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Message from
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Greetings Members,
As the summer season winds down, it reminds me to enjoy the present moment and look forward to renewal and change. So I begin by saying, thank you for your past and present work, and I look forward to our collaborative service on behalf of NASW-Florida.
Each month, I will explore one NASW directive that guides our profession. For the next few months, I call your attention to the
Code of Ethics, revised in 2017. Our
Code of Ethics has four sections, so this month we begin with the first section, "Preamble," which summarizes the social work profession's mission and core values. Let's focus on the mission this month and move to the core values next month.
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. A historic and defining feature of social work is the profession's focus on individual well-being in a social context and the well-being of society. Fundamental to social work is attention to the environmental forces that create, contribute to, and address problems in living.
Social workers promote social justice and social change with and on behalf of clients. "Clients" is used inclusively to refer to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers are sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity and strive to end discrimination, oppression, poverty, and other forms of social injustice. These activities may be in the form of direct practice, community organizing, supervision, consultation, administration, advocacy, social and political action, policy development and implementation, education, and research and evaluation. Social workers seek to enhance the capacity of people to address their own needs. Social workers also seek to promote the responsiveness of organizations, communities, and other social institutions to individuals' needs and social problems.
In the current climate of civic discord, fear-based behaviors, and polarization, I am proud to belong to a profession committed to enhancing the well-being of all people and our larger society. We are challenged to be the voice of compassion in our communications, and use social media as an opportunity to express optimism, unity and respect. What can you begin communicating today that reflects this component of our mission?
Another component of our mission targets social justice and social change. A unique aspect of our social work mission is that it does not differentiate between our areas of specialization. The distinction of clinical versus macro practitioners that often creates a divide among us, is absent from the language. Our mission is the unifying thread that binds us with equal expectation and promise. So I ask each of you, in the current challenges around immigration; racial profiling; discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation; criminalization of communities plagued by unemployment, poverty, failing schools, and lack of access to opportunities; where are your social justice actions centered? How does your passion and activism make a difference? If each of us takes 1 small action, the collective power of change is undeniable. Our beloved social work profession needs you!
In my first newsletter article, I prepared you that soon my pleas for help would begin. Well, colleagues, the time has come! At NASW-Florida, there are multiple committees; however, I am highlighting the following committees that need additional members and leadership today:
- Annual Conference (plans and develops the agenda, selects presenters, and provides overall support throughout the Conference)
- Diversity (addresses diversity issues, develops and analyzes an annual survey, provides training on diversity issues)
- Licensure and Supervision (engages with 491 Board and also promotes ethical practice in supervision and licensure, as well as provides training)
- CCNLI (NASW-FL's CCNLI is responsible for overseeing our awards process, as well as Chapter elections)
- Ethics (This committee focuses on responding to ethics questions, reviewing ethics violations, and providing ethics training and support)
If you are interested in becoming an active participant and leader on any of these committees, please contact me at:
[email protected]. You may also reach out to Jim Akin at
[email protected].
In closing, best wishes to all of the youth, school social workers, educators and personnel who returned to school this month (some more eager than others). May the enthusiasm displayed by Sidney P. Campbell (my dad) throughout his 42 years as a middle school teacher be yours to claim.
I leave you with one of his favorite quotes:
"People do amazing things, because they choose amazing things to do."
My best,
Carol
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Chapter Elections Results
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Please join us and congratulate your n
ewly elected board and committee members.
Carol Campbell-Edwards, LCSW, is the NASW-FL Board president, following her year as president-elect.
NASW-FL Board of Directors
- Members must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to the profession; extensive leadership experience and serve a two-year term from 2018-2020.
The new NASW-FL Board members are:
First Vice President
- Sharon Ross-Donaldson, MSW, LCSW, CEO/President of the Center for HealthEquity, Inc.;
MSW Student Representative
- Kapria Lee, MSW, Student at Florida State University College of Social Work;
BSW Student Representative
- Kathryn Casello, Student at Florida State University College of Social Work, President of FSU's Association of Student Social Workers and she represents the College of Social Work in the Student Senate;
Big Bend Unit Chair
- Tracey Aittama, MSW, Communities for a Lifetime Program Manager with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs;
Gainesville Unit Chair
- Chenora Adjei-Christie MSW, CEO/Founder for Integration and Healing Center Inc.;
Lake/Sumter Unit Co-Chairs
- Diane Lucas, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, Mental Health Counselor and Trudi Hatch, LCSW, Social Worker/ Case Manager with The Villages Regional Hospital;
Nature Coast Unit Chair
- Joyce Hepscher, Adjunct Professor at Saint Leo University and DSW student;
Palm Beach Unit Chair
- Alyse November, LCSW, Director of Different Like Me;
Southwest Unit Chair
- Michelle Schoenfeld, LCSW, Founder and Director for Living Happily: Solution Focused Counseling for Modern Thinkers;
Space Coast Unit Chair
- Earl Ledford, LCSW, CST, CAP, CET, private practice for couples counseling; Founder of ACF Therapy Associates; and owner/director of the Central Florida Pornography Addiction Center, Star Guides of Central Florida, and Continuing Education Services and Seminars; and
Volusia/Flagler Unit
Chair - Kian Jacobs, LCSW, EMDR Certified, Owner of TodayCounseling.com.
