Community Calendar https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/event_list.asp Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:02:12 GMT Tue, 19 Jan 2027 13:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2027 National Association of Social Workers - Michigan Chapter Private Practice Workgroup -Integrating Therapy Animals into Social Work Practice 1 CE https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007577 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007577
Join us May 1 for our Private Practice Workgroup and a wonderful CE opportunity!

 

Integrating Therapy Animals into Social Work Practice: Ethics, Evidence, and Pathways to Get Started with Taylor Chastain Griffin, Ph.D.

 

Taylor Chastain Griffin, Ph.D., is dedicated to advancing the field of animal-assisted interventions (AAI), currently serving as the National Director of AAI Advancement for Pet Partners and the Executive Director of the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP). Her work focuses on supporting research, strengthening professional standards, and helping the therapy animal field continue to grow in meaningful and responsible ways.

Taylor earned her doctorate in research psychology in 2018, with a focus on the human-animal bond in the context of shared traumatic experiences. Her career has consistently centered on understanding and strengthening relationships between humans and animals, shaped by both her academic training and years of hands-on experience with therapy animal teams.

In addition to her organizational roles, Taylor has an extensive background as a dog trainer, offering group classes and private training ranging from foundational obedience to reactive dog rehabilitation. Her approach emphasizes communication, trust, and long-term success for both dogs and their people. She has also fostered dozens of dogs, further deepening her understanding of canine behavior and adaptability.

A speaker and published author, Taylor is committed to advancing ethical, evidence-informed practices within the field. She lives in Georgia with her husband, children, and a lively household of animals—and hasn’t lived with fewer than seven dogs at any point in the past decade.

 

 

Private Practice Workgroup
 
Meetings are held on the 1st Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM. 

 

This is a networking and advocacy workgroup for social workers in private practice to share information and advocate for issues affecting their practice.
 
Chairs: Julie Weckel, LMSW ACSW and Ashley Carter Youngblood, LMSW, LMFT, CIMHP, CNRC, ADS, NNP


Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.

To receive monthly meeting reminders and updates by email, please sign up for the listserv.



]]> Fri, 1 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015600 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015600

Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group

Virtual | Monthly | 2nd Monday of the Month

This group aims to bring together social workers of all experience levels who are currently working with members of the transgender community. The group is structured in a peer consultation format, allowing attendees to explore cases and questions that have come up in practice.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Please For more information about joining this meeting.

 

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT Private Practice Workgroup https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007578 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007578
Private Practice Workgroup
 
Meetings are held on the 1st Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM. 

 

This is a networking and advocacy workgroup for social workers in private practice to share information and advocate for issues affecting their practice.
 
Chairs: Julie Weckel, LMSW ACSW and Ashley Carter Youngblood, LMSW, LMFT, CIMHP, CNRC, ADS, NNP


Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.

To receive monthly meeting reminders and updates by email, please sign up for the listserv.



]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015601 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015601

Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group

Virtual | Monthly | 2nd Monday of the Month

This group aims to bring together social workers of all experience levels who are currently working with members of the transgender community. The group is structured in a peer consultation format, allowing attendees to explore cases and questions that have come up in practice.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Please For more information about joining this meeting.

 

]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT Private Practice Workgroup https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007579 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007579
Private Practice Workgroup
 
Meetings are held on the 1st Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM. 

 

This is a networking and advocacy workgroup for social workers in private practice to share information and advocate for issues affecting their practice.
 
Chairs: Julie Weckel, LMSW ACSW and Ashley Carter Youngblood, LMSW, LMFT, CIMHP, CNRC, ADS, NNP


Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.

To receive monthly meeting reminders and updates by email, please sign up for the listserv.



]]> Fri, 3 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT NASW-MI Human-Animal Bond in SW Quarterly Meeting https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015528 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015528

NASW-MI Human-Animal Bond in SW Quarterly Meeting

Virtual | 1st Tuesdays in January, April, July, and October from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for the NASW-Michigan Chapter’s Human-Animal Bond Workgroup—a collaborative space for social workers who recognize the profound connection between humans and animals. This quarterly group is open to professionals and students alike who are interested in exploring how animals impact human health, healing, and quality of life.

Together, we’ll dive into topics such as veterinary social work, animal-assisted therapy and interventions, grief and loss related to companion animals, and the ethical and systemic considerations involved in supporting clients through the human-animal bond. Whether you're already working in this space or simply curious about the possibilities, your voice and vision will help guide the development of this emerging focus in social work practice.

 

Click here to register

]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015603 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015603

Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group

Virtual | Monthly | 2nd Monday of the Month

This group aims to bring together social workers of all experience levels who are currently working with members of the transgender community. The group is structured in a peer consultation format, allowing attendees to explore cases and questions that have come up in practice.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Please For more information about joining this meeting.

 

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT Aging/Gerontology Workgroup https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007563 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007563
Aging/Gerontology Workgroup
 

Meetings are held quarterly via Zoom the 3rd Tuesday in January, April, July, & October from 9-10:30am ET.

The Aging Workgroup is composed of gerontology social workers from many fields of practice including hospitals, nursing homes, mental health, care management, private practice, law offices and more. Members pool their knowledge to promote sound social policies, share the latest trends in the field and provide valuable connections across agencies and regions.
  

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.

To receive monthly meeting reminders and updates by email, please sign up for the listserv.

 

 

 

 

 


]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT Private Practice Workgroup https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007580 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007580
Private Practice Workgroup
 
Meetings are held on the 1st Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM. 

 

This is a networking and advocacy workgroup for social workers in private practice to share information and advocate for issues affecting their practice.
 
