2015 NASW-PA. CONFERENCE October The Penn State Hotel and Conference Center 215 Innovation Blvd. State College, PA 16803

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1 2015 NASW-PA CONFERENCE October The Penn State Hotel and Conference Center 215 Innovation Blvd. State College, PA *For room reservations, please call Mention NASW-PA to secure our room block. Reservations must be made over the phone; block rate pricing will not be honored with online reservations. Reservations must be made prior to September 15, 2015.

2 FOCUS TRACK 1 Thursday, October 15, 2015 Room 1- Focus on Youth (8 CEs) Multiple presenters will be speaking on various topics concerning youth and young adults. 8:00 10:00 AM Bethany Arnold, LCSW, Outpatient therapist, Penn State Hershey Medical Center s Transforming Lives of Children Clinic Children and Traumatic Stress: What is Effective Treatment? This interactive workshop will focus on increasing social workers understanding of evidence-based, traumatic stress treatments for children. A case study will be presented to provide an example of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in an outpatient mental health setting with children. If social workers are skeptical, interested, or already using evidence-based trauma practices, they will benefit from learning about treatments and will gain resources from this workshop. 10:00 12:00 AM Rebecca Kaufman, MSW, Fatherhood Research and Practice Network Project Coordinator, Temple University Co-parenting Relationships and Child Development This workshop presentation will detail the importance of healthy co-parenting relationships within the context of healthy childhood development. The researcher will: summarize the existing literature on co-parenting relationships, present new research findings, and share promising outcome measures for assessing co-parenting relationship quality. 12:00 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 3:00 PM Carys Davis, MSW, Manager of High School Programs, Congresso de Latinos Unidos & Michael Thompson Promoting Successful Post-Secondary Transitions Congreso de Latinos Unidos Inc., introduces its Primary Client Model (PCM), a home-grown standardized service delivery model that serves diverse populations in varying contexts. This workshop will present the philosophy and tools of the PCM model that promote client centered and data informed service delivery within two career and college readiness programs for in and out of school youth. Participants will learn how case management and enrichment programming are integrated to support students. 3:00 5:00 PM Alex Rothstein, BSW & Andy L. Dunlap, LCSW, PhD, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Elizabethtown College Understanding, Preventing and Treating Cyber-harassment Among College Students This workshop explores the phenomenon of cyber-harassment in a higher education setting and provides a foundation for prevention and treatment. Though it is presented from a social work perspective, the information applies to multiple disciplines and is especially valuable to those who work with college students as well as for college students themselves. 4:30 6:00 PM Dinner on your own

3 FOCUS TRACK 2 Thursday, October 15, 2015 Room 2- Focus on Self-Care (8 CEs) Multiple presenters will be speaking on various topics concerning social workers self-care. 8:00 10:00 AM Marietta Scalise-Warnitsky, LCSW, QCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Bloomsburg Psychological Center/Marywood University Self-care: Let s Talk About It As social workers, we are exposed to a variety of intense and powerful experiences that can often impact us in a variety of ways. In order to maintain our clinical effectiveness, it is important to remain aware of our own emotions and the impact that these experiences may have on our personal and professional selves. This workshop will discuss various ways to care for ourselves so that we can remain effective social workers. 10:00 12:00 AM Lisa Moore, LSW, HSV, School Social Worker, School District of Philadelphia & Janine Stoffey, LCSW, ACSW, Reclaiming the Self in Social Worker This presentation delves deeply into self-care (ProQOL ) and personal Spirituality for Social Workers in the trenches of stress and trauma. It is paramount that the dedication and attention to detail we give to our clients in attending to their self-care, we commit to afford to ourselves. Most often, both in literature and practice, we find self-care, spirituality, and how to manage work related issues added on as an end thought. This interactive session addresses the delicate area of spirituality, honoring personal safety, and looks at our own needs for renewal amidst demanding client service and survival with peers and supervisors. 12:00 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 3:00 PM Allie Dolan, LSW, Outcomes in Behavioral Health Training Coordinator, Support Center for Child Advocates and Laura Ayler, LSW, Outcomes in Behavioral Health Clinical Coordinator, Support Center for Child Advocates Vicarious Trauma and Burn-out: Supportive Strategies to Enhance Professional Self-care Social Workers have an ethical responsibility to practice self-care to ensure competent services for individuals who have experienced trauma. This workshop will define and discuss vicarious trauma and burn-out within the context of systemic issues and organizational dynamics. It will also demonstrate how these common responses can negatively impact professional integrity and competence without the practice of self-care. Presenters will provide specific strategies for improved self-care and resources for participants to use after the conference to enhance self-care skills. 3:00 5:00 PM Robert W. Shimmer, BA, JD, Certified Teacher of Transcendental Meditation, Harrisburg PA Area Transcendental Meditation Program Transcendental Meditation: An Introduction for Social Workers This workshop will introduce participants to Transcendental Meditation (TM), a practice promoting inner peace and wellness, as an effective component of self-care. It s a simple, natural technique practiced 20 minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. The TM technique is easy to learn, enjoyable to practice, and is not a religion, philosophy, or lifestyle. TM has been learned and practiced by people of all ages, cultures, and religions, by over 6 million to date. More than 350 published studies have found it highly effective for stress, anxiety, insomnia, hypertension, and more. 4:30 6:00 PM Dinner on your own