Chapter Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (CCNLI)
- Members of this Committee must be willing and available to meet and assure a sound nominations process; must have knowledge of NASW's program needs and be familiar with the professional social work community; must be committed to identifying and developing Chapter leadership.
The new CCNLI members are:
Kristyn Robinson
, FSU Student;
Matthew Glass, MSSA, LCSW
, Clear Choice Elder Health Care Solutions LLC;
Rodrigo Lozano, LCSW
, CEO/Clinical Director, Borinquen Medical Centers of Miami-Dade, Inc.; and
Angela Miller, MSW, MPA,
Quality Assurance Specialist. Miami-Dade County.
Delegate Assembly
- Members demonstrate knowledge and commitment to the mission and goals of NASW. Be available to fulfill duties of the office for a three-year term; plan to attend the Delegate Assembly and Pre-Assembly Coalition meeting(s).
The new DA members, who will serve from 2018-2022, are:
Brittany Peters, DSW, LCSW, MCAP, Qualified Supervisor for Clinical Social Work,
Clinical Director/Owner Center for Wellness & Clinical Development, LLC;
Alexis Davis, MSSA,
Grant Writer, Seniors First Research Assistant with Case Western Reserve University;
Seth Berkowitz
, LCSW, CCLS, Senior Patient Access Manager with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society;
Peter Downs, LCSW,
Counselor with St. Anthony's Hospital; and
Robyn Renzy, LCSW,
Nephrology Social Worker with DaVita.
Carol Campbell-Edwards, LCSW, NASW-FL president of the board said, "This election ensured our board and committees are comprised of a well-rounded representation of Florida's social work profession. Together we will continue to achieve positive change."
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NASW-FL Member
Credential Update
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Please congratulate these NASW-FL members with achieving additional credentials this past July.
Michelle L. Bouthillier, ACSW - Received her ACSW Certification
Natalie Ricci, LCSW, ACHP-SW - Received her Advanced Certified Hospice & Pallative Social Work certification
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Political Organizer Joins NASW
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Erin Cusick has been hired as an NASW Political Organizer to encourage members to register to vote and get out the vote. She will also encourage members to volunteer and vote for endorsed candidates. Erin will work out of the Chapter Office and will also work with the chapters in Mississippi, Virginia, Tennessee and Missouri. Erin has worked with NASW-FL in the past as a legislative lobbyist.
The NASW-FL PACE will meet after the August 28th primary to endorse candidates in the General election. If you have candidates in your area you would like NASW-FL PACE to consider for endorsement, please contact the Chapter Office at: 1-800-352-6279 or email: [email protected] .
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Political Action for Candidate Election Endorsements
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NASW-FL announces the following Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) endorsements for the 2018 mid-term elections. The endorsements focused on nine social workers running for public office:
- Darryl Block, State Representative - District 29 (Part of Seminole County);
- Katharine Campbell, City Commissioner - Wilton Manors;
- Daniella Levine Cava, County Commissioner 8 - Miami-Dade;
- Nancy Maker, County Commissioner 4 - Hernando;
- Cheryl McDougall, County School Board 2 - Brevard;
- Tracy Polson, State Representative - District 15 (Part of Duval County);
- Karen Putnam-Watson, County School Board 6 - Lee;
- Mitch Rosenwald, City Commissioner - Oakland Park; and
- Karen Perez, Hillsborough County School Board, District 6.
PACE also endorsed two candidates who are not social workers:
- Gayle Harrell (R), State Senate - District 25 ( Martin, St. Lucie counties and part of Palm Beach County); and
- Sean Shaw (D), Attorney General.
The support of social workers running for elected office is one of the primary functions of PACE. Along with each endorsement, a contribution of $250 was made to each.
