California Society for Clinical Social Work
Professional Development | Advocacy | Connection
Session 1: Healthy Sex vs Sexual Pathology | November 8, 2019 - 1.5 CEUs Session 2: Kids, Sex, and the Internet, SWOT analysis | December 13, 2019- 1.5 CEUs Session 3: Prodependence | January 10, 2020 - 1.5 CEUs Session 4: Untangling Meth, Sex and Intimacy | February 14, 2020 - 1.5 CEUs
Cost: Members: $25 per session or $90 for all four Nonmembers: $40 per session or $140 for all four
Session 1: Healthy Sex vs Sexual Pathology Presenter: Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW Date: November 8, 2019 - 12:00-1:30 p.m. CEUs: 1.5
In this presentation, Dr. Robert Weiss discusses sex and gender issues that commonly arise in clinical settings. He discusses the need for at least a few basic sex-related questions during assessment, what questions to ask, and how to ask them. He notes that healthy sex looks different for every person and every relationship. Topics specifically addressed include: Sexual Orientation; Gender Identity; Kinks, Fetishes, Paraphilias; Sexual Dysfunction; Infidelity; Highly Sexual vs. Asexual; Sexual Compulsivity/Addiction; and Sexual Offending. At the end of this session, participants should have a basic understanding of sex and gender issues as they present in clinical practice, including how to assess pathology vs non-pathology and when/how to move forward with treatment.
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Session 2: Kids, Sex, and the Internet, SWOT analysis Presenter: Robert Weiss, PhD, MSWDate: December 13, 2019 - 12:00-1:30 p.m. CEUs: 1.5
In this presentation, Dr. Robert Weiss introduces the idea that today’s kids are faced with very different (digital-era) challenges than predecessor generations. The Triple-A Engine of Accessibility, Affordability, and Anonymity is introduced, with discussion of how this affects today’s young people. The discussion then moves to a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis related to kids and life online. Today’s kids have more access to information, entertainment, and connection than any previous generation, but they may be less tuned-in to real-world interaction. They can engage socially in exciting new ways, but they are simultaneously exposed to threats ranging from peer-focused cyber-bullying to adult-child stranger danger. How do parents and clinicians help kids deal with all of this? What tools are available to protect young people while still allowing them access to the online world in which they live and interact? At the end of this session, participants should have a basic understanding of why young people are so digitally oriented and how they can be helped to interact online healthfully and safely.
Session 3: Prodependence Presenter: Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW Date: January 10, 2020 - 12:00-1:30 p.m. CEUs: 1.5
The past 35 years have brought endless new, useful, and cutting edge treatments to the addiction space. During this time we have integrated all sorts of methods like: motivational interviewing, Smart Recovery, EMDR, trauma work, somatic and equine therapies, and more -- all to foster better outcomes for our addicted clients. But when it comes to the treatment of an addict’s partner and loved ones, we have seen little new thought since the concept of codependency was first fleshed out over three decades ago. Prodependence, the first attachment-based model for the treatment of addict’s partners and loved ones, moves beyond the trauma-based theories of codependency and co-addiction, allowing us to view this population with fresh eyes and fresh ideas. Prodependence as a model is more invitational, less pathological, and more personally affirming to those who are intimately involved with addicts, as Prodependence neither assumes nor assigns any pathology or label to people simply because they are loving an addict in the best way they can.
Session 4: Untangling Meth, Sex and Intimacy: Chemsex in the MSM Community Presenter: David Fawcett PhD, LCSW Date: February 14, 2020 - 12:00-1:30 p.m. CEUs: 1.5
This presentation examines the increasing prevalence of chemsex in the MSM community. Although combining stimulants, other drugs and sex is widespread among all populations, in the MSM community it has merged with the HIV epidemic, especially among Black and Latinx men. This workshop reviews epidemiology and the neurological impact of meth on the reward circuitry of the brain. These changes have implications both for high-risk sexual behaviors and a difficult recovery from the neurotoxic effects of meth. The fusion of meth and sex will be examined including recommendations for clinical approaches both for recovery from the drug and reclaiming healthy sex and intimacy.
ABOUT ROBERT WEISS:
Robert Weiss PhD, MSW, Chief Clinical Officer of Seeking Integrity LLC, is a digital-age sex, intimacy, and relationship specialist. Dr. Weiss has spent more than 25 years developing treatment programs, educating clinicians, writing, and providing direct care to those challenged by digital-age infidelity, sexual addiction/compulsivity, and other addictive disorders. He is the author of several highly regarded books on sex and intimacy disorders including Prodependence, Out of the Doghouse, Sex Addiction 101, and Cruise Control, among others. He also podcasts (Sex, Love, & Addiction 101) and hosts a free, weekly interactive sex and intimacy webinar via SexandRelationshipHealing.com. His current projects are:
For more information or to reach Dr. Weiss, visit SeekingIntegrity.com. You can also follow him on Twitter (@RobWeissMSW), LinkedIn (Robert Weiss LCSW), and Facebook (Rob Weiss MSW).
