“You Need to Calm Down! Strategies for De-Escalation” (1.0 CE hour) Learning Objectives Understand why people and situations become escalated Provide strategies to de-escalate yourself and clients in tense situations Learn about resources available to assist with de-escalation Presented By Gregg Julian, MSW, CSW Bio Gregg Julian works for DCFS and is currently the Salt Lake Valley Region Training Manager. He has worked for 14 years at DCFS. He has experience as a CPS, in-home, and foster care caseworker in Tooele County. … Read More

Spring Half-Day Intensive “Bridging the Gap Between Policy and People” Friday, April 25th, 2025 (3.0 Ethics CE’s) The Utah Social Work Association is holding our first Half-Day Intensive of 2025. We’re excited to welcome presenters from Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) and Holy Cross Ministries to provide a high quality educational opportunity.  We will have in-person options as well as a virtual attendance option. See details below. Objectives First Presentation: Jana Johansen, CMHC – DOPL (9 AM – 1030 AM) Overview … Read More

Greetings UTAHSWA! Happy New Year!  I hope that this email finds you healthy and happy!  We had our first UTAHSWA Board Meeting today and I am very excited about our wonderful 2023 UTAHSWA Board.   As you know we have recently become more involved on the Macro Level of Social Work in the last few months.  As part of that we have been invited to provide more feedback.  The Office of Professional Licensure Review (OPLR) is going to be conducting a review … Read More

Hello, I hope this email finds you safe and well. We certainly are living in challenging times with many changes to the way we do things. The board of the Utah Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care (USSWLHC) wants to let you know of changes to the organization and some important scheduling updates. You may not be aware that USSWLHC is the state chapter of a national organization – Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care (SSWLHC). … Read More