** 2024 Commencement Updates **

** 2024 Commencement Updates **

Continuing Education Units School of Social Work

Center for Excellence in Social Work
Facundo Valdez School of Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University

Continuing Education Program
e: socialworkceu@nmhu.edu
p: 505-260-6197
w: nmhu.edu/ceu

The Center for Excellence in Social Work Continuing Education Program is committed to providing accessible and affordable ongoing learning opportunities for practicing social workers. Workshops focus on a variety of topics that help enhance the skills and knowledge for effective practice with the populations of New Mexico. In keeping with the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work’s mission, several workshops focus on working with Hispanic and Native American populations of New Mexico and the Southwest.

These workshops meet the continuing education licensure renewal requirements as set forth by the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE). The counseling board accepts Center for Excellence in Social Work Continuing Education Program CEUs. It is recommended that you check with your accrediting board to ensure proper CEU acceptance.

Most workshops are offered via Zoom, allowing participants access to ongoing professional development.

Continuing Education Schedule 2024

April

Workshop #303
Date: 4/5/24 (Friday) & Time: 9 am–4:30 pm (with one hour lunch on your own)
Details: CEUs 6 Cultural | Level: Emerging | Cost: $80
Title: Building a Network of Stakeholders in Tribal Communities
Presenter: Melissa Riley, Ph.D., Director, NMHU School of Social Work—Native American Social Work Studies Institute
Location: NMHU FVSSW Albuquerque Center, 5041 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Description: The workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to build and strengthen networks of stakeholders within tribal communities. The focus will be on fostering collaboration and communication among various stakeholders, including tribal leaders, community members, educators, social workers, and government officials.

This is a CE workshop sponsored by NMHU School of Social Work’s Native American Social Work Studies Institute.

Workshop #304
Date: 4/6/24 (Saturday) & Time: 9 am–4:30 pm (with one hour lunch on your own)
Details: CEUs 6 Ethics | Level: Intermediate | Cost: $80
Title: Healing From Compassion Fatigue Through the Code of Ethics?
Presenter: Sheila Ciminera, LCSW
Location: Zoom & NMHU FVSSW Albuquerque Center, 5041 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Description: The NASW Code of Ethics states our mission of supporting and empowering individuals who are oppressed and vulnerable, details the values we must uphold, and asserts the change we strive for in our society However, as professionals, we often experience oppression and harm from the behavioral health system we have committed to being part of. These conditions can create compassion fatigue, or “empathic distress”. Participants will learn the symptoms and contributing factors of compassion fatigue. We will use the Code of Ethics values to create reasonable expectations of ourselves, boundaries with ourselves, and practices for ourselves (and our profession as a whole!)

Social Work Education Summit
Date: 4/12/24 (Friday) & Time: 8:30 am–4 pm
Details: CEUs 6, up to 3 Cultural | Level: Intermediate–Expert | Cost: Free
Title: Social Work Education Summit: Cultivate, Collaborate, Educate
Presenter: Agenda to be announced soon.
Location: New Mexico Tech Macey Conference Center, 801 Leroy Pl, Socorro, NM 87801
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/NFZhC33vfM

Description: Please join us for a day of cultivation, collaboration, and education among the great human services and social work educators, staff, and administration of New Mexico. Cultivating State of the Art and Culturally/Identity Relevant Social Work Education in New Mexico and Beyond. Look forward to a Deans and Directors Panel along with a choice of 12 different dynamic topics!

Workshop #309
Date: 4/19/24 (Friday) & Time: 9 am–12:15 pm
Details: CEUs 3 Cultural & Ethics | Level: Intermediate | Cost: $40
Title: Special Education and Social Work: Overview of Ethics, Special Considerations, Practice, and Interventions
Presenter: Kim Knox, Ph.D., LCSW
Location: Zoom

Description: Social workers often practice in schools, and in New Mexico, are hired specifically to support the special education population. This workshop will explore historical and current disability social justice issues in schools, and ethical considerations for school social workers working in collaborative settings. This workshop will also examine practice with exceptional students, support, interventions, and the current school environment.