The PACE Committee will meet after the August 28 primary election to make endorsements in the general election. NASW-FL PACE endorsement funds come from NASW members. To make a contribution to the NASW-FL PACE Committee, please complete the form and return it to the Chapter Office.
Please contact the Chapter Office at 1-800-352-6279 or email: [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Social Work Awards
Nominations Open
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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.
The awards nominations are open until December 14, 2018.
Click here to review the award criteria.
Click here to nominate someone for a Social Work Award.
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Call for Proposals and Posters
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Qualified Supervisor
CE Renewal Requirements
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The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling provided information you may find helpful for Qualified Supervisors or Registered Interns.
Find A Qualified Supervisor:
Did you know that you can obtain a list of supervisors in your area at any time 24 hours a day 7 days a week? Simply use the Department's Public Data Portal to download a current list of Board approved Qualified Supervisors. For detailed instructions, use the Licensure Data Download Guide. Obtain a letter from your selected Qualified Supervisor and send to the Board Office.
Before Supervision Begins:
Verify that your intern registration number has been issued by the Department and that the Board Office has approved your qualified supervisor. To verify, click here. Supervision experience will not count towards licensure until the intern registration has been issued and the Board has approved your supervisor.
During Supervision:
Two (2) years of post-master's supervised experience under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker is required for full licensure.
The supervision experience must have consisted of:
- At least 100 hours of supervision in no less than 100 weeks;
- 1,500 hours of face-to-face psychotherapy with clients; and,
- One (1) hour of supervision every two weeks.
NOTE: Please see Rule 64B4-2.002, F.A.C., for information regarding group supervision and supervision by electronic methods.
Need to Change or Add a Qualified Supervisor? Follow the steps below:
STEP ONE: Obtain a letter from your new or additional Qualified Supervisor and send to the Board Office. The correspondence must originate from the supervisor, include the supervisor's license number and the applicant's name as it appears on the application, and state that the supervisor has agreed to provide the applicant with supervision while a registered intern.
STEP TWO: Receive letter from the Board Office stating that your supervisor has been approved and note the date of approval. Supervision under the new or additional supervisor will not count until he/she has been approved.
Need to Remove a Qualified Supervisor? Follow the steps below:
STEP ONE: Ask the supervisor you are removing to complete the Verification of Clinical Experience Form and select "I am no longer providing this intern with supervision." Please make sure a supervision end date is listed.
STEP TWO: Submit Verification of Clinical Experience Form to the Board Office. To submit electronically, click here. The Board will remove your supervisor from your intern file and place a copy of the required form on file for review upon submission of a full licensure application.
After Supervision:
Your post-master's clinical experience hours obtained under supervision must be documented on the Verification of Clinical Experience Form by the qualified supervisor or they will not count towards licensure. To submit electronically, click here. This form is not required until the intern is ready to submit his/her full licensure application. For information on full licensure requirements and to apply, click here. Please limit one (1) form per qualified supervisor.
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NASW Launches New Service
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NASW has launched a new service for members called " CE Tracker" which provides a transcript of continuing education classes taken. In Florida, the Department of Health (FDOH) contracts with CE Broker to maintain transcripts for licensed social workers, which FDOH reviews in order to renew your license. CE Broker services are free for LCSWs to review their transcripts, although there is a charge for premium services. Please review the following before enrolling in the NASW service
www.cebroker.com .
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MyNASW Members-Only Community Is Open
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Need answers? Want help? Introducing a new member benefit! MyNASW Community-a members-only online space-is your go-to for all things social work:
mynasw.socialworkers.org
- Post questions and participate in discussions specific to your specialty or practice setting
- Search for and connect with your peers via the member directory
- Browse documents and digital resources shared by fellow members
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Members-Only Practice Alert
New Medicare Cards
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Help Your Clients Access and Use the New Medicare Card
The
 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is removing Social Security numbers from Medicare cards to protect the identity of beneficiaries.
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New Resource for
Clinical Social Workers
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New Resource for Clinical Social Workers
Financial Social Work -- A Growing Specialty for Clinical Social Workers. Financial social work (FSW) is a growing social work specialty that uses financial therapy as an intervention to address the emotional and behavioral components of handling finances. Clinical social workers use financial therapy to address the psychosocial challenges patients experience because of their financial circumstances. For more information click here.
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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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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.
