SOCIAL WORK PAVES the WAY FOR CHANGE!
On behalf of the NASW MS Chapter, I invite you to join us in
celebrating National Social Work Month at the Golden Nugget
Biloxi, Biloxi, MS. The National Association of Social Workers
(NASW) will begin an eight-month celebration of its 60th
anniversary which will end in October, the month NASW was
founded in 1955. We return to the MS Gulf Coast to also begin
commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina that
devastated the MS, LA, & AL states and their citizens in August
2005. NASW and the social work profession have been involved
in paving the way for positive changes in society and for
individuals for the past six decades. Come help us celebrate our
profession’s contributions to positive social change and to
resiliency following Hurricane Katrina.
Virginia Adolph, LCSW, C-SSWS
President, NASW, MS Chapter
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
11:00am-5:00pm Registration Open
OPENING SESSION
1:00pm-2:45pm
Social Work Practice: The Promise, The Passion and
The Challenge
2A. We’ve Got Skills: Preparing Social Workers for the Future of
Healthcare – Lauren Zakaras, LMSW, DBH, MS Integrated Health and
Disaster Program (MIHDP), USM, Michelle Brazeal, LCSW, MIHDP,
USM.
4C. Survivors of Hurricane Katrina: A Tale of Tragedy and Resilience
– Mary S. Nelums, PHD, LCSW, SW Consultant, Safiya Omari, PHD,
Dir., JSU Center for University Scholars, Olga Osby, PHD, Interim
Assoc. Dean School of SW, JSU. 45 min. Ethics CE Credit, 45 min.
CD CE Credit.
2B. Strengthening Our Voices: School Social Work in MS – Ginny
Downs, LCSW, School Social Worker, Pearl River Central High
School, Denise Brown-Rouse, LCSW, School Social Worker, Pearl
River Central Middle School.
4D. Ferguson Missouri: A Case Study in the Ecological Model –
Harlan B. Hodge, MSW, Instructor, U. of Missouri St Louis School of
SW. 30 min. Ethics CE Credit, 30 min. CD Credit.
2C. Zen and the Art of Validation – T. Dean Handy, LMSW, Trauma
Recovery Program, Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
4E. Planning for YOUR Sixties: Strategies for Lifetime Health and
Wealth: Richard Courtney, CELA, Frascogna Courtney, PLLC.
2D. Children and Families in International Transracial Adoption: Race,
Culture, Ethnic identity, and Parenting – Jaegoo Lee, PHD, Asst. Prof.,
JSU School of Social Work. 90 min. CD CE Credit.
4F. “Where Did the Money Go?” An Experiential Exercise on Poverty
– Angela Gaddis, PHD, LCSW, Social Work Program Dir. And Assoc.
Prof., Belhaven University, Anita Trigg, LMSW, Asst. Prof., SW
Program, Belhaven University. 60 min. CD CE Credit.
2E. Boys2Men: The Challenges of Black Men in the Criminal Justice
System – Valerie R. Carson, LMSW, University of MS Medical Center
Social Worker. 30 min. Ethics CE Credit, 45 min. CD CE Credit.
2F. Caregiver Stress and Family Needs in Providing Assistance and
Support to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Family Members – Dorothy
Idleburg, PHD, Chair, Alcorn State University Dept. of Social Work,
Jacklon Haywood, BSW, Correctional Field Officer III, MS Dept. of
Corrections. 30 min. CD CE Credit.
2G. Social Work Ethics in the Age of Social Media – Tom Osowski,
PHD, LICSW, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System. 90 min.
Ethics CE Credit.
Session 3
10:30apm – 12:00pm
1.5 CE Credit
4G. The Mississippi Wraparound Initiative: Providing Hope to Families
with Complex Needs – Elizabeth McDowell, LMSW, State Wraparound
Coordinator, USM, Vanessa Huston, MS, Assist. State Wraparound
Coordinator, USM.
Session 5
3:15pm – 4:45pm
1.5 CE Credit
5A. Mental Health Treatment for Children – Alan Bougere, PHD,
LCSW, Clinical Dir./Research Prof., USM School of SW, Stephanie
Smith, LCSW, Instructor, USM School of SW.
