CE Programs & Conferences 2024
Virtual | 1.5 CEs in Professional Ethics| Establishing and Maintaining Ethics and Professional Boundaries | Thursday, January 16 (12-1:30pm EST)
While individual organizations and professions often have their own codes of conduct, this course will broadly discuss the importance of ethical behavior and maintaining professional boundaries in the workplace. Utilizing discussion and case studies, participants will learn about professional conduct, setting limits and maintaining ethical boundaries, recognizing ethical situations as they arise, ethical decision-making, and preventing boundary violations. Speaker: Lisa Wasson RN, CHPN, CMDCP. Fees: $15 NASW members & $35 for non-members. Click here to Register.
Virtual | 2 FREE CEs in Cross-cultural practice | Virtual MLK Jr. Forum on Racial Justice 2025 | Wednesday, January 22 (6:00 - 8:00pm EST)
Social workers will come together through this annual forum to recognize the barriers to economic security, learn strategies for engaging in advocacy to address this crisis, and work together with those most impacted. We will learn about efforts to reduce the wealth gap and the challenges that lie ahead in Massachusetts. Panel discussion with: Lisa Johnson MSW, PhD (Moderator), Janelle Ridley (Panelist), Aleah Tillotson, MSW student (Panelist), Malaka Mims MSW, LICSW (Panelist), and Janelle Ridley MSW, Ph.D. student. Hosted by NASW-MA (CEs approved for NASW-RI attendees). Click here to Register.
Virtual | Three-Part Webinar Series:
1.5 CEUs | Part 1: Trauma Informed Approach and Interventions | Thursday, February 20 (12-1:30pm EST)
In this webinar, attendees will learn about the core components of Trauma Informed Approaches along with several interventions for clients of all ages. We will explore the building blocks and foundational requirements for providing trauma informed treatment. This webinar is geared towards newly licensed and practicing Social Workers & therapists. Speaker: Melissa Santoro, LICSW. Fees: $15 NASW members & $35 for non-members. Click here to register!.
1.5 CEUs | Part 2: Grief as It Relates to Trauma Impacts | Thursday, February 27 (12-1:30pm EST)
n this webinar, attendees will explore how trauma impacts can lead to experiences of grief. Concepts of grief, following trauma experiences and loss, will be explored, along with a few concrete treatment interventions for clients of all ages. This webinar is geared towards newly licensed and practicing Social Workers & therapists. Speaker: Linzi Rae Matta, LICSW. Fees: $15 NASW members & $35 for non-members. Click here to register!.
2 CEUs | Part 3: The Importance of Self-Care & Wellness for Social Workers | Thursday, March 6 (12-2pm EST)
Social Workers often face many challenges to the work being done to support folks struggling with a myriad of trauma reactive symptoms and presentations. This webinar takes a look at how we, the healers and helpers, can reflect and acknowledge those trauma impacts in ourselves, and conversely, how to appropriately address them and engage in our own healing journey. We will focus on assisting attendees with increasing their knowledge and awareness regarding how to identify the impacts of trauma within ourselves as helpers, as well as increasing knowledge and awareness of the importance of self-care and wellness as helpers. This workshop would benefit social workers and therapists working with children, teens, adults, and families. Speaker: Melissa Santoro, LICSW and Linzi Rae Matta, LICSW. Fees: $20 NASW members & $45 for non-members. Click here to register!.
Virtual | 1.5 General CEs | Expanding to Group Practice | Wednesday, April 2 (12-1:30pm EST)
This training is for established solo practice owners that have considered expanding and adding clinicians. It will provide considerations, pros and cons, and steps as well as resources. This presentation will be mindful of diversity and be inclusive. Speaker: Julia Nepini MSW, LICSW, ACSW. Fees: $15 NASW members & $35 for non-members. Click here to Register.
Virtual | Over 27 CEs | Virtual Symposium 2025 | Thursday, May 1 & Friday, May 2
Over 27 CEUs available at the largest gathering of social workers, mental health professionals, and community leaders across New England. Join the NASW-MA and NASW-RI Chapters on Thursday, May 1 & Friday, May 2, 2025, with Keynote Speaker Loretta J. Ross, an activist, public intellectual, scholar, the 2022 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius" award, and an Associate Professor at Smith College. In her presentation “Calling In: Navigating Challenging Conversations and Cultivating Compassionate Connections” attendees will have the opportunity to understand the divisiveness of cancel culture and find alternative ways of holding one another accountable while developing empathy and building meaningful connection. Symposium 2025 is featuring 80+ live and on-demand workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with experts in the field and gain new skills at innovative workshops.Click here to Register.
Participant Expectations for Virtual Programs and Conferences
Our chapter is committed to providing the best online experience for all program and conference participants. we expect participants:
- to be respectful, professional, and collaborative with the presenter(s), staff, and all other participants in the virtual room.
- to refrain from interrupting a presentation unless asked by the presenter or staff to join conversation or unmute yourself.
- to refrain from harassing, discriminatory, intimidating, or demeaning behavior and language, in the room or the chat.
- to not share personal information from another participant during/after the program and without their consent.
Participants who fail to comply with our code of conduct will be removed from the room, and will not receive a refund.
Participation: all participants are muted throughout the full program. Add your questions and comments in the chat. If instructed by the presenter or staff, participants can unmute themselves to contribute to a discussion. The last 15 minutes are reserved for a session.
Recordings: most programs and conferences are recorded and later posted to the nasw online ce institute. These are available on this site for purchase. participants will be notified in the beginning of the program if it is being recorded. Please note, if you're attending a program live, you must stay for the full duration to receive ce credit. Recording links will not be shared post-session.
Certificate: all participants must complete a course evaluation form to receive credit. CE certificates will be emailed 1-2 weeks post-webinar.
Social Work Online CE Institute
NASW offers hundreds of continuing education (ce) courses in a variety of formats—webinars, webcasts, podcasts, presentations, and more. All courses offered through this program are accredited by either the NASW national office or one of NASW chapters and NASW members receive discounted prices.
Please note that NASW accreditation does not imply automatic acceptance by all state boards. individuals should check with their licensing board on whether a specific program will be accepted for continuing education purposes.
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