4 FOCUS TRACK 3 Thursday, October 15, 2015 Room 3 - Focus on Addiction (8 CEs) Multiple presenters will be speaking on various topics concerning addiction. Multiple presenters will be speaking on various topics concerning addiction. 8:00 10:00 AM Jaime Houston, PsyD, Clinical Director, Arena Contingency Management Involving the Family in Teen Addiction Treatment Participants will be introduced to Contingency Management (CM), an evidence-based, family therapy for adolescent addiction. This treatment model involves the family in each stage of treatment from identifying triggers to rewarding treatment gains and planning for recovery. This workshop will present the CM research and why this treatment works so well with adolescents. The specific CM interventions will then be explained with video used to demonstrate the interventions in a family session. 10:00 12:00 AM Jonathan Asayag, MSW Student & Fang-Hsun Wei, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor Kutztown University Review of Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes The economic costs of substance abuse and addiction alone are estimated to exceed a half trillion dollars annually in the United States due to health care expenditures, lost productivity, and crime. Social workers need to pay attention to helping substance abuse populations return to their normal life and preventing them from re-entering the treatment. This study systematically reviews the substance abuse treatment outcomes and aims to provide useful suggestions for future treatment. 12:00 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 3:00 PM Dana Davis, PhD, MSW Assistant Professor Youngstown State University & Mary Hawk, DrPh, LSW, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh Social Worker s Beliefs Versus Interventions in Substance Abuse This study explored trauma centers social workers beliefs regarding four, evidence-based interventions for patients presenting with substance abuse issues. Study results indicated that the majority of social workers believed in the 12-step approach and were least comfortable with the harm reduction approach. Results showed that social workers may have negative personal beliefs regarding non-abstinence based interventions, but beliefs do not prevent them from implementing those interventions. 3:00 5:00 PM Troy Brindle, LCSW, QCSW DCH, Executive Director of Professional Mediation Associates, Inc, President- Elect, NASW-PA Board of Directors Internet Addiction This workshop addresses the addictive nature of the internet and the new epidemic our society is facing in this age of technology. Emphasis will be placed on effective treatment approaches and strategies to support breaking free from internet addictive behaviors and place a balanced emphasis on cyber-wellness and cyber-health. We will explore a practical approach to people s relationship with technology that emphasizes safety, awareness and respect in matters pertaining to the internet. 4:30 6:00 PM Dinner on your own

5 THURSDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES 6:00 6:30 PM Thursday Evening- Opening Sessions Awards 6:30 8:30 PM Opening Session Tony Lapp, LCSW, Co-Director of Menergy (2CEs) Resistance, Accountability and Change: Considerations for Intervention with Domestic Abuse Offenders Drawing on a lively mix of story and case examples from several decades of clinical practice as well as a developing body of research, this talk will examine practice and policy considerations for intervention with people who abuse their intimate partners and families. Among topics to be covered will be engaging resistance, intervention strategies and modalities, risk assessment, coordination of community systems and evolving thinking about the impact of emotional and physical trauma. There will also be opportunity to discuss screening and response to disclosures of abusive behavior in other practice settings. 8:30 10:00 PM President s Reception and Student Poster Presentations

6 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Friday, October 16, :00 AM Conference Registration 8:00 9:30 AM (1.5CEs) Room 1 Rebecca Sheidy Henniger, LSW, Counselor, Berks Counseling Center, and Katherine Shecora, LSW, Employee Assistance Counselor, Optum Health (ethics) Ethics of Play and Self-Care Social work ethics dictate that we advocate for social justice among our clients and ourselves. This workshop will focus on how self care through play can inform our professional growth and promote ethical decision-making in our practices. Room 2 Adam Guss, MSS, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Associates of Springfield Psychological (clinical) Active Use of Symbolism for Anger Reduction This workshop will present Active Symbolism; a system designed by the presenter to help mitigate high degrees of anger in clients who are not responding positively to traditional psychotherapeutic treatments. As an alternative to using talk therapy exclusively, the practitioner will learn how to help the client, interrupt his usual response mechanism to anxiety, and through Active Symbolism learn to engage his five human senses to develop alternative and healthier coping mechanisms. Room 3 Jennifer Stout, LICSW, MLADC, Therapist, ROAD to a Better Life (direct practice) Understanding High Risk Behaviors in Treatment We all, in our careers, work with clients whose behaviors can be hard to understand, from missing and cancelling important appointments, to repeated drug and alcohol relapses despite terrible consequences, to returning to abusive relationships over and over again. This presentation seeks to understand these high risk behaviors using a trauma-informed framework. The presentation will be structured around the ACE study and give detailed clinical examples of how to help clients overcome trauma. Room 4 Erica Engles-Senack, LSW, Program Specialist, Saint Joseph s Center (direct practice) Identifying a Gap in Services: Aging ID Population In this presentation, I will identify the large gap in programming for the aging population with intellectual disabilities. Due to advances in healthcare and medicines, this population is living long, healthy, normal lives. Also, because of a strong stance on equality, more and more of these individuals are carrying jobs through to retirement. I will propose programming and educational resources that can be implemented to close this gap. 9:30 10:00 AM Visit exhibit hall / Coffee Break 10:00 11:30 AM (1.5 CEs) Room 1 Rebecca Corwin, PhD, RD, Professor of Nutritional Neurosciences (direct practice) A Review of the Current Understanding of Food Addiction People are talking about food addiction; a quick Google search delivers more than 32 million results in 0.17 seconds. Do we really understand food addiction? This workshop will review the clinical diagnosis of addiction, clinical research pertaining to food addiction, the Yale Food Addiction Scale, and if it is appropriate to classify food as an addictive substance. Dr. Corwin will also discuss obesity, eating disorders including binge eating, the neurobiology of food addiction, and evidenced based treatment strategies. Room 2 Justin Behrens, LSW, Forensic Social Worker, Luzern County Public Defender s Office (clinical) 210/302: Mental Health Commitment This presentation helps the social worker navigate the Mental Health Procedures Act. The social worker will understand the process of the 201/302 and their responsibilities as a worker. Room 3 Charlene Lane, PhD, LCSW-R, Assistant Professor of Social Work and Gerontology Shippensburg University & Michelle Bratina, PhD, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Shippensburg University (social justice) Growing Old and Incarcerated There is a synergy between the disciplines of Social-Work and Criminal Justice. There is a relationship between aging in place (growing old in a specific community) and the penal system. In contemporary U.S. corrections, the population of individuals 55 and older incarcerated is steadily increasing (Human Rights Watch, 2012). Moreover, a significant proportion of these older adults have either committed their crimes relatively young or experienced many years of recidivism and are essentially incarcerated for many years. Room 4 Janelle Bitterkoff, MSW, LCSW, External Grants Coordinator, Mennonite Central Committee (administration/macro) A Crash Course in Grant Finding & Grant Writing This course will teach you how to locate grant funding opportunities for your organization online (without a database) and will cover the steps and strategies for writing a strong grant funding proposal to submit to a foundation or government fund-granting organization.

