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Message from Chapter President
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Greetings,
I was recently asked an excellent question, "What does NASW actually do?" It is certainly not the first time I have been asked this question, so, I have had time to consider the best response.
Perhaps I should respond with one of the following: The elevator speech we developed at a board meeting; quote from the NASW one-pager on the benefits of membership; sing praises regarding the annual conference; or I could say, "let me show you." I chose the latter, because for me, the question is seeking a demonstrated response, without emotion or a sales pitch.
One of the challenges we have as an association of very busy, skilled, and passionate professionals, is that we rarely have time to toot our horn or include everyone in the loop as decisions are made, policy briefs are published, research collaborations are established, trainings are conducted, coalitions are formed, congressional testimonies are delivered, and professional ethics and standards are updated to align with cultural humility and social justice. So, I encourage each of you to take a moment to explore the NASW website in a few strategic areas.
Like the person with the recent question, I am sure you will be impressed by the work being produced on a national level. I am posting a few of my favorite links to get you started. I encourage you to then shine a light, by sharing your favorites with members and non-members.
Washington Update:
The Washington Update is NASW's monthly bulletin that helps to keep our members informed about the association's public policy and social justice activities in Washington, DC.
Virtual Events:
NASW offers webinars, virtual career fairs, virtual forums and more to support our members and the social work community at large.
News Releases:
Social Work Advocates:
Policy Brief:
Tools for Social Workers to Prevent Gun Violence:
Safe Storage of Guns in the Home, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and Other Methods of Gun Violence Prevention
Practice Alert:
Congressional Black Caucus and Mental Health Professionals Seek to Address Racial
Disparities in Access to Behavioral Health
All the best,
Carol
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Student Representatives Column
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Hello Fellow Social Work Students,
I hope you are having a smooth and easy beginning of the semester. Now that syllabus week is over you should be getting into the habit of setting up a schedule for yourself, especially if you are an online student. Remember to not only schedule in your schoolwork but also some self-care activities. Make plans to go on a walk, go to the beach, or just hang out with friends and family.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or in need of assistance, be sure to use all of the available resources around you. Many campuses offer student associations you can join. You can also reach out to your local NASW Unit.
Best,
Ashton Sanchez
MSW Student Representative
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Integrating Social Care into the Delivery of Health Care
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NASW is a sponsor of a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Consensus Study, Integrating Social Care into the Delivery of Health Care: Moving Upstream to Improve the Nation's Health. The public webinar and study release is Wednesday, September 25 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Eastern).
This study is an important opportunity to promote and elevate the social work profession. It will examine the ways in which health care systems address the social determinants of health and it will evaluate the roles of health professionals across the care continuum. We expect that the study will highlight the contributions of social workers that improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities. The study has been funded by a broad coalition of philanthropic foundations, social work organizations, and over 60 social work academic programs. Three social work experts serve on the Study Committee.
The webinar will provide an overview of the report, with discussion of the report's findings, recommendations, and key messages.
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Deadline is December 1, 2019
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FSU's New Professional Certification in Trauma and Resilience
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Nominations Open for the
Annual Social Work Awards
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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 (Must be a current NASW-FL member)
- Social Work Student of the Year (Must be a current NASW-FL member and enrolled in a CSWE-accredited social work program in FL)
- Social Work Educator of the Year (Must be a current NASW-FL member who is affiliated with a CSWE-accredited social work program in Florida as a faculty member, adjunct, or field instructor)
- Public Citizen of the Year (Must not be a social worker or have a degree in social work)
- Elected Official of the Year (Must be a current local, state or federal elected official)
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.
Click here
to nominate someone for a Social Work Award.
The awards nominations are open until December 16, 2019.
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July 2019 - October 2019
The National Association of Social Workers is proud to represent social workers across our nation. Together, we've accomplished much for our profession and the people we serve during the past 60 years. But to successfully address today's pressing social issues - mental health, addiction, gun violence, sexual and domestic violence, immigration, poverty, homelessness, voters' rights, criminal justice, environmental justice - we must grow our resources and make our voice even louder.
Please participate and to show our appreciation and gratitude for helping to grow the association and make our voice louder, all those who successfully recruit members during the Member Referral campaign will be offered a special gift. Those recruited will be offered a gift, too.
