Introduction to Abolition in Social Work Practice Part II

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET

Presenter: Imani Hutchinson, MSW, LGSW

CEUs: 2 Category I in Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice Content in Anti-Racist Practices

Cost: Non-Member: $50 | Member: $30 | Retired Member: $20 | Student Member: $10

Please Note: This workshop fulfills 2 of the 3 credits required in Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice Content.

Course Description

Building upon concepts introduced in Introduction to Abolitionist Social Work, this advanced session explores abolitionist social work as both a distinct practice framework and a guide for everyday social work practice. Participants will examine how abolitionist principles challenge traditional approaches to helping professions and offer alternative pathways grounded in self-determination, community care, restorative justice, and non-punitive responses to harm.

Drawing from the work of bell hooks, Angela Davis, and contemporary abolitionist social work scholars, attendees will explore the foundations of abolitionist social work and consider how it reimagines the role of the practitioner. Through discussion, case studies, and practical examples, participants will examine how abolitionist values can shape daily interactions, decision-making processes, advocacy efforts, and interventions across practice settings.

This training encourages critical reflection on traditional systems and approaches while offering practical tools for integrating abolitionist principles into work with individuals, families, groups, and communities.

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Creating the Space for Effective Clinical Supervision: Safe Space AND Brave Space

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ET

Presenter: Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C

CEUs: 3 Category I in Supervision

Course Description

Effective clinical supervision is essential to professional growth, ethical practice, and quality client care. Supervisors play a critical role in creating environments where supervisees feel supported, challenged, and empowered to develop their clinical skills while navigating the complexities of behavioral health practice.

This engaging and interactive workshop is designed for behavioral health supervisors who are committed to fostering meaningful and ethically sound clinical supervision. Participants will explore the foundational purpose of supervision, review supervisory standards and responsibilities, and examine the complex issues that commonly arise within behavioral health settings.

A central focus of the training is the development of both Safe Space and Brave Space within the supervisory relationship. Participants will learn how to create environments where supervisees feel psychologically supported while also engaging in courageous conversations that promote accountability, self-reflection, professional growth, and cultural responsiveness.

Through discussion, reflection, and practical application, attendees will leave with strategies to cultivate supervisory relationships that balance safety with challenge, resulting in stronger practitioners and improved client outcomes.

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Dismantling Structural Racism: Moving from Theory to Anti-Racist Practice

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ET

Presenter: Ashley McSwain, LMSW, MSOD
Owner, Consultants for Change

CEUs: 3 Category I in Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice

Cost: Non-Member: $75 | Member: $50 | Retired Member: $30 | Student Member: $20

Please Note: This workshop meets the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners' Structural Racism requirement and fulfills the Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement under COMAR 10.42.06.03 A.(1)(d).

Course Description

Structural racism extends beyond individual prejudice and discriminatory behavior. It reflects the normalization of historical, cultural, and institutional systems that create advantages for some populations while producing cumulative and chronic disadvantages for historically marginalized communities. Understanding these systems is essential for social workers committed to advancing equity, social justice, and systemic change.

This interactive virtual training moves beyond discussions of interpersonal bias to examine the interconnected systems—including housing, education, healthcare, and criminal justice—that perpetuate racial inequities. Grounded in critical race theory and systems thinking, participants will explore how historical policies and practices continue to shape present-day institutions and outcomes.

Attendees will develop structural competency skills that can be applied within organizations and communities to identify inequitable policies, challenge systemic barriers, and implement sustainable anti-racist change. Emphasis will be placed on practical strategies for advancing equity at the mezzo and macro levels of social work practice.

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ABCs of School Social Work

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET

Presenters:
Patricia Roberts-Rose, LCSW-C, MSDE
Luanda Johnson, LCSW-C

CEUs: 2 Category I CEUs

Cost: Non-Member: $50 | Member: $35 | Retired Member: $20 | Student Member: FREE

Course Description

School social workers play a vital role in supporting student success, promoting well-being, and addressing barriers to learning. This introductory training provides a foundational overview of the knowledge, skills, and practices essential to effective school social work within today's educational systems.

Participants will explore the history and evolution of the profession, examine the core functions of school social workers, and gain an understanding of the laws, policies, and ethical standards that guide practice. The training will also highlight the critical role school social workers play in fostering equity, increasing access to resources, supporting student mental health, and collaborating with families, educators, and community partners.

Designed for new practitioners, interns, and professionals seeking a refresher, this session offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential elements of school social work practice.

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Ethical Practice in a Diverse World: Cultivating Cultural Humility & Ethical Decision-Making

Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. ET

Presenter: Jessica Fraser, PsyD
Founder, Dr. Fraser CEU Consulting

CEUs: 3 Category I Ethics

Cost: Non-Member: $75 | Member: $50 | Retired Member: $30 | Student Member: $20

Please Note: This workshop meets the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners' 3-hour Ethics requirement for license renewal.

Course Description

Social workers routinely encounter complex ethical situations that require balancing professional responsibilities, client needs, cultural considerations, and competing priorities. In an increasingly diverse world, ethical decision-making must be grounded in cultural humility, self-awareness, and a commitment to equitable and responsive practice.

Through case scenarios involving adolescents, marginalized families, and culturally complex clinical situations, participants will strengthen their ability to apply ethical decision-making frameworks in real-world practice settings. This interactive training incorporates case analysis, audience discussion, ethical problem-solving exercises, and practical application of both NASW ethical standards and Maryland regulatory requirements.

Participants will leave with concrete tools to navigate ethical dilemmas with greater confidence while integrating cultural humility into clinical judgment, treatment planning, and professional decision-making.

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