Chairs: Julie Weckel, LMSW ACSW and Ashley Carter Youngblood, LMSW, LMFT, CIMHP, CNRC, ADS, NNP


Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.

To receive monthly meeting reminders and updates by email, please sign up for the listserv.



]]> Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015604 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015604

Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group

Virtual | Monthly | 2nd Monday of the Month

This group aims to bring together social workers of all experience levels who are currently working with members of the transgender community. The group is structured in a peer consultation format, allowing attendees to explore cases and questions that have come up in practice.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Please For more information about joining this meeting.

 

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT Private Practice Workgroup https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007581 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007581
Private Practice Workgroup
 
Meetings are held on the 1st Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM. 

 

This is a networking and advocacy workgroup for social workers in private practice to share information and advocate for issues affecting their practice.
 
Chairs: Julie Weckel, LMSW ACSW and Ashley Carter Youngblood, LMSW, LMFT, CIMHP, CNRC, ADS, NNP


Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.

To receive monthly meeting reminders and updates by email, please sign up for the listserv.



]]> Fri, 4 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015605 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015605

Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group

Virtual | Monthly | 2nd Monday of the Month

This group aims to bring together social workers of all experience levels who are currently working with members of the transgender community. The group is structured in a peer consultation format, allowing attendees to explore cases and questions that have come up in practice.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Please For more information about joining this meeting.

 

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT Private Practice Workgroup https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007582 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007582
Private Practice Workgroup
 
Meetings are held on the 1st Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM. 

 

This is a networking and advocacy workgroup for social workers in private practice to share information and advocate for issues affecting their practice.
 
Chairs: Julie Weckel, LMSW ACSW and Ashley Carter Youngblood, LMSW, LMFT, CIMHP, CNRC, ADS, NNP


Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.

To receive monthly meeting reminders and updates by email, please sign up for the listserv.



]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT NASW-MI Human-Animal Bond in SW Quarterly Meeting https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015534 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015534

NASW-MI Human-Animal Bond in SW Quarterly Meeting

Virtual | 1st Tuesdays in January, April, July, and October from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for the NASW-Michigan Chapter’s Human-Animal Bond Workgroup—a collaborative space for social workers who recognize the profound connection between humans and animals. This quarterly group is open to professionals and students alike who are interested in exploring how animals impact human health, healing, and quality of life.

Together, we’ll dive into topics such as veterinary social work, animal-assisted therapy and interventions, grief and loss related to companion animals, and the ethical and systemic considerations involved in supporting clients through the human-animal bond. Whether you're already working in this space or simply curious about the possibilities, your voice and vision will help guide the development of this emerging focus in social work practice.

 

Click here to register

]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015607 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015607

Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group

Virtual | Monthly | 2nd Monday of the Month

This group aims to bring together social workers of all experience levels who are currently working with members of the transgender community. The group is structured in a peer consultation format, allowing attendees to explore cases and questions that have come up in practice.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Please For more information about joining this meeting.

 

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT Aging/Gerontology Workgroup https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007564 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007564
Aging/Gerontology Workgroup
 

Meetings are held quarterly via Zoom the 3rd Tuesday in January, April, July, & October from 9-10:30am ET.

The Aging Workgroup is composed of gerontology social workers from many fields of practice including hospitals, nursing homes, mental health, care management, private practice, law offices and more. Members pool their knowledge to promote sound social policies, share the latest trends in the field and provide valuable connections across agencies and regions.
  

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.

To receive monthly meeting reminders and updates by email, please sign up for the listserv.

 

 

 

 

 


]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Private Practice Workgroup https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007583 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007583
Private Practice Workgroup
 
Meetings are held on the 1st Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM. 

 

This is a networking and advocacy workgroup for social workers in private practice to share information and advocate for issues affecting their practice.
 
Chairs: Julie Weckel, LMSW ACSW and Ashley Carter Youngblood, LMSW, LMFT, CIMHP, CNRC, ADS, NNP


Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.

To receive monthly meeting reminders and updates by email, please sign up for the listserv.



]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015608 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015608

Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group

Virtual | Monthly | 2nd Monday of the Month

This group aims to bring together social workers of all experience levels who are currently working with members of the transgender community. The group is structured in a peer consultation format, allowing attendees to explore cases and questions that have come up in practice.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Please For more information about joining this meeting.

 

]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT Private Practice Workgroup https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007584 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007584
Private Practice Workgroup
 
Meetings are held on the 1st Friday of the month from 10:00-11:30AM. 

 

This is a networking and advocacy workgroup for social workers in private practice to share information and advocate for issues affecting their practice.
 
Chairs: Julie Weckel, LMSW ACSW and Ashley Carter Youngblood, LMSW, LMFT, CIMHP, CNRC, ADS, NNP


Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.

To receive monthly meeting reminders and updates by email, please sign up for the listserv.



]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015610 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2015610

Michigan Affirming Therapist Clinical Consultation Group

Virtual | Monthly | 2nd Monday of the Month

This group aims to bring together social workers of all experience levels who are currently working with members of the transgender community. The group is structured in a peer consultation format, allowing attendees to explore cases and questions that have come up in practice.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Please For more information about joining this meeting.

 

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT Aging/Gerontology Workgroup https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007565 https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2007565
Aging/Gerontology Workgroup
 

Meetings are held quarterly via Zoom the 3rd Tuesday in January, April, July, & October from 9-10:30am ET.

The Aging Workgroup is composed of gerontology social workers from many fields of practice including hospitals, nursing homes, mental health, care management, private practice, law offices and more. Members pool their knowledge to promote sound social policies, share the latest trends in the field and provide valuable connections across agencies and regions.
  

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.

To receive monthly meeting reminders and updates by email, please sign up for the listserv.

 

 

 

 

 


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