A Space for Us: A Virtual Conference on the State of Social Work

Friday, September 17 | 11:30 am - 6:00 pm ET | 6.0 CEs

Virtual

Social work is often described as a "calling," yet the systems we inhabit can frequently lead to exhaustion, ethical conflict, and burnout. A Space for Us: A Virtual Conference on the State of Social Work is a dedicated forum designed to flip the script, moving the focus from the people we serve to the people doing the work.

This conference acknowledges that high-quality care is impossible without healthy, supported clinicians. We will dive deep into the structural and psychological realities of modern practice through three primary lenses:
Workforce Challenges: A panel discussion on the current state of working conditions, labor trends, and the organizational hurdles facing the profession today.

• The Arc of Moral Injury: A focused look at the deep psychological distress that occurs when systemic constraints collide with professional ethics, offering a roadmap for mitigation for both staff and leadership.
• Combatting Secondary Trauma: A dedicated CE session exploring the mechanics of vicarious trauma and providing evidence-based tools to protect your mental health while remaining in the field.
  
  

This isn't just another training - it is a collective exhale and a strategic look at how we can sustain the workforce and demand better for our colleagues and ourselves. 

Schedule 

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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 CE Credits

NASW-Michigan is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative, Provider Number MICEC-0017. All NASW-Michigan 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.