BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//University of Kentucky College of Social Work - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:University of Kentucky College of Social Work X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for University of Kentucky College of Social Work REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230306T143305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T143305Z UID:10002599-1681241400-1681246800@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew DESCRIPTION:Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew will equip foster and adoptive parents to understand the thoughts and feelings children who are adopted may experience. It offers strategies and ideas to help parents be prepared for unique situations that may occur as their children grow and mature. By being prepared for various scenarios parents will be able to respond appropriately and act responsively. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate the unique emotions adoption creates for adoptees and specific questions to ask to help diffuse some of the unique emotions and fears adoptees may have\nDescribe how to act responsively rather than react to the emotions and fears of children who are adopted.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/twenty-things-adopted-kids-wish-their-adoptive-parents-knew-6/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230306T143538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T143538Z UID:10002600-1681331400-1681336800@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Helping Foster & Adopted Children Transition To A New School DESCRIPTION:Helping Foster & Adopted Children Transition to a New School will assist foster/adoptive parents in preparing to enroll a child in a new school. It will also provide practical tips for helping their children explain adoption to their classmates in a way that is comfortable to them and gives suggestions regarding answers to common adoption questions that children may ask. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand logistical tasks (such as healthcare\, enrollment paperwork\, and IEP’s) that must be addressed before a child can attend a new school.\nExplain adoption to their child in a way that the child can relay it to their classmates and peers.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/helping-foster-adopted-children-transition-to-a-new-school-6/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230306T143730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T143730Z UID:10002601-1681408800-1681414200@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Preventing Child Abuse: Types\, Signs\, And Symptoms DESCRIPTION:Preventing Child Abuse: Types\, Signs & Symptoms will inform parents of the definition of child abuse and ways it can be prevented. It provides descriptions and statistics of different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms of each type of abuse. The training discusses the difference between discipline and punishment and strategies for abuse prevention. In addition\, parents will learn how to report suspected child abuse to proper authorities. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and define the types of child abuse.\nUtilize child abuse prevention strategies with the children in their care.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/preventing-child-abuse-types-signs-and-symptoms-7/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230227T210350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T210350Z UID:10002576-1681412400-1681416000@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:KIN VIP Support Group With Mary Jo Dendy DESCRIPTION:This group is an opportunity for kinship caregivers to come together to find support\, community\, and resources in the care of relative and fictive children. This group will focus on the day to day issues involving relative and fictive kin care and will be shaped by the identified needs of group participants. This Group is open to any kinship caregiver and we welcome you to attend! This Support Group will meet monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm . \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please email sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu or KINmaryjodendy@gmail.com or call 859-257-4785. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kin-vip-support-group-with-mary-jo-dendy-12/ CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/KIN-VIP-Support-Group-with-Mary-Jo-Dendy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230306T143945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T143945Z UID:10002602-1681495200-1681500600@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Keeping Families Strong DESCRIPTION:Keeping Families Strong provides foster parents insight on how to keep partnerships\, families and friendships strong while providing care to out of home children. It will also provide strategies for foster parents to build workable boundaries around these key elements to keep their core families strong while providing foster care. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nEstablish and maintain workable boundaries around key aspects of their families’ lives while providing foster care.\nArticulate ways to partner with their foster care team to ensure the needs of the family and foster child are met.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/keeping-families-strong-8/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T103000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230307T150235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T150235Z UID:10002605-1681549200-1681554600@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Fostering & Adopting Sibling Group DESCRIPTION:Fostering & Adopting Sibling Groups explores the benefits of placing siblings together as well as potential barriers and challenges. The impact of on attachment and bonding among siblings who have experienced trauma is discussed. Considerations related to caring for a sibling placement are explored. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize positive aspects of placing siblings together as well as potential barriers and challenges.\nIdentify items to consider before accepting a placement of siblings.