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Practice Alert
Congressional Black Caucus and Mental Health Professionals Seek
to Address Racial Disparities in
Access to Behavioral Health
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Takia Richardson, LICSW, LCSW, Senior Practice Associate
August 2019
For several years, suicide has remained among the top 10 causes of death for ages 10 through 44. Data from the National Center for Health Statistics'
Suicide Mortality in the United States, 1999-2017 brief indicates that suicide rates in the United States increased by 33 percent during that review period (Hedegaard, Curtin, & Warner, 2018). In 2018,
JAMA Pediatrics published a research letter titled "Racial Disparity in Suicide Rates Among US Youth From 2001
Through 2015" (Bridge et al., 2018). The letter noted that an analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System revealed an increase in the rates of suicide amongst black youths ages five through 11. The letter also noted that there was a decrease in suicide rates among white youths in the same age group. "Analyses revealed that the suicide rate among those younger than 13 years is approximately 2
times higher for black children compared with white children, a finding observed in boys and girls" (Bridge et al., 2018, p. 698)
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Doin' The Work: Frontline
Stories of Social Change Podcast
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Doin' The Work: Frontline Stories of Social Change was created by FIU Clinical Instructor/BSSW Field Coordinator Shimon Cohen, LCSW to highlight the incredible work being done by people in their communities - people who are not often noticed, but who have important perspectives and stories to tell. The podcast features interviews with social workers and those in related fields, educators and activists about their work and personal stories of how they got into this work. Episodes range from micro to macro practice and key topics that have been covered are: cross-cultural practice, self-care, racism as trauma, immigration/family separation, child welfare, disability, consulting, community-based research, policy advocacy, school shootings, school-to-prison pipeline, youth organizing, mindfulness, substance use, mental health, and many more. So far, 20 episodes have been published, resulting in over 18,800 downloads. New episodes are published the first Monday of each month.
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LEAD January 27 - 28 in Tallahassee
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An Hour With Private Practice: Questions & Answers
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2019 Schedule
An Hour With Private Practice: Questions & Answers (HOPP) is a free question and answer session for NASW members. Unless noted otherwise on the schedule, the monthly call-in sessions focus on a specific private practice subject and are led by Mirean Coleman, LICSW, Clinical Manager at NASW.
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. No session is held in December due to the holidays. Beginning February 2019, an audio recording is available online a week after the HOPP session at:
Teleconference Dial-In Number
Members can join "An Hour With Private Practice" by dialing the following teleconference line at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start time:
- U.S./Canada toll-free number: 1-888-378-4398
- Participant passcode: 185608
- October 16, 2019: "Ethical Considerations when using Technology in Private Practice," Presenter: Dawn Hobdy, LICSW, NASW Director of Ethics and Professional Review
- November 19, 2019: "Preparing your Practice for 2020: What's New," Presenter: Mirean Coleman, LICSW, CT, NASW Clinical Manager
- December 18, 2019: Holiday
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September 2019
Insurance policies are legal contracts. As such, they are very complicated and loaded with legal terms and precise definitions. Unlike the NASW Risk Retention Group that puts its insureds first, insurance carriers are in business to maximize profits, especially the Wall Street insurance companies. As a result, they utilize their decades of claims history and loss experience to carve out certain risks and perils from their insurance policy coverages.
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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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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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Dade, Monroe |
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 17, 2019 * Jacksonville, FL
*NASW-FL Northeast Unit presents "Social Work in Five Minutes" from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Hadlow Center Community Hospice. This will be an opportunity to learn about different aspects of social work from experienced social workers in different disciplines. Participants will learn about opportunities in Northeast Florida. Registration is free.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
September 18, 2019 * Stuart, FL
*NASW-FL Treasure Coast Unit presents "Partnering Social Workers with Paramedics: Mobile Integrated Health-Managing Chronic Disease through Social Work & Paramedicine" with Lauren Young, LCSW, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kane Center, Stuart FL. Registration is free for Members and Non-Members. Thank You Sponsors: A light dinner and refreshments will be provided by Doctor's Choice and the Kane Center donated the meeting space.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
September 21, 2019 * Miami,FL
*NASW-FL Miami-Dade Unit presents "Social Workers' Peer Support Group & Yoga Class" with Martha Vallejo, LCSW, Peer Support Group Facilitator and "Introduction to Yoga & Mindfulness Meditation" with guest Yoga Instructor, Dunia R. Villanueva, LCSW, RYT-500, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Keiser University. Please join us for our Peer Support Group class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by a Yoga Class beginning at 11 a.m. Please bring comfortable clothes for yoga practice. You can bring your own mat if you prefer; however, mats will be available for use. No experience is necessary. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Registration is free. Please park in the front of the building and sign in with security.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
September 23, 2019 * Leesburg, FL
*NASW-FL Lake/Sumter Unit presents "Tobacco Cessation Treatment" with Robert Campbell, LCSW, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Leesburg Library. Registration is free for NASW Members and $15 for non-members requesting continuing education credits.
