July 26, 2024; 9:00am - 12:15pm; Thibodaux.  Treating Chronic Pain as Part of a Multidisciplinary Team. 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.  Member: $50 / Non-Member $85.  3.0 Clinical.

Conference Center at the Cancer Institute of Thibodaux Regional (It is the building on the corner of North Acadia Road and Bowie Road)

602 North Acadia Road

Thibodaux, LA 70301

Parking: there is parking all along North Acadia Road in front of the Hospital’s Main Entrance, The Medical Office Building and the Cancer Institute.

Once you enter the front doors of the Cancer Institute, there is a check in desk on the right if you have any questions. Go through the lobby to the elevators and come up to the 4^th floor. The Conference Room will be directly ahead.

244100_042: "NASW-LA Lafayette Region Sponsored Workshop" FREE for Members. Topic:  Promoting Psychological Resilience In the Military.   Presented by: Greg Hebert, LCSW.  During this workshop participants will be able to:  (1) Utilize practical resiliency skills with military clients that can be applied in everyday life to navigate adversity and thrive in challenging environments, (2) Utilize skills from The Resilience Training as a proactive approach to post-traumatic stress disorder, (3) Integrate positive psychology based training protocols as a means to promote suicide prevention among service members and veterans.  2.00 Clinical hours.  Pre-registration is required to be awarded CEU credit.

244100_041: "NASW-LA Lafayette Region Sponsored Workshop" FREE for Members. Topic:  Best Practice Standards for Social Workers: A Roadmap to Working with the Military Community.   Presented by: Angela V. Huval, LCSW, BCD.  During this workshop participants will :  (1) Integrate NASW Social Work standards to increase military cultural competence in order to practice more effectively, (2) Identify presenting problems most common among military personnel and evidence-based strategies to treat them, (3) Identify ethical challenges when working with military members and veterans   3.00 Clinical or Ethical hours.  Pre-registration is required to be awarded CEU credit.

July 12, 2024; 9:00am-11:00am; New Orleans.  Using the Stages of Change to Help Clients Progress. This presentation will discuss the stages of change as a tool to use in therapy with clients who are struggling to make or maintain changes in behavior. The stages of change model will be presented as a guide to use during therapy with actions in each step that can be taken by the provider to meet the client where they are and help them achieve the goals that they set. Presented by: Kate Lufkin, MSW, DSW, LCSW-BACS.  Member: $35 / Non-Member $65.  2.0 Clinical.

June 28, 2024; 9:00am - 10:30am; VIRTUAL-Zoom.  Improving Care for LGBTQ+ Elders. 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.  Members: $25 / Non-Member $45.  1.50 General.