5B. Bent but Not Broken – Angela Savage, LMSW, Instructor/Field
Education Dir., MSU- Meridian SW Program, Kenya McKinley, MSW,
PHD, Field Ed. Dir., MSU – Meridian SW Program. 60 min. CD CE
Credit.
Session 7A
8:00am-9:30am
1.5 CE Credit
7A1. Understanding the New Science of Neglect: An Overview of
Brain Development, Affect Regulation, and the Implications for Clinical
Practice – Matthew Vasquez, PHD, LMSW, Asst. Prof., USM School of
SW, Brandy Mills, CCD, MSW Grad. Student, USM.
7A2. Subtle Racism: Tools for Identifying and Interrupting
Microaggressions – Amy Fisher, JD, LCSW, Asst. Prof. UM Dept. of
SW, Debra Moore, PHD, ACSW, LCSW, Assoc. Prof., UM Dept. of
SW. 90 min. CD CE Credit.
7A3. Diversity in Collaborations to Serve Children, Youth and Families
– Cynthia P. Honore’-Collins, PHD, MSW Program Dir., MVSU. 60
min. CD CE Credit.
Session 7B
9:50am-11:20am
1.5 CE Credit
7B1. Long-Haired Hippie Freaks Need Not Apply – Janet S. Watson,
LCSW, Social Services Dir., Jewish Family Services. 90 min. CD CE
Credit.
7B2. Suicide prevention Among Older Adults – Kathy Van Cleave,
LMSW, LCMHT, Dir., Div. of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementia,
MS Dept. of Mental health, Melora Jackson, MS, Dementia Training
Specialist, MS Dept. of Mental Health. 30 min. CD CE Credit.
7B3. Child Physical Abuse in MS: Intersectionality between Child
Advocacy Centers, Prosecution of Cases, and Cases Reported to the
Division of Family and Children Services – Tamara Hurst, PHD,
LCSW, Asst. Prof., USM School of SW, Joohee Lee, PHD, Assoc.
Prof., USM School of SW, Charles Osborne, Grad. Asst., USM School
of SW.
3A. The Chasm Between the Mission of NASW and the Political
Realities Faced in Social Work Practice & Education – Vincent
Venturini, PHD, LCSW, Visiting Part-time Prof., MS Valley State
University SW Dept., Moses Newsome, Jr., Visiting Prof., MVSU SW
Dept.
5C. An Ethics Perspective: The Clients and Cases We Won’t Forget –
Brenda Sumrall Smith, PHD, LCSW, LMFT. 90 min. Ethics CE Credit.
Repeat of 1C.
3B. MAC 2.0 – Jennifer Fulcher, LSW, MS, Deputy of CommunityBased Services, MS Division of Medicaid, Kristi Plotner, LCSW, Office
Dir. For Community-Based Services, MS Div. of Medicaid Services.
5D. Working with Transracial Adoptive Families – Jaegoo Lee, PHD,
Asst. Prof., JSU School of SW, Patrice Jenkins, PHD, Visiting Asst.
Prof., JSU School of SW, Eunice Harris, PHD, MPPA, CPM, Student
Development Dir., JSU School of SW. 90 min. Ethics CE Credit, 90
min. CD CE Credit.
3C. Five Steps of Financial Therapy: First Look at an Intervention
Model – Kristin Richards, PHD, Asst. Prof., MS Valley State University
SW Program.
5E. High Risk Case Management – Danielle Seale, LCSW, Social
Services Director, MS Dept. of Health.
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Special Accommodations
3D. Resilience, Empowerment and the Global “Blockadia” Movement:
Lessons for Social Work Practice – Michael Forster, PHD, LCSW,
Dean, College of Health & Prof. of SW, USM.
5F. Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
– Sowitza Johnson, LMSW, Instructor, DSU, SW Dept., Cora Jackson,
LMSW, Instructor/Field Education Dir.,DSU SW Dept.
If you require special accommodations during the conference, please
provide written notice to the NASW MS Chapter by February 24, 2015.
1C. An Ethics Perspective: The Clients and Cases We Won’t Forget –
Brenda Sumrall Smith, PHD, LCSW, LMFT. 90 min. Ethics CE Credit.
3E. Cultural Competence in the Workplace – Desiree StepteauWatson, PHD, LCSW, Assoc. Prof., University of MS Social Work
Program. 90 min. CD CE Credit.