7 Come with a general idea in mind about a specific aspect of a program or project that you d like more funding for at your agency. You ll begin working on that idea during the presentation. Course is appropriate for any agency. 12:00 12:45 PM PACE Luncheon 12:45 1:45 PM Keynote Address (1 CE) Russ Johnson, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, Retired School Social Worker, Carl Sandburg High School, Orland, Illinois and Matthew Jameson, MSW, LCSW, Retired School Social Worker, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, Palos Heights, Il. (direct practice) The Adolescent Brain: Autobiographical Memory and Stories It is well established that the adolescent brain is significantly different than the adult brain, and we must adjust our practice to address these differences. Current research on the adolescent brain will be reviewed. During this time the development of the autobiographical memory system is in full bloom. It s importance will be highlighted, especially its impact on the adolescent s selfimage. Participants will develop skills in how to co-create stories with adolescents to develop resilience. 2:00 3:30 PM (1.5 CEs) Room 1 William Stauffer, LSW, CCS, CADC, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Recovery Organization - Alliance and Lisa Moore, LSW, Social Worker, Widener School for Children of Disabilities Social Work Training on Addiction and Recovery Participants will learn about addiction and understanding it as a brain disease, not a moral failing. It will address disease process / importance of early intervention and appropriate treatment, including: effects of addiction on cognition, warning signs of a substance use disorder, impact of stigma from a systems perspective, efficacy of treatment compared to other diseases, and protocols for treatment with 85% five year effectiveness rates. Attendees will also learn PA Act 106 benefits and obtaining legally mandated care under Pennsylvania law for most group health insurance plans. Room 2 Shari VanderGast, LCSW, Esq., Senior Vice President, Diakon Children, Family, and Community Ministries (administration/ macro) Transformational Leadership in Social Work Social work leaders are often at the forefront of organizational and system change - at times unexpectedly. In this session, we will discuss the skills, knowledge and abilities needed to implement significant and lasting change in our not-for-profit settings, focusing on the unique strengths that professional social workers bring to the leadership transformation process. Room 3 Terry Drew Karanen, LSW, DD, Director, TDKM, LLC & Spirit, Mind and Body Foundation (direct) Incorporating Spirituality into Our Work This workshop seeks to: define the similarities and differences between religion and spirituality; educate on various spiritual worldviews; articulate our personal spiritual beliefs, or lack thereof; work with clients whose spirituality differs from ours; ethical dilemmas in combining social work and spirituality; and, time for Q&A/discussion. Room 4 Shelly Rivello, LCSW, Director of Behavioral Health Services, JC Blair memorial Hospital (clinical) Hand in Hand: Integrating Mental and Physical Health in Primary Care Integration of social work into the primary care settings continues to emerge as an effective strategy to improve patient experiences, improve health outcomes, and reduce health care costs. The popularity of this setting for social work has gained attention as health care providers attempt to improve population health and health outcomes. Social workers within the primary care setting promote client engagement toward health behavior changes, serving as key members of the medical team. Valuing the interplay between mental health and physical health, primary care behavioral health encourages an alternative approach to managing the complex needs of patients within the primary care setting. 3:45 5:15 PM (1.5 CEs) Room 1 Ron Simon, LCSW, ACSW, Chief Operating Officer, Children s Service Center (clinical) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Techniques in the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety The treatment of OCD and Anxiety Disorders are often misunderstood. Participants will learn how many times clinicians are prone to provide reassurance and how this leads to actually reinforcing the symptoms. This training will directly teach cognitive behavioral and exposure therapy techniques to participants through direct examples and case studies. Knowledge and skills taught will be hands-on and direct, so participants will not just leave with theory, but direct and concrete ways that they can use the theory in their practice. Direct examples of exposure therapy will be exemplified in this training session. Room 2 Joanne Stiteler, LCSW, NHA, C-ASWCM, Geriatric Care Manager (direct practice) What you need to know to work in long term care Providing quality social work services in nursing homes has become more challenging as funding has decreased. Changes in regulations have increased SW responsibilities resulting in sharp increases in caseloads with some having in excess of 100 residents. Yet the need for quality SW services remains vital. This session will provide an overview of SW skills most relevant to this environment, provide a forum to discuss challenges and share information useful to working in a skilled nursing home.

