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Happy Social Work Month!
In celebration of Social Work Month, please join me in acknowledging the following messages that were submitted in honor of those social workers who inspire and motivate.
Carol Edwards is inspired by:
My mom, Monticello Campbell, set the standard for professionalism and social work excellence. She brings best practice standards to life!
Marjorie Craig, my first professional supervisor, understood clinical dynamics and modeled interpersonal relationships based on integrity and compassion. She believed in me and provided invaluable throughout my career. Margie left behind a legacy that binds all who knew and loved her. I am forever grateful.
Paty 'Mariposa' Hernandez is inspired by:
I left the US and my social work connection in 2013 after graduating with my Masters in Social Work and Public Health to pursue living abroad to work with a non-profit. During this time I also added energy healing work along with health coaching to my professional tools while working in a macro setting.
A year later I returned to my home base of Miami due to family reasons.
Then I began to reconnect to my social work roots and chose to obtain my LCSW.
I was soon introduced to the leadership team for the Miami-Dade Unit and agreed to join because I wanted to be reminded of what being a social worker was all about.
That was two years ago.
During this time I met a few outstanding social workers who have encouraged me in so many ways, such as speaking at the state conference (two years in a row this June).
I'd like to state who they are.
Susan Mankita
Edith Cabelloro
Juliet Araujo (my supervisor)
Martha vallejo
Michael Moss is inspired by:
I would like to thank Diane Lindner for teaching me about casework relationships during my second year MSW program at Barry University in 1982.
Shelly F. Wilson is inspired by:
The social worker I admire is
Leslie Allen.
In gratitude,
Carol Edwards, LCSW
NASW-FL Board President
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Student Representatives Column
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I hope your semester is going well.
The leadership team has been hard at work preparing for
LEAD. It's been a pleasure to connect with students across the state, and discuss ways to spread awareness about the work of NASW-FL. I am excited to interact with all of the amazing student leaders and hear their thoughts on how to make LEAD more meaningful.
Additionally, as I approach my last few months in my position, I am excited for the student leader who will take my position. If any student is interested in learning more about the role, please feel free to reach out as well via email at
kapria.lee2@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Good luck on midterms and I hope you have a great spring break!
Happy Social Work Month!
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Mental, Behavioral and Medical Health Services
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Social Work Workforce
3)
Social Justice, Democracy and Diversity
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jim Akin, at jakin.naswfl@socialworkers.org or call 1-800-352-6279.
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 Although the Florida Legislative Session officially started on March 5, 2019 and ends on May 3, 2019, NASW-FL advocacy efforts occur all year long. One of the largest of these actions by NASW-FL is
LEAD (Legislative Education Advocacy Day). This two-day event is April 2 - 3, 2019 this year. Last year at LEAD we had more than 950 social work practitioners, students and educators attend meetings with legislators and committee hearings to advocate for our profession and the individuals, families and communities we serve.
If you have attended LEAD in the past I encourage you to not only come back, but to also motivate at least two more people to come with you. If you have never attended I personally invite you whether you are a student, new to the field, retired or simply want to exercise your NASW Code of Ethic 6.04 call to engage in social and political action to join us.
Here are some ways you can support and participate in LEAD:
- Attend the 2-day event in Tallahassee (April 2-3). Please click here for more information and to register: http://www.naswfl.org/legislative.html.
- Encourage at least two fellow students, educators, and/or practitioners to attend LEAD.
- Call your Legislator on April 3 to support the LEAD bills that NASW-FL will advocate for or against. Here is a link to the bills.
- Support and Follow LEAD on April 2 & April 3 by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #NASWFL and #NASWFLLEAD19.
Thank you all in advance for whatever way you choose to participate in
LEAD!
"I want to be remembered as someone who used herself and anything she could touch to work for justice and freedom....I want to be remembered as one who tried." Dorothy Height
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2019 Annual Conference Sponsor / Exhibitor / Advertiser Prospectus
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In June 2019, NASW-FL
will bring
together more than 600
social workers and
related professionals from
around the state.
The Conference
offers an
unparalleled opportunity to network with colleagues, meet with our expert presenters, and gain new knowledge and skills.
As an exhibitor or sponsor, you will have the chance to make connections with attendees who are seeking information about products and services that can help them do their jobs more efficiently.
Your opportunities await!
Thank You to our
Bronze Sponsors:
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"An Hour With Private
Practice" Schedule
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No pre-registration is required and members can join in the discussion, ask questions, and make comments. These sessions provide members with important clinical social work updates impacting the delivery of mental health services in a private solo or group practice.
HOPP is held every third Wednesday of the month from noon to 1:00 pm ET.
March 20, 2019: What To Do in the Event Your Records are Hacked
April 17, 2019: Top 4 Most Overlooked Facts About Professional Liability Insurance - Presenter: Lonnie Ropp, ASI Director of Product Management & Underwriting
May 15, 2019: Tips for Documentation and Coding of Services
June 19, 2019: Making Sense of the CMS-1500 Claim Form
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March 2019
Hot Topics from the Helpline
Social workers insured through the NASW Risk Retention Group receive unlimited free access to the Risk Management Helpline with their liability insurance policy. Whether the insurance policy protects against General Liability, Cyber Liability, or Professional Liability, policyholders can access the Helpline for free when they believe they are subject to an insurance-related incident or claim, regardless of category.