ABOUT DAVID FAWCETT:
Dr. David Fawcett is a substance abuse expert, certified sex therapist, and clinical psychotherapist. He is the author of “Lust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Man’s Guide to Sex and Recovery.” In his clinical practice, Dr. Fawcett addresses a wide range of concerns, including addiction, trauma, and issues related to chronic illness, especially HIV/AIDS. He has been is a national trainer for the HIV Spectrum project of the National Association of Social Workers and presents workshops for professionals both nationally and internationally. He frequently presents workshops on LGBT health, addiction, HIV, and co-occurring disorders both in the US and internationally. He is a regular contributor to TheBody.com and TheBodyPRO.com, writing about HIV, mental health and substance abuse and he has been published in Huffington Post, Positively Aware, and other journals. He was a founder and Chair of the South Florida Methamphetamine Task Force, a nationally recognized coalition that addressed the meth epidemic through training, prevention, and intervention. Dr. Fawcett most recently co-produced “Crystal City,” a documentary about crystal meth and the gay community in New York.
This course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Note: With supervisor approval, registered ASWs may use CEs toward LCSW hours.
Cancellation Policy
Note: Registration will be canceled if payment is not made at least 7 days prior to the event.
Presenter: Wendy Justus, MA, LCSW
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a truly integrative and effective approach to treating the kind of complex, developmental trauma we see with so many of our patients. Over the last decade, EMDR has begun to receive positive attention from traditional therapists thanks to the publication of books like Bessel Van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score.
Once thought of as a fairly radical, even bizarre treatment for single incident “Large T” trauma (like rape, war, earthquakes, etc), EMDR is now known to greatly decrease the disturbance of the kind of repetitive “small t” developmental trauma we clinical social workers see so frequently and find so hard to resolve. While not a magic bullet, EMDR does seem to improve the lives of many patients significantly.
Attendees will learn the fundamentals of EMDR and gain an understanding of who in their practice might benefit. We will discuss Resourcing, a powerful preparatory phase of the EMDR process. Finally, a case presentation will further illustrate the process of how adjunctive EMDR therapy looks in practice.
Wendy Justus, MA, LCSW is a certified psychoanalytic psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker with a second master’s degree in transpersonal psychology. In addition to her traditional psychodynamic therapy practice, she is also a Certified Therapist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Wendy specializes in treating complex (developmental) PTSD using EMDR. She does this work in her own psychodynamic practice as well as working adjunctively with other clinicians.
She did her graduate work at New York University and her psychoanalytic training the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center, also in NYC. Since 2004 she has been practicing in Menlo Park, California.
The meeting room is on the third floor next to the cafe with free parking below the building. Take the Main Elevator. Meeting time is 12-2:00 PM with the first 15 minutes reserved for signing in and networking. The presentation starts at 12:15 PM following announcements.
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DISTRICT COORDINATORS:
Joan Berman | berman.joan@gmail.com
Ginny Frederick | ginnyfred@aol.com
Description:
Have you thought about every going into private practice? Are you in practice and looking to step up take things to a new level or hone in on the clients that you are most passionate about? Come and join us for a time of talking nuts and bolts of working in private and group practice. We will talk about getting in the right mindset, finding your ideal client, pros and cons of choosing this path, business models of practice, and resources to help you get started or notch up your practice. Our community has a lot of expertise in this subject with many folks in the group working in practice. Come share your knowledge and learn a pro tip or two!
For more information or to renew your membership contact: info@clinicalsocialworksociety.org
YOU ARE INVITED
MID- PENINSULA CSCSW
A SOCIAL GATHERING FOR MEMBERS AND POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS — WINE, CHEESE AND SMALL BITES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 6:30 - 8:00
JENNIFER LEZIN’S HOUSE1151 PARKINSON AVENUE PALO ALTO (FLAG LOT - HOUSE ON RIGHT IN BACK - PARK ON PARKINSON AVENUE)
BRING BUSINESS CARDS AND NETWORKING INFORMATION TO SHARE
RSVP BY NOV. 27 online or to Ginny Frederick
CSCSW, San Diego District invites you to our “Annual Holiday Meet and Greet” event (in lieu of our monthly CEU program - this is a FREE event). Come to network with new and familiar colleagues, meet our State board members, share resources & ideas, and find out about the new and exciting benefits of CSCSW. We will also be celebrating CSCSW’s 50 years!
