National Association of Social Workers of Virginia

NASW Virginia Chapter continues to fight all proposed laws and regulations that reduce the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals.

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Current NASW Virginia News

Last week, Governor Youngkin signed the state biennial budget that goes into effect on July 1, 2022.

Last week, Governor Youngkin signed the state biennial budget that goes into effect on July 1, 2022. The budget includes many notable...

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Statement of NASW Virginia on the Overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court

Statement of NASW Virginia on the Overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court June 24, 2022 The NASW Virginia Chapter is...

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Letter to the Editor on Gun Violence from a social work perspective - Richmond Times Dispatch

The Richmond Times-Dispatch has published NASWVA Executive Director Debra Riggs' Letter to the Editor on gun violence from the...

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Coming Next Week! Call for Proposals for the 2023 Joint NASW Virginia/Metro DC Annual Conference

Coming Next Week! Call for Proposals for the 2023 Joint NASW Virginia/Metro DC Annual Conference Check your inbox next week for the first...

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Telehealth Place of Service Codes Clarified, PTSD Month Celebrated with New Social Work Resources

Telehealth Place of Service Codes Clarified, PTSD Month Celebrated with New Social Work Resources After a recent update from the Center...

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NASW Issues Open Letter to LGBTQIA2S+ Kids and Youth During Pride Month

The Policy Team at NASW has published an open letter from NASW to LGBTQIA2S+ kids and youth, in honor and recognition of Pride month. The...

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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest professional association of social workers in the world. As the only organization dedicated to advocating for the entire profession of social work, NASW strengthens the social work profession and gives social workers and clients a stronger voice.

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Fri 12 Aug
Licensure Exam Prep Course
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Aug 12, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
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Fri 19 Aug
Supervision: Foundations of Supervision
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Aug 19, 8:30 AM EDT – Aug 20, 5:00 PM EDT
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Fri 26 Aug
Refuel, Re-Energize: Beam Up Motivation, Resiliency, & Heal Our Collective Trauma
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Aug 26, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
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Fri 09 Sep
Sibling sexual abuse: how to confront the world's silent epidemic
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Sep 09, 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM EDT
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Wed 14 Sep
The Manifestation of Childhood Trauma in Adulthood (multi-day training)
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Sep 14, 9:00 AM EDT – Sep 15, 12:15 PM EDT
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Fri 16 Sep
Supervision: Independent Supervision Best Practices AND Digital Technology & Clinical Supervision
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Sep 16, 8:30 AM EDT – Sep 17, 5:00 PM EDT
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Wed 21 Sep
Licensure Exam Prep Course
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Sep 21, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
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Thu 22 Sep
Superhero Grief: Being Your Own Neighborhood Spiderman - Advancing Bereavement Care in America
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Sep 22, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
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Fri 23 Sep
Introduction to the Enneagram
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Sep 23, 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
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Fri 30 Sep
Supervision: Foundations of Supervision
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Sep 30, 8:30 AM EDT – Oct 01, 5:00 PM EDT
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Fri 30 Sep
Ethics & Boundaries: Blinded by Bias and Power
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Sep 30, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
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Thu 06 Oct
Conducting Ethical Telemental Health Practice: An Intensive 9-hour TMH Skill Building Program
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Oct 06, 9:00 AM EDT – Oct 07, 2:15 PM EDT
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Fri 14 Oct
Supervision: Foundations of Supervision
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Oct 14, 8:30 AM EDT – Oct 15, 5:00 PM EDT
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Fri 21 Oct
Advanced Telemental Health Experiential Training: Intensive 8-hour TMH skill building program
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Oct 21, 9:00 AM EDT – Oct 22, 1:45 PM EDT
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Fri 21 Oct
Understanding the Enneagram: A Journey Towards Transformation, Level 1
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Oct 21, 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
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Wed 26 Oct
Licensure Exam Prep Course
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Oct 26, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
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Fri 28 Oct
Ethics & Boundaries: Stepping Forward When Colleagues Cross the Line
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Oct 28, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
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Fri 04 Nov
Supervision: Crafting Successful Group Supervision AND Independent Supervision Best Practices
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Nov 04, 8:30 AM EDT – Nov 05, 5:00 PM EDT
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