5G. PTSD – From History to Today, the Basics of the Diagnosis – Tom
Osowski, PHD, LICSW, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System.
1D. Exploring Pathways to Death Row Using Life History – Bret
Blackmon, PHD, Asst. Prof. of SW, USM, Alvin M. Baker, Jr., B.S., SW
Grad. Assist., USM.
3F. Tending the Garden: Self-Care as Ethical Practice – Janet S.
Watson, LCSW, Social Services Dir., Jewish Family Services. 60
min. Ethics CE Credit. Repeat of 1F.
Darrell P. Wheeler, PHD, MPH, ACSW
President, NASW
Dean & Professor, Loyola University School of Social Work
1 CE hour presentation followed by presentation of Awards.
Session 1 3:15pm-4:45pm
1.5 CE Credit
1A. Interpersonal Violence: A Public Health Approach – Christy
Ainsworth, LCSW, Deputy Director, Office Against Interpersonal
Violence, MS Department of Health.
1B. A New Path: The Process of Transitioning Individuals with
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Community Settings –
Dorothy Roberts McEwen, LCSW, Director, South MS Regional Center
(SMRC), Lela Weems, PHD, SMRC, Kyla Nannery, MPH, CIDDT,
SMRC. 90 min. CD CE Credit.
1E. Child Sex Trafficking 101: How is Mississippi Addressing this
Issue? – Tamara Hurst, PHD, LCSW, Asst. Prof., USM School of SW,
Charles Osborne, Grad., Asst., USM School of SW, Jillian Kimmel,
Grad. Student, USM School of SW, Jillian Eppler, Grad. Asst., USM
School of SW.
1F. Tending the Garden: Self-Care as Ethical Practice – Janet S.
Watson, LCSW, Social Services Dir., Jewish Family Services. 60
min. Ethics CE Credit.
1G. Surviving Katrina: Older Adults’ Stories of Resilience – Susan
Hrostowski, PHD, MSW, MDiv., Associate Prof., USM School of SW.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
7:30am-5:00pm Registration Open
Session 2
8:30am-10:00am
3G. Overview of NAMI’s Signature Education Programs: The
Philosophy and Power of Peer Led Education Courses – Teri Brister,
LPC, PHD, Programs for Young Families Dir., National Alliance On
Mental Illness.
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Session 4
1.5 CE Credit
4A. Integrated Health Care: The Good We Can Do, the Barriers We
Encounter, and the Way We Get Paid – Melissa Kirkup, LMSW, Dept.
of Veterans Affairs, Michelle Brazeal, LCSW, MS Integrated Health &
Disaster Program, Elizabeth Beasley, MSW Student Intern, Tim
Rehner, PHD, Dir., School of Social Work, USM.
4B. Death and Disaster: Dying Not to Die – Jana Donahoe, LCSW,
PHD, Asst. Prof., Social Work Dept., Delta State U., Lisa Moon,
LCSW, PHD, Chair, Social Work Dept., Delta State U.
Lessons Learned from Louie
Virginia Adolph, LCSW, C-SSWS
President
NASW MS Chapter
1 CE hour presentation.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Select ONLY ONE Workshop in Session #6 OR TWO Workshops
in Session #7
Session 6
8:00am-11:20am
3 CE Credit
6A. Supervisory Update for LCSW Advanced Practitioners – Virginia
Adolph, LCSW, C-SSWS, Harrison County School District. 180 min.
LCSW Supervisor CE Credit for MS BOE Approved LCSW
Supervisors.
Lunch On Your Own
1:15pm – 2:45pm
11:30am – 12:45pm
CLOSING SESSION
6B. Unleashing Best-of-Self Traits: Using Signature Strengths for
Success – Deidre Danahar, LCSW, MPH, ACC.
6C. Katrina Impact & Lessons Learned 10 Years Later: Lest We
Forget – Raymond Scurfield, DSW, LCSW, ACSW,
Psychotherapist/Consultant. 30 min. CD CE Credit.
6D. Your License: Staying Up to Date on Rules, Regulations, and
Legal Issues – MSBOESWMFT members: Anna Lyn Whit, LMSW,
MPH, Spencer Blalock, LCSW; & Gloria Green, JD, MSBOESWMFT
General Counsel. 120 min. Ethics CE Credit.
