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Message from
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Greetings Members,
I want to update you about the critical work being done to represent all social workers as well as the clients and communities we serve.
Our country and the State of Florida have a variety of political perspectives. NASW-FL recognizes and respects these various viewpoints, and acknowledges that we have a vast array of members from diverse backgrounds. One challenge we face (and have in the past) is when there are actions occurring in our country and communities contrary to our
Code of Ethics. As social workers we have a duty and obligation, based on our
Code of Ethics, to speak out, engage in appropriate communications and address issues of racism, inequality, hate and oppression.
During the past several months our country has struggled with these issues. While not new, it is through our diversity, including that of various political ideologies, that we can be our best. Addressing issues of race and politics within our profession is complex. I urge all social workers to consider how your
Code of Ethics can guide you in conversations and actions as we move forward.
Our
Code of Ethics states: "The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty" (pg.1). How will you enhance human well-being? How will you work to empower people who are "vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty"? It can look very different for each of us, from small steps of reaching out to neighbors to very daunting tasks of starting new programs or running for office.
I believe we have an opportunity to bring our diverse viewpoints together as a united profession to ensure we address the core values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person and the importance of human relationships. This constellation of core values reflects what is unique to the social work profession. Core values, and the principles that flow from them, must be balanced within the context and complexity of the human experience.
I know we have different opinions and viewpoints; however, I task each member that we work as a united force to strengthen our voice. Let's start with uniting together as we address these issues step-by-step and side-by-side.
NASW-FL offers opportunities to work together through your local unit meetings, being a part of state committees and task forces, and coordinating diversity dialogues. Our state unit leadership is striving to address issues of diversity, to ensure we engage in our lobbying effort that match our
Code of Ethics regardless of political affiliation and that we continue promoting the profession and ensuring our clients receive the most appropriate care.
Please consider ways you can partner with NASW-FL to promote positive change, to respect one another with our differences and work together for stronger communities. We look forward to working with you.
Thank you
Katharine Campbell, PhD, LCSW
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August Board Meeting Update
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The NASW-FL Board met August 11 - 12 in Orlando, Florida.
Board Training was held on Friday, areas covered included information on Chapter's organization, policies, operations, finances and unit operations. There was also discussion on the roles of Boards and staff and relations with National NASW.
The Units reported workshops, networking and kick-off events being offered statewide for members. The Chapter will sponsor an LCSW Prep Course in September.
The Delegate Assembly met on August 4 and the delegates from the Florida Chapter attended. The Delegate Assembly sets the social policies and program priorities for the association. They also updated the Code of Ethics and the NASW membership regions at this year meeting.
The 2018 Legislative Agenda was discussed and a draft was proposed and accepted. The 2018 Legislative Priorities are:
- Increase funding and accessibility for mental health, behavioral health and medical health care services.
- Promote and support legislative efforts and policies that are aligned with social, economic and environmental justice and oppose policies and actions that are not.
- Promote legislation which supports the sustainability of social workers in Florida.
The results of the Diversity Survey were discussed. A complete report may be found in a separate article in this newsletter.
The Membership report was reviewed. Each unit will be working on two events this year to increase membership retention and recruitment. The 2017-2018 Program Priorities were reviews and approved.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for November 2017.
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How to Help with
Hurricane Harvey Relief
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NASW/TX is respectfully requesting that you
not call the Chapter office. They really cannot handle the volume of calls and are doing "triage" and making referrals to other disaster specific organizations.
We as a Chapter are not directly organizing efforts statewide but directing folks to resources. Also you can check on the Facebook pages for Houston, Gulf Coast, Southeast Texas for local efforts and needs. The Governor has temporarily suspended the need for a Texas license if you are working in a hospital and in some cases certified to accept Medicaid. NASW/TX is asking him, our licensing board, and our state agency HHS, to temporarily suspend the need across the board for Texas Licenses so that out of state folks can assist.
You can check our website for updates which we are doing several times a day at
www.naswtx.org
. Also keep in mind that if you decide to come and are not a part of an approved or organized group to provide services you might find lodging and food a challenge in addition to not having a license to practice in Texas.
Please go to the URL's below to register as a volunteer. In the coming days and weeks we will know more and if you register with VOAD and Red Cross they can call you directly to help. If you are a certified Red Cross Volunteer your license is honored in the area/state you are sent to help.
https://www.nvoad.org/hurricane-harvey/volunteer/
http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/lp/hurricane-harvey-health-professionalsÂ
In the meantime, you can donate monies to the Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Fund and the Houston Disaster Fund or other local disaster funds for areas affected.
Again thank you for your concern and caring about Texans effected by the Hurricane!