For more information on the only NASW-Endorsed Professional Liability insurance as well as other information designed for social workers, visit www.naswassurance.org.
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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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Miami-Dade Unit
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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.
March
March 20, 2019 * Bonita Spring, FL
*NASW-FL Southwest Unit presents "Social Work Month Celebration" with keynote speacker Stacey Cook, MSW, LCSW, CPNLP, President / Chief Executive Officer, Salus Care, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Artichoke and Company. Dinner choices are Chicken or Vegetarian with Cash Bar. Registration is: NASW Members $25.00; Non-Members $35.00 and Students Free. Registration closed March 18.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
SOLD OUT
March 20, 2019 * Winter Park, FL
*NASW-FL Central Unit presents "Social Work Month Celebration and Workshop." The workshop is: Mindful Self-Care for The Social Worker: Ways to FeelPeaceNow" with Heidi Behr, LCSW, CAP, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at AdventHealth - Winter Park Hospital. Dinner will be from Olive Garden. Registration is: NASW Members $30.00; Non-Members $35.00 and Students (ALL) Free.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
March 25, 2019 * The Villages, FL
*NASW-FL Lake/Sumter Unit is hosting a Social Work Month Celebration from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Elan Buena Vista - Senior Living. Refreshments and light meal provided. Please park in the back or on the side of the building. A golf cart will be provided for transport to the front door. Enter the building at the front circle drive at the red carpet. Social time and tours available before the event. Registration is FREE.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
March 25, 2019 * University Park, FL
*NASW-FL Sarasota-Manatee Unit is hosting a Social Work Month Celebration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Oak & Stone. This is free to attend. Appetizers will be provided with food and drinks available for purchase.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
March 27, 2019 * Ft.Walton Beach, FL
*NASW-FL Northwest Unit - Ft. Walton Beach presents Social Work Month Celebration and Award Ceremony from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with Keynote Speaker, Carol Edwards, LCSW, who is presenting: Elevating Resilience, Embracing Optimism, Hope and Self-Care at Meridian at Westwood. Registration is FREE. Registration closes March 20. Parking at venue is limited - car pooling is beneficial. If no vacant spots at the venue, parking is available at: Ron Crawford Rec Center, 1127 Hospital Road, Fort Walton Beach Transportation will be available to pick up and take to venue.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP AS A SPONSOR
March 27, 2019 * Ft. Lauderdale, FL
*NASW-FL Broward Unit presents "Social Work Month Celebration and Workshops, Thomas Pietrogallo, LCSW and Stacy Hyde, LCSW, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Hospital, Conference Room B. Registration is Free for NASW Members and $30 for Non-Members.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
March 28, 2019 * Port St. Lucie, FL
*NASW-FL Treasure Coast Unit presents "Social Work Month Celebration and Workshop." The workshop is: "Mindfulness Meditation and A Successful YOU! A Look at Eastern Practices in Life and Your Career" with Thomas R. Metzinger, LCSW, MSW, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Brennity at Tradition. Lunch choices are Chicken, Fish or a Vegetarian meal. Registration is free. We thank The Brennity at Tradition for their generous donation of the venue and the meal.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Sponsor Opportunities:
Sponsor Letter
Sponsor Form - PDF
SPONSORS CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ONLINE
April
April 2-3, 2019 * Tallahassee, FL
April 2: Training from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 3: Capitol Rally at Waller Park from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., followed by legislative appointments. The Schools of Social Work will have informational tables on the 2nd Floor Rotunda.
April 8, 2019 * Palm Beach Gardens, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - North presents "Core Competencies for the Assessment and Management of Individuals at Risk of Suicide" with Catherine Huynh, LCSW, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Barry University. Registration is FREE for NASW Members and $10 for non-members. RSVP is requested but not required. This workshop is sponsored by HCA Behavioral Health.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
April 13, 2019 * Tampa,FL
*NASW-FL Tampa Bay Unit presents "Overcoming Obstacles in the Treatment of Loss of Control Eating Pathology" with Laura Lange, LCSW, The Eating Recovery Center, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Children's Board of Hillsborough County. Registration is $5 for NASW members and $20 for Non-members. Registration is free for BSW/MSW students, retired and unemployed NASW Members. You MUST pre-register for this workshop. There will be NO on-site registration.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
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 11 - May 18, 2019 * Lisbon, Portugal
*Florida State University College of Social Work and NASW-FL presents Clinical Practice International: Lisbon, Portugal. In 2019, this popular professional development course is being offered in the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal. The course gives participants the exciting opportunity to see clinical social work-its theory, practice, and diversity-in a larger international arena, a vantage point that has become increasingly more important in our current global society. A large focus of the program will be on current social social issues in Portugal and how these are being addressed by the professional social work community.
Waiting List has been started.
May 13, 2019 * Palm Beach Gardens, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - North presents "Maternal Voices: How to Engage Women with Substance Use Disorder to Healing and Recovery" with Heather Howard, MSW, LCSW, PhD, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Barry University. Registration is FREE for NASW Members and $10 for Non-members. RSVP is requested but not required.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
May 20, 2019 * Boca Raton,FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - South presents "Mix, Match and Blend: Counseling with Interfaith and Multicultural Couples and Families" with Rorri Geller-Mohamed, 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.
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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