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CONFERENCE LODGING
Reserve rooms at the Golden Nugget Biloxi by March 1 2015, 5:00pm.
Reservations can be made by calling 228.435.5400. The group code
is S147130, NASW MS Chapter. The group rate is $75.00/night +
taxes & resort fee.
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Refund Policy
A written request for a refund must be submitted to the NASW MS
Chapter postmarked by March 17, 2015. A $40.00 processing fee will
be withheld from your refund. Allow 30 days for processing. No
requests for refunds will be considered after March 17, 2015.
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PACE AUCTION!!!
In 2015 we elect our Governor, Lt. Governor, and all state officials &
legislators. YOUR VOICE counts through YOUR donations to MS
PACE, the Chapter’s Political Action Candidate Election (PACE) fund.
Your quality items donated to the MS PACE Auction will help bring in
contributions to candidates in MS who support social work. Monetary
donations to MS PACE will also be accepted. Bring items for the
auction and begin bidding at 11am Wednesday. Bidding closes at
5:30pm Thursday. Don’t forget your checkbook and/or cash!
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NASW MS Annual Conference March 25-27, 2015
Please print. Use a separate form for each person. Mail to NASW MS
Chapter, PO Box 5599, Pearl, MS 39288 with check, money order. If
using agency purchase order, fees MUST be received by March 18,
2014. OR register online:
https://www.123signup.com/register?id=yvhbd using MC,
VISA, or Discover credit card.
Registrants with returned checks will be assessed a $40.00 fee.
Workshops will not be reserved until total fees are received.
NASW Member $265.00____
Non-member $315.00____
CSWE Social Work Student $100.00. _____
Students MUST present current student ID
WORKSHOP SELECTION INFORMATION
To complete your registration you must include your selection of
workshops you want to attend, including 1st and 2nd choice per session
time. You will be assigned your preferred workshops based on date
received with payment and seat availability per workshop. If you
select workshops in ALL of the session periods for Friday, March
27, you will be assigned workshop(s) by the conference staff.
Registration confirmation is sent via 123 Sign Up. You are expected
to attend the workshops indicated on your name badge issued at
the conference. Changes cannot be made on-site due to space
constraints.
WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2015 WORKSHOP SELECTIONS
Name________________________________________
Enter #1 by 1st choice and #2 by your 2nd choice in each time period.
Refer to the workshop titles on the schedule on the above page.
Agency/School________________________________
SESSION 1
Home Address________________________________
1A___1B___1C___1D___1E___1F___ 1G___
City_________________________________________
THURSDAY, March 26, 2015 WORKSHOP SELECTIONS
State________ Zip_____________________________
SESSION 2
Phone (W) ____________ (C) ______________
2A___ 2B___ 2C___ 2D___ 2E___ 2F___ 2G ___
Email________________________________________
SESSION 3
EARLY BIRD POSTMARKED or ONLINE by FEB. 13, 2015
3A___ 3B___ 3C___ 3D___3E___ 3F___ 3G ___
NASW Member $190.00________
NASW Member #, NOT License #: _________________
Non-member $225.00 ____________
CSWE Accredited Social Work Program Student $60.00 ___
Students MUST fax (601.936.0559) or mail current copy of student ID
with registration form copy or on-line confirmation e-mail copy.
SESSION 4
PRE-CONFERENCE POSTMARKED by MARCH 11 or ONLINE by
MARCH 17, 2015.
If full payment not received with completed registration form
postmarked by March 11, you will have to pay the balance on –site
with cash or money order. You are not registered with workshop
selections reserved until all fees received.
NASW Member $215.00_______
NASW Member #, NOT License #: _________________
Non-member $250.00______
CSWE Accredited Social Work Program Student $85.00____
Students MUST fax (601.936.0559) or mail current copy of student ID
with registration form copy or on-line confirmation e-mail copy.
WORKSHOP PRIMARY SPEAKER or STUDENT POSTER
EXHIBITOR POSTMARKED by MARCH 11, (CAN NOT ACCEPT ON
LINE)
3:15pm-4:45pm
8:30am- 10:00am
10:30am-12:00pm
1:15pm-2:45pm
4A____ 4B___ 4C___ 4D___ 4E___ 4F___ 4G___
SESSION 5
3:15pm-4:45pm
5A___ 5B___ 5C___ 5D___ 5E____ 5F___ 5G___
FRIDAY, March 27, 2014 WORKSHOP SELECTIONS
Enter #1 by 1st choice and #2 by your 2nd choice
If you select one of the workshops in Session 6, you cannot
choose ANY of the 7A& 7B sessions.
