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PACE Event for Tracy Kraft Tharp
One of our own is running for state Representative! Tracy is an MSW with over 25-years experience in the non-profit, public, and private sector. She began her career as a social worker in a youth detention center and wound up earning a law degree and advocating on mental health issues at the state legislature. Tracy is running as a Democrat in House District 29 in Arvada. At the event, she will be introduced by Representative Beth McCann from HD 8 in Denver. Please consider attending, regardless of your District, to support a fellow social worker's campaign!
On Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 from 5:30-7:30pm
at 1044 Milwaukee Street, Denver, CO 80206
Hosted by Renee Rivera at her home & Colorado PACE
Event is Free - Appetizers & Drinks Served
Suggested Donation $25 but every amount makes a difference!
RSVP Here or click above on Events/Chapter
Help with Jurisprudence Exam for Licensure
Ready to take the Jurisprudence Exam? Join us as we go through the exam step by step and provide you with information and guidance on how to locate answers in Colorado Statute and DORA Rules. The Chapter has worked hard to develop this toolkit in order to increase your chance of success in passing the exam. Participation can be in person at the chapter office or via webinar. Cost is FREE for NASWCO members or $75 for Non-Members, RSVP TODAY.
Workshop Series for Continued Professional Development
Save the date for the following Chapter-sponsored workshops. As available, click on the title for detailed info on the workshop and to register on line. CE credits provided - earn Professional Development Hours to meet license renewal requirements!
Licensure A to Z: Understanding the Necessary Steps in Obtaining a Social Work License May 22 6-8 pm at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work- 2148 South High Street, Denver, CO 80208
Also, see educational offerings by National NASW.
Continuing Education Approved Providers
The Education Committee oversees the CE Approved Provider Program (click for application). The following Providers have been approved to award NASWCO Continuing Education Credits to their participants. Click on the provider to link to their website for more info.
- Barbara Davies Center for Childhood Diabetes - Conference "Practical Ways to Achieve Targets in Diabetes Care" in Keystone, CO on July 12 thru 15, 2012.
- The Beyond Consequences Institute - Parent & Professional trainings offered live and on line.
- Denver Center for Solution-focused Brief Therapy - 13 educational titles offered to assist professionals in effectively engaging, motivating, and making positive change with difficult client populations.
- Blue Sky Bridge Child Advocacy Center - Conference "Myth, Reallities, and the Unknown - Internet Contributions to Child Abuse and Youth Deviance" in Denver on June 22, 2012.
- Diverse Management Solutions - Training and consultation services to non-profit, human service, government, public health and educational organizaions and their staff.
- Global Education Group - Medical continuing education company providing education for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists and social workers. Blood Cancer Symposium in 2012.
- Health Enabling for Listening Professionals (HELP) - An experiential workshop for those who bear witness to others' stress or trauma provided by The Denver Center for Crime Victims.
- Susan Kaplan, MSW, MPA - Courage & Renewal - Leading From Within, Applied Narrative,
Compassionate Communication, and Holistic Model for Socio-Emotional Skill Development.
- Lauren H. Kerstein, LCSW, PC - Training in strength-based approaches for individuals and families specializing in autism spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety and mental health challenges.
- Life Quality Institute - Education and training for healhcare and human service providers on topics related to palliative care.
- National Institute of Crime Prevention - Training on domestic and domestic violence.
- Joanne Steinwachs, LCSW, PC - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Training.
EAPrefer Launched in Colorado
EAPrefer™ is an exciting new benefit – solely for NASW members - that puts your expertise and experience as social workers to use as Employee Assistance Professionals. Members have the opportunity to receive referrals from EAP network providers through a program that allows them to easily match qualified social workers with clients in need. EAPrefer has made it easy for members to participate by prescreening and negotiating with select EAP network providers in Colorado to provide fair compensation. It's easy for members to sign up and begin receiving referrals. To learn more about requirements for participation and to sign up please visit EAPrefer or call 866-307-2325 to speak with a representative.
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