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/fostering-adopting-sibling-group-5/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230307T150449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T150449Z UID:10002606-1681554600-1681560000@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:A Guide To Coping With Allegations DESCRIPTION:A Guide to Coping with Allegations explores the prevalence of false allegations of abuse and neglect amongst foster homes and reasons such allegations may arise. Strategies for preventing false allegations are shared and tools for successful documentation are provided. Strategies for navigating false allegations and related investigations are also explored. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize strategies for preventing false child abuse and neglect allegations.\nIdentify appropriate strategies to navigate false child abuse and neglect allegations and related investigations.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/a-guide-to-coping-with-allegations-9/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230307T151416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T122608Z UID:10002610-1681668000-1681671600@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:ASK-VIP Support Group With Kay DESCRIPTION:ASK-VIP Support Groups are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents in an inclusive\, safe\, and compassionate environment. They are led by seasoned facilitators who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption. If you’re seeking an opportunity to share resources\, suggestions\, frustrations and successes with those who share the unique experience of fostering and adoption\, ASK-VIP is for you! \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this support group. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this support group\, each person must register separately. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this support group or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/ask-vip-support-group-with-kay-12/ CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups,calendar,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ASK-VIP-Support-Group-with-Kay.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230307T150657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T150657Z UID:10002607-1681668000-1681673400@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Understanding The Brain & Fear Responses In Traumatized Children DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Brain and Fear Responses in Traumatized Children provides an overview of brain development and how fight/flight/freeze fear responses may manifest in children who have experienced trauma. In addition\, strategies for caregivers to manage fear based behavior is discussed. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate the basics of brain development and function in children\, how trauma affects development\, and how fear impacts behavior.\nUtilize strategies to de-escalate and manage fear responses in children in age appropriate ways.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/understanding-the-brain-fear-responses-in-traumatized-children-6/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230227T210613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T210613Z UID:10002577-1681732800-1681736400@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:KIN VIP Support Group With Arion Jett-Seals DESCRIPTION:This group will focus on the day to day issues involving relative and fictive kin care and will be shaped by the identified needs of group participants. Members of this daytime group are encouraged to share their emotions\, challenges\, stress\, concerns/needs\, and excitement with the group in order to gain feedback\, resources\, support\, and knowledge to promote an atmosphere of community. Within the group meetings\, members can discuss common issues they are facing while caring for relative and fictive kin children while providing support\, encouragement\, and resources for other caregivers. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kin-vip-support-group-with-arion-jett-seals-20/ CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/KIN-VIP-Support-Group-with-Arion-Jett-Seals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230307T151238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T151238Z UID:10002609-1681750800-1681756200@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) DESCRIPTION:Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) come in many forms\, from physical and mental abuse to neglect and household dysfunction. This training examines data from the ACE study\, how early adversity as a child can impact adult physical\, social and emotional health as well as what foster and adoptive parents can do to address trauma and create safe environments and relationships with children in out of home care. Participants will also learn strategies to help manage behaviors related to these experiences. \nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-10/ CATEGORIES:ASK,calendar,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230307T151000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T151000Z UID:10002608-1681754400-1681759800@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Openly Talking With Children About Adoption DESCRIPTION:Openly Talking with Children About Adoption equips adoptive parents with the skills necessary to talk honestly and positively with children about their adoption experiences. Participants will explore how to begin the conversation with their adopted child at various developmental stages. This training also addresses some of the common fears and misconceptions surrounding openly and honestly discussing adoption with their children. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand their own feelings regarding a child’s adoption before discussing it with their children.\nDiscuss strategies to honestly and openly share a child’s adoption experience with that child.