NASW Virginia and Metro DC Chapters 2024 Annual Conference
Connecting Minds, Empowering Lives: Advancing the Practice of Social Work
For group discounts, organizations with three or more employees registering can enjoy a 10% discount on their fees.
Simply reach out to us at professionaldevelopment.naswva@socialworkers.org to receive your exclusive discount code.
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View our Registration Rates HERE!
On-Demand:
April 24-June 22 | via SwapCard
Capture Every Moment: Elevate Your Experience with On-Demand Access to the Entire Event
Networking and empowering each other is a core value to the 2024 NASWVA and Metro DC Annual Conference. Register now for its sister Virtual Annual Conference April 18-20 and earn 18.5 CEs or up to 76.5 CEs for live or on-demand learning and chat!
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Current Members: When registering, if you are an NASW member, you will see a pop up screen that will prompt you to create a password. Please do so and follow the instructions.
Not-Yet Members: When registering, if you are not-yet a member, you will will register directly. Please follow the instructions on your screen.
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**IF YOU ARE A CURRENT MEMBER AND DO NOT SEE A
POP UP SCREEN THAT ASKS YOU TO CREATE A PASSWORD
please contact our office at professionaldevelopment.naswva@socialworkers.org or at projectadmin.naswva@socialworkers.org
Theme
At each year’s conference, we aim to embody NASW’s mission of enhancing the professional growth and development of our members. The social work profession is constantly evolving, and with every passing year, new issues arise that need to be addressed. To ensure that social workers are prepared to take on new challenges, our conference provides continuing education opportunities at the cutting edge of the field. This year we have selected the theme, “Connecting Minds, Empowering Lives: Advancing the Practice of Social Work.”
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In keeping with our mission and this theme, our sessions this year will focus on empowerment, ethics, innovative and best-practice treatments, social and racial justice, advocacy, self-care, the legal role of social workers, emerging technology such as artificial intelligence, intersectionality and identity, youth mental health, and treatment of the whole person.
Highlights
Here is a preview of some of the session titles we are excited to bring you this year.
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An afternoon talk by new NASW CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, on the advocacy and organizational priorities of NASW at the national level and trends in the social work profession
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Dismantling Unconscious Bias with Muslim American Hip-Hop Artist Amirah Sackett
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From Algorithms to Advocacy: Ethical Use of AI in Social Work Practice
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Utilizing Virtual Reality in Youth Mental Health
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Talking with Children about Gender
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Comprehensive Reproductive Education for Social Workers
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Historical Trauma of Marginalized Communities and Its Impact on Mental Health
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Secondary Trauma in Children: The Impact of Having a Parent with PTSD
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Symptoms vs Diagnosis: Viewing the Whole Person in Their Environment
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Imposter Syndrome: Myth or Reality among Social Work Practitioners?
Executive Director Debra Riggs, CAE, welcomed nearly 180 social workers to the March 22nd Annual Conference on trauma-based violence prevention. The popular event was one of several keynotes and 36 sessions that will be repeated live online at the Virtual Conference running April 18-20. Register now to earn 18.5 CEs live-virtual or 78.5 CEs with on-demand access until June 22!
WHAT YOUR PEERS SAY ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
“This conference is such a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our knowledge base and connect with other social workers in our area.”
Sarah Sullivan, LMSW
“The NASW Virginia and Metro DC Conference is always a can’t-miss for me. Even with more than 30 years of experience, I always learn more in the sessions and keynotes, and I enjoy interacting with other social workers, whether in person or online.”
Kathy Murphy-Stephenson, MSW, LCSW
“I’m a first-time attendee, and this conference has been excellent. I highly recommend it, no matter what specialty you’re in.”
Anonymous
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
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How many CEs can I earn?
Choose from dozens of CE options to meet all of your continuing education and licensing needs!
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If you attend the On-Demand Annual Conference April 24-June 22, you can earn 76.5 CEs, including:
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4 LGBTQ+
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24 Public Health Priorities (PHP)
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27.75 Ethics
If you attended the full live-virtual conference April 18-20, plus took advantage of adding 60 days of on-demand viewing after the event, you can earn up to 76.5 CEs. You can add the 60-day option at any time before June 21. Available CEs include:
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4 LGBTQ+
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24 PHPs
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27.75 Ethics
If you attended the full in-person conference March 21-23, plus upgraded to on-demand viewing April 24-June 22, you can earn 76.5 CEs, including:
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4 LGBTQ+
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24 PHPs
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27.75 Ethics