Upcoming Trainings – Co-Sponsor NASW-PA
NASW-PA has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (48.36), and professional counselors (49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.
January 2025
Intervention Advancements in Grief Practice
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
9:30am to 12:30pm EST
Live remote workshop via Zoom
3 CEs
Facilitator: Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center LLC, Owner
Workshop Description:
Social workers irrespective of their field of practice will inevitably encounter persons navigating the death of someone loved. Practitioners’ awareness of best practice strategies in grief assessment and treatment is vital to competent practice. This interactive, case-based workshop explores the Two-Track Model, Dual Process Model, and Meaning Reconstruction Approach intervention methods. Attendees will gain skills in weaving the methods and knowledge of the contextual barriers to bereavement among culturally diverse populations into practice.
To Learn More & Register for this NASW-PA co-sponsor workshop: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/InterventionAdvancementsInGriefPractice
Caring for the Family Caregiver Series
Empowering Family Caregivers
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
9:30am to 12:30pm EST
Live remote workshop via Zoom
3 CEs
Facilitator: Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center LLC, Owner
Workshop Description:
The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 90 million family caregivers navigate caring for loved ones with a life-limiting condition such as Parkinson’s Disease or Alzheimer’s Disease daily. Caring for persons with a serious illness affects the biopsychosocial-spiritual well-being of caregivers. This case-based workshop examines three categories of coping strategies unique to empowering family caregivers in connection with best practice methods. Participants will apply the strategies and methods to development of a well-being advancing caregiver-centered intervention plan.
To Learn More & Register for this NASW-PA co-sponsor workshop: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/EmpoweringFamilyCaregivers
Preparing Family Caregivers for the Death and Bereavement Experience
Thursday, January 30, 2025
9:30am to 12:30pm EST
Live remote workshop via Zoom
3 CEs
Facilitator: Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center LLC, Owner
Workshop Description:
Preparing family caregivers of terminally-ill persons for death and bereavement can diminish uncertainty and enhances their psychosocial well-being. This interactive, case-based workshop examines the Stress-Coping Model in connection with three dimensions of caregiver preparation for the dying/post-death experience of someone loved. The skill advancing session outlines caregiver-centered best practice integration strategies for each dimension. Participants will apply the Model, strategies, and dimensions in analyzing the case study of a terminally ill person.
To Learn More & Register for this NASW-PA co-sponsor workshop: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/PreparingFamilyCaregiversForTheDeathAndBereavementExperience
February 2025
Restoring Adult Suicide Bereaved Family Functioning
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
9:30am to 12:30pm EST
Live remote workshop via Zoom
3 Suicide Prevention CEs
Facilitator: Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center LLC, Owner
Workshop Description:
The World Health Organization projects that 700,000 persons die annually to suicide. Rising violent death rates among middle-aged and older adults reshape family dynamics and the biopsychosocial-spiritual well-being of system members. Drawing on family resilience theory, this case-based workshop examines forefront assessment and treatment strategies in restoring functioning post-death. Participants will apply the best practice strategies and theoretical approach to a case study.
To Learn More & Register for this NASW-PA co-sponsor workshop: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/RestoringAdultSuicideBereavedFamilyFunctioning
Ethical Integration of Clients’/Patients’ Religion and Spirituality into Social Work Practice
Tuesday, February 6, 2025
9:30am to 12:30pm EST
Live remote workshop via Zoom
3 Ethics CEs
Facilitator: Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center LLC, Owner
Workshop Description:
The World Health Organization projects that 700,000 persons die annually to suicide. Rising violent death rates among middle-aged and older adults reshape family dynamics and the biopsychosocial-spiritual well-being of system members. Drawing on family resilience theory, this case-based workshop examines forefront assessment and treatment strategies in restoring functioning post-death. Participants will apply the best practice strategies and theoretical approach to a case study.
To Learn More & Register for this NASW-PA co-sponsor workshop: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/RestoringAdultSuicideBereavedFamilyFunctioning