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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Level 1

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Level 1

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Level 1

Hudson Valley Division In-Person Event: Self-Defense Workshop

NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. 2026 Social Work Month Series: Social Work is a Profession: A Leadership Summit

Field/Practicum Backpack-Empowerment and Resources for Field/Practicum Directors

You Won't Break My Soul: Preventing Burnout in Human Services

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Level 1 (2/19/2026 9:00 AM - 2/21/2026 1:00 PM)
2/19/2026 9:00 AM - 2/21/2026 1:00 PM

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Level 1

Note: This is a 3-day CE session: Thursday, Feb. 19 – Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
2/19 9:00AM-3:30PM 2/20 9:00AM-3:30PM 2/21 9:00AM-1:00PM

This course offers full credit only. No partial credit will be awarded; attendance for all three days is required to receive CE units.

The training is structured to encourage and allow discussion and sharing of ideas. Active participation is required to receive a CE certificate. Please ensure your microphone and camera are working.

The purpose of the workshop is to provide an introduction and basic training in solution-focused brief practice. The model has been accepted as an evidenced based practice and there has been much research demonstrating the effectiveness of solution focus with varied populations and in varied contexts.
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Hudson Valley Division In-Person Event: Self-Defense Workshop (3/1/2026 2:30 PM)
3/1/2026 2:30 PM

Hudson Valley Division In-Person Event: Self-Defense Workshop

Join us for an empowering day of practical, real-world self-defense led by Lanie LeClair. This interactive session will equip you with simple, effective strategies to help you feel more confident, aware, and prepared in everyday situations.
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NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. 2026 Social Work Month Series: Social Work is a Profession: A Leadership Summit (3/4/2026 6:00 PM)
3/4/2026 6:00 PM

NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. 2026 Social Work Month Series: Social Work is a Profession: A Leadership Summit

The social work profession is at a critical crossroads. Join statewide and community leaders for a timely conversation about the U.S. Department of Education’s proposal to reclassify MSW and DSW degrees—and what it means for student loan access, workforce sustainability, equity, and the future of the profession. Learn what’s at stake and how collective action can shape what comes next. Note: This event does not offer CE contact hours.
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Field/Practicum Backpack-Empowerment and Resources for Field/Practicum Directors (3/6/2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
3/6/2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Field/Practicum Backpack-Empowerment and Resources for Field/Practicum Directors

Field/Practicum Backpack: Empowerment and Resources supports both new and experienced Field/Practicum Directors. This session opens with a brief grounding meditation and uses the CSWE 2022 EPAS to spotlight the often unseen work of field/practicum leadership. Participants will explore on-campus, off-campus, and online resources that affirm and strengthen the vital role of Field/Practicum Directors in social work education.
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You Won't Break My Soul: Preventing Burnout in Human Services (3/7/2026 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
3/7/2026 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

You Won't Break My Soul: Preventing Burnout in Human Services

NOTE: In collaboration with NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. Social Work Month Series

Helping professionals are often praised for their resilience, flexibility, and deep commitment to others - but behind the scenes, many are quietly battling burnout, emotional fatigue and boundary collapse. You Won't Break My Soul is a bold, empowering training designed to empowering training designed to help human service professionals reclaim their energy, their voice, and their time. Blending pop culture with professional practice, this course uses Beyonce's iconic strength, self-containment, and command presence as a metaphor for bold, ethical boundary-setting.

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Understanding and Treating PTSD in Military Personnel and Veterans (3/12/2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
3/12/2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Understanding and Treating PTSD in Military Personnel and Veterans

This introductory course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively support military personnel and veterans in addressing and treating trauma. Attendees will learn about the five most widely used PTSD assessments and how these tools can guide the development of effective treatment plans. Learn about the most common trauma interventions used when working with the military/veteran populations. The webinar will also address common stigmas and barriers to care within military culture, such as concerns about career impact and perceptions of weakness. To enhance cultural competency, participants will be introduced to the structure, mission, and values of military service organizations. Finally, the course will highlight community-based resources available in New York State to further support military and veteran clients.
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Confronting and Challenging Ableism in the Social Work Profession and Beyond (3/16/2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
3/16/2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Confronting and Challenging Ableism in the Social Work Profession and Beyond

This continuing education course will provide an overview of ableism through an intersectional lens, exploring how it manifests on an individual and a systemic level. Participants will learn to identify the different types of ableism and their impact on the development of U.S. social policy and the collective mental health of the estimated 1 in 4 Americans with disabilities.
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Mental & Behavioral Health Professionals as Change Agents: Policy Advocacy Tools for Practice (3/18/2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
3/18/2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mental & Behavioral Health Professionals as Change Agents: Policy Advocacy Tools for Practice

NOTE: FREE CE for NASW-NY members. In collaboration with NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. Social Work Month Series

Mental & behavioral health professionals in practice often find it hard to be active policy advocates, because we are uncomfortable, and/or lack the skills and experience to engage. This workshop highlights the importance of engaging in social and political action. Knowledge vital to interacting with various levels and systems of government will be provided. Communications with elected and non-elected officials will be explored. Coalition building will be highlighted. We will brainstorm advocacy areas ripe for professional involvement of mental and behavioral health professionals, make a plan for social and political action, get the work started, and prepare for future action.

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Recognizing and Responding to Violent Extremism (3/23/2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
3/23/2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Recognizing and Responding to Violent Extremism

Hate- and grievance-based violence is rising in the U.S., often fueled by online radicalization, social isolation, and mental health challenges. Many mental health professionals lack training to recognize or respond to warning signs. This session equips practitioners with tools to identify risk factors, understand escalation patterns, and implement effective early interventions.
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Social Work IS a Profession - A Day of Solidarity (3/27/2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
3/27/2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Social Work IS a Profession - A Day of Solidarity

The social work profession is at a critical crossroads. The U.S. Department of Education has proposed reclassifying the MSW and DSW from “professional” degrees to general “graduate” degrees beginning July 1, 2026. If implemented, this change could significantly reduce federal student loan limits, increase reliance on private loans not eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and fundamentally impact who can afford to enter—and remain in—the profession. Registration to Open Soon!
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