NASW-MD Virtual Social Work Month Conference 2026

Social Work: Uplift. Defend. Transform

NASW-MD Virtual Social Work Month Conference 2026
Social Work: Uplift. Defend. Transform
CE Course Approval Period:    Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Course Number:    MD20260319-20
Duration:    8 hours 15 minutes
Access:    Available until March 20, 2026
Date:    March 19, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:15 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada))

March 19th - 20th, 2026
Earn up to 15 Category 1 CEUs!

This event will be held outside of the CE Institute. You will receive additional event information and instructions to join from NASW-MD.

Thursday, March 19th, 2026 (8 CEUs)

8:00 - 8:30 AM
NASW-MD Networking and Questions

8:30 - 8:45 AM
NASW-MD Announcements

8:45 - 9:45 AM
Keynote

9:45 - 10:00 AM
Break

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Workshops
A - Ethically Maximizing the Benefits of Self-Disclosure
B - Ethics & AI: Navigating the Future of Mental Health Practice
C - Preparing Family Caregivers

1:15 - 2:00 PM
Lunch

2:00 - 5:15 PM
Workshops
D - Building Bridges of Trust: Psychological Safety for Social Workers in the Workplace
E - Developing a Shame Competent Perspective to Healing Complex Trauma
F - Addressing Implicit Bias: The social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities

5:15 - 5:30 PM
Break

5:30 - 6:30 PM
Optional Evening Workshop


Friday, March 20th, 2026 (7 CEUs)

8:00 - 8:30 AM
NASW-MD Networking and Questions

8:30 - 8:45 AM
NASW-MD Announcements

8:45 - 9:45 AM
Keynote

9:45 - 10:00 AM
Break

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Workshops
G - What's Age Got to Do With It? Understanding the Impact of Ageism and Implicit Bias
H - Unpacking Colorism: Healing the Hidden Wounds in the Black Community
I - Beyond Compliance: Ethical & Anti-Oppressive Care in Schools

1:15 - 2:00 PM
Lunch

2:00 - 4:00 PM
Workshops
J - Let's Talk: Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Equitable Care for Transitioning Foster Youth
K - Teaching Clients About Neuroplasticity and Mental Health
L - Using Empowerment Theory in Geriatric Social Work

4:00 - 4:15 PM
Closing Announcements