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• Elevate & Educate Series

  • Start
    09/24/2024
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  • End
    04/22/2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual link will be provided to registrants at a later date

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  Dear School Social Workers,

  Are you new to the School Social Work profession? Are you looking to gain additional support in your role? Join us for a knowledge filled experience with our Elevate & Educate - New School Social Worker Series, where we will hear from professionals and leaders while gathering to share insights, network, and learn together. With expert-led, interactive sessions, you'll leave inspired and equipped with strategies and knowledge to advance your professional growth. Don't miss out - secure your spot today and be part of our New School Social Work series!  

  For more information, see attached the Elevate & Educate flyer. If you have any questions please reach out to Abby Refsland & Kate Adams, MSSWA Professional Development Co-Chairs at pdchairs@msswa.com.

  To register for the Elevate & Educate New School Social Worker Series use the following link: https://msswa.wildapricot.org/event-5848870  If you plan to attend 2 of the sessions, you will have to register and enter payment for each one separately.

  
  

  
  

  Elevate Educate - NEW School Social Worker Series (1) (1).pdf

  
  

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• MSSWA Supervision Training - 2025

  • Start
    01/15/2025
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    4:00 PM
  • End
    02/13/2025
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom Platform

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  Christina Haddad Gonzalez, MSW, LICSW is the Director of Student Support Services at Richfield Public Schools. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and School Administrator, she has provided play therapy, individual, and family therapy to families as well as supervise and lead programming supporting students and families. In non directive child centered play therapy, the foundation belief that "children have within them the internet capacity to heal," Christina utilizes this as a foundation for her work and leadership across ages, identities, and presentations.

  
  

  About the sessions: During the interactive & engaging sessions, school social workers will be able to identify, differentiate, and implement supervisory skills related to the unique provision of supervision in. a school/district setting. Participants will develop self-awareness and supervisory skills, such as reflective listening and maintaining race and trauma-informed boundaries, to support staff, student, and family-centered practices. Participants will reflect on personal supervisory experiences to improve decision-making, address performance issues, and refine one's own supervisory style.

  When: Wednesday January 15th, 2025 & Wednesday February 12th, 2025, with both sessions being 4-7pm and held virtually. You must attend both sessions for the full time to receive CEU's. The Zoom Link will be sent to participants closer to training dates. 

  Cost: $75 for MSSWA Members (includes both sessions) or $150 for Non-MSSWA Members (includes both sessions)

  CEUs: These sessions will cover the 6 Supervision CEUs required for licensure. 

  To register use the following link

  Flyer for the series

  
  

  Kate Adams (she/her) & Abby Refsland (she/her)

  MSSWA Professional Development Co-Chairs

  Minnesota School Social Workers Association

  

  **Must attend both sessions, sessions are NOT recorded

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• MSSWA 2025 Virtual Winter Conference

  • When
    02/05/2025
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    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

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  2025 MSSWA Virtual Winter Conference   

  Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

  8:00am to 3:00pm     

  Taming the Imposter Monster 

  Sara Ranssi, LICSW, RPT-S, SEP (Safe Haven) & Marit Appledoorn, LICSW, RPT-S (Safe Haven)

  
  

  **Click HERE for 2025 MSSWA Winter Virtual Conference Brochure**

  
  

  
  

  
  

  This Winter Virtual Conference will be  NOT BE recorded! Zoom login link will be emailed Monday, Feb 3, 2025

  TAMING THE IMPOSTER MONSTER
  

  This professional development conference, Taming the Imposter Monster, is designed to equip school social workers with strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, navigating depletion, and fostering effective ethical decision-making in their practice. The training will also provide practical tools for managing dysregulated student behaviors, empowering social workers to enhance their impact in school environments.

  By the end of the training, participants will be empowered with a deeper understanding of imposter syndrome, depletion, and ethical decision-making, as well as a practical toolkit for addressing student behaviors. This training aims to foster greater self-efficacy among school social workers, helping them to navigate challenges with confidence and care while prioritizing their own well-being.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Participants will explore the nature of imposter syndrome—how feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt can affect personal and professional growth. The session will focus on recognizing these feelings and learning strategies to combat them, helping social workers reclaim confidence in their roles and skills.

  2. Depletion is a common challenge in social work. Attendees will gain insights into practical and playful methods for managing stress and maintaining resilience.

  3. Social workers will learn about an ethical decision-making framework tailored for school settings. This framework will guide professionals through complex situations, ensuring that their choices align with both ethical standards and the best interests of students. The training will emphasize the importance of values-based decisionmaking and accountability.

  4. This session will provide school social workers with concrete strategies for de-escalating intense emotional responses, managing crises, and supporting students in a way that promotes emotional regulation and growth.

  
  

  Sara Ranssi, LICSW, RPT-S, SEP

  Sara is a LICSW with 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. Sara is a Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor (RPT-S) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). She specializes in cultural and language specific mental health services for Deaf Hard of Hearing individuals of all ages and is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

  Marit Appledoorn, LICSW, RPT-S

  Marit holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Smith College, and has over 25 years of experience providing mental health care to children, families, and adults. Marit loves teaching and training, and specializes in a reflective and integrated approach to both therapy and supervision.

  
  

  
  

  Questions? Contact:

  Abby Refsland & Kate Adams

  pdchairs@msswa.org

  
  

  www.msswa.org

   

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