Workshop #310
Date: 4/20/24 (Saturday) & Time: 9 am–12:15 pm
Details: CEUs 3 Cultural & Ethics | Level: Intermediate | Cost: $40
Title: Techniques for Enhancing Social Work Instructor Engagement and Presence in an Asynchronous Online Environment
Presenter: Erik Rolstad, Ph.D., LCSW, NMHU FVSSW Associate Professor and Online Lead Faculty; Ruth Sandovol, MA, BCC, ACC, NMHU FVSSW Instructional Designer & Patricia Miera, MA, NMHU FVSSW Instructional Designer
Location: Zoom

Description: Techniques will be presented that support social work instructor engagement and presence in the online asynchronous environment including the use of audio, video, and Learning Management System tools. Specific methods, based on lessons learned, will be discussed. Initial information and resources will be presented followed by participant questions and an open-ended discussion.

Workshop #312
Date: 4/26/24 (Friday) & Time: 1 pm–4:15 pm
Details: CEUs 3 | Level: Emerging | Cost: $40
Title: Neuroscience for Social Work: An Introduction to the Brain in Practice
Presenter: Jenna Norton, LCSW
Location: Zoom

Description: The search for emerging and human-centered interventions has introduced the concepts of neuroscience to the field of social work. As biopsychosocial clinicians, social workers are at the forefront of this movement, and practical information is necessary to develop and cultivate new holistic approaches. This course aims to facilitate an understanding of the impact of significant stress, traumatic events, and mind-altering substances on the brain. This course will provide an overview of the basic biology, research, and evidence-based practice in the understanding of neuroscience in social work. Participants will be introduced to three key areas of clinical social work neuroscience (stress, trauma, and substances) and learn the fundamentals of brain-based interventions. At the conclusion of this course, clinicians will be able to apply relevant principles and skills in a variety of clinical case presentations in an evidence-based and effective manner.

Workshop #313
Date: 4/27/24 (Saturday) & Time: 9 am–12:15 pm
Details: CEUs 3 | Level: Intermediate | Cost: $40
Title: Clinical Supervision: Gaining Leadership and Practical Skills
Presenter: Kenneth Dodson, LADAC, LCSW
Location: Zoom

Description: Clinical supervision may be the single most important aspect of the helping professions. It aims to assist in professional development and in turn maximize client welfare and enhance client outcomes. Participants in this workshop will gain practical skills and knowledge to become better leaders and to perform competent clinical supervision for professionals in training. Participants will gain knowledge about clinical supervision, however, please note that this workshop is not intended to count towards the required coursework to become a licensed clinical supervisor in New Mexico.

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Registration

CE Workshop registration for credit:
https://apply.nmhu.edu/register/ceusocialwork

CE Workshop registration not for credit:
https://apply.nmhu.edu/register/ceusocialworknoncredit

*Free* CE Workshop registration for students enrolled in a social work program located in New Mexico.

* Please reach out by email with any questions, concerns, or issues that come up on the day of the workshop.

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Registration, Payment, and Cancellation

Registration:
Everyone must register and pay online. The last day to register for a workshop is three days prior to its start date. Most of our workshops are capped at 30 attendees. Please fill out the appropriate online registration form below. A confirmation email will be sent verifying registration. Virtual participants must log in on time and stay for the duration of the Zoom workshop in order to get full CEU credit.

Payment:
Payment is due online at the time of registration. Anyone who does not need CEUs can register as a non-credit participant for a reduced payment amount. There is no fee for students enrolled in a social work program located in New Mexico. If you have questions regarding your eligibility for free workshop participation under the current student option, please email socialworkceu@nmhu.edu.

Cancellation:
If you must cancel your attendance, please inform the Continuing Education Program immediately by email at socialworkceu@nmhu.edu. This will allow someone else to attend if the workshop is filled.

No refunds are given unless the Center for Excellence in Social Work cancels the workshop. If a workshop is canceled due to low enrollment, participants will be notified via email at least three days before the workshop takes place.

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Interested in presenting a topic?
Download your proposal request here and email it to socialworkceu@nmhu.edu for consideration.

Contact Information
Continuing Education Program
Center for Excellence in Social Work
Facundo Valdez School of Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University
e: socialworkceu@nmhu.edu
p: 505-260-6197
w: nmhu.edu/ceu