September 25, 2019 * Daytona Beach, FL
*NASW-FL Volusia/Flagler Unit presents "The Baker Act, Then and Now" with Sheriff Rick Staly, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Zappis. Registration is $20 which includes CEU, dinner and $2 upcharge for soup/salad. Pre-Pay only. There will be NO on-site registration. Seating is limited - register early. A Suicide Prevention and Awareness Resource Table will be available.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
October
October 3, 2019 * Orlando, FL
*NASW-FL presents "Laws and Rules" with Jim Akin, ACSW, NASW-FL Executive Director, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at SpringHill Suites Orlando Airport. Registration is $30 for NASW Members and $45 for Non-members.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
October 4 - 5, 2019 * 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 SpringHill Suites Orlando Airport. Registration is $225 for NASW Members and $275 for Non-members.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
October 14, 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.
This workshop is sponsored by Brightstar Care.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
October 21, 2019 * Boca Raton, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - South presents "Fundamental Concepts of Schema Therapy" with Joshua Kates, 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. Space is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
This workshop is sponsored by Brightstar Care.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
November
November 11, 2019 * Palm Beach Gardens, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - North presents "What Every Social Worker Should Know About Immigration Law" with Gina M. Fraga, Esq. from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Barry University, PB Gardens Campus. Registration is FREE for NASW members and $10 for non-members.
Acosta & Fraga Law, PLLC is generously sponsoring dinner.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
November 18, 2019 * Boca Raton, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - South presents "Relationships in Addicted Families: When Normal People are Impacted by Abnormal Situations" with Kathryn Shafer, PhD, LCSW, CAP, E-IAYT, 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. Space is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
This workshop is sponsored by Retreat Behavioral Health.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
January 2020
January 20, 2020 * Boca Raton, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - South presents "Dementia: Clinical Issues that Arise in Working with Patients and Caregivers" with Alyse November, 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. Space is limited. Early Registration is recommended. This workshop is sponsored by CSI Caregivers Services.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
January 27-28, 2020 * Tallahassee, FL - Save The Dates
*NASW-FL will host Legislative Education Advocacy Day (LEAD). More information and registration coming soon.
February 2020
February 17, 2020 * Boca Raton, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - South presents "Intimate Relationships: Healing through Mindfulness Sex" with Sally Valentine, PhD, LCSW, QS, CSTS, 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. Space is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
April 2020
April 13, 2020 * Palm Beach Gardens, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - North presents "I Think My client has an Eating Disorder" with Dr. Joann Hendelman, PhD, FAED, CEDS, CEDRN,from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Barry University. Registration is FREE for NASW members and $10 for non-members.
Dinner is generously being sponsored by CSI Caregivers Services.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
April 20, 2020 * Boca Raton, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - South presents "Body Image in Eating Disorders with Diverse Presentations and Populations" with Lara Conley, LCSW and Melanie Smith, LMHC, CEDS, 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. Space is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
May 2020
May 18, 2020 * Boca Raton, FL
*NASW-FL Palm Beach Unit - South presents "The Power of Resiliency: Overcoming Adversity and Utilizing Resources" with Tonya Pignato, 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. Space is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
May 30 - June 6, 2020 * Reykjavik, Iceland
*Florida State University College of Social Work and NASW-FL present Clinical Practice International: Reykjavik, Iceland. In 2020, this popular professional development course is being offered in the beautiful city of Reykjavik, Iceland. 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 Iceland and how these are being addressed by the professional social work community.
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
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