Culturally Responsive Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health Conference 2024
Virtual on Friday, November 15 @ 8:45am-2:30pm | Earn 4.5 CEUs!
With Keynote Speaker: Anthony C. Hill, Ed.D, MSW
Our Chapter invites you to join us at our inaugural Culturally Responsive Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health Conference happening virtually on Friday, November 15 (8:45am-2:30pm EST). Social work is increasingly practiced with diverse populations and within dynamic cultural contexts. Social workers need culturally responsive practice skills to interact effectively with clients who bring their own unique culturally-based experiences and expectations to clinical services. Participants will develop culture-specific knowledge, gain practical skills, examine their assumptions, and increase self-awareness.
Join your colleagues and peers for a vibrant, informative conference on culturally responsive social work practice in behavioral health. This conference CEUs apply to anti-racism and anti-discrimination CEUs.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Define and understand concepts of culture, cultural awareness, and culturally responsive social work practice in behavioral health
Identify how to integrate and apply culturally responsive social work practice into behavioral health
Highlight the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for effective culturally responsive social work practice in behavioral health.
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Registration rates:
Online registrations are closing on November 13! The conference will be fully virtual in a Zoom Meeting room. Participants will receive Zoom details the day before the conference via email. Take a few minutes to review our Virtual Programs & Conferences Participant Expectations: https://www.naswma.org/WebinarCodeofConduct
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made no later than Wednesday, November 13!. For changes to your registration, please contact our Senior Program Manager at cmedinaadames.naswma@socialworkers.org
Conference Agenda:
- 8:45am - Conference begins - Welcome remarks by Yvonne Ruiz, Board President and Rebekah Gewirtz, Executive Director.
- 9:00-10:30am - Keynote Workshop: United We Stand, Divided We Fall: Social Workers Advocating for Belonging and Connection, with Anthony C. Hill, Ed.D, MSW (1.5 CEUs). As social workers, how do we counter the level of disengagement, distrust, lack of trust, hope, and connection that plagues so many individuals in our society? How do we let people know that they are loved, valued, unique and worthy of being affirmed, cared for, and are provided the basic essentials of life? How do we honor, affirm, and respect all aspects of one’s diverse identities? This presentation will address the importance of advocating for authentic, trusting, healing, and mutually beneficial interactions and relationships.
- 10:30-12:00pm - Morning Workshops: (select one) (1.5 CEUs)
- Workshop 1: Cultural Considerations in Supporting Caribbean Clients: An Exploration of Caribbean Mental Health, with Tamara Leroy-London, MSW, LICSW. Culture plays an important role in how clients understand and respond to their mental health needs, and is critical in how providers can support their clients. This workshop will be led by a first generation Haitian-American psychotherapist and will explore mental health needs of the Caribbean community. Participants will learn key information about Caribbean culture, will begin to identify their own biases, and will critically explore different approaches to inform their clinical work. This workshop will highlight best practices in clinically supporting clients of Caribbean descent for best mental health treatment approaches and outcomes.
- Workshop 2: Honoring Spirit: Bridging Faith and Mental Health in Latino Populations, with Yvonne Castaneda, LICSW, MSW. This workshop provides mental health professionals with practical tools and insights to effectively integrate spirituality into their work with Latino clients. Participants will explore the vital role of spirituality and religious beliefs in Latino culture and how these influence mental health perspectives, coping strategies, and treatment engagement. Through case studies, interactive activities, and culturally responsive strategies, attendees will learn how to incorporate spiritual beliefs into treatment plans, collaborate with faith leaders, and navigate cultural and ethical considerations. This workshop equips clinicians with the skills needed to create a holistic and inclusive therapeutic environment that honors the spiritual values of Latino clients, fostering trust and enhancing mental health outcomes.
- 12:00-12:50pm - Lunch Break
- 1:00-2:30pm - Afternoon Workshops: (select one) (1.5 CEUs)
- Workshop 1: More than a Rainbow: Social Work Practice with LGBTQIA+ Youth of Color, with Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez, PhD, LICSW, and Matteo Anthony Montero-Murillo. This workshop will provide an overview of the current psychosocial challenges and strengths of LGBTQIA+ youth of color. By using an intersectionality framework, participants will explore unique practice considerations with this population. Participants will also learn strategies to engage in liberatory practices with LGBTQIA+ youth of color.
- Workshop 2: Understanding and Addressing Behavioral Health Issues in Immigrant Families, with Mbita Mbao, Ph.D., LICSW. The workshop aims to help attendees understand the issues affecting immigrant families in the United States. Participants will learn strategies for addressing behavioral health concerns through a culturally sensitive lens. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on their current practices when working with immigrant populations and demonstrate how they plan to integrate culturally responsive practices into their work with these communities.
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