Every year in March, we celebrate the profession of social work. This is a time for us as a profession to learn and reflect upon the contributions we make. Every year, the theme for Social Work Month is set by the National Association of Social Workers.
This year, CSWE is offering an exciting Social Work Month Webinar Series centered around this year’s theme, Compassion and Action. Our educational webinars will cover a range of important topics, from substance use disorder ethics for professionals to environmental justice social work and social security benefits. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing valuable resources for members and the public, spotlighting the meaningful work of our members and showcasing other CSWE initiatives.
Ethics and Boundaries for Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
CE Eligible
The purpose of the training is to promote an increased understanding and awareness in substance use and behavioral health providers of how adherence to a code of ethics and maintaining healthy boundaries is critical to the provision of quality substance use disorder treatment. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own experiences with ethical dilemmas throughout this training.
Moderator
Dr. Patricia Stoddard Dare, PhD, MSW
Professor, School of Social Work; Women's & Gender Studies, Cleveland State University
Speaker
Deana Leber-George, M.Ed, LPCC-SCenter for Evidence-Based Practices (CEBP) and the Substance Use Disorder Center of Excellence (SUD COE) at Case Western Reserve University
For more information on PCSS-MOUD please visit their website.
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI086770 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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An Overview of Social Security Benefits
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Social Workers provide essential services to people at critical moments in their lives. Many of these people receive or may be eligible for Social Security benefits. Join a Social Security representative for an overview of Social Security programs and services, including retirement, survivors, disability, and SSI benefits. We will also spend time discussing other topics of interest, such as, recent changes to the SSI program, and some of our most frequently asked questions.
Speakers
Lydia E. Chévere, Social Security Administration
Trisha Mentzer, Social Secuirty Administration
Devera Woolford, Social Security Administration
Nourishing action: Environmental Justice in the classroom
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET
CE Eligible
This presentation will explore how to teach environmental justice within social work, emphasizing our interconnectedness within the planetary community. Through research, theory, and practical classroom strategies, presenters will share ways to teach about environmental changes, collective human rights, and the rights of nature. Participants will gain tools to engage students in critical discussions, encouraging a shift toward a more just and interdependent approach to social work education.
Speakers
Leah Prussia, DSW, LICSW
Associate Professor, The College of St. Scholastica
Brooks Zitzmann, PhD, LCSW
Adjunct Professor & Social Work Practitioner, Tulane University
Keri Otte, LCSW
DSW Student, University of Louisville
Mariann Bischoff, MS, MSW, LCSW
Assistant Teaching Professor/Practicum Coordinator, Rutgers University
Natalie Moore-Bembry, EdD, MSW, LCSW
Director Camden BASW Program, Rutgers University
Helo Oidjarv, PhD, MSW
Associate Professor/BSW Program Director, Greenville University