August
August 27, 2018 * Daytona Beach, FL
*NASW-FL Volusia/Flagler Unit is hosting "The Triangle: Homelessness, Mental Health Struggles and Addiction" workshop from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
at Houligans, 1725 International Speedway Boulevard. Please come and support your Unit through camaraderie, building new friendships, and discussing the challenges and resources of our community. Food will be provided and registration is free! RSVP by August 20th. Seating is limited to 40 participants. More information coming.
September
September 14-15, 2018 * Orlando, FL
*NASW-FL presents Social Work Licensure Exam Preparation Course, with Sophia F. Dziegielewski, PhD, LCSW, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days at Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside. Registration is $225 for NASW Members and $275 for Non-members. Parking is $8 for self-parking and $20 for Valet parking.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
September 17, 2018 * Boca Raton, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - South presents "Trauma and EMDR Therapy through the Lens of Emotional Intelligence: Neurobiology and Clinical Focus" with Revital Goodman, PhD, LCSW, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Education Building, Classroom B. Registration is FREE for NASW members and $10 for non-member.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
September 24, 2018 * Palm Beach Gardens, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - North presents "Literally Speaking: The Significance Language Plays in the Therapy Process and in the Client's Life" with Joyce Lampert, LCSW, 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 seeking CE Credit. RSVP is requested but not required. This workshop is sponsored by Elan Recovery and Wellness.
September 29, 2018 * Clearwater, FL
NASW-FL
Tampa Bay Unit presents "Family Drug Treatment Courts: Do They Work?" with Dr. Brittany Peters LCSW, MCAP, QS, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
October
October 8, 2018 * Palm Beach Gardens, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - North presents "Let Go of Emotional Overeating and Love Your Food" with Arlene Englander LCSW, MBA, PA, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
at Barry University in Palm Beach Gardens. Registration is FREE for NASW members and non-members and $5 for non-members seeking CE Credit.This workshop is sponsored by Mom's Meals.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!
October 10-12, 2018 * Miami, FL
FSOSW presents The FSOSW 35TH Annual FSOSW Conference. Oncology social workers are often deeply involved in the lives of survivors from the discovery of symptoms to decision-making about life sustaining medical treatment at the end of life. We can be equally challenged by role strain, dilemmas related to professional and personal values, and ever-increasing demands to increase and improve our professional skill set. This year our goal is to address these areas of need and to provide opportunities for creating a stronger network among oncology social workers in Florida.
October 15, 2018 * Boca Raton, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - South presents "Let Go of Emotional Overeating" with Arlene Englander, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Boca Raton Regional Hospital's Education Building. Registration is FREE for NASW members and $10 for non-members.
November
November 7-9, 2018 * Tallahassee, FL
The Tobacco Free Florida / FSU College of Medicine AHEC Program will be hosting a
TTS training this fall in Tallahassee, FL. The FSU College of Medicine AHEC Tobacco Program is an internationally recognized training program that is accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP). The Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) Training meets all of the requirements set forth in the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence as well as the national competencies for Tobacco Treatment Specialist acknowledged by The Association for Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD). If you have any questions about the training, please contact Rebecca Carter,
[email protected]
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850-645-0012.
November 14-15, 2018 *
NASW 2018 Virtual Conference
Save the Date! --
Mark your calendars for the NASW 2018 Virtual Conference, Wednesday and
Thursday, Nov. 14 & 15.
This two-day program will address the opioid crisis from a social work perspective, feature both plenary and breakout sessions, and offer CE credits. Livestreamed from the NASW National Office, you will be able to view it from your home, your office or even on a mobile device. More information coming soon!
November 19, 2018 * Boca Raton, FL
January 2019
February
February 19-22, 2019 * Tallahassee, FL
The Tobacco Free Florida / FSU College of Medicine AHEC Program will be hosting a
TTS training
this fall in Tallahassee, FL. The FSU College of Medicine AHEC Tobacco Program is an internationally recognized training program that is accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP). The Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) Training meets all of the requirements set forth in the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence as well as the national competencies for Tobacco Treatment Specialist acknowledged by The Association for Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD). If you have any questions about the training, please contact Rebecca Carter,
[email protected]
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850-645-0012.
April
April 15, 2019 * Boca Raton, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - South presents "Intimate Partner Violence: The Ultimate Betrayal" with Tracey Rubenstein, LCSW, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Registration is FREE for NASW members and $10 for non-members.
May
May 20, 2019 * Boca Raton,FL
at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Registration is FREE for NASW members and $10 for non-members.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
June
June 13-15, 2019, NASW-FL Annual Social Work Conference. Pre-Conference Intensives will be June 10-12, 2019. The Conference will be held at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando. More information will be forthcoming.
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