8 3:45 6:00 PM (2.5 CEs- note extended workshop time) Room 3 Edward Hanna, MSW, DSW, LCSW, Associate Professor, Kutztown University (ethics) Thinking and Acting Ethically in Practice This extended workshop will be presented in 2 parts. The first part will be a refresher review of the NASW core principles and standards, critical thinking strategies, and ethical decision making processes. The second part will be interactive: Four or five topic areas will be provided to participants to choose from for small group discussions. Participants will be challenged to use the code of ethics and critical thinking skills as they focus on dynamic tensions created by ethical dilemmas and challenges to their own personal and professional values. Room 4 Cindy Moyer, LSW, Co-owner of Caring Choices and Director, Admissions and Social Services, Balanced Care at Bloomsburg, and James Desiderati, RN, Co-owner of Caring Choices and Nurse Specialist, Geisinger Medical Oncology (direct practice) Tackling the Elephant in the Room Social workers who work with patients managing chronic disease or terminal illnesses are well positioned to begin advance care planning conversations, but may not know how or when to start. Successful advance care planning can provide clear guidance for those who will be making decisions and ensure that patients values and decisions are advocated for across the care continuum. Come and learn how to tackle the elephant in the room. 5:50 7 PM Dinner on your own 6:00 7:30 PM PAUSWE dinner (1 CE) Amy Downes, LCSW, Instructor of Social Work, Lock Haven University Cultivating Leadership We are all leaders; we just don t always act like it. Often times personal and professional challenges become barriers to being a leader in your family, with friendships, in the classroom and in the counseling office. Many times these challenges can be transformed into opportunities when we examine our beliefs and perceptions and take organized action in response. This presentation is for clinicians, faculty and students who wish to learn how to become a more effective leader in all aspects of life in order to maximize their potential in the variety of roles we play both personally and in the field of social work. JeanMarie Hegarty, JD, Fiscal and Legal Specialist NASW-PA, Update on BSW Licensure Regulations This dinner is open to non-pauswe members at a cost of $25 if space is available. Please indicate on your registration sheet if you would like to join PAUSWE for this meal. BSW Student Poster Presentations 7:00 8:30 PM (1.5 CEs) Jill Garrigan, Penn State Fitness Coordinator, Certified yoga instructor & Jeanne Elberfeld, MD,LSW, Research, Advocacy Support and Outreach NASW-PA (direct practice) Yoga as Self-Care This workshop will briefly highlight research demonstrating yoga s mental and physical health benefits. Approximately one hour will be devoted to experiencing yoga with a certified yoga instructor from Penn State University. This yoga session is accessible to beginners as well as seasoned yoga practitioners. Please wear comfortable clothes that will allow you to fully participate. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. 7:00 10:00 PM Movie and Discussion (3 CEs) Frequencies (105 min) What if physics determined the laws of attraction? In a parallel world where human frequencies determine luck, love, and destiny, Zak, a young college student, must overcome science in order to love Marie, who emits a different frequency than his own. 6:45 9:00 PM Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery Tasting/Tour Excursion This is not for Continuing Education Credits $25 this fee covers tour, tasting and transportation. Enjoy a relaxing, evening excursion to a local winery after a long day of workshops. Participants will be transported, by bus, to the Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery for a tour and tasting event. Experience the relaxed farm atmosphere with a beautiful timber frame tasting room, patio and a 9 acre vineyard. Happy Valley Vineyards and Winery grows premium grapes that produce wines with distinctive varietal character. Although they focus on dry whites and dry reds, their list of twenty three wines has something that will please every palate. Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery strives to provide quality wines by beginning with sustainable agricultural practices in the vineyard as well as using energy efficient products to make our wine. This excursion will be limited to the first 40 people to register for it. Please include the additional fee with your registration.

9 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Saturday, October 17, :00 8:00 AM Conference Registration 8:00 9:30 AM (1.5 CEs) Room 1 Diane Teske, MS, Psychologist, Sophrosyne Consulting, and Bob R. Divner, PsyD, Certified School Psychologist, Sophrosyne Consulting(direct practice) Using the NSSI Assessment Tool to Guide Treatment An NSSI (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury) Assessment Tool will be used to evaluate the level of development of Non- Suicidal Self-Injury and Readiness for Change. Differences between safety contracts and treatment agreements will be discussed. The utility of the Supplemental Aspects scale in guiding treatment interventions will be discussed. Repeated administrations of the NSSI Assessment Tool for regular progress monitoring toward the attainment of treatment goals will be introduced. Room 2 Justin Behrens, LSW, Forensic Social Worker, Luzerne County Public Defender s Office (ethics) Forensic Social Work: Social Work and the Law Forensic social work is the application of social work to questions and issues relating to the law and legal systems. This specialty of our profession goes far beyond clinics and psychiatric hospitals for criminal defendants being evaluated and treated on issues of competency and responsibility. A broader definition includes social work practice which any way is related to legal issues and litigation, both criminal and civil. This helps explore how a social worker fits in the legal sector. Room 3 Tiffany Welch, LSW, Assistant Director of Social Work/ Director of Field Education at Mansfield University with Devon Macon, Student, Mansfield University & Joelsen Rsimo, BSW Student, Mansfield University (PAUSWE) Mental Health Awareness on College Campuses Because mental illness affects most areas of social work practice, it is essential that social workers be aware of issues with service delivery. Through completion of an action research inquiry that gathered data on faculty, staff, and students perceptions of mental health services, results found marketing and education are needed to promote awareness of mental health services on campus. Stakeholders formed a task force to share results and recommendations for action. Room 4 Mary Daly, LMSW, Interim BSW Program Director, Mansfield University (PAUSWE) The Community as Classroom Service in the community is a powerful learning experience. A senior course in the Mansfield University Social Work Program challenges student teams to partner with a local community agency for a semester-long project. Learning is enhanced by reflective writing assignments and classroom debriefing sessions. Over several years, a number of community programs have benefited from the projects. Engagement in the local community helps students to reflect on complex social problems. Room 5 A Student Perspective on Social Work Clubs (PAUSWE) This student run workshop will consist of a panel of students talking about student activities at undergraduate social work schools. Students participate in many social work activities at these schools. 10:00 11:30 AM (1.5 CEs) Room 1 Christopher Dubble, MSW, Institute on Protective Services, Temple University Harrisburg (ethics) Ethical Considerations in Hoarding Interventions This workshop will look at a framework of practical ethical principles for social workers. Participants will examine how to apply various sets of contemporary ethical principles using a practice based decision making approach grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics. The issue of hoarding will be used to demonstrate how ethical principles and ethical decision making can be applied to complex areas of social work practice. Participants will be able to use this framework and decision making model for other ethical issues and dilemmas that they encounter in their professional work. Room 2 Jennifer Frank, LSW, Instructor, Millersville University and Kathleen Walsh, PhD, LCSW, Assistant Professor and BSW Coordinator, Millersville University (admin/macro) Engaging Workers and Students in Community Action The common strain between micro and macro social work practice resonates back to the origins of the profession. Is there a true dichotomy between micro and macro or are there ways in which both aspects of the profession can work together to produce social change? This interactive seminar will explore the unified skill set needed at both the micro and macro levels. Strategies for moving students and supervisees from CASE to CAUSE will be disseminated. Room 3 Marietta Scalise-Warnitsky, LCSW, QCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Bloomsburg Psychological Center/ Marywood University (PAUSWE) I Have Just Graduated, Now What? (PAUSWE Student Session) Every semester social work students graduate from bachelor and master degree programs and enter the profession of social work. Armed with their internship experiences and textbook knowledge they enter an exciting, yet challenging profession. This workshop will focus on tips and strategies for the fledging social worker to develop a professional strategy to promote ongoing professional growth.

