10:00 AM to 01:00 PM EST

Class A

Examining Mood Disorder from a Biopsychosocial Model among Women who Identify as BIPOC

The workshop will provide the attendees with an interactive discussion that will include an overview of the Biopsychosocial Model as part of a comprehensive health assessment and treatment model. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the World Health Organization's (WHO) suggestion for comprehensive evaluations using the Biopsychosocial Model as the tool. Such will be applied explicitly to building an assessment of Mood Disorders among Black Women. Research postulates that mood-related difficulties and cardiovascular are interconnected and remain higher for Black women compared to other groups. There is a need to understand the impact of unique and potential generational stressors on health outcomes experienced by women who identify as BIPOC. Such could aid in reducing health disparities maintained in 2024 and beyond. 

Trainer: Eugena Griffin, Ph.D. received her degree in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina (USC) in 2008 and obtained licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of New York in 2010. As a Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Griffin provides comprehensive assessments and psychotherapy to impoverished and disenfranchised children, adolescents, and adults presenting with mild to severe mental health concerns. Dr. Griffin continues to engage in health disparity research as a means to further examine the racism-coping phenomena among BIPOC in America. She holds a tenured-Associate Professor of Psychology position at City University of New York where she provides instruction and mentorship to a diverse undergraduate student population. She is the author of the books, Letters to the Black Community and The Steps I Took: How My Journey to Success Can Help Guide Your Success.

Class B

Funding: The Fifth Component of Social Work

The old saying is that an army runs on its stomach. Likewise, programming and treatment require resources to occur, to be implemented. Regardless of the line items, the unifying element for all of these is the funding that pays for it. Hence, the fifth component of Social Work is Funding.

The search for funding actually requires that one understand and have developed and written about program, background and experience, and even the more mundane tasks to operate any type of social work practice. Hence, understanding that there is an extra Social Work component and how it acts as an organizer for the others will put practitioners in good stead moving forward.

Trainer: Nathaniel Warshay, MA, LBSW, has worked for more than two decades in the nonprofit sector in organizational development, including accreditation, strategic planning (and implementation), program development, inter-agency networking and coalition building, and developing and implementing qualitative and quantitative research studies. He has helped some 10,000 people move from homelessness and housing insecurity to permanent homes, and developed wrap-around supportive services programs. He has helped raise more than $98 million for homelessness and other human services programs, academic excellence, healthcare and medical research, capital grants, and community development. Nathaniel has worked both sides of the grants table, having recommended approximately $63 million for funding awards.

02:00 PM to 05:00 PM EST

Class A

Ethical Practice and Boundary Management in Mental Health: A Comprehensive Training

This comprehensive training is tailored for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and application of ethical practices and boundary management within their work. Participants will explore the core principles of ethics in mental health, confront common boundary issues, and discover effective strategies for managing these challenges to safeguard the well-being of both clients and professionals. Integrating lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, the program aims to cultivate a profound comprehension of the critical role that ethical considerations and boundary management play in enhancing therapeutic processes and maintaining professional integrity.

Trainer: Amy Smitke, LISW-S, LICDC, is an experienced & passionate Licensed Independent Social Worker and clinical supervisor. With a background in psychology and a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University, she is the founder of Motivated Wellness Solutions and Coaching Upwards, and the co-founder of TheraVault. Amy has presented nationally and been featured on podcasts on mental health issues and supervision.

Trainer, Victoriya Reich, LISW-S, LCDCIII, is a seasoned mental health therapist and clinical supervisor committed to the betterment of mental health professionals and their clients. She holds degrees in psychology and criminal justice, and co-founded TheraVault. She teaches at Cleveland State University and provides social work supervision. Victoriya has been featured on podcasts, presenting nationally on mental health and supervision.