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The annual Social Work Awards honor outstanding professionals and members of the community at the local, state, and national level. Awards are given in the following categories:
- Social Worker of the Year
- Social Work Student of the Year
- Social Work Educator of the Year
- Public Citizen of the Year
- Elected Official of the Year
Awards are considered at the local unit level, and recipients are honored at their unit's Social Work Month event in March. Unit winners are then considered at the state level.
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Social Work
Conference 2018 Call for Proposals
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Sponsor, Exhibitor and Advertiser Prospectus
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The  Social Work Conference 2018 is June 14 - 16 in Ft. Lauderdale. The Conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to network with colleagues, meet with expert presenters, and gain new knowledge and skills.
As an exhibitor, sponsor or advertiser, you have the chance to connect to your target market and make connections with people who want information about your products and services that can help them do their jobs more efficiently.
Check out all of the opportunities that await you.
Register before December 30 and receive a 10% discount - contact NASW-FL at 1-800-352-6279 or email: [email protected] to learn more! |
Each year, the NASW-FL Board of Directors approves its legislative agenda. This agenda is a broad perspective of our overall goals for the session and what we stand for as an association. Later, as bills are filed with the Florida Legislature, this agenda will be our guide for what bills to support or oppose. It also helps direct our action when the Governor's office or other executive agencies create new policies that impact our profession or our clients.
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NASW Florida 2017 Diversity Survey Results Overview
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We want to thank members who took time to share their important input with the Florida Chapter. The NASW Member Diversity Survey 2017 consisted of a 20 Likert-style items and seven open-ended items. Six percent (N=297) of the NASW Florida members responded to some or all the items on the survey. The table included below sums the responses to the first 20 items of the survey. Many members were not aware of what NASW Florida is doing in response to advocacy for many groups of citizens living in Florida. Most members are not aware of the Diversity Plan for local units or the Florida Chapter. A significant number is not aware of significant efforts by the Florida Chapter to address diversity dialogue between divided communities. There is also a perception that local units do not have a balanced representation of diverse groups of social workers.
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Reporting Period: April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2019
Click Here to review the required continuing education courses and hours needs by March 31, 2019.
First Biennium Renewal: Practitioners initially licensed and renewing a license for the first time are exempt from completing continuing education.
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Local Unit News & Events
What's Going on Near You!
NASW Florida is broken up into
18 volunteer-led units that hold meetings, continuing education events, community projects, and social events for its members. This local network is one of our greatest membership benefits! Use the links below to find out what's going on in your local area.
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UNIT NAME
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COUNTIES INCLUDED
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Ecambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton
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Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla
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Gainesville Unit
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Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, Union
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Baker, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Hamilton, Nassau, St. Johns
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Central Unit
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Orange, Osceola, Seminole
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Emerald Coast Unit
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Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Washington
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Tampa Bay Unit
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Hillsborough, Pinellas
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Space Coast Unit
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Brevard
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Palm Beach Unit
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Palm Beach, Glades
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Broward Unit
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Broward
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Southwest Unit
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Charlotte, Collier, De Soto, Hendry, Lee
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Heartland Unit
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Hardee, Highlands, Polk
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Sarasota/Manatee Unit
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Manatee, Sarasota
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Treasure Coast Unit
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Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee
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Nature Coast Unit
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Citrus, Hernando, Pasco
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Lake/Sumter Unit
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Lake, Sumter
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Volusia/Flagler Unit
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Flagler, Volusia
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Here's a listing of events for the coming month. Additional details are available on our
Calendar of Events or, if a unit event, on the
local unit's page.
September 11, 2017 - Palm Beach Gardens,FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - North presents "Crossover Symptoms: Medical and Mental Health" with Nathalie Bastien-Montpeirous, MD, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Barry University. Registration is FREE for NASW Members and Non-Members. and $5.00 for Non-Members who want CE Credit.
This workshop is sponsored by Transformations Treatment Center.
September 18, 2017 - Boca Raton,FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - South presents "Narcissism: The Impact and Treatment Options" with Alyse November, LCSW and Vivienne Steinhardt, LCSW, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Registration is FREE for NASW members and non-members, and $5 for non-members who want CE credit.
September 19, 2017 - Tallahassee,FL
*NASW-FL Big Bend Unit presents "Laws and Rules" with Jim Akin, ACSW, NASW-FL Executive Director, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at FSU Regional College of Medicine, Tallahassee Regional Campus. Registration is $30.00.
September 21, 2017 - The Villages, FL
*NASW-FL Lake/Sumter Unit - presents "An Open Talk with Dr. Sheri on Memory Loss" with Sheri E. Bisby, MD, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at SeaBreeze Recreational Center. Registration is FREE for NASW Member and Non-Members and $15 for Non-Members seeking CE Credit.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
September 21, 2017 - Miami,FL
*NASW-FL Miami-Dade Unit presents "Incorporating the 12 Steps in Substance Abuse Treatment" with Tiffany Wheeler, LMHC, MCAP, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Seasons Hospice on the grounds of Miami Jewish Health Services. Registration is $10 for NASW Members, $20 for Non-Members, free for NASW Student members and $5 for Non-Member students.