SESSION 6 8:00am- 11:20am. 180 minute sessions run at same
times as Sessions 7A and 7B workshops.
6A___ 6B___ 6C___ 6D____
STOP! If you select workshops in SESSIONS 6 AND 7, you will be
assigned workshop (s) by conference staff.
SESSION 7A 8:00am-9:30am
7A1___ 7A2___ 7A3 ___
NASW Member $55.00____ Member #_____________
Non-member $105.00 ______
Student Poster Exhibitor No Charge _____
If you plan to submit a poster abstract, DO NOT register on-line until
you have received accept/non-accept notice from Chapter.
AND
SESSION 7B 9:50am-11:20am
7B1___ 7B2___ 7B3 ___
Want an EARLY BIRD BETTER DISCOUNT Registration
rate??? Are you a current NASW Member? Are you
willing to help as Volunteer Staff at the on-site PreRegistered, Monitors/Moderators/Speakers, Exhibits, and
PACE Auction Tables?
GOLDEN NUGGET BILOXI, BILOXI, MS
SOCIAL WORK PAVES THE WAY FOR CHANGE!
VOLUNTEER STAFF DISCOUNT REGISTRATION
If you DO want a reduced registration rate, you are a
NASW member, you agree to attend an on-site orientation
on Wed., March 25, 9:30am, work an assigned table a
minimum of 3.5 hours, and you return the form below with
payment via mail by Feb. 13, 2015, you will be considered
for the reduced rate. All received Volunteer Staff
Registrants will be processed on a “first received, first
accepted” basis. When all slots are filled, no additional
Volunteer Staff Registrations will be accepted. You will be
notified by email of acceptance and assignment, or of nonacceptance AND the need for full registration.
NOTE:
CE Credits will not be earned during your volunteer staff
assignment.
Volunteer Staff Discount Registration is not available for
individuals serving as workshop Moderators and/or
Monitors because these individuals receive CE Credit for
attending workshops.
Please print. Use a separate form for each person. Only
checks or money order can be accepted for this reduced rate.
Mail to NASW MS Chapter, PO Box 5599, Pearl, MS 39288
with check or money order. Registrants with returned checks
will be assessed a $40.00 fee and will not be permitted to
register as a Volunteer Staff Registrant.
Name________________________________________
Agency/School________________________________
Home Address________________________________
MARCH 25-27, 2015
Visit www.socialworkers.org for member application and rates!
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MS LMFT CE Credits will be requested from the MSBOE LMFT
Discipline Specific Committee!
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REGISTRATION FORM
If your mailed Pre-Conference registration is NOT received by Chapter
office March 18, you MUST register on-site March 25-27. Cash,
check, money order, or credit card will be accepted at the following
rates.
NASW MS CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE: SOCIAL WORK PAVES THE WAY FOR CHANGE!
NOT A NASW MEMBER??? Become a member for this
conference discount and for other discounts on insurance and
other special member benefits.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
National Association of Social Workers, Mississippi Chapter
P.O. Box 5599
Pearl, MS 39288-5599
Don’t miss the TOTAL 12.5 CE offerings , networking with peers
and a variety of vendors, and FUN on the MS Gulf Coast! Register
now to join fellow social workers in Biloxi for the annual NASW
MS Conference. Great discounts for NASW members!
City_________________________________________
State________ Zip_____________________________
Phone (W) ____________ (C) ______________
Email________________________________________
EARLY BIRD Volunteer TABLE STAFF POSTMARKED by
FEB. 13, 2015 No On-Line Registration Available!
NASW Member $110.00 ___________
NASW Member #, NOT License #: _________________
CSWE Accredited Social Work Program Student $50.00_____
Students MUST mail current copy of student ID
with registration form copy with payment.
Include copy of the completed Workshop Selection
form found on preceding pages to indicate
workshops you want to attend. Keep copy to refer
to workshops you will miss when volunteering to
staff applicable tables.