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June 26th | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Houma
How Core Beliefs Shape Identity (2 Clinical CE)
This session explores how core beliefs, formed in childhood and through life experiences, influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Participants will learn to identify limiting or maladaptive beliefs, understand their impact on relationships and decision-making, and apply strategies to reframe and shift beliefs toward healthier, more empowering patterns. The session emphasizes practical, interactive approaches that support self-awareness, personal growth, and culturally responsive social work practice. Presented by: Ebony Allen, LCSW-BACS.
July 10th | 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Virtual (Zoom)
Improving Care for LGBTQ+ Older Adults (1.5 General CE)
LGBTQ+ older adults face unique health and social disparities. In comparison with their straight and cisgender peers, they are more likely to live alone and feel socially isolated, to lack a caregiver, to live in poverty, and to experience discrimination and mistreatment in healthcare settings. This presentation will help familiarize social workers about these and other issues facing LGBTQ+ older adults and will empower them to be effective and culturally informed advocates for this vulnerable population. Presented by: Jim Meadows, LMSW.
July 24th | 9:00 am - 12:15 pm | Virtual (Zoom)
Treating Chronic Pain as part of a Multidisciplinary Team (3 Clinical CE)
Chronic low back pain is one of the most common health problem among Americans, resulting in high healthcare utilization. Research shows that adults in the United States who have low back pain are more likely to be of lower SES and unemployed. Treating chronic pain from a multidisciplinary approach can help both the physical and mental health impacts of chronic pain. This presentation will focus on research/outcomes and implementation of a multidisciplinary chronic pain program. Presented by: Kate Lufkin, MSW, DSW, LCSW-BACS.
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