This workshop is sponsored by Seasons Hospice.
September 22-23, 2017 - Orlando,FL
*NASW-FL presents "Social Work Licensure Exam Prep Course" with Sophia F. Dziegielewski, PhD, LCSW, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days at Hyatt Place Orlando/ Lake Buena Vista. Registration is $225 for NASW Members and $275 for Non-Members.
September 25, 2017 - Leesburg,FL
October
October 2, 2017 - Jacksonville, FL
*NASW-FL Northeast Unit presents "Life Coaching and Social Work: Similarities and Differences" with Fred Sacklow, LCSW, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Athens Cafe. Registration is FREE but please be prepared to buy your own lunch. This is a lunch workshop with no CEs.
October 9, 2017 - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
October 16, 2017 - Daytona Beach, FL
NASW-FL Volusia-Flagler Unit presents "Community Focus-Break the Cycle" with Robert Mogar, MSW, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Marina Oaks Complex-Break the Cycle. This is a networking event. This workshop is free and food will be provided.
October 17, 2017 - Melbourne, FL
*NASW-FL Space Coast Unit - presents "What is Music Therapy, Who are Music Therapists, and How Does Music Therapy Benefit Geriatric Populations?" with Dawn Pufahl, MM, MT-BC, NICU MT, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Health First Senior Behavioral Wellness, Melbourne, FL. Registration is $15 for NASW members and $25 for non-members who pre-register by October 15. Registration at the door will be $25 for NASW members and $35 for non-members. Registration is free for students and registered interns.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
October 21, 2017 - Miami, FL
*NASW-FL Miami-Dade Unit presents "Mindfulness and Self-Care Techniques for Stress Release" with Paty Hernandez, MSW, MPH, CHC, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Keiser University Auditorium. Registration is $10 for NASW Members, $20 for non-members, free for NASW Student members and $5 for non-member students.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
November
November 16, 2017 - Ft. Walton Beach, FL - SAVE THE DATE
NASW-FL Northwest Unit presents a "Laws and Rules Update" and a "Supervision Update" with Katherine Campbell, PhD, LCSW, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT. The Laws and Rules Update is 3 CE hours and the Supervision Update 4 CE hours. Participants can attend just one of the sessions or both. Registration fees are $10 per CE hour for NASW members and $15 per CE hour for non-members. More information coming soon.
November 17, 2017 - Pensacola, FL - SAVE THE DATE
NASW-FL Northwest Unit presents a "Laws and Rules Update" and a "Supervision Update" with Katherine Campbell, PhD, LCSW, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT. The Laws and Rules Update is 3 CE hours and the Supervision Update 4 CE hours. Participants can attend just one of the sessions or both. Registration fees are $10 per CE hour for NASW members and $15 per CE hour for non-members. More information coming soon.
November 18, 2017 - Clearwater, FL
NASW-FL Tampa Bay Unit presents "Forgiveness & Self-Forgiveness: Multi-Modal Strategies for Practice" with George A. Jacinto, PhD, LCSW, CPC and John "JJ"Beggs, MSW, Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern,
from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Suncoast Hospice/Empath Health. Registration is FREE for NASW members, MSW and BSW students and $20 for non-members.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
December
December 5, 2017 - South Daytona Beach, FL - SAVE THE DATE
December 7, 2017 - Location TBD - SAVE THE DATE
*NASW-FL Space Coast Unit will host a Holiday Celebration and Laughter Yoga. More information coming soon.
January 2018
January 11, 2018 - Location TBD -
SAVE THE DATE
*NASW-FL Space Coast Unit will host a Networking Event. More information coming soon.
January 12-14, 2018 - St. Augustine, FL- SAVE THE DATE
NASW-FL Volusia-Flagler and the Northeast Units present "Restore, Recharge, Renew" Workshop. Up to 17 CEUs will be available over three days. More information coming soon.
January 22, 2018 - Location TBD -
SAVE THE DATE
NASW-FL Lake-Sumter Unit will present "Ethics" with Katharine Campbell, Phd, LCSW, NASW-FL Board President. More information soon.
January 29-30, 2018 - Tallahassee, FL
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LEAD - Legislative Education Advocacy Day. Start planning for LEAD. More information coming soon.
March
March 8, 2018 - Melbourne, FL -
SAVE THE DATE
*NASW-FL Space Coast Unit will host a Social Work Month Event at the Mansion. More information coming soon.
June
June 14-16, 2018, NASW-FL Social Work Conference 2018 - SAVE THE DATE
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Pre-Conference Intensives will be June 12-13, 2018. The Conference will be held at the Marriott Ft Lauderdale North, 6600 N. Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33903.
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