Bring any information (i.e. marketing materials, business cards, available positions, etc.) to share. We welcome all clinicians (members and non-members): MSW’s, ASW’s, LCSW’s, MFT’s, LPC’s, PhD’s, etc.WE ARE HAVING A SPECIAL RAFFLE FOR ALL ATTENDEES - A CHANCE TO WIN A “SELF CARE GIFT BASKET” &/OR A "SURPRISE GIFT”! Join in on the festivities with your colleagues!
Please RSVP by December 1, so we can plan for a light brunch and beverages.
District Point of Contact: Ros Goldstein | Email: goldsiegel@gmail.com
Presenter: Wanda Jewell, MSW, PhD, LCSW
Description: The therapeutic relationship is the rapport between the clinician and the client. It’s a collaborative agreement based on trust, respect, and empathy. Rapport building in therapeutic relationships is a necessary set of steps in helping people create insight and lasting change. With the popularity of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other manualized treatment, there seems to be a lack of emphasis on these essential clinical skills. This workshop will cover these basic skills. We will also discuss the four elements that characterize psychodynamic work, for example, working with the client’s defenses. Together, we will cover the essentials of creating rapport and how to weave in cognitive techniques.
Questions for discussion:
Learning Objectives:
Dr. Wanda Jewell is a psychotherapist in private practice in the City of Glendale, CA and a professor at the USC School of Social Work in Los Angeles.
Dr. Jewell began teaching at USC School of Social Work in Spring semester 1998. She teaches academic courses of Practice, Behavior, and Social Policy and has also served as Field Faculty. She also teaches SW 617, Substance Related and Behavioral Addictive Disorders and Recovery, and SW 630, Diversity, Social Justice, and Culturally Competent Social Work Practice.
She is in private practice of psychotherapy in Los Angeles since 1991, and currently works part time as a Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor at Glendale Adventist Alcohol and Drug Services.
Professor Jewell is a graduate of the USC School of Social Work in 1987. Her PhD in Clinical Social Work is from The Sanville Institute in Berkeley. She has worked as a psychiatric social worker at Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk CA and as a Clinical Supervisor and Family Therapist at the LA Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Contact: www.wandajewell.com wj@wandajewell.com | 323-664-1846
Parking is located behind the building. Enter through the rear doors.
Light refreshments are provided. Please bring your flyers, business cards and brochures.
Online RSVPs are preferred
This course meets the qualifications for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Tanya Moradians Ph.D, LCSW | 818-783-1881 | tmoradia@ucla.edu
Presenter: Nancy A. Haug, PhD
Description: The presentation will include an overview of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model of intervention which includes six core processes: being present, clarifying values, committed action, self-as-context, defusion and acceptance. We will discuss the essence of ACT work with clients using an ACT case conceptualization. Practical ACT strategies and clinical tools will be explained with a focus on experiential learning.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
About the Presenter:
Dr. Nancy Haug is Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at Palo Alto University. She is core faculty in the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, and Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Haug maintains a private practice in San Jose, CA with specialization in the treatment of addictive behaviors and eating disorders. She has clinical expertise in evidence-based treatments such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies.
LOCATION INFORMATION:
Presented by the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Alumni Association and the California Society of Clinical Social Work, this training meets the new one-time mandatory 6-CEU requirement from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) for Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention training for LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCCs renewing their license on or after January 1, 2021, as well as Associates applying for their LCSW, LMFT or LPCC on or after January 1, 2021. *
Presenter: Golnaz Agahi, DSW, LCSW, MPH
This six-hour suicide prevention course provides a comprehensive overview of current statistics, risk and protective factors, evidence based screening tools and interventions to assist professionals in providing more comprehensive care to individuals at risk of suicide. Data presented will provide an overview of gender and racial differences in suicide, means of suicide and review high risk populations and review the Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5150/5585 which governs involuntarily hospitalization. This course will also review updated evidence based screening tools, and treatments options including development of safety plans and documentation. It will also address organizational concerns, including how micro social workers and administrators can make their organizations more “suicide prevention” ready. Participants will also receive resources for on-going professional development. This training is interactive and requires participant engagement to practice skills introduced in the workshop.
complete an approved 6-hour continuing education course in this subject (such as this course. obtain certification from their graduate school a minimum of 6 hours of instruction in suicide risk assessment and intervention was provided as part of their coursework or field instruction, or obtain certification from their program training director or primary supervisor that they received this 6 hour training as part of their qualifying supervised experience.