10 Room 4 Margaret Smith, PhD, ACSW, LSW, MPH, Assistant Professor, Edinboro University (PAUSWE) Promoting Academic Success- Youth in Foster Care Youth in foster care are more likely than their non-foster care counterparts to drop out of school, repeat a grade, be suspended or expelled. Negative life outcomes for former foster youth when compared to the general population include: adult homeless, increased rates of unemployment, mental illness, and involvement in the criminal justice system. Negative life outcomes can be ameliorated when youth in foster care are supported to graduate from high school and encouraged to attend post-secondary education. This work shop explores the role of a Social Work Department in creating a university and child welfare collaborative to develop an academic enrichment and remediation program to address the educational disparities that may arise with high school students in foster care and out of home placement. Promotion of academic skills for youth in foster care and in out of home placement at a university in combination with exposure to prosocial student behaviors are likely to increase the acquisition of educational and social skills which can lead to higher graduate rates. Room 5 Steven Granich, DSW, LCSW, LMFT, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Lock Haven University (PAUSWE) Social Work with Latino Immigrants (PAUSWE Student Session) There are an increasing number of Latino immigrants from Mexico and Central America in Pennsylvania. Social workers need to understand this population and demonstrate cultural competence with this group. Through using a PowerPoint presentation, reviewing models of practice, and showing cultural objects, participants will understand the lives and struggles of Latino immigrants in Pennsylvania. Topics covered will include: religion, poverty, indigenous culture, violence, child labor, and women s issues. Participants will be able to understand the difficult process of immigration to the United States and status of immigrants in the United States and Pennsylvania. 12:00 PM PAUSWE Board of Directors Business Meeting (Separate lunch, location to be announced) 12:00 PM Networking Lunch 12:45 3:15 PM Keynote Address (2.5 CEs) Margaret Christopher, PhD, MPH, LCSW, ACSW, Associate Professor and former Social Work Chair, California State University of Pennsylvania with Rosalie Smiley, PhD, LMSW, MPH, Professor of Social Work, California University of Pennsylvania, Thao Pham, PhD, MSW Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of California of Pennsylvania, and Mary Ann Salotti, PhD, Professor/Licensed Psychologist, California University of Pennsylvania (Social justice/macro) Update on Human Trafficking Social workers come into contact with human trafficking victims and survivors on a daily basis, but have no idea who they are. This is because victims and survivors rarely self-identify because of stigma, confusion and/or fear of prosecution. The kind of multidisciplinary help that they need, however, is unique and especially challenging because one wrong move could cost their life and put others in danger, including the social workers. As the epidemic of human trafficking continues to grow, and Pennsylvania becomes a recruitment and destination state, as opposed to being a pass through state, we need to learn to identify victims and survivors and how to work effectively with other professionals in rescuing and rehabilitating them. 3:30 5:00 PM (1.5 CEs) Room 1 Kevin Masturzo, LCSW, HSV, Founder/Clinical Director TSW Consulting (clinical) Creative or Crazy: Being Comfortable with Thinking Outside of the Box Social Workers, as clients, are individuals with their own unique set of characteristics. Sometimes this seems forgotten as we utilize the models and approaches we have been taught and trained. The ability to mold techniques, create interventions, and personalize engagement promotes strong alliances and contributes to achieving positive outcomes. We will explore the use of self, adding personality to practice, becoming comfortable stepping Outside of the Box, and being creative in practice. Aspects of the therapeutic relationship that foster openness and cooperation and those that sabotage our own efforts will be identified. Room 2 Marita Flagler, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, Shippensburg University. (ethics) A Human Rights Perspective for Social Work Ethics The goal of the session is to enrich the participants perspective as they deal with ethical dilemmas in their micro, mezzo, or macro practice. The workshop will consist of two parts. In the first part, the participants will be introduced to the major human rights documents and explore the connections of our profession to the human rights values. In the second part, participants will examine potential ethical dilemmas and learn how a human rights perspective can apply to those situations. Room 3 Hillary Laskey, LCSW-c, Assistant Director of Quality Assurance, St. Mary s County Department of Social Work, California, MD (direct practice) Marginalized Families Many families and individuals who come to the attention of social workers are living in the margins. It is important to understand the influences of living at, or near, poverty on the growth and development of all family members. Important too is the knowledge of the limitations for forward movement without attending to the basic needs of these families. It is important to advocate for these families with other collaterals who may not understand the challenges of marginalization.

