Social Work as a profession was founded on the principles of social justice. Social work centers around understanding the person in the context of the environment. At the same time, Social Work exists in a larger cultural context that privileges individuals over families, communities, and neighborhoods. The dominant ideology of whiteness, capital, maleness is embedded and embodied in our diagnosis, funding mechanisms, organizations, and educational system. This duality of experience for social work creates a moral split between the tenets of change and the construction of the health care system. Social Work faces an existential threat. We also can and should be the leaders in understanding and promoting healing organizations.
This event is reserved for 40 registrants. Please note that NASW-CA requires all attendees to provide an attestation during event registration.
- 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm – Light dinner and networking
- 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm – Presentation and discussion
The deadline to register is Friday, October 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
Please contact Michelle Javid, MSW, SF Unit Chair at MichelleD@jfcs.org or Bonnie Carlson, MSW, Region A Director at regiona@naswca.org with any questions.
Venue:
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
2150 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Learning objectives:
- Reviewing and updating our understanding of the person in the environment as it relates to social work in the public sector and in health care
- Developing an understanding of Trauma Informed Systems and how this provides a framework for change
- Participating in a discussion about how to promote and support organizational transformation
Fees:
- NASW Member: Free
- NASW Student Member: Free
- Non-member Student: $5
- Non-member: $15
NASW members are required to include their Membership number during registration checkout to receive the member rate. Non-members must write “n/a” in the Membership number section during registration checkout. NASW-CA will verify your membership after registration.
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About the Presenter:
Dr. Epstein is the principal of P.R.E.P for Change Consulting (kenepstein.org). helping individuals, couples, families, organizations, and communities repair, heal and promote collaborative culture change by improving everyday practices, organizational structures and focusing on workforce development through direct practice, planning teaching and facilitation. Dr. Epstein also serves as Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco.
CEU Provider Statement: Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hour of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, provided by NASW-CA.
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