For more information, visit: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/legupdate_18.pdf
Dr. Agahi has over 20 years of experience working in private and public sectors of health and social services. Her area of expertise is in program planning, implementation and evaluation. Her clinical work, research, academic teaching and publications address: alcohol and drug prevention and treatment, high-risk and homeless youth services, crisis response, suicide prevention and treatment, intimate partner violence, stress management/mindfulness and outcome measures in behavioral health. In her clinical role as a LCSW, she has both assessed for suicidality, placed patients on 5150/5585 holds and developed safety plans. As an administrator for both large health and educational organizations, she has developed suicide prevention and postvention policies and provided training in assessment and treatment of suicide ideation and postvention. Also in collaboration with the Orange County Child Death Review Committee, she conducted a retrospective study on completed suicide among youth to better understand risk factors to develop better prevention programs.
Presently, Dr. Agahi is the president of SocialWise Consulting, which covers an array of services critical to organizational development and sustainability; from use of evidence based frameworks to plan, implement and evaluate programs to survey development and grant writing. SocialWise also provides professional development workshops (e.g. mindfulness, stress management, suicide prevention), coaching and clinical supervision. She continues to assist organizations in implementation of screening tools and safety plans in addressing suicide ideation on an organizational level and provide appropriate suicide prevention training to an array of professionals and paraprofessionals. Also, Dr. Agahi teaches part-time at California State University, Fullerton, School of Social Work.
Dr. Agahi received her doctorate from University of Southern California, School of Social Work and holds a dual master’s in Public Health and Social Work from San Diego State University.
Parking: Parking is available for $14 at the McCarthy Way Parking Structure (formerly named Structure X at Gate 4), located off Figueroa and McCarthy Way. The Jefferson/USC metro station is also a short walk at 3214 S. Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90007. An interactive map of USC may be found at http://web-app.usc.edu/maps/.
Lunch will be provided by Clearview Treatment Centers.
Questions?
Jane Viera | Director, Advancement | University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work | jviera@usc.edu
Monica Blauner | Therapist and President of the California Society for Clinical Social Work | monica@monicablauner.com
This course meets the qualifications for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Note: With supervisor approval, registered ASWs may use CEUs toward LCSW hours.
Costs: CSCSW Member and USC Alumni - $115 | Non-member/Non-alumni - $140
* Registration fee includes lunch.
Presenter: Richard Almond, M.D.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:
Richard Almond, M.D., is a therapist/psychoanalyst in Palo Alto, founding faculty member of the Palo Alto Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program (“PAPPTP”), and member of the American Psychoanalytic Association Workshop on New Technologies.
CEU INFORMATION: 1.5 CEUs will be offered for LCSWs - members earn credits at no cost. Non-members are charged $10 admission and an additional $15 for CEUs ($25)
DISTRICT COORDINATOR:
All clinical disciplines are welcome. ASWs, AMFTs, and APCCs with the approval of your supervisors, can use these educational credits toward your hours. To register and to sign up for membership or for more information contact info@clinicalsocialworksociety.org or Call 650-460-9210.
Presenter: Greg Bellow, MSW & Geri Goldman, LCSW
Description: SOCIAL WORK MONTH
Presenter: Andrew Penn
Description: The use of psychedelic medicines such as MDMA and psilocybin as catalysts to psychotherapy has been receiving a lot of press as they advance through clinical trials, which if successful, would lead to FDA approval for the use of these medicines as adjuncts to psychotherapy. These impressive results from early clinical trials demonstrated that these medications can be used safely in controlled settings. However, while the moral panic of the 1960’s regarding psychedelic medicines increasingly recedes into the background, many clinicians are only are familiar with these agents as drugs of abuse. This talk will review two candidate agents - MDMA and psilocybin, and discuss ketamine, a psychedelic antidepressant medication already in use. These agents may harness a period of increased mental flexibility and openness to learning that permits psychotherapeutic change to proceed faster than with psychotherapy alone. The limitations and risks of these treatments will also be discussed.
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will:
Andrew Penn, the presenter, has a Master's in Nursing from UCSF with a specialty as a Psychiatric Adult Nurse Practitioner.He has been involved in the development of integrated psychopharmacology curriculum and extensive online and classroom content. He has provided guest lectures on basic psychopharmacology and workshops on clinical interviewing and case formulation to nurse practitioner graduate students. He has a certificate in psychedelic assisted therapies and research from the California Institute for Integral Studies.
Patricia Penn, PhD, LCSW will be the discussant for this presentation. She is a Bay area clinician with extensive training and experience treating a range of issues including trauma, affective disorders, to name a few.
Presenter:
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Professional Development | Advocacy | Connection