11 Room 4 Stuart Horowitz, MSW, LCSW,ACSW,QCSW, Psychotherapist, St. Luke s Hospital,and Susan McDonald, PhD, LSW, Social Work Field Coordinator, Misericordia University, Certified Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor(Direct practice) Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga Social Workers can be engaged with helping our clients cope with stressors in their lives as well as learning to cope with our own stressors. It is important for Social Workers to teach our clients and ourselves how to cope and live better lives. To this end the workshop will focus on stress reduction techniques, meditation and yoga as tools for relaxation. Participants should wear comfortable and loose fitting clothing. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. 7:00 10:00 PM Movie and discussion (3 CEs) Waiting for Superman (1 hr 51 min) Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim reminds us that education statistics have names: Anthony, Francisco, Bianca, Daisy, and Emily, whose stories make up the engrossing foundation of WAITING FOR SUPERMAN. As he follows a handful of promising kids through a system that inhibits, rather than encourages, academic growth, Guggenheim undertakes an exhaustive review of public education, surveying drop-out factories and academic sinkholes, methodically dissecting the system and its seemingly intractable problems. (2010) We Help Protect You Professionally and Personally! ENHANCED NASW-ENDORSED PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE NASW Assurance Services (ASI) has ENHANCED the Professional Liability program benefits. You must enroll to get these new benefits. n New: Unlimited Subpoena Legal Coverage. n 5% online discount and 10% risk management education discounts make affordable premiums even lower. n Easy online enrollment process with same day policy and proof of coverage once accepted. n Medical Payments Coverage ($50,000) To enroll in our enhanced program, visit or call (855) PERSONAL INSURANCE FOR 50+ MEMBERS n Medicare Supplement n Long-Term Care n 50+ Term Life MALPRACTICE RISK MANAGEMENT & ETHICS EDUCATION (& CEUs) ASI offers education to help you avoid malpractice lawsuits and licensing board complaints: n Risk Management Workshops n Online Risk Management Courses n Continuing Education Units GROUP INSURANCE ASI offers personal insurance to protect you and your loved ones when the unexpected happens: n Term Life For more information on any of the programs listed including costs, exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits and terms of coverage: For more information, visit us at n Long-Term Disability n Accidental Death and Dismemberment n Hospital Income EMERGENCY TRAVEL ASSISTANCE ASI offers access to 24-hr travel & medical assistance for you, your spouse/domestic partner and family if you are sick or hurt traveling in the U.S. or abroad. WELLNESS CORNER n Health Choices: This service helps NASW members find Individual Major Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. n Life Line Screening: Life Line Screening is a discounted member benefit to help you and your loved ones detect The group insurance programs are underwritten by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Simsbury, CT CPH and Associates administers the professional liability insurance. Auto, home and renter s insurance coverage is provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston MA. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify for insurance. NASW Assurance Services programs are endorsed by the National Association of Social Workers National Association of Social Workers. All Rights Reserved. ALLP08-13 serious health problems through preventive health screening. AUTO, HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS INSURANCE ASI offers access to high quality auto, homeowners, and renters insurance for you and your family members. For your free quote call (888) , or visit EAPREFER An exciting NASW members-only benefit that puts your expertise and experience as a social worker to use as an Employee Assistance Professional. Visit CONNECT WITH US

12 Registration Essentials Conference What s included in the registration fee? Admission to the continuing education workshops Refreshment breaks Lunch(es) Admission to the exhibit hall Special events on the days you attend (excluding the winery tour/tasting excursion which is an additional fee) 3 Ways to Register? (Full payment must accompany all registrations) Online: By fax: By mail: NASW-PA 2015 Annual Conference, 425 North 21st Street, Suite 401, Camp Hill, PA Important Fill out the registration form carefully and completely. Indicate which of the special events you are planning to attend so that we can have accurate counts. Registration deadline is October 8, Registration occurring after October 8 must be in person at the annual conference registration table. An additional processing fee of $25 will be added to all registrations made within 2 weeks of the Conference start date (October 1, 2015). Registrations are honored on a first-come, first-served basis by the date received. Questions? Visit or call the NASW-PA chapter office at or (PA only). Payment Pay by check or credit card. Make checks payable to National Association of Social Workers, PA Chapter. Registrations will be returned if full payment is not received Personal or agency checks returned due to insufficient funds are charged the balance due plus a $20 bank fee and $25 administration fee. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing. Mail the request to NASW-PA, 2015 Annual Conference, 425 North 21st Street, Suite 401, Camp Hill, or fax the request to A full refund (less $30 administrative fee) will be processed for cancellations received before October 9, Cancellations received after October 9 will receive no refund. Absolutely no refunds will be given for failure to attend the conference. Conference badges must be worn at all times. Continuing Education The Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors sets forth regulations regarding continuing education requirements for licensed social workers. The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors has designated NASW-PA a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education programs for social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. Please keep these key points in mind as you earn your continuing education credits at the 2015 NASW-PA Annual Conference: Attendees must complete a minimum of two hours of either a keynote session or a workshop to obtain a valid continuing education credit certificate. The 2015 NASW-PA Annual Conference offers the 30 credits necessary to cover the licensure cycle. 8 of the continuing education credits can be obtained by attending the Thursday focus tracks. NASW-PA is not offering Act 31/Child Abuse credits at this conference. If you decide to leave a keynote session or workshop early, that session cannot be counted towards your total number of continuing education credits earned. You must complete an evaluation for each keynote session or workshop you attend. The written evaluation is required for registration staff to print the continuing education certificate. Attendees have two options to receive their continuing education certificates. The certificates can be printed on-site as the attendee is finishing the conference. To avoid lines NASW-PA can also mail certificates after we receive the completed session evaluations from each attendee. As of 2007, all licensed professionals must obtain at least 3 CE in Ethics. All approved ethics workshops are noted by the word ethics following the workshop s name in the brochure. Please have registration confirmation and/or payment confirmation in-hand as you sign in at the registration table. Exhibit Hall Friday, October 16-7:15 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17 7:15 a.m. 2:00 p.m. An exhibitor passport will be provided to all paid attendees. Gather signatures from each exhibitor and return the passport to the NASW-PA registration table, before Saturday s lunch, for entry to win a free conference registration for the NASW-PA 2016 Conference in King of Prussia. Forms must be completely filled out to be eligible to win the drawing on Saturday, October 17 at the conclusion of lunch.

