Registration
Registration – Conference Zoom Opens
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Welcome & Keynote
Welcome — IUSSWAA President Terri Gee & Dean Kalea Benner
Opening remarks from IUSSWAA President Terri Gee and Dean Kalea Benner.
Keynote: The Importance of Social Work to a Functioning Polity (Ethics CEU) — Sheila Suess Kennedy, JD
Keynote presentation. Ethics CEU available. Speaker: Sheila Suess Kennedy, JD.
Breakout Session 2
It’s Not the Client — It’s the Lens: Re-humanizing the Clinical Gaze in Addiction Work — Leslie Inlow, LCSW, LCAC
Breakout session focused on re-humanizing clinical perspectives in addiction work. Speaker: Leslie Inlow, LCSW, LCAC.
Race, Bias, and Birth: Challenging Inequity in Maternal and Reproductive Health — Ryan Ivory, DSW, LISW-S
Exploring inequities in maternal and reproductive health. Speaker: Ryan Ivory, DSW, LISW-S.
Addressing Minority Stress When Working with LGBTQ+ Clients — Richard A. Brandon-Friedman, PhD, LCSW, LCAC
Strategies for addressing minority stress in clinical work with LGBTQ+ clients. Speaker: Richard A. Brandon-Friedman, PhD, LCSW, LCAC.
Leading Through Constant Change — Carolyn Goerner, PhD
Session on leadership and navigating continuous change. Speaker: Carolyn Goerner, PhD.
Working Lunch: Joyful Interventions — Integrating Mindful Laughter into Clinical Practice — Lynn Shaw, Ed.D., MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Working lunch (optional CEU — worth one CEU). Speaker: Lynn Shaw, Ed.D., MSW, LCSW, LCAC.
Breakout Session 2
Introduction to Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care
Foundational overview of trauma and trauma-informed approaches to practice.
My Compassionate Heart: Nurturing the Advocate in You — NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, DSW, LCSW, LCAC
Session focused on nurturing advocacy and compassionate practice. Speaker: NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, DSW, LCSW, LCAC.
Integrating EMDR, Parts Work, and Art Therapy for Enhanced Treatment Outcomes — Anne Collins, MA, LMHC
A comprehensive approach combining EMDR, parts work, and art therapy. Speaker: Anne Collins, MA, LMHC.
Rural Resilience and Innovation: Advancing Social Work Practice in Underserved Communities — James Kuemmerle, MSW
Exploring resilience and innovation in rural social work practice. Speaker: James Kuemmerle, MSW.
Breakout Session 3
The Epidemic of Social Isolation and Loneliness and its Impact on Older Adults — Susan Glassburn, PhD, LCSW
Examining social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Speaker: Susan Glassburn, PhD, LCSW.
Dual Diagnosis and the History of Services for People with Intellectual Disability — James Wiltz, PhD, HSPP, NADD-CC
Historical overview of services and considerations for dual diagnosis. Speaker: James Wiltz, PhD, HSPP, NADD-CC.
Social Work Licensure in Indiana — Stephan Viehweg, LCSW, ACSW, IECMH-E®, CYC-P
Information and guidance on social work licensure in Indiana. Speaker: Stephan Viehweg, LCSW, ACSW, IECMH-E®, CYC-P.
How to Identify Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children and Adolescents — Amanda Pryor, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC
Guidance on identifying and responding to problematic sexual behaviors in children and adolescents. Speaker: Amanda Pryor, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC.