Thursday Morning Plenary - Maternal Mental Health and the Impact of Recovery - Clinical; Addiction, Health, Behavioral-Mental Health; Dr. Rochelle Head-Dunham, MD, DFAPA, FASAM MHSD Executive & Medical Director. The importance of maternal mental health is vital to healthy development of new parents and babies. This session will focus on ways social workers can support the maternal mental health needs of their clients by developing knowledge around the intersection of maternal mental health and recovery, and identifying strategies and tools to support equitable maternal mental health. (1.5 Clinical)
8:00 AM
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3-13: Employing Best Practices for Early Childhood Screenings with Diverse Children – Clinical; Children, Teens & Young Adults, Diversity, School Social Work; Christian Specks, LCSW-BACS. The presentation will explore the dynamics of children and families with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds. The presenter will describe the intersection between these populations and explore the variances seen in early childhood screenings. In addition, the presenter will explore attitudes, biases, and interpersonal relationship skills when screening or assessing children of CLD backgrounds. Finally, the presenter will offer practical approaches for incorporating children and families with CLD backgrounds into the screening and assessment. Limited to 200. Premier 1 (1.5 Clinical)
9:45 AM
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3-14: Overview of Addiction: Discussing Gambling Disorder – General; Addiction, Health; Robert Henson, CAC and Melinda Robinson, MBA. This presentation will provide an overview of addiction, specifically discussing gambling disorder. The presentation will address the differences and similarities between a substance use disorder and gambling disorder, the only non-substance-related addiction in the DSM-5. Information on gambling screening, referral and access to gambling resources will be provided. Limited to 65. Cypress I (1.5 General)
9:45 AM
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3-15: Ethical Leadership – Ethics; Marriage & Family, Ethics; Rashunda Miller Reed, LPC-S, LMFT-SC. This presentation is geared toward past, current, and future leaders within professional organizations. Often, there is an assumption that ethical clinicians translate into ethical leaders. That is not necessarily true. Like clinicians, leaders redefine and articulate their identity and decision making. This presentation will lean into the ways that ethical leadership presents itself or not. Please join us for a practical, ethical (NASW and AAMFT codes), and scholarly discussion on ethical leadership. Limited to 210. Premier 2 (1.5. Ethics)
9:45 AM
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3-16: Rules of Traffic are Rules for Life – General; Self-Care (Ethics); Marisa Williams, LMSW and Shan'tra Collins, LMSW. On a scale from 1-10, how well would you rate your ability to identify when you need a break before you break down? How about when you need to slow down? Would you say you need more clarity around best practices to maintain a healthy you-work-life balance? This session is designed to provide a safe space for you to practice and learn how the 'rules of traffic' are the rules for life. Limited to 250. Premier 3 (1.5 General)
9:45 AM
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Thursday Awards Luncheon - Learn about the criteria for nominating social workers for NASW-LA's annual awards. Meet those chosen this year and hear about the amazing accomplishments of each awardee as they put social work values into practice to help others throughout our state. (1.0 General)
11:30 AM
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B-17: Sexual Health is Health: Addressing Sexuality in Social Work Practice – Clinical/Ethics; Ethics, Social Justice/Advocacy, Health; Shamyra Howard, LCSW/CST. This interactive workshop will equip social workers and professionals with the knowledge and tools to create a sex-positive environment for their clients. Participants will explore the interplay between sex, sexuality, and sexual health in social work practice, guided by the NASW Code of Ethics. They will also learn how to implement the PLISSIT Model to conduct sexual health assessments, promoting more effective and inclusive support for clients in this essential aspect of their well-being. Limited to 250. Premier 3 (3.0 Clinical/Ethics)
1:45 PM
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B-18: Anxious and Traumatized Youth and Clinical Use of ACT – Clinical; Children, Teens & Young Adults, Trauma-Informed Care, Behavior-Mental Health; Parker Robinson, MHA, L.C.S.W.-BACS. This presentation will provide : 1. The basic clinical format of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the Life Map 2. The neurological and emotional characteristics of trauma and anxiety 3. Discussions on how to help youth establish and move toward life goals using ACT to enhance resilience, skills and provide a roadmap. Limited to 210. Premier 2 (3.0 Clinical)
1:45 PM
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B-19: The Louisiana Social Work Practice Act and Ethical Considerations – Ethics; Ethics; Lisa Lipsey, LCSW-BACS, BCD, ACSW and Emily DeAngelo. For this presentation, please "**HAVE AVAILABLE A COPY OF THE LAWS AND RULES WHICH ARE AVAILABLE AT labswe.org/laws. *** LABSWE will present data on adjudicated violations of the Practice Act and the Professional and Occupational Standards for 2023. A panel of board members will discuss ethical dilemmas licensees have experienced. Regulatory updates will be presented. The audience will be presented with complaint scenarios and given the opportunity to identify potential violations in the Laws and Standards. Limited to 200. Premier 1 (3.0 Ethics)
1:45 PM
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4-21: Eliminating Barriers through Authenticity Building at the Macro, Mezzo, and Micro Levels – Ethics; Mental-Behavioral Health, Diversity, Social Work Career Development; Dr. Katie Dotie, DSW, LCSW-BACS. This presentation explores the importance of authenticity building at the macro, mezzo, and micro levels within the field of social work. By embracing genuine and transparent interactions, social workers can effectively break down barriers that hinder positive change. Through practical examples and evidence-based strategies, attendees will gain insights into fostering authentic relationships, promoting inclusivity, and creating a supportive environment at various levels of intervention. Limited to 65. Mississippi/Delta (1.5 Ethics)
1:45 PM
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4-22: Referral, Evaluation and Services for Students with Disabilities: A Primer for the Non-School Social Worker – General; Children, Teens & Young Adults, School Social Work; Cindy Graham, MSW, LCSW, C-SSWS. The presentation targets non-school/pupil appraisal social workers to provide social workers working in settings other than schools with general knowledge and information regarding referral, evaluation, and services that are available in the school setting. This will enable the non-school social worker to assist their clients in becoming knowledgeable about the process for evaluation and eligibility for services in the school setting. Limited to 65. Samuel Clemons/Natchez (1.5 General)
1:45 PM
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4-23: Advocacy 101 – General; Social Justice/Advocacy, Policy & Research; Jennifer Cortes, LMSW. Advocacy 101 will give social workers an introduction to engaging in advocacy at the state and federal levels. Attendees will learn about advocacy and lobbying, the importance of building relationships with government officials, and will practice advocating for issues. In addition, an overview of the upcoming legislative session as well as a review of NASW advocacy efforts at the federal level will be provided. Limited to 32. Riverboat (1.5 General)
1:45 PM
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4-24: Maximizing MCO Benefits for Transitional Youth in Foster Care – General; Children, Teens & Young Adults, Case Management, Child Welfare; Shantrell Charles, DSW, LMSW and Marie Smith, PHD, NCC, LPC-S, LMHC, CFMHE. Louisiana has six MCO’s, three of which are preferred plans for youth in foster care. The plans provide members with comprehensive physical/medical and behavioral health services from foster care entry through transition out of the system. This presentation will address strategies and practices to support transitional youth in foster care, using an MCO plan of delivery. Limited to 65. Bayou/Levee (1.5 General)
1:45 PM
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5-25: Enlightened Pathways: Empowering Social Workers in Policy Advocacy and Education – General; Social Justice/Advocacy, Aging Gerontology, Policy & Research; Alisha Thompson, LMSW. This presentation highlights major lessons learned by a social work PhD candidate during their Summer Policy Internship at the Gerontological Society of America in Washington DC. The presentation will highlight how matters of disability and diversity influenced this individual’s experiences as an intern. Attendees will learn about opportunities to advocate for policy change and to inform policymakers in aging and health policy. Limited to 32. Riverboat (1.5 General)
3:30 PM
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5-26: The Importance of Representation in Behavioral Health – Clinical/Ethics; Mental-Behavioral Health, Diversity, Cultural Competence; Paula Johnson, MSW Student. This interactive workshop will involve a group discussion on the use and possible stigma of mental health services in communities of color. Limited to 65. Samuel Clemons/Natchez (1.5 Clinical/Ethics)
3:30 PM
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5-27: Thrivekids: Increasing Access to Health Services to Improve Outcomes – General; Mental-Behavioral Health, School Social Work, Public Health; Chelsea Moore, LCSW; Sam King, LCSW-BACS and Laura Potts, LCSW. Attendees will learn about the ThriveKids Student Wellness Program, created by Children’s Hospital New Orleans in response to identified gaps in child and adolescent medical and psychiatric care. An overview of ThriveKids, in addition to gaps, trends, current data and outcomes covered by the programming, will be covered in the session. Limited to 65. Mississippi/Delta (1.5 General)
3:30 PM
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5-28: What the Grief? Understanding Late-Life Cumulative Grief and Losslative – General; Greif & Loss, Aging/Gerontology; Deanna Robinson, PHD, LCSW-S. The population of individuals 65 and older is anticipated to continue to grow globally, signaling the social workers need to be aware of late-life issues and concerns. This presentation will explore cumulative grief and loss and the role of social workers working with adults 65 and older. Limited to 65. Bayou/Levee (1.5 General)
3:30 PM
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Conference Attendee Networking Social. Make plans to attend this event where you are able to network with your peers while engaging in food, fun and games. This event is free to conference participants and included in your registration fee. Pre-registration is encouraged.
6:00 PM
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