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/openly-talking-with-children-about-adoption-6/ CATEGORIES:ASK,calendar,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230223T230221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T042336Z UID:10002572-1681804800-1681833600@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:2023 UNITE Research Showcase w/Rosenstein Lecture DESCRIPTION:2023 UNITE RESEARCH SHOWCASE\nOn Tuesday\, April 18\, 2023\, UNITE will host the 2023 UNITE Research Showcase – centered around elevating and promoting the importance of racial equity research at the University of Kentucky\, across the Commonwealth\, and beyond. This event\, which will be held in the Gatton Student Center\, is open to UK faculty\, staff\, and students – in addition to UK affiliates and academic partners. Attendees will gather to hear keynote addresses from national leaders in their fields\, breakout sessions presented by local researchers\, and a poster session designed to highlight the impactful work of our faculty and students. \nIrma Sarett Rosenstein Lecture\nMelissa Harris-Perry\, PhD\nProfessor\, Wake Forest University\nFounder and President\, Anna Julia Cooper Center\nCo-Host\, System Check podcast \nProfessor Melissa Harris-Perry is the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University where she teaches courses on American politics at the intersections of race\, place\, and gender. Professor Harris-Perry is the Founder and President of the Anna Julia Cooper Center. Along with Dorian Warren\, she is co-host of the podcast System Check\, with The Nation. For nearly two decades\, Harris-Perry has contributed to American public life through her distinct combination of scholarly analysis and grounded wisdom applied to analysis of race\, gender\, politics\, and power. She hosted the award winning television show “Melissa Harris-Perry” from 2012-2016 on weekend mornings on MSNBC and in 2016\, won the Hillman Prize for broadcast journalism. She is the author of the award-winning Barbershops\, Bibles\, and BET: Everyday Talk and Black Political Thought\, and Sister Citizen: Shame\, Stereotypes\, and Black Women in America. \nHarris-Perry received her B.A. degree in English from Wake Forest University and her Ph.D. degree in political science from Duke University. She also studied theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York. Harris-Perry previously served on the faculty of the University of Chicago\, Princeton University\, and Tulane University. She serves on several boards and award committees and is a trustee of both The Century Foundation and The Next 100. \nSponsored by: University of Kentucky College of Social Work \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/2023-unite-research-showcase-w-rosenstein-lecture/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-Unite-Research-Showcase.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230227T214423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T214423Z UID:10002585-1681839000-1681844400@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Kinship Live Virtual Webinar Training- “I’m Pulling My Hair OUT! Family Bonding And Discipline With Kinship Children” DESCRIPTION:Caring for a relative’s child or a friend’s child comes with a lot of changes and challenges. From finding new routines to figuring out everyone’s likes and dislikes\, bringing another child into the home can cause adjustments from everyone-including how we relate\, relationships we develop\, and how we discipline. \nOne of the biggest adjustments for caregivers is learning how to help everyone in the family learn to get along well. Add in the challenges of discipline\, and your home can turn into a battleground overnight! As kinship caregivers\, we have to learn methods for helping family members learn to relate to one another through positive\, relationship-building experiences\, and\, discipline efforts that can teach kinship children in a way that is effective- especially considering the fears and emotions that many kinship children come with. The goal will be to learn how to improve relationships while making discipline efforts less challenging\, exhausting\, and frustrating for children and caregivers. \nJoin us Tuesday\, April 18\, 2023 from 5:30 pm – 7 pm EST as we explore how to help our kinship children adjust through our relationships and parenting strategies. \nREGISTER NOW \nAbout the Trainer: \nJennifer Connor Godbey\, is an Assistant Professor and outpatient clinician at University of Kentucky\, Department of Psychiatry seeing a variety of patients\, adults\, adolescents and their families. Over the course of her practice\, Jennifer has worked several types of families including biological\, adoptive\, kinship\, and foster families as they adjust to many types of family and life changes. She is the lead faculty therapist and supervisor for the Functional Family Therapy Clinic\, offering family therapy\, supervision and consultation in FFT. She is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desentization Reprocessing) and uses this in regular practice with patients as well as co-facilitates consultation group for EMDR\, having practiced this model for 15 years. \nFrom 2003-2013\, Jenn was the Program Director/therapist for Florence Crittenton Home Residential Treatment Program. Prior to that\, she had worked for Bluegrass as an in-home therapist. As a clinical social work supervisor in KY\, she has supervised social work clinicians\, students and psychiatry residents. She has presented in classes and conferences/workshops on topics related to Functional Family Therapy\, EMDR\, psychotherapy\, and clinical supervision to clinicians and providers in multiple settings. Jenn has been active in Kentucky Society Clinical Social Work for 15 years\, serving on the Board in multiple roles\, currently as past president. She has been active in this organization as an advocate for the profession and the people we serve. \nPlease note: Although this LIVE webinar is designed to be an informative\, educational\, and helpful resource for kinship families caring for relative or fictive kin children\, anyone is welcome to attend including foster parents\, professionals\, students\, or community members. \nIt is our hope that by participating in this LIVE webinar\, attendees will receive educational and helpful information. However\, it is important to note that this webinar is not approved for foster parent training credit or CEU’s as attendance is not monitored during the webinar event. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kinship-live-virtual-webinar-training-im-pulling-my-hair-out-family-bonding-and-discipline-with-kinship-children/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Family-Bonding-And-Discipline-With-Kinship-Children.