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Conferences
From School to the Real World:
A Conference for Graduating Clinical Social Workers
As you prepare for graduation and the working world, the California Society for Clinical Social Work (CSCSW), your statewide clinical social work professional association, invites you to spend a Saturday with us. The Conference, offered in two locations, will provide you the opportunity to learn more about CSCSW and what it can offer you as you begin your professional career in clinical social work. In addition, the Conference will provide you a chance to network with potential mentors, consultants and possibly some potential employers. You will also get to meet new colleagues from the other Southern California social work schools while attending informative workshops.
Conference Dates (pick the best one for you):
| March 29, 2008 | USC School of Social Work, Orange County Campus 2300 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 Parking around the building is free |
| April 12, 2008 | USC, School of Social Work, Montgomery-Ross Fisher Bldg. 669 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411 Registration in the lobby Paid parking is located on campus and across the street at the Shrine Auditorium. |
| Admission Fee: | $10.00 (Lunch will be provided) |
| Time: | Registration - 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Event - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| R.S.V.P. | (800) 952-5579 - please respond by March 15 for the March 29th event and by March 28th for the April 12th conference. |
Conference topics to include:
- New Social Worker / Difficult Client - Facing the Challenge of Narcissistic, Borderline or Addicted Clients.
- Workplace Ethics and Legal Challenges - Keeping Yourself Out of Trouble
- Job Interviewing, Clinical Supervision and Working toward Licensure
- Understanding Attachment Experiences in Clinical Practice with Adults
We know how busy you are now, we have been there too, but consider this event a step in your long-term professional development. In addition, those attending will have a one-time-only chance to join the California Society for Clinical Social Work at a special reduced rate while learning about local opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and experience.
See you there!
Sponsored by the california society for clinical social work and the jannette alexander foundation.
Consultation Groups
Is a consultation group part of your professional practice?
Participation in a consultation group is a time-honored way of enhancing clinical skills, integrating conceptual understanding and maintaining high practice standards. If you would like to connect with others in a confidential small group setting to discuss the challenges and dilemmas that arise in your work, consider joining one of the consultation groups sponsored by the California Society for Clinical Social Work. Two CSCSW groups have openings in May:
LCSW Consultation Group / West Los Angeles
Six meetings, every other Friday, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Beginning Date: May 9, 2008
Office locations: 10921 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 610, Los Angeles, 90024
Fee: $180/ CSCSW Members, $210 Non-members
Consultant: Hindy Nobler, Ph.D., LCSW
9 CE Credits, PCE#1
Hindy Nobler, Ph.D., LCSW will be starting up her West Los Angeles consultation group again. As in the past, recently licensed clinicians are invited to join with seasoned practitioners for case presentation and discussion. The group is limited to six participants. Although the group will focus broadly on all modalities of therapy, including work with individuals and couples, it may be of particular interest to clinicians who are providing group psychotherapy, due to Dr. Nobler's extensive experience in this area.
LCSW Consultation Group / San Diego
Six meetings, every other Friday, 1:00-2:30 pm or TBA
Beginning Date: May 9, 2008
Office Location: 3551 Front Street, San Diego, 92103
Fee: $180 / CSCSW Members, $210 Non-members
Consultant: Marjorie Milstein, LCSW
9 CE Credits, PCE#1
Marjorie Milstein, LCSW will be continuing her consultation groups in San Diego and has space for new members. These groups, limited to 6 people, will provide support and assist participants in sharpening their clinical skills through case presentation and exploration. The emphasis is on case conceptualization from a psychodynamically informed perspective, with careful attention given to the therapeutic process, including transference and countertransference dynamics.
REGISTRATION
Call: (800) 952-5579 to register with a MasterCard or VISA or mail your name, mailing address, daytime phone and email address along with your license number and designate which group you would like to join.
Mail to: CSCSW, 720 Howe Avenue, Suite 112, Sacramento, CA 95825 or register by phone (800) 952-5579.
Please Note: There will be a 15% administrative fee charged for all refunds requested in writing and received 2 days prior to the beginning day of the group. After that date there will be no refunds issued. There is a $20 charge for returned checks or invalid credit cards.