Social Worker Continuing Education Program

 

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Stockton University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Boards (CSWE) and is approved to offer continuing education credits for social workers in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and all additional states that accept CSWE-approved CEUs for licensure and certification renewal. Stockton University, Office of Continuing Studies is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0635.

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APRIL 2023

 

Transformational Breath Series

Join us for our interactive, live Transformational Breath Series on zoom.  This 3-week wellness series of dynamic and powerful workshops is dedicated to personal growth and good energy. The holistic approach to “Breath Work” should leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. With over 20 years of experience in the Holistic Health Field our instructor, Kathy Smith, has found Breathing to be the most effective “life changer” for herself and her clients.

Social Work Contact Hours: 3.0 General Practice 

Location: Live on Zoom
Dates: Wednesdays, April 12, 19, and 26, 2023
Time: 6:30 to 7:30pm 
Price: $65*
*Stockton affiliate discount available

 

Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) 101: What It Is and Clinical Applications 

Are you experiencing an uptick of clients who are non-monogamous? Are you hearing more clients talk about polyamory, open relationships, play partners, or that are curious about these dynamics? Does the relationship therapy you provide now include 3,4, (or more!) partners? Then this workshop is for you. As ethical non-monogamy has gained increased visibility and acceptance in recent years, there is much to learn about what it is, what it isn't, and how to best work with clients who are either considering exploring ENM, or already identify as ENM.

This all-day workshop will be held in-person at our Stockton Atlantic City Campus, and includes free parking, free continental breakfast, free afternoon coffee & refreshments. A lunch break will be provided to all participants with ample food options available for purchase on-site and immediately off-campus; or pack your own lunch and enjoy the beach, boardwalk, or O’Donnell Park during your break.

Social Work Contact Hours: 6.0 Clinical Practice or Social/Cultural Competence

Location: Stockton Atlantic City Campus, John F. Scarpa Academic Center, 3711 Atlantic Ave, AC, NJ
Dates: Friday, April 14, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00pm 
Price: $175*
*Stockton affiliate discount available

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MAY 2023

Understanding the Greiving Client: Familial and Traumatic Loss Certificate

“Understanding the Grieving Client: Familial and Traumatic Loss Certificate” is a collection of 5 courses taught by Jennifer Vazquez, LCSW, specially curated for clinicians working with clients coping with grief and the deep loss of losing loved ones. This series will include:

○ Introduction to Grief - Thursday, May 4, 2023 - Participants of this “Intro” course will gain a detailed understanding of an expected clinical grief presentation, environmental factors (family dynamics, employment, finances, etc.) that are affected after a death, as well as the basic framework for conceptualizing and treating the grieving client.

○ Grief and Death of Spouse/Partner - Thursday, May 18, 2023 - Participants of this course will discuss the impact of death and grief suffered with the loss of a spouse, partner, and/or significant other. Often regarded as only second to losing a child, losing a spouse/partner will have a multi-year symptom presentation. This course will review the “business of grief” (including events such as memorial and estate planning), the therapist's role in providing support, grieving with minor children, dating after the loss of a spouse/partner, and overall family dynamics.

○ Grief and Death of a Child - Thursday, June 1, 2023 - Participants of this course will discuss the deep impact surrounding the death of a child and how losing a child changes grieving parents.  This course will outline grief on a four year time line (including a symptoms presentation, suicide assessment, and the therapist role in providing support), family dynamics, workplace impacts, and restoring ‘homeostatis’.

○ Grief and Frontline Workers - Thursday, June 15, 2022 - Participants of this course will discuss the impact of death and grief frontline workers (Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, EMTs, Behavioral Health Staff, etc.) regularly face in their professional careers.  We will define frontline workers, discuss the often-overlooked support staff, and review the goals and ethics surrounding educated professionals in these fields. Additional clinical work will be centered around the impact of the COVID Pandemic/”Return to Normal” resentment, Psychological First Aid, and supporting those considering retirement and/or career change due to grief and trauma.

○ Grief and Ambiguous Loss - Thursday, June 22, 2023 **NEW for 2023** -   Participants of this course will learn to define “Ambiguous Loss”, both physical and psychological, recognize various types of loss which land in this category - including miscarriage, divorce, immigration, incarceration, estranged family, and more - and how these are different than loss resulting from death. Participants will also review treatment goals and guidelines for working with clients in clinical settings.

By selecting this option, participants will be automatically enrolled in all five courses, receive 14 Clinical CEUs, a special certificate of completion, and a discounted price for the “bundle”. This series is designed for new and seasoned professionals in private practice or conducting therapy on an outpatient basis. 

Social Work Contact Hours: 14.0 Clinical Practice 

Location: Live on Zoom
Dates: Thursdays, May 4, 18, June 1, 15 and 22, 2023
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm (note: the 5th session will be 10:00am to Noon)
Price: $279*
*Stockton affiliate discount available

 

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Stockton University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Boards (CSWE) and is approved to offer continuing education credits for social workers in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and all additional states that accept CSWE-approved CEUs for licensure and certification renewal. 

Stockton University, Office of Continuing Studies is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0635.