We want to invite you and your social work program students to our student town hall series on Thursday, February 15th, from 12 pm-1 pm. This virtual webinar will be focused on this year's legislative session in preparation for the NASW Utah Day on the Hill on February 27th, from 10 am-12 pm.

During this virtual session, we will discuss the bills that relate to social work and provide an overview of the legislative process for students to help them learn how they can get involved and create change at the macro level. This will help them feel prepared to engage in the NASW Utah Day on the Hill if they are able and in legislative processes in general.

During this session, bills are being presented that will significantly impact social work licensure if passed, and it will be important for students and social workers to be aware of their implications.. 

Please follow the link to fill out the form, and information on the call will be emailed to you.

Register Here: LINK

Empathy and Healing: Navigating Trauma through a Trauma-Informed Lens? - NASW-UT:

1. Participants will be able to discuss the concept of trauma, provide examples, and understand the impact of trauma.
2. Participants will understand more about the normal developmental process of brain development and the brain’s response to trauma
3. Participants will assess individual and organizational practices that support recovery for individuals who have experienced trauma.

REGISTER HERE

Utah has over 9,000 Social Workers! As a unified group we could have a significant impact on policy in Utah - but we need our Utah Social Workers to help us.

Join NASW-Utah for a Social Work day on the hill. We will briefly meet to discuss 2024 legislation, provide you with tools and resources to meet with your legislators.

Please fill out the below form at the link if you plan to attend.

February 27, 2024

10 AM

Agenda: 

10 AM - introduction to NASW leadership & staff

10:15 - discussion on the legislative process & NASW involvement.

10:30 - Discussion on current issues affecting Utah Socials Workers 

10:45 - Q&A

11:00 - direct advocacy with legislators (optional)

Register Here: LINK

We are inviting all Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Clinical Mental Health Counselors to join us at our inaugural Conference celebrating the work we ALL do in the community – a transformative gathering designed exclusively for the champions of mental wellness. Prepare to immerse yourself in a dynamic symphony of knowledge-sharing, innovation, and collaborative growth.

Introduction: Beginning his career as a Youth Advocate working with at-risk youth in their homes over 30 years ago to his work as a Therapist and Clinical Leader in multiple treatment settings Dave has been a powerful advocate and change agent for those experiencing severe trauma, early childhood crises, adult and adolescent addiction, and a variety of mental health challenges. With over a decade of training students in university settings where Dave was regularly voted as the Educator of the Year Davee has influenced scores of mental health professionals.