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Innovative Care: The Next Era of Clinical Practice (Virtual) - 6 CEs
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Discover cutting-edge strategies, explore timely topics like trauma-informed care and telehealth, and gain practical tools to support your clients and professional growth.

 Export to Your Calendar 5/8/2026
When: Friday, May 8, 2026
From 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Virtual
Michigan
United States
Contact: Jordan Freeman
jfreeman.naswmi@socialworkers.org


Online registration is available until: 5/6/2026
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Innovative Care: The Next Era of Clinical Practice

Virtual | 6.0 CEs (3.0 Ethics) |May 8


Innovative Care: The Next Era of Clinical Practice is not just a conference—it’s a catalyst for the future of clinical social work. This immersive, full-day virtual experience brings together practitioners from across multiple states to explore bold, forward-thinking approaches that are reshaping how we show up for our clients and communities.

Designed for clinical social workers who are ready to move beyond the status quo, this event dives into emerging trends in mental health, current and future ethical concerns and dilemmas, telehealth innovation, and culturally responsive practice. Through expert-led sessions and real-world applications, you’ll gain practical tools and fresh perspectives you can immediately integrate into your work.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your clinical edge, expand your impact, or reconnect with the energy that brought you to this profession, this conference offers a space to learn, collaborate, and be inspired. Step into the next era of clinical practice—where innovation meets purpose.

Schedule 

*subject to change*

12:00pm - 12:10pm: Welcome
12:10pm - 1:30pm: Sustaining the Work: Restorative Strategies for Clinicians and Leaders with Erin Barbus, LMSW, ACSW (1.5 CEs)
1:30pm - 1:45pm: Break and Award Presentation
1:45pm - 3:05 pm: Minding the Imbalance: Before, During, and After Session with Gracey Rawlins, LMSW (1.5  CEs)

3:05pm - 3:10pm: Break
3:10pm - 4:35pm: Boundaries and Dual Relationships in Modern Practice: Evolving Ethical Challenges & Considerations with Ellen Crane, JD, LMSW, ACSW (1.5 Ethics CEs)
4:35pm - 4:40pm: Break
4:40pm - 6:00pm: Panel Discussion: Trends of Clinical Ethical Concerns (1.5 Ethics CEs)

Location

Live virtual training via Zoom

Presenters

To be announced

Cost

  • Members: $125
  • NonMembers: $175
  • Retired: $75
  • Student/Transition Members: $35
  • Student Non Members: $55

After registering, you will be emailed a registration confirmation. An event reminder email will be sent prior to the event with the Zoom link. The reminder email will be sent to the email address associated with your registration.

CE Information

6.0 total CE hours, including 3.0 Ethics CE hours

The NASW-Michigan Chapter is an approved provider of Continuing Education (CE) courses in the State of Michigan. All NASW-MI CE courses also qualify for MCBAP credits.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations or refunds within 48 hours of the event date will be subjected to a $40 cancellation fee.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor Application Deadline: May 1

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring! We are hopeful that we can provide a great opportunity for you to share information about your agency and services with the social workers who attend our virtual conference. This conference will be made available to both our Michigan and Alaska Chapters and sponors will be featured in all promational emails and on a variety of social media posts leading up to the event.

Please use our "Innovative Care" event sponsorshop form to indicate your interest, share details about your organization, and help us plan. Completing the form does not obligate you — our team will follow up with next steps and confirmation.

We appreciate your partnership in supporting social workers, students, and our wider community!

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