May L and L 2025 – “You Need to Calm Down! Strategies for De-escalation”

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“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, Friday 4/25/25

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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

March L and L 3/12/25 –

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“Neurofeedback: In the treatment of mental health disorders and how it combines with other therapies” (1.0 CE hour) Learning Objectives Brief history of neurofeedback, review of different types globally, and with the Othmer method Review of accessibility and issues with clients and therapists What is Neurofeedback, how it is working? How can it treat mental health disorders? Who are good candidates for neurofeedback and who are not. How to know if it’s working, sharpness of the tool, how it works … Read More

February Lunch and Learn – 2/12/25 “Healing Families Struggling with Addiction”

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“How to Heal Families Struggling with Addiction” (1.0 CE hour) Learning Objectives Understand how to help families stop the insanity through setting effective boundaries, accountability and structure with their loved one that’s struggling with addiction Know what to expect when working with interventionists, treatment centers and reintegrating families after their loved one is in treatment Presented By Kevin Petersen, MA, LMFT Bio Kevin Petersen, MA, LMFT, is the founder of The Chronic Hope Institute, which provides support for families in … Read More

January Lunch and Learn – 1/22/25 “Trust Based Relational Intervention”

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“Trust Based Relational Intervention: What is it? How can it help clients?” (1.0 CE hour)   Learning Objectives Provide a brief history and overview of TBRI Identify how this modality is beneficial for children who have experienced relational trauma Cover the three core principles of TBRI Presented By Shayla Kaminske, LCSW Bio Shayla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner who specializes in working with children. Shayla is currently a children’s therapist and … Read More

November Virtual L and L 11/20/24 – “Disordered Eating & Co-occuring Condition”s

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“Disordered Eating & Co-occuring Conditions” (1.0 CE hour)   Learning Objectives Understand the prevalence and interconnectedness of eating disorders and co-occurring conditions, such as neurodivergence and substance use. Identify key symptoms and risk factors associated with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions, including neurodivergence and substance use. Develop strategies for addressing eating disorders and co-occurring conditions, including neurodivergence and substance use, through a holistic and individualized treatment approach that incorporates evidence-based practices and culturally sensitive care. Presented By Sydney Williams, LCSW … Read More

Fall Half Day Intensive – 10/11/24 – “Unlocking ADHD” (3.0 CEs)

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Fall Half-Day Intensive   “Unlocking ADHD: Expert Techniques and Tools for Effective Support” **BONUS** – Understanding Dissociation: Trauma Informed Strategies for Effective Trauma Treatment Friday, October 11th, 2024 (3.0 CE’s) The Utah Social Work Association is holding our second Half-Day Intensive of 2024. We’re excited to welcome Cassidy DuHadway to provide a high quality educational opportunity.  We will have in-person options as well as a virtual attendance option. See details below. Overview & Objectives In this comprehensive presentation, we will … Read More

Virtual Lunch and Learn – September 18th, 2024

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“Polyvagal Theory and Therapeutic Response” (1.0 CE hour)   Learning Objectives   List the five levels involved in therapeutic presence. Define the framework of Polyvagal Theory Demonstrate two grounding techniques to better regulate/co-regulate Presented By Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler, MA, LPC Bio Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler, MA, LPC has over 15 years in the counseling field and is an engaging, dynamic public speaker, and a mind-body-spirit-focused therapist. With her hallmark moment-to-moment attunement, Barbara has a knack for making meaningful connections with people – be … Read More

Lunch and Learn July 2024 – Networking Event

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Hi Everyone, This month’s upcoming event will be slightly different than other Lunch and Learn’s that we have done.  We wanted to provide a networking opportunity for members and non-members of the UTAHSWA.  We are going to host and provide sandwiches/snacks to all those that attend. We have reserved a pavilion at Sugarhouse Park (Parley’s Creek Pavilion) on July 13th from 5-7 pm.  Price of attendance will be free to current and active members of the UTAHSWA.  Price for non … Read More

Spring Half-Day Intensive: Affirming Clinical Care for LGBTQ+ Communities (3.0 CE) – May 3, 2024

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Spring Half-Day Intensive “Affirming Clinical Care for LGBTQ+ Communities” Friday, May 3rd, 2024 (3.0 CE’s) The Utah Social Work Association is holding our first Half-Day Intensive of 2024. We’re excited to welcome Andrés Larios Brown to provide a high quality educational opportunity.  We will have in-person options as well as a virtual attendance option. See details below.   Objectives Have an increased awareness of the impact of heteronormative & cisnormative socio/political climate on queer identity development Have an increased understanding … Read More

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