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230308T155539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T155539Z UID:10002611-1681840800-1681846200@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Healthy Boundaries: Strategies For Answering Tough Questions DESCRIPTION:Healthy Boundaries: Strategies for Answering Tough Questions helps foster and adoptive parents understand the importance of setting boundaries in their lives. It explains the different types of boundaries (Physical and Emotional) and offers strategies and ideas to help parents work with children to build their own boundaries\, especially when it comes to intrusive questions asked by classmates and strangers. This training also provides samples of questions foster and or adoptive children may be faced with. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss how to set healthy boundaries to protect their wellbeing and that of their children.\nUtilize strategies to help children in their home establish their own boundaries when asked intrusive questions by peers and strangers.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/healthy-boundaries-strategies-for-answering-tough-questions-7/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230412T125712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T183755Z UID:10002844-1681842600-1681846200@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use KIN VIP Support Group DESCRIPTION:This new KIN VIP Support Group will begin as a 12-week pilot Support Group and will provide a community of support for kinship caregivers who have been impacted by a family member’s substance use. This group will offer a safe space where kinship caregivers can find support\, understanding\, resources\, and hope. \nThe group is completely free and available to any caregiver raising a relative or fictive kin child. Once we reach at least 8-10 members\, we will start the group! \nFor all those who attend at least 10 of the 12 sessions and complete a survey review of the group\, a financial incentive is available! \nContact Sheila Rentfrow at sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu for more information or sign up to secure your spot! \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/kinship-families-impacted-by-substance-use-kin-vip-support-group/2023-04-18/ CATEGORIES:College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NEW-Kinship-Families-Impacted-By-Substance-Use-Support-Group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T223000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230308T155901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T155901Z UID:10002612-1681851600-1681857000@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Helping Foster & Adopted Children Transition To A New School DESCRIPTION:Helping Foster & Adopted Children Transition to a New School will assist foster/adoptive parents in preparing to enroll a child in a new school. It will also provide practical tips for helping their children explain adoption to their classmates in a way that is comfortable to them and gives suggestions regarding answers to common adoption questions that children may ask. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand logistical tasks (such as healthcare\, enrollment paperwork\, and IEP’s) that must be addressed before a child can attend a new school.\nExplain adoption to their child in a way that the child can relay it to their classmates and peers.\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/helping-foster-adopted-children-transition-to-a-new-school-7/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20220429T213311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T164952Z UID:10002036-1681902000-1681905600@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Centers & Labs Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly Staff Meeting for Centers & Labs Training Resource Center Staff. The meeting is held the 3rd Wednesday of Each Month at the Training Resource Center. This is an in-person meeting. However\, a Zoom link will be sent out prior to the training for any staff who cannot attend in-person. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/centers-labs-monthly-meeting-2022-06-15/2023-04-19/ LOCATION:UK CoSW Training Resource Center\, 1648 McGrathiana Parkway\, Suite 400\, Lexington\, KY\, 40511\, United States CATEGORIES:calendar,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Training-Resource-Center.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230308T160149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T160149Z UID:10002613-1681923600-1681929000@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:ARC Meetings & IEPs: The Basics DESCRIPTION:ARC Meetings & IEPs: The Basics will help foster and adoptive parents understand the process of an ARC Meeting and gain a better perspective of what an IEP will look like. It offers strategies and ideas to help parents be prepared the ARC meetings. This training also offers sample IEP goals and objectives to give foster and adoptive parents some deeper understanding of what these will look like when an IEP is written for the child in their home. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nPrepare for and participate in ARC meetings\nUnderstand IEP goals and objectives to collaborate with school personnel in writing a child’s IEP\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/arc-meetings-ieps-the-basics-9/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230308T162343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T162343Z UID:10002618-1682017200-1682020800@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Caring For Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Children Support Group DESCRIPTION:ASK-VIP Support Group for Foster/Adoptive Parents Caring for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children provides a welcoming\, safe environment for foster and adoptive parents to share resources\, concerns\, ask questions\, and connect with others who have a similar family dynamic. \nThe support group is facilitated by Christina Delk. Delk has worked for 23 years as a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH). She is also a mother of seven and three of her children are deaf\, with one being Deaf+. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this support group. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this support group\, each person must register separately. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this support group or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/caring-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing-children-support-group-3/ CATEGORIES:ASK,ASK Support Groups,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ASK-Deaf-HardofHearing-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230308T160343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T160343Z UID:10002614-1682019000-1682024400@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:A Child’s Education: Rights & Responsibilities DESCRIPTION:A Child’s Education: Rights & Responsibilities will inform parents of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The training informs foster and adoptive parents of the processes used to determine eligibility requirements for children with disabilities. In addition\, this training will equip participants to ensure children ages three to twenty-one have access to the tools and services necessary to help them succeed in the least restrictive educational environment. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize the 13 types of disabilities covered under IDEA\nUtilize knowledge of tools and services to understand their rights and participate in ARC meetings\n\nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/a-childs-education-rights-responsibilities-8/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230308T160548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T160548Z UID:10002615-1682272800-1682278200@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:What To Ask When Called About A Placement DESCRIPTION:What to Ask When Called About a Placement will help foster and adoptive parents gather information before accepting a placement of a new child. During the training\, participants will discuss questions to ask when receiving a call from a caseworker to help determine if the placement is a good fit for their family. Asking appropriate questions and being prepared may help prevent a future removal or a foster parent feeling overwhelmed by taking a placement that they are not equipped to parent. \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to: \nAsk constructive questions in order to prepare for a new placement and identify if it will be an appropriate fit for their level of parenting skills.\nDiscuss how asking questions and assessing the information given may be able to prevent future removals. \nASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents. \nCreate an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training\, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months. \nREGISTER NOW \nIf you have any questions about this training or how to register\, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361. URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/what-to-ask-when-called-about-a-placement-3/ CATEGORIES:ASK,College Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T101500 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230413T002135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T002135Z UID:10002820-1682327700-1682331300@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Are Stand-Alone Psychoeducational Models Effective for Court-Ordered Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder? DESCRIPTION:Are Stand-Alone Psychoeducational Models Effective for Court-Ordered Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder?\nDustin Roberson\nThe presentation will cover what psychoeducational groups are and what this model looks like in treatment. The history of where psychoeducational groups started will be discussed and how the original model has developed into what psychoeducational groups look like today. Why a group model is effective will be covered and why there is an emphasis placed on the group instead of an individual session. \nThe transformation from how psychoeducational groups started to how psychoeducational groups look now will be discussed on the foundation of various theoretical approaches. The theoretical foundations will include the psychodynamic theory\, cognitive behavioral theory\, attachment theory\, transtheoretical model\, and motivational interviewing. There will be a discussion on how the search strategy was carried out throughout the research process including what databases were used\, the search terms\, and the process of selecting the literature for this project. \nFinally\, the presentation will include how there can be an improvement in practice\, research\, and policy. The future of psychoeducational groups will be contingent on how this is carried out.\nApril 24\, 2023 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM EDT\nREGISTER FOR CE CREDIT\n\n  URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/are-stand-alone-psychoeducational-models-effective-for-court-ordered-individuals-with-a-substance-use-disorder/ CATEGORIES:DSW Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/roberson-presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T101500 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230413T002148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T002148Z UID:10002792-1682327700-1682331300@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Integrated Psychotherapy in the US Army: A Common Factors Perspective DESCRIPTION:Integrated Psychotherapy in the US Army: A Common Factors Perspective\nChristopher Land\nIn a military treatment facility\, providers are encouraged to utilize evidenced–based psychotherapies (EBPs) as suggested by the DOD/VA in their clinical practice guidelines. However\, there are many barriers and issues with (EBPs) that limit their use. Integrated psychotherapy may be the answer. \nThis presentation will discuss the concept of Integrated psychotherapy\, identify integrated psychotherapies that exist in research on a military population\, and discuss the common factors theory. The presentation will also include an example of what an integrated therapy may look like by showcasing a basic conceptual model combining EMDR and Contemporary Psychodynamic therapy techniques. A case study is included in the presentation\, in which this model was retrospectively applied to a patient.