Welcome to the Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers Web site.     What's New... 2009 Conference Call for Papers Free CE credit for NASW Members! Speciality Practice Teleconference recordings available for credit. Visit the NASW Speciality Practice Sections page  to view a list of past teleconferences, including the following topics offered in 2008: Helping Families Face the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease  Credit Hour(s) : 1 Treatment of Depression: Psychotherapy Works Too!  Credit Hour(s): 1 Boundary and Dual Relationship Issues in Social Work: Ethical and Risk-management Considerations Credit Hour(s): 2 The Myths of Grief  Credit Hour(s): 1 Practical Problem Solving Model for Medication Safety  Credit Hour(s): 1 New Theory in Practice For Working With People Living with Grief  Credit Hour(s) : 1 The “Grandfather of Social Work Ethics," Fred Reamer,  Ph.D., will present an Ethics workshop for NASWVA on Friday, October 17, 2008 in Richmond. (6.0 Cat. I contact hours, meets Virginia ethics requirement for licensure renewal) Dr. Reamer has lectured extensively nationally and internationally on the subjects of professional ethics and professional malpractice and liability.  He chaired the national task force that wrote the current Code of Ethics adopted by the National Association of Social Workers. Dr. Reamer, a faculty member in the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College, is the author of 16 books including several books specifically about the ethical dilemmas that social workers face.  Podcast of Interview with NASW Executive Director Betsy Clark Listen to an interview with NASW National Executive Director Elizabeth Clark.  Betsy answers questions about the Public Education Campaign; the Social Work Reinvestment Initiative; and why there is a place for all social workers in NASW.  Running time is approx. 40 minutes. Click here for the podcast site  Strategic Plan 2007-2009 NASW-VA encourages members to view our strategic plan by going to the Members Only section of our Web site. NASWVA announces a MEMBERSHIP FORUM.  Please link to the forums, and you will be able to communicate with members throughout the Commonwealth on whatever topic you choose! (must relate to the practice of Social Work!) Link to Forum Visit the MARKETPLACE section to view  CLASSIFIEDS of interest to social work professionals, including CE programs accredited by other organizations, office space to let, and professional services.  If you would like to advertise something, you can post it on the website for as little as $45.  Click here for more information.   Have you seen our JOB BANK lately?  Employers are regularly posting positions on our website, because the rates are great, and ads are viewed by well-qualified professional social workers.  Iff your organization has an opening, please recommend the NASWVA Job Bank, so we can make this the go-to site for Social Work jobs and jobseekers.

NASW Virginia Mission Statement The National Association of Social Workers of Virginia (NASW-VA) strives to assure achievement of the highest standards of Social Work practice in the Commonwealth via: • Promoting the core professional value of belief in inherent worth and dignity of each individual. • Endorsing and advancing a core, professional, social work identity and presence. • Connecting, educating and defining standards to provide the tools necessary for enhancing professional practice. • Assessing and addressing current trends and issues relevant to, and affecting, the profession. • Advocating and supporting public policies and legislative efforts further the profession of Social Work and embrace the diversity of human need. Social Work Reinvestment   Initiative: A National and  Chapter Campaign Want to learn more about this  initiative? Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation. CALENDAR OF EVENTS NASW-Sponsored*^ Workshops LCSW Prep August 8, 2008 Leesburg, VA LCSW Prep   September 19, 2008   Hampton, VA Clinical Supervision Training  September 26 and 27, 2008   Hampton, VA Building Resilience: Preventing Compassion Fatigue October 10, 2008 Northern Virginia District Dr. Fred Reamer Workshop Topic: Difficult Ethical Issues in Social Work - Protecting Clients (and Ourselves) (Meets Ethics requirement for licensure) October 17, 2008 Richmond, VA LCSW Prep   December 5, 2008   Richmond, VA Other Workshops** Accredited by NASW Virginia Chapter The Family Lifespace Drawing Diagnostic September 12, 2008 Leesburg, VA Positive Discipline for Parents of Children Birth to Ten Years September 27, 2008 Williamsburg, VA Additional dates (in Alexandria, VA): October 20, 2008 January 31, 2009 June 8, 2009 Discipline of Students with Special Needs October 2, 2008 Richmond, VA An Introduction to the Psychology of Emotional Regulation Parts I and II October 29 and 30, 2008 Charlottesville, VA January 29 and 30, 2009 Charlottesville, VA March 25 and 26, 2009 Charlottesville, VA *  Free CE Certificates offered with NASW-Sponsored workshops. ** CE Certificates are $5 for members and $10 for non-members for Other Workshops sponsored by other organizations and accredited by NASW-VA. ^ In case of cancellation, you will be notified by e-mail, and every effort will be made to place an announcement on the Chapter phone and Web site. VIEW ALL EVENTS