member of NASW-NJ. As social work professionals, you influence the lives of many around you; you encourage, support, advocate for, and inspire your clients, colleagues, and the community to be better. At NASW-NJ, we work to provide you with the tools, resources and opportunities you need to keep doing just that.

Interested in learning more? Call our Member Services Team at 800.742.4089 or join online at www.socialworkers.org/join

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Strengthen your connection to social work. Connect with other members and social workers throughout the state. Develop your leadership experience while learning new skills.

The NASW-NJ Chapter volunteer leadership is composed of social workers just like yourself, who are passionate about our field, our collective purpose, and have a desire to contribute to the dialogue and lend their talents and voices to the betterment of our Chapter.

Here’s a few ways you can volunteer with us: Serve as a Unit Leader – NASW-NJ has units across the state to provide members with regionally based networking and educational opportunities. As a volunteer chair or co-chair, you can help plan and coordinate events that bring value to our members.

Serve on a Committee – Committees are a great way to learn more about the inner workings of our professional organization and help shape programs and policies.

These are one-year appointments and typically meet via phone or Zoom on a monthly basis.

Serve as a Shared Interest Group Facilitator – Social work is one of the most diverse professions, and our Shared Interest Groups allow members in similar practice-areas to talk through shared experiences, challenges, opportunities, and to network. As a facilitator, you can help guide the group, coordinate meetings, and lead the discussion.

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Serve on the Board of Directors – Lead and serve our organization at the highest level!

Board positions are elected by member vote and serve one to two-year appointments. Our Board meets bi-monthly and is active in conversations, dialogue, and Chapter governance in-between meetings.

Am I qualified to volunteer?

You should be an NASW-NJ member and a social worker (but if you’re an associate member, we can talk with you about those qualifications as well!). Social workers are in every aspect of our community and we hope our leadership is as diverse as our membership.

Sound exciting? Contact us today about becoming a volunteer! You can email Resia Cooper, Engagement Coordinator, at rcooper.naswnj@socialworkers.org for more information.

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Chapter Leadership Continuing Education/ Conference Planning Committee CHAIR, Dawn Apgar Katherine Findley Rosemarie Patrizio Laurie Poppe

V. DuWayne Battle Kecia Melvin Donna Pincavage Gilberto Velasquez

Unit Leaders Afifa Ansari

Shalini Basu

Sarah Delicio

Melissa Donahue

Jeanne Koller

Hannah Korn-Heilner

Tina Maschi

Dina Morley

Vimmi Surti

Miguel Williams

Ethics Committee CHAIR, David Rosen Tiffany Mayers

Chris Heer Juan Rios

Darcella Sessomes

Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (CNLI) Jenny Conger

Anthony Francis

Anthony Gallo

Judyann McCarthy

Sarah Miller

Hina Rehman

Finance Committee Priscilla Carmona

Anthony Gallo

Dawn Konrady

NASW-NJ ASWB Taskforce Edward Alessi DuWayne Battle

Dawn Apgar Emmanuel Bioh

LASA Committee Natalie Bembry

Carrie Conger

Jesselly de la Cruz

Lakeesha Eure

Lana Church

Erica Goldblatt Hyatt

Zakia Clay

Andrea Cole

Ameerah McCoy

Ralph Cuseglio

Jenny Dunkle

Christine Heer

Christa Hogan

Marla Blunt-Carter

Tawanda Hubbard Robin Mama

May Lewis Widian Nicola

Phylis Peterman

Dean Potter

Laura Quiros

Kathleen Ray

Svetlana Shpiegel

Brittany Macaluso Susan Menahem

Elizabeth Lawrence

PACE Committee CHAIR, Fred Samson

TREASURER, Anthony Gallo

Kathy Dixon

Allison James-Frison

Terry Lyons

Miriam Stern