Upcoming Events

UTAHSWA Virtual Lunch and Learn Series  Thursday, October 8, 2020 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM   “Mindfulness and Meditation”   Nicole Harris, LCSW Objectives: Help participants understand Mindfulness and the 3 states of mind Help participants develop Positive Coping Skills Help participants see the positive effects of Meditation Bio: Nicole Harris is a licensed clinical social worker and works as an intake coordinator at Ogden Regional Medical Center. Nicole has spent most of her time in the field of … Read More

UTAHSWA Virtual Lunch and Learn Series  Thursday, September 17, 2020 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM   “Losing My Mom to Addiction and Suicide”     Michelle Carlson, MHA, SSW, CPHQ Objectives: Participants will be more aware of signs and symptoms of addiction in their loved ones and will be able to intervene earlier Participants will learn about the complexities of mental health, stigma, and addiction Participants will gain an understanding of how addiction and suicide affects families and support … Read More

  Utah Social Work Association Join us for another free Virtual Lunch & Learn: “Practical Ideas for Ethical Decision Making in the Mental Health Field” **(1.0 Ethics CEU)** Ken Roach, CMHC     Objectives: 1.  Participants will receive a better understanding of potential ethical decisions that may need to be made in Mental Health Practice.2.  Participants will learn strategies that can assist them in making ethical decisions as Mental Health Clinicians. 3. Participants will gain confidence in their skills to … Read More

  Utah Social Work Association Join us for another free Virtual Lunch & Learn: “Warning Signs of Depression and Anxiety as Children Transition Back to School: Strategies to Help Ensure a Successful School Year” Shannon Woolf, CMHC   BIO: Shannon is currently the Lead Therapist for the Acute Adolescent Program at Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital is South Salt Lake. This unit treats teens age 12-17 with complex mental health and substance abuse issues. Shannon holds a Certified Mental Health … Read More

  Utah Social Work Association Join us for another free Virtual Lunch & Learn: “Starting The Conversation About Being Mortal: Advance Directives/Living Wills” Dr. Cami Collett     BIO: Dr. Collett was raised in Colorado and came to Utah in 1975 to attend Westminster College in Salt Lake City. She graduated from the University of Utah Medical Center (UUMC) in 1983. She completed a Family Medicine Residency at Holy Cross Hospital with the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine (DFPM) … 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