13 2 015 NASW-PA Conference Registration Registration Fees and Options Join NASW and save! Take advantage of the lower member fee by joining NASW online at You can also join by calling or visiting Full payment must accompany registration. Submit one form with each registration. Duplicate as necessary. An additional processing fee of $25 will be added to all registrations made within 2 weeks of the Conference start date (October 1, 2015). Registration open online until one week before conference. Registration is open, online at until October 8, Students: To take advantage of the reduced student s fee please attach a photocopy of your current student ID as well as your NASW membership number with the application form. 1 OPTION 1 - FULL 3 DAY CONFERENCE October 15, 16, 17 Members $375 Nonmembers $540 Students (member) $200 Presenters $250 Includes all conference activities. Please indicate which Focus Track you are attending for Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Focus on youth Focus on self-care Focus on addiction 2 OPTION 2-2 Day Conference If will be attending: Thursday and Friday or Friday and Saturday Members $275 Nonmembers $400 Students (member) $140 Presenters $175 If you are attending Thursday, please indicate which Focus Track you are attending for Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Focus on youth Focus on self-care Focus on addiction 3 OPTION 3-1 Day Conference If will be attending: Thursday Friday or Saturday Members $175 Nonmembers $225 Students (member) $75 Presenters $100 If you are attending Thursday, please indicate which Focus Track you are attending for Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Focus on youth Focus on self-care Focus on addiction 4 OPTION 4 - PAUSWE Friday 6:00 p.m. Saturday 1:30 p.m. Professional $95 Student $42 continued on next page

14 2 015 NASW-PA Conference Registration EVENTS I WILL ATTEND: Thursday President s Reception Friday Buffet lunch includes omnivorous and vegetarian options PACE Lunch I will not be attending PACE Lunch Saturday Buffet lunch includes omnivorous and vegetarian options Luncheon I will not be attending Saturday s Lunch Dietary Restrictions Gluten Free Low Sodium Happy Valley Winery Excursion Friday evening $25 (space limited) Friday 6 pm PAUSWE dinner (non-pauswe member) $25 PAUSWE members do not pay an additional fee Note: Full conference details, pricing, meal options and cancellation policies are available online at Full payment must accompany registration. Submit one form with each registration. Duplicate this form as necessary. Please type or print legibly. Thank you. Name (as it will appear on badge) Degrees/Credentials Street Address City State Zip Day Phone ( ) Cell if different ( ) NASW Member Yes No PAUSWE Member Yes No Social work students please identify your university/college PAYMENT Check or money order made payable to National Association of Social Workers - PA Chapter Credit Card Mastercard Visa Card Number Expiration Date Card Holder s Name CVC Card Holder s Signature Amount $ Note on request for special accommodations: If you require accommodations to permit your attendance or participation at an NASW-PA event, please provide a written request via U.S. Certified US Mail along with a completed registration form and payment at least 30 days prior to the registration deadline for the event. Requests received after this deadline may not be processed or fulfilled in time for the event. Register online or mail/fax registration to: NASW-PA 2014 Annual Conference 425 North 21st Street, Ste. 401, Camp Hill, PA Fax:

15 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Room 1 - Focus Track 1: Youth Room 2 - Focus Track 2: Self-Care Room 3 - Focus Track 3: Addiction 8:00 10:00 a.m. WORKSHOPS (2 CEs) Room 1 - Focus Track 1: Youth Room 2 - Focus Track 2: Self-Care Room 3 - Focus Track 3: Addiction 10:00 12:00 a.m. WORKSHOPS (2 CEs) 12:00 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 3:00 p.m. WORKSHOPS (2 CEs) 3:00 5:00 p.m. WORKSHOPS (2 CEs) 4:30 6:00 p.m. DINNER ON YOUR OWN 6:30 6:30 p.m. PM ANNUAL AWARDS 6:30 8:30 p.m. OPENING SESSION: Resistance, Accountability and Change: Considerations for Intervention with Domestic Abuse Offenders 8:30 10:00 p.m. PRESIDENT S RECEPTION AND STUDENT POSTER PRESENTATIONS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 7:00 a.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 7:00 8:00 a.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 8:00 9:30 a.m. WORKSHOPS (1.5 CEs) 8:00 9:30 a.m. WORKSHOPS (1.5 CEs) 9:30 10:00 a.m. EXHIBIT HALL/COFFEE BREAK 9:30 10:00 a.m. EXHIBIT HALL/COFFEE BREAK 10:00 11:30 a.m. WORKSHOPS (1.5 CEs) 10:00 11:30 a.m. WORKSHOPS (1.5 CEs) 12:00 12:45 p.m. PACE LUNCHEON 12:45 1:45 p.m. (1 CE) KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Adolescent Brain: Autobiographical Memory and Stories 2:00 3:30 p.m. WORKSHOPS (1.5 CEs) EXHIBIT HALL 12:00 12:45 p.m. LUNCH 12:45 3:15 p.m. (2.5 CEs) KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Update on Human Trafficking 3:45 5:15 p.m. WORKSHOPS (1.5 CEs) 3:30 5:00 p.m. WORKSHOPS (1.5 CEs) 5:50 7:00 p.m. DINNER ON YOUR OWN 5:50 7:00 p.m. DINNER ON YOUR OWN 6:00 7:30 p.m. PAUSWE DINNER (1 CE) Cultivating Leadership and Update on BSW Licensure Regulations 7:00 8:30 p.m. WORKSHOPS (1.5 CEs) 7:00 10:00 p.m. MOVIE AND DISCUSSION (3 CEs) 6:45 9:00 p.m. Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery Tasting/Tour Excursion 7:00 10:00 p.m. MOVIE AND DISCUSSION (3 CEs)

16 SPONSORS, EXHIBITORS, ADVERTISERS The NASW-PA Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to reach hundreds of social workers in various fields of practice. Sponsorship demonstrates your support of the social work profession while increasing your visibility at the largest gathering of professional social workers in the Commonwealth. Attendees remember conference sponsors because they understand that your sponsorship makes attendance more affordable. There are a variety of ways to be involved in the Annual Conferences, and NASW-PA is committed to finding a sponsorship opportunity that works for your agency s marketing goals ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Platinum Sponsorship; Lunch with promotional item 10 min. address to participants at lunch of sponsorhip or at President s Reception Exhibit table and an internal (not back cover) full page ad One conference registration Gold Sponsorship; Specialization (choose one) President s Reception with mug Conference Bag Conference Glassware Conference Padfolio/Journal Conference Flashdrive Full page ad (not back cover) 10 min. address to participants at lunch of sponsorhip or at President s Reception Silver Sponsorship; Specialization (choose one) Code of Ethics Books with your logo Writing implement with your logo 1/2 page ad Bronze Sponsorship; Specialization (choose one) Morning Coffee Break Afternoon Snack Break 1/4 page ad Honorable Mentions; Specialization (choose one) Opening Ceremony Keynote Presentation 1/4 page ad Bag Stuffer; Place an item into the bags of all attendees and have your agency verbally recognized at the President s Reception Annual Conference Exhibitor Table Exhibiting at the conference is an effective tool to reach hundreds of professional social workers and other mental health providers. Exhibitors will be listed in the final conference program and will be advertised on NASW-PA s website and in other marketing materials. One lunch ticket will accompany each exhibitor table for Friday and Saturday. Separate registration is required if you are obtaining credits from the conference. EXHIBIT TABLE FEES For-profit organizations: $550 Nonprofit organizations: $450 Annual Conference Program Advertising Advertising in the conference programs is a great way to have your program/agency in the hands of social workers without the additional costs of travel, lodging and staff time. Every attendee receives a program at the conferences. The programs are referred to repeatedly during the conferences, allowing for maximum exposure. This is the perfect opportunity to advertise your organization and support NASW-PA in the process. AD SIZE Inside back cover - 7.5w x 10h...$700 Full page - 7.5w x 10h...$500 1/2 page - 7.5w x 4.75h...$350 1/4 page - 3.5w x 4.75h...$200 For more information on specific sponsorship opportunities, agreement forms and printing requirements, visit the 2015 Annual Conferences webpage at under the Practice & Prof. Development tab. For questions, concerns or confirmation of your sponsorship please contact Chief Operating Officer Amy Sagen at or amy@nasw-pa.org. Thank you for your support of NASW-PA and the social work profession.

17 WELCOME PAUSWE Conference Members: NASW-PA is excited to be combining conferences with Pennsylvania Undergraduate Social Work Education (PAUSWE). There will be a special dinner on Friday evening. This will include two speakers; Amy Downes presenting Cultivating Leadership and Jeanmarie Hegarty updating attendees on BSW Licensure, the BSW poster presentations and awards. In addition, Saturday morning workshops will be offered focusing specifically on undergraduate topics of interest. NASW-PA Annual Awards: The NASW-PA Annual Awards are presented at the Annual Conference. Please consider nominating an outstanding and dedicated social worker for the following awards. Online submissions for NASW-PA Annual Awards are open until August 21, Lifetime Achievement Social Worker of the Year Public Citizen of the Year (Friend of Social Work) Kristin Federici Bowser Young Social Worker of the Year Preparing for the Licensure Exam? As you continue studying for the licensure exam, consider participating in a licensure preparatory class. Licensure preparatory classes are designed for individuals who wish to review items that are frequently seen on the licensure exam. This is not a course that will rehash your entire MSW program; rather, it will help refresh and clarify what you have learned in school and the field. Instructors generally cover what to expect on the day of the examination, how to take a computerized exam, how much time is needed for each question, and various testtaking strategies. Our instructors are all licensed and knowledgeable of the examination process. Please visit our Calendar of Events on NASW-PA s website, to view upcoming course dates and locations. You may register online or call to sign up today!