\nApril 24\, 2023 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM EDT\nREGISTER FOR CE CREDIT\n\n  URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/integrated-psychotherapy-in-the-us-army-a-common-factors-perspective/ CATEGORIES:DSW Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/land-presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T101500 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230413T002149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T002149Z UID:10002779-1682327700-1682331300@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:How Secondary Traumatic Atress is an Occupational Hazard for Pet Hospice Support Staff and Psychoeducational Support Groups are the Curative Model DESCRIPTION:How Secondary Traumatic Atress is an Occupational Hazard for Pet Hospice Support Staff and Psychoeducational Support Groups are the Curative Model\nKari Hayden\nThere are three separate yet interrelated products that made up this final capstone product. The completed product is focused on pet hospice veterinary support staff and the need for an evidence-based mitigation protocol to combat secondary traumatic stress. \nThe first product was the Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The SLR utilized a scoping review process to locate prior research or literature related to pet hospice veterinary support staff and secondary traumatic stress. No existing literature or research was found on these two topics. \nThe second product was a conceptual paper that introduced the creation of psychoeducational support groups for pet hospice veterinary support staff\, once the occupational hazard of secondary traumatic stress was defined for this population. Psychoeducational support groups\, using the andragogy within adult learning theory as a platform\, provided the intervention for support within veterinary medicine. \nThe third and final product was the practice application paper\, which outlined how to operationalize a psychoeducational support group in a pet hospice setting with support staff. This final product also explored limitations and future directions for social work practice.\nApril 24\, 2023 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM EDT\nREGISTER FOR CE CREDIT\n\n  URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/how-secondary-traumatic-atress-is-an-occupational-hazard-for-pet-hospice-support-staff-and-psychoeducational-support-groups-are-the-curative-model/ CATEGORIES:DSW Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/hayden-presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T101500 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230413T002205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T002205Z UID:10002770-1682327700-1682331300@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:The Rule Of Engagement In Alternative Learning Environments: Don’t Forget About Caregivers DESCRIPTION:The Rule Of Engagement In Alternative Learning Environments: Don’t Forget About Caregivers\nWendy DuCasse\nWhat is an alternative learning environment\, and who attends school in these settings? A quick Google search can answer this and more about alternative learning environments and attendees. However\, little is known about the caregivers of these students–the parents\, grandparents\, and guardians whose lives are significantly impacted by their patterns of school difficulty. \nAlternative learning environments are often the last shot at education for students and the last hope for their caregivers. For the latter\, there may also be other feelings about the transition\, layered with environmental and familial stressors\, impacting their beliefs and attitudes about it. This transition is an opportunity for school personnel to address the systemic factors affecting caregivers and students that played a role in this transition. The opportunity begins with reimagining the intake process. \nThis presentation is for education system stakeholders and participants interested in school social work or school administration\, particularly in alternative learning environments. Participants will be challenged to explore reasons why the overall approach to the engagement of caregivers of students in alternative learning environments must change. A brief overview of traditional approaches to engagement will be provided\, noting why these approaches have not been effective for this population of students and caregivers. Participants will be introduced to a conceptual model grounded in an ecological systems approach to the intake process. Finally\, implications for practice application and further will be discussed.\nApril 24\, 2023 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM EDT\nREGISTER FOR CE CREDIT\n\n  URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/the-rule-of-engagement-in-alternative-learning-environments-dont-forget-about-caregivers/ CATEGORIES:DSW Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ducasse-presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T101500 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230413T002205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T002205Z UID:10002765-1682327700-1682331300@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:The Community as an Ecosystem: Channeling Local Strength through Volunteerism to Promote Rural Development DESCRIPTION:The Community as an Ecosystem: Channeling Local Strength through Volunteerism to Promote Rural Development\nKelsey Chadwick\nWhat does the research say about the connection between volunteerism and rural community development? This session will present findings from the literature base\, specifically regarding how the community functions as an ecosystem in which every member has a role to play. Focus will be given to challenges facing rural communities\, cultural strengths of rural people\, and how volunteerism can utilize those strengths to increase community development. \nA new training curriculum grounded in research will be conceptualized as a solution to increasing volunteer reliability in the service delivery process. Major takeaways for those working with volunteers include new ways of thinking about intrinsic motivation\, connecting volunteer work to larger community challenges\, and important considerations for working in culturally sensitive ways with rural people and communities.\nApril 24\, 2023 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM EDT\nREGISTER FOR CE CREDIT\n\n  URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/the-community-as-an-ecosystem-channeling-local-strength-through-volunteerism-to-promote-rural-development/ CATEGORIES:DSW Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/chadwick-presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T111500 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230413T002102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T122542Z UID:10002830-1682331300-1682334900@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Addressing Racial Inequity in Child Welfare through Child Welfare Worker Training DESCRIPTION:Addressing Racial Inequity in Child Welfare through Child Welfare Worker Training\nJennifer Thornhill\nAn overview of the capstone project focused on addressing racial inequity in child welfare through child welfare worker training will be presented. The current scope of racial inequity in child welfare will be discussed. A synthesis of the literature that addresses training topics focused on anti-racism\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (ADEI) for child welfare workers will be explored and gaps in effectiveness of pragmatic skill application identified. A theoretical framework encompassing Critical Race Theory\, Transformative Learning Theory\, Active Learning Theory\, and Social Learning Theory will be proposed. This framework will guide the implementation of training for child welfare worker learning and training to apply knowledge in practice. Lastly\, a proposed training protocol will be provided which includes frequency of delivery\, activities to facilitate belief transformation\, activities to facilitate active learning\, and strategies to enhance fidelity in practice through coaching\, modeling\, and inclusion in supervision.\n\nApril 24\, 2023 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM EDT\nREGISTER FOR CE CREDIT\n\n  URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/addressing-racial-inequity-in-child-welfare-through-child-welfare-worker-training/ CATEGORIES:DSW Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/thornhill-presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T111500 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230413T002135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T002135Z UID:10002825-1682331300-1682334900@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Falling from the Discharge Cliff: How Social Work Interventions can Bridge the Gap after Psychiatric Hospitalization to Improve Patient Outcomes DESCRIPTION:Falling from the Discharge Cliff: How Social Work Interventions can Bridge the Gap after Psychiatric Hospitalization to Improve Patient Outcomes\nLella Still\nThe period after psychiatric hospitalization can be difficult for individuals for a number of reasons. Numerous barriers exist to establishing outpatient mental health care. Without continued treatment\, individuals are at risk for increased symptom burden\, hospital readmission\, and suicide. \nEmerging best practice recommends that hospitals follow-up with patients following discharge to ensure good continuity of care. Despite this growing acknowledgement and need for accountability\, hospitals are slow to implement such interventions. The following capstone project explores whether transitional care interventions led by social workers improve various patient and systems-level outcomes. \nEmploying a functional use of self\, social workers are uniquely equipped to implement creative interventions in the gap following psychiatric discharge. Finally\, research informs practice through direct implementation of a caring contacts program. Both the literature review and practical application of phone-based contact interventions show promise in positively impacting various outcomes\, including reduced suicide rate\, decreased hospital readmissions\, and increased kept outpatient appointments.\nApril 24\, 2023 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM EDT\nREGISTER FOR CE CREDIT\n\n  URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/falling-from-the-discharge-cliff-how-social-work-interventions-can-bridge-the-gap-after-psychiatric-hospitalization-to-improve-patient-outcomes/ CATEGORIES:DSW Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/still-presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T111500 DTSTAMP:20260405T005120 CREATED:20230413T002148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T172525Z UID:10002795-1682331300-1682334900@socialwork.uky.edu SUMMARY:Addressing the Systemic Oppression of the Mental Health Workforce: Utilizing Tenets of Emotional Intelligence to Liberate Burnt-Out Providers DESCRIPTION:Addressing the Systemic Oppression of the Mental Health Workforce: Utilizing Tenets of Emotional Intelligence to Liberate Burnt-Out Providers\nElyssia Lewis\nHumans manage healthcare systems\, and all systems change with the experience and acknowledgment of systematic errors. Fortunately\, for the most prominent life-preserving system in the world – the United States Healthcare System\, human error is the beginning of creativity and change. The mental healthcare system and its workforce are desperate to create an effective burnout remediation program. \nBurnout affects an individual’s quality of life and impacts an organization’s treatment outcomes. The phenomenon is commonly addressed through minimization or\, worse\, a professionally acceptable experience in the mental health field. Current prevention and remediation efforts rely heavily on self-care practices while ignoring the organization’s contributory role in burnout causality. \nThe system highlights an error in organizational responsibility to address burnout as its latter approach\, focused on individual self-care accountability\, has drastically failed. This capstone presentation synthesizes decades of research on burnout\, emotional intelligence\, and organizational leadership practices to support the development of burnout remediation programs across the mental health profession.\n\nApril 24\, 2023 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM EDT\nREGISTER FOR CE CREDIT\n\n  URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/addressing-the-systemic-oppression-of-the-mental-health-workforce-utilizing-tenets-of-emotional-intelligence-to-liberate-burnt-out-providers/ CATEGORIES:DSW Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socialwork.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lewis-presentation.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR