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March 2015
Happy Social Work Month! 2015 Annual Conference. April 8-10. Kalamazoo.
NASW Member Night with the Detroit Red Wings – March 31Questions Linger in Governor Snyder’s Department Merger
NASW-Michigan Joins TAKE ON HATE Campaign
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Social Work Leaders Sought 10International Travel CE
Opportunity – Visit Cuba with NASW-Michigan
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Am I My Colleagues’ Keeper? 23
28American Indian Health &
Family Services Named Non-Profit of the Month
Now Accepting Applications: Social Work Student Leadership
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Chapter Board of DirectorsPresident
Cindy Ahmad, LMSW(Macro) - 2016Treasurer
Mara Stein - 2015Secretary
Anita Clos, MA, LMSW, ACSW - 2016Vice President of Social Policy
Susan Grettenberger, PhD, LMSW, MPA - 2015Vice President for Standards & Services
Elvia Krajewski, MSW, PhD, LMSW - 2016Region 1 Representative
Shelley Ovink, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC - 2015Ishpeming, MI
Region 2 RepresentativeJennifer Strange, LMSW, CAADC
Traverse City, MIRegion 3 Representative
Jacqueline Sink, LLBSW - 2016Gaylord, MI
Region 4 RepresentativeLisa Townsend, DMin, LMSW, ACSW - 2015
Grand Rapids, MIRegion 5 Representative
Megan Kiser, LBSW - 2017 Reese, MI
Region 6 RepresentativeSara Stech, ACSW, LMSW - 2015
East Lansing, MIRegion 7 Representative
Frederick Schade, MSW, ACSW, LMSW - 2016Metamora, MI
Region 8 RepresentativeAbby Segal, LMSW, LCSW, MJLS - 2016
Bloomfield Hills, MIRegion 9 RepresentativeKathy Flores, MSW, LLMSW - 2017
Watervliet, MIRegion 10 RepresentativeBonnie Holiday, ACSW, LMSW - 2015
Michigan Center, MIRegion 11 Representative
Abigail Eiler, LMSW - 2015Ypsilanti, MI
BSW Student RepresentativeVictoria Hylarides - 2015
Grand Valley State UniversityMSW Student Representative
Kristin McBride, BSW - 2015 University of Michigan
CCNLI ChairCatherine Macomber, LMSW
[email protected] Region 1
Judy Krause, LMSW, [email protected]
CCNLI Region 2&3Tanya Blackmer, LMSW, ACSW
[email protected] Region 8&11
Denise Johnson, LMSW, [email protected]
CCNLI Region 9 & 10 Yvette Colón, PhD, ACSW, BCD
Chapter OfficeMaxine Thome, PhD, LMSW, ACSW, MPH Ext. 14Executive [email protected]
Duane Breijak, LLMSW Ext. 15Director of Member Services & [email protected]
Allan Wachendorfer, LLMSW Ext. 11Director of Public [email protected]
Tricia McCarthy Ext. 16Office & Events [email protected]
Robin Simpson, RSST Ext. 17Manager of Continuing Education [email protected]
Rikki Kirchen Ext. 10Administrative [email protected]
Caleb Cooley Design & Layout
NASW-Michigan Chapter Office741 N. Cedar Street, Suite 100Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: 517.487.1548Fax: 517.487.0675
Questions about your state license? Contact the Department of Community Health Bureau of Health Professions, at 517.335.0918, [email protected] or www.michigan.gov/healthlicense.Questions about continuing education requirements or how to become a continuing education provider? Visit www.socialworkcec.com or Contact Robin Simpson at 517.487.1548 Ext.17, [email protected].
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Regional Programming
Region 1 - Upper PeninsulaRegion 1 will have our monthly meeting on March 23rd at Catholic Social Services in Marquette from 12-1pm. We will have a special session in honor of social work month on self-care (1 CE). We plan to have lunch provided. Free for NASW members, $15 for non-members. 1.5 CEs. RSVP to Shelley Ovink at [email protected] 2 - Northwest Lower MichiganA U.S. Supreme Court ruling threatens the Affordable Care Act. Read this NASW Social Work Blog entry to learn how you can help save health care coverage for millions of mostly working class Americans. http://bit.ly/1EHr7FORegion 3 - Northeast Lower MichiganRegion 3 members are invited to a special social work month celebration dinner on March 24th at 6pm. We will be meeting at the Lewiston Lodge (1525 Fleming Rd, Lewiston, MI 49756) and will be joined by several guest speakers. RSVP to Region 3 Representative Jackie Sink at [email protected] or at 989-786-5261. Region 4 - Western Michigan Region 4 will be having “Kick-Off to Conference” Reception on Thursday, March, 19th from 6:30-7:30 pm. This will be a time to network, share great snacks, organize with those planning to attend the conference, continue to recruit, identify barriers in our community, and to plan future events for the Grand Rapids area. The reception will take place at Project Reach Services Counseling Center (3501 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. Ste. 110. Grand Rapids, MI 49546-5938).Thank you to Kuyper College for hosting the 2015 West Michigan Social Work Student of the Year Awards! The celebration will take place on Friday, March 27th and will honor exemplary social work students from the ten social work departments in west Michigan. Region 5 - Central Michigan On March 20th, Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society at CMU will be hosting a “know-your-field”. This event will engage both students and local agencies about the different areas of social work practice and celebration national social work month.Region 6 - Ingham, Eaton, Livingston, Clinton, & Shiawassee CountiesRegion 6 members are invited to a special film showing and CE discussion of The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights on March 10 from 6-8pm. Whitney M. Young, Jr. was one of the most celebrated — and controversial — leaders of the civil rights era. The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights follows his journey from segregated Kentucky to head of the National Urban League and President of the National Association of Social Workers. Unique among black leaders, he took the fight directly to the powerful white elite, gaining allies in business and government, including three presidents. This workshop will be is FREE for NASW members, $15 for non-members.Region 7 - Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron CountiesThank you to the University of Michigan-Flint for becoming a Bronze SWAYS (Social Work Advanced By Your Support) partner organization to NASW-Michigan! Your partnership and collaboration ensures the support, promotion, and advocacy for professional social work practice, social work students, and NASW-Michigan’s legislative efforts. To find out how your agency can become a SWAYS partner go to http://bit.ly/1w81UfZ. Region 8 - Oakland & Macomb CountiesSocial workers are invited to a special social work month celebration at a Detroit Pistons game this March at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Join colleagues from around the state on Saturday, March 21, 2015 when the Pistons take on the Chicago Bulls. We will be taking a picture on the course, getting recognized on the jumbotron and a Pistons water bottle Tickets are rather $30 or $45. To order tickets or if you have questions please contact Kim Wehner at 248-377-0174 or at [email protected] 9 - Southwest MichiganSave the date. The NASW-Michigan Annual Conference: A Meeting of the Profession is coming to Kalamazoo in 2015! Get 15 of your required CE, be inspired by two amazing keynote addresses, enjoy a preconference musical performance and more! April 9-10 (with the preconference event on the 8th) at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. Registration will be opening in early 2015. Region 10 - Jackson, Washtenaw, Monroe, Lenawee, & Hillsdale CountiesHillsdale - Region 10 is excited to continue the 5-part Self-Care: An Ethical Obligation series of lunchtime continuing education events on the first Tuesday of each month from 12:00-1:00pm. These workshops are approved for 1 Ethics CE and are FREE for NASW members ($15 for non-members). Get all five of your required ethics CEs for FREE!March 3, 2015 - Personal Signs of Secondary TraumaApril 7, 2015 - Developing a Plan for Ethical Social Work PracticeAll workshops will take place at Hillsdale County ISD (310 W Bacon Street, Hillsdale, MI) from 12-1pm. RSVP to Bonnie Holiday at [email protected] or via cell phone at 517- 206-3869.Adrian - To conclude Social Work Month 2015, the Adrian College Social Work Club will be hosting the Living Library March 31st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The event is arranged so that attendees can “check out” a “book” to have a conversation with a person from a stigmatized population. The event will feature members of the Adrian College community and the city of Adrian to begin the conversation to break the silence of stigma in our society. It has been observed in our society that we “can and label” individuals rather than knowing them personally as the beautiful human beings they are. An effective way of tearing down the walls we erect between each other through labels is to have these one-on-one conversations. Through events such as this we can end the stereotypes and prejudices currently ingrained in our society.The event will be held in Adrian College’s Valade Hall, one building east of 1325 Williams St., Adrian, MI 49221. The event is free to all and donations to the club are always welcomed and appreciated. Please direct any questions to [email protected] 11 - Wayne CountyRegion 11 is working to increase continuing education workshops and membership in the Detroit area. Please contact Region 11 Representative, Abigail Eiler, LMSW ([email protected]) to make suggestions regarding CE topics or to share your interest in presenting or hosting a CE event. Additionally, Region 11 will be hosting a meet and greet in April. Please continue to check the NASW - Michigan Chapter website for upcoming CE and social events hosted throughout the region. State of the City Address - February 10, 2015. Detroit’s Mayor, Mike Duggan reported in his State of the City Address that, “Detroit is on the road to recovery.” Mayor Duggan’s excitement delivered in his speech focused on the exit of bankruptcy and his plan to continue to improve the economy throughout the city. He shared that over the past year there have been 1,200 lawsuits filed against vacant owner properties; of which 350 of the property owners have signed consent agreements to fix the homes, 250 owners signed their properties over the city, and 168 families have moved into the restored homes over the past six months. To help the city rebuild, the Mayor announced that HUD, in conjunction with other programs has granted a new 8 million dollar loan pool to help owners fix up their homes at zero percent interest. A new link (http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities) has been added to the city’s website to help identify employment opportunities, apply for help fixing homes and create ways to improve the neighborhoods. Social workers are encouraged to utilize the resources on this website to help meet the needs of their consumers residing in Detroit.
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Maxine A. Thome, PhD, LMSW, ACSW, MPH, Executive Director, NASW-Michigan Chapter
Thank you for all that you do as social workers. Your work is hard and often goes unrecognized. March is National Social Work Month and it is our time to celebrate the profession.
I also want to say a thank you for being an NASW-Michigan member. It is your membership that allows us to advocate for you and the clients that you serve. Know that we are your voice at the Capitol and are having individual meetings with state senators and representatives to make sure that the needs of the social work profession are heard. Often times I am asked “what does NASW do for me?”. This is something that I think about often and I want you to know that the staff here is working hard to make sure your needs, concerns, and requests are being addressed.
As we celebrate social work month know that your hard work in partnership with NASW-Michigan and your membership impacts the social work profession in Michigan. I ask that you stop for a minute and consider what our profession would be like if NASW-Michigan did not exist. The following are some of my thoughts.
Specific to Michigan social workers:
1. There would not be an organized legislative voice for social workers and our clients
2. There would not be licensure, title protection, or a scope of practice in the state
3. There would not be an advocate to assure that clinical social workers are covered by insurances
4. There would not be qualified professionals ready to answer critical ethical dilemmas and questions
5. There would not be a presence at the Michigan Board of Social Work meetings to speak to issues facing the profession specific to Michigan
6. There would not be strong organized advocacy for diversity in the field and there would not be a specific task force for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients and social workers
7. There would not be an annual conference that brings social workers from all areas of the field together and truly allows for a meeting of the profession
8. There would not be ongoing collaboration with Community Mental Health and other like-minded organizations that employ social workers and provide services for our clients
9. There would not be the various special interest groups that help to assure that best practices are discussed, shared and understood
10. There would not be regular publications with key practice information, community events, or legislative updates distributed statewide
11. There would not be regular in-reach to social workers in Michigan to understand the needs of our profession and professionals
12. There would not be the availability of response to member concerns on a 7 day a week basis
A Letter From...
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Specific to schools of social work:
1. There would not be easy access to classroom guest lecturers on advocacy, ethics, professional development and career development
2. There would not be an outreach by a social work professional association to educate students on the intricacies and importance of licensure and professional standards
3. There would be the absence of a major macro practice field placement site
4. There would not be biannual policy faculty roundtable meetings
5. There would not be an annual Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) that brings hundreds of students, faculty and practitioners together to learn about current initiatives
6. There would not be a student leadership program (U-Link) that brings students from all campuses together to work on and develop critical social work projects
7. There would not be social work student of the year awards honoring exceptional students from every schools of social work in the state
You, as members, make all of the above items happen. All of us at NASW-Michigan are very appreciative of the time and effort you put in to making Michigan social workers some of the best in the country. Although we continue to need your volunteer time and financial support it is important that you understand that without you the spirit of social work in Michigan would be far less than what it is today.
Your membership allows us the ability to meet with legislators, to advocate for the profession, and to make sure social work is at the table as critical policy and program decisions are made. When you come to us with concerns it opens the door for NASW-Michigan, your professional association, to be the voice of social workers and your clients.All of this is my way of saying that we need to celebrate social work and the work we do. It is important to ensure that we are heard and represented when critical decisions are made. Your membership in NASW-Michigan allows this to happen and for that I thank you. Clearly, you are making social work the great profession that it is. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Social workers will celebrate National Social Work Month in March 2015. At that time, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) will also begin an eight-month celebration of its 60th anniversary which will end in October, the month NASW was founded in 1955.
The theme “Social Work Paves the Way for Change” was selected to convey what NASW and the social work profession have done over the past six decades to bring about positive changes in society and for individuals.
Social workers have worked to improve the rights of women, African Americans and other ethnic minorities, and the LGBT community. They have also pushed to strengthen the social safety net through programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, and advocated for social justice initiatives such as the Voting Rights Act and the Community Mental Health Act.
Social workers also make a difference in the day-to-day lives of millions of Americans by helping to build, support and empower positive family and community relationships. For example, they work in schools helping students overcome obstacles to their education; they work in hospitals helping patients navigate their paths to recovery; and they work in agencies and organizations helping protect vulnerable children and adults from abuse and neglect.
2015 CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS NASW will kick off its 60th celebration in March 2015 with a variety of activities that honor social workers and the profession as essential agents of positive social change. Planned activities seek to educate and remind members of the major legislative, regulatory, and social policy victories NASW has achieved since 1955. The campaign will also inform the larger social work community, national leaders, and the general public about initiatives NASW is leading on behalf of the nation’s 600,000-plus professional social workers and the millions of people positively affected by social work. The goal is to inspire and influence diverse audiences throughout the year.
LOGO: The Social Work Month 2015 and NASW 60th Anniversary logo was released in November 2014 and can be used on promotional materials. The logo represents how social workers continue to guide communities
and clients on a positive path to change, despite societal and personal obstacles.
POSTER: For its 50th anniversary in 2005, NASW created a series of historical posters showing highlights of the organization’s advocacy and achievements. In March 2015, a new panel/poster will be added to the series for the most recent decade. The full set of posters can be downloaded or purchased, and can be used for educational or marketing purposes.
INTERACTIVE TIMELINE: An interactive online timeline featuring important events in NASW’s history will be launched in March 2015 on SocialWorkers.org. The timeline will help educate the public and social work profession about the impact of the 60-year old Association and its committed members.
TESTIMONIAL VIDEOS: Testimonials from long-term NASW members, mid-career members, and student members will be posted online beginning March 2015. Some of the videos will be used in the interactive online timeline. The project will give NASW a chance to record the legacy of some of its oldest members and spotlight many accomplishments and benefits of the Association.
VIDEO CAMPAIGN: Beginning March 2015, NASW members and social workers will also be invited to produce videos about why they believe NASW is valuable. The short videos will be posted online and promoted in social media. These grassroots videos will give social workers and social work supporters an opportunity to participate in the anniversary celebration, and will help build a vision for NASW in its next 60 years.
Social Work Paves the Way for Change. Happy Social Work Month!
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Social Work Month 2015 Proclamation
Social workers across the state are encouraged to share this year’s social work month proclamation with their local agencies, cities and elected officials. If you are successful on getting a proclamation through please email [email protected].
WHEREAS, the primary mission of the Social Work profession (has been) to enhance well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society;
WHEREAS, Social Work Pioneers (have) helped lead America’s struggle for social justice and pave the way for positive social change;
WHEREAS, Social Workers – more than any other profession – recognize that more must be done to address persistent social problems.
WHEREAS, Social Workers are change agents who put the ideals of citizenship into action every day through major legislative, regulatory, and social policy victories;
WHEREAS, Social Workers support diverse families in every community, understanding that individuals and communities together can bring about group change;
WHEREAS, Social Workers continue to work to improve the rights of women, African Americans and other ethnic minorities, and the LGBT community;
WHEREAS, Social Workers’ apply their research and legislative advocacy skills to transform community needs into national priorities;
WHEREAS, Social Workers know from experience that discrimination of any kind limits human potential and must be eliminated;
WHEREAS, Social Workers know from experience that poverty and trauma can create lifelong social and economic disadvantages;
WHEREAS, Social Workers help people in every stage of life function better in their environments, improve their relationships with others, and solve personal and family problems;
WHEREAS, all children have the right to safe environments and quality education;
WHEREAS, dignity and care-giving for older adults help define a nation’s character;
WHEREAS, veterans and their families need community support to ensure successful transitions after service;
WHEREAS, access to mental health treatment and health care services saves millions of lives;
WHEREAS, research shows that all people, no matter their circumstance, at some time in their lives, may need the expertise of a skilled social worker;
WHEREAS, Social Workers celebrate the courage, hope and strength of the human spirit throughout their careers;
NOW THEREFORE, in recognition of the numerous contributions made by America’s more than 600,000 Social Workers, I ________________________________, proclaim the month of March 2015 as National Social Work Month and call upon all citizens to join with the National Association of Social Workers and _____________[your organization]_____________ in celebration and support of the Social Work profession.
Michigan Group Psychotherapy Society (MGPS) is pleased to announce their Spring Institute on Saturday, April 18, 2015 entitled The Interplay between Envy, Competition and Shame: Its Impact on Intimacy in Group Psychotherapy (with 6.5 CEU granted through the Michigan Social Work Collaborative) presented by Steven Van Wagoner, PhD, CGP, FAGPA. Our clients and patients oftentimes struggle with the effects of malignant envy and destructive competitive feelings. Whether it's the shame that arises from these forces or the acting out of these struggles, self-defeating behaviors can lead to isolation and harmful distancing from others. During this workshop, by means of didactic and experiential learning, we will explore ways in which the group therapist, group member, and the group, as a whole, transform inevitable feelings of envy and competition into a creative and constructive process. The potentially destructive feelings of envy, jealousy and perceived loss of power will be brought to the fore, so that group members can move from a state of emotional isolation to one of intimacy and relatedness. MGPS is an affiliate of the American Group Psychotherapy Society. Founded in 1967, MGPS supports professionals who practice group therapy in a variety of settings. We invite mental health practitioners who currently lead groups or who are interested in learning more about the theory and practice of group psychotherapy to attend this day long program led by Steven Van Wagoner, PhD, CGP, FAGPA.
Dr. Steven Van Wagoner is a licensed psychologist and certified group psychotherapist in private practice in Washington, D.C. He has authored several book chapters and articles on group psychotherapy and is Editor of The American Group Psychotherapy Association's newsletter, "The Group Circle." He has presented extensively on group therapy locally and nationally, and has been leading groups for over thirty years. He is currently on the faculty of the National Group Psychotherapy Institute of the Washington School of Psychiatry, is an adjunct clinical faculty member at Georgetown University and the University of Maryland.
The program will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Southfield, Michigan. For more information about MGPS and to request the brochure with application, please contact Maryanne Murawski, LMSW at: [email protected] (313) 570-6996 or Brian Ashin, LMSW, CGP at: [email protected] (734) 678-3281.
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NASW is a partner in a coalition that wants Congress to reverse damaging budget cuts in human needs programs. Programs such as unemployment insurance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have kept millions of Americans out of poverty but are under threat. Read this blog entry to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/1zaSJzV
NASW Social Justice Brief offers Recommendations to End Racial Profiling and Mitigate Use of Force by PoliceRecent cases involving the injury or deaths of people of color during encounters with law enforcement officers have put more attention on racial profiling, according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Social Justice Brief The Role of Racial Profiling in Encounters with Law Enforcement.
Studies show people are more likely to stop people of color for traffic violations, issue them citations and arrest them, the brief said. Blacks, Latinos and other people of color are also more likely to experience violence at the hands of police.
Social workers can read the brief to learn solutions to racial profiling, including a call for a comprehensive review of the nation’s policing practices and appointing a special prosecutor to investigate police excessive and lethal force cases.
For more information contact NASW Social Justice and Human Rights Manager Mel Wilson at [email protected]://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/2015/02/nasw-social-justice-brief-offers-recommendations-to-end-racial-profiling-by-police/
The National Association of Social Workers is a partner on two reports that show transgender people are still more likely to experience violence, poverty, and poor health and limited job opportunities. The reports are co-authored
by the Movement Advancement Project (MAP), the Center for American Progress, the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), and the Transgender Law Center #Trans.http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/2015/02/reports-despite-higher-visibility-people-who-are-transgendered-still-face-huge-barriers/
Updated Social Work Speaks Now AvailableThe 10th Edition of Social Work Speaks is now available at an early bird price of $44.99. NASW members get a 20% discount ($39.99) during Social Work Month in March (call 800-227-3590 and code WSWM15 for discount). Policy statements in Social Work Speaks set NASW's policies and actions on a variety of issues and have long been valuable resources for the social work profession. The new edition includes 20 revised and expanded policy statements on topics ranging from affirmative action and early child care to health care and women's issues.
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NASW sends letter to “Two and a Half Men” over Social Work RoleNASW is concerned a social work role on this popular, long-running CBS sitcom may harm how the public views the profession. The CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men” is in its 12th and final season. Recent episodes have featured an adoption social worker named Ms. McMartin (actress Maggie Lawson) who is helping Walden Schmidt (Ashton Kutcher) adopt a foster child.
However, NASW is concerned over how this character portrays the social work profession and sent this letter to “Two and Half Men” Production Coordinator Katie Jone
- See more at: http://www.socialworkersspeak.org/cheers-and-jeers/nasw-sends-letter-to-two-and-a-half-men-over-social-work-role.html#sthash.BdwoBiBk.dpuf
NASW Members, Get 10% Off Your Liability InsuranceAny NASW or NASW-Chapter sponsored Risk Management or Ethics course taken in the past 24 months or in the next 12 months is eligible for a 10% Risk Management discount on the NASW-Endorsed Liability Insurance policy. This includes courses given at conferences, workshops, or online. The 10% discount is applied when you complete the application for the NASW-Endorsed Liability policy. You will need to choose "Yes" when asked if you have taken an NASW Sponsored Risk Management or Ethics course. If you have questions about this great member benefit, please contact Jodi McDaniel at 1877.668.4274 or [email protected].
Now Accepting Applications
2014 Scholarship Recipient Antoinette Debose and NASW-Michigan Director of Member Services Duane Breijak at the annual Legislative Education & Advocacy Day in Lansing
Social Work Student Leadership in Diversity ScholarshipThe Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is now accepting applications for the Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. These scholarships recognize and promote leaders among social work students who are working on projects, research or advocacy initiatives that promote diversity and social justice.
Students should demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities (show ambition, vision and is highly motivated), have an above average academic record, and be working to promote the ideals of social work and the NASW Code of Ethics.
About the ScholarshipA $500.00 scholarship will be awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year to one BSW and one MSW student who is a member of the NASW-Michigan Chapter. The student must have been accepted in an accredited BSW or MSW program. The scholarship check will be written directly to the award recipient and will be awarded by September 1, 2015. Scholarship applications and essays must be postmarked
no later than July 1, 2015. Award recipients will be honored at NASW-Michigan’s Legislative, Education & Advocacy Day on October 15, 2015 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan. The scholarship winner must be available for an interview and the winning essay may be published in NASW-Michigan The Bridge newsletter.
For full scholarship details or to fill out an application please go to the Student Center at www.nasw-michigan.org.
Recent Scholarship Recipients:
BSW – Antoinette Debose, Oakland University
BSW – Dylan Secord, Madonna University
MSW – Jason Cross, Michigan State University
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Social Work Leaders Sought. Join the NASW-Michigan Board of Directors
Are you ready to take your social work career to the next level? NASW-Michigan Chapter is looking for creative, committed, and involved social workers to serve on our Board of Directors and the Chapter Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (CCNLI). Elections take place in the Spring/Summer of each year with terms beginning on July 1. Terms for all positions are three years except for student representatives, which are one year terms.
Listed below are the open positions for the 2015 NASW- Michigan Chapter elections. All NASW-Michigan members are encouraged to make your voice heard and vote. Voting will begin in May and will be open for one month.
**Full position responsibilities and Board applications can be found at www.nasw-michigan.org NASW-Michigan Board of Directors - The NASW-Michigan Chapter is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors, comprised of members elected by the general membership.
• President Elect (1 year term, followed by 2 years as President)
• Vice President of Social Policy (3 year term)
• Treasurer (3 year term)
• Regional 1 Representative – Upper Peninsula (3 year term)
• Regional 4 Representative – West Michigan (3 year term)
• Regional 6 Representative –Capitol Area (3 year term)
• Regional 10 Representative – Southeast Michigan (3 year term)
• BSW Student Representative (1 year term)
• MSW Student Representative (1 year term)
Chapter Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (CCNLI) - The CCNLI is responsible for annually developing of a slate of candidates for available positions on the Board of Directors and the Delegate Assembly, making recommendations for National committee activities, and developing a leadership roster for Presidential appointments.
• Region 2 & 3 Representative
• Region 4 & 5 Representative
• Region 6 & 7 Representative
• Region 8 & 11 Representative
• Region 9 & 10 Representative
All leadership positions require active status as an NASW member in good standing.
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Registration Now Open!2015 NASW-Michigan Annual Conference
April 9-10, 2015 Radisson Hotel. Kalamazoo, MI
*With an inspiring pre-conference event Wednesday, April 8th
Register at NASW-Michigan.org2015 is a very special year for our association, as NASW celebrates 60 years of
advocacy! You are invited to help us celebrate at this year’s annual conference, themed Inspiring Change. Raising Hope. Moving Forward.
Join with hundreds of social workers from around Michigan for the 2015 Annual Conference, which will take place April 9-10 at the Radisson Hotel in Kalamazoo, with a phenomenal preconference event Wednesday, April 8! You will have the opportunity
to hear two inspirational keynote addresses, celebrate the 2015 social work award recipients, attend a special 60th anniversary networking reception, have a chance
to get an inside look at social works’ role in the political process, and to choose from over 60 workshops.
Back by popular demand, Ellis, Michael & Muxlow will treat us to a special performance on the power of music in advocacy. Get a first-hand look at how social workers are impacting communities in Michigan while gaining up to 1/3 of your CEs!
Keynote SpeakersJack Lessenberry
Steve Perry, PhD, MSW
Attention Social Workers,
Conselors, LMFTs
Earn up to 15 Social Work CEs, including ALL of your ethics and pain management requirements! Qualified MCBAP credits available.
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2015 NASW-Michigan Annual Conference Registration Form
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If the only task of teachers was to teach the three R's, their jobs would be easy. But as we know, many factors conspire to make it difficult for some young people to make it through school—among them, poverty, substance abuse, community violence, early sexual activity and family conflicts.
School social workers pick up where teachers leave off. They are perhaps the professionals best equipped to address the social and psychological issues that can block academic progress. Through counseling, crisis intervention and prevention programs, they help young people overcome the difficulties in their lives, and as a result, give them a better chance at succeeding in school.
About 5% of the nation’s approximately half a million social workers work in the schools, primarily in public school settings. Besides helping youth with traditional academic problems, social workers aid others whose specific social, psychological, emotional or physical difficulties put them at risk for falling through the cracks. These include homeless youth, gay and lesbian youth and young people with physical or mental health disabilities.
Recently we asked Michigan school social workers to give one piece of advice they would give to new professionals looking to enter the field. This is some of their responses:
“Learn how to work with teachers” - Jacalyn, Sault Sainte Marie
“Know the new policies impacting schools” - Angela, Sault Sainte Marie
“Volunteer for a school/district you want to work for” - Diana, Detroit
“Make sure to remember to take care of yourself” - Mac, Lindon
“Stay calm and keep your peace” - Kathleen, Southfield
“Be a multi-tasker” - Cheryl, Southfield
“Be enthusiastic about what you are doing” - Amber, Ann Arbor
“Be patient” - Theresa, Muskegon
“It’s rewarding” - Robin, Southfield
“Be flexible” - Rida, Kalamazoo
“Be willing”- Theresa, Kalamazoo
“Always show respect to every person at a school (administration, teachers, bus drivers)” - Tara, Houghton
“Never give up on advocating” - Sherrie, Muskegon
“Learn it, Live it, Teach it.” - Leslie, Macomb
“Know how to do an FBA and a BIP” - Paige, Macomb
“Don’t take things personally” - Kimberly, Ottawa County
“Find ways to do self-care”, “there is help for everyone” - Tonya, Melvindale
“Use your intuition and follow your heart” - Stephanie, Lansing
“Have a high frustration tolerance; the system is not always made for social workers” - Candi, Detroit
“Form boundaries with staff and students” - Nicole, Royal Oak
“Ask for help when you need it!” - Laurie, Port Huron
“Get other outside experience first” - Debra, Van Buren “Talk to other school social workers” - Beverly, Retired “Know yourself inside and out, and know personality type” - Amy, Ionia
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Social Workers in Schools Occupational ProfileSchool social workers play a critical role in schools and educational settings. Social workers working within school systems provide services to students to enhance their emotional well-being and improve their academic performance. School social workers are usually employed by the school district or an agency that is contracted with the school district to provide services. School social workers are often called on to help students, families, and teachers address problems such as truancy, social withdrawal, overaggressive behaviors, rebelliousness, and the effects of special physical, emotional, or economic problems (Barker, 2003). School social workers often also address issues such as substance abuse and sexuality issues in the higher grade levels. http://bit.ly/1Bgq9jz
NASW Standards for School Social Work ServicesSchool social work is a complex and specialized field of practice that is affected by changes in education policy, research, and practice models that continue to evolve. NASW has developed the Standards for School Social Work Services to meet the changing needs of school social workers, the clients they serve, and local education agencies. NASW has revised these
standards to reflect the values of our profession and current practice trends. http://bit.ly/1DfQDiy
Join the School Social Work Specialty Practice Section with the National NASW. http://bit.ly/1DOKP0O
Children & Schools publishes professional materials relevant to social work services for children. The journal publishes articles on innovations in practice, interdisciplinary efforts, research, program evaluation, policy, and planning. Topics include student-authority relationships, multiculturalism, early intervention, needs assessment, violence, and ADHD. Children & Schools is a practitioner-to-practitioner resource. http://bit.ly/1LzzioL
Featured practice tools, including articles on: (http://bit.ly/17rYNJx) • Graduation or Incarceration? How School
Discipline Policies Shape the Path for Vulnerable Students
• Shining a Light on the Dark Side of Adolescence
• Call the Principal, Not the Police: Preventing the School to Prison Pipeline
• The School Social Worker in Crisis Situations: The Right Skills, The Right Professional
• Social Work Services with Parents
Ottawa Senators vs. DETROIT RED WINGS Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m.
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The Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and the Detroit Red Wings have teamed up for the 2014-15 season. Exclusive ticket packages are available for all members and supporters,
as well as their families, friends and co-workers.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH AND SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
The Red Wings will donate proceeds from each ticket sold back to the NASW. Whose mission is to support, promote and advocate for professional social work practice,
as well as improve the quality of life for the people of Michigan through social justice advocacy.
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New Member Benefits! Moosejaw MountaineeringNASW-Michigan has partnered with Moosejaw Mountaineering to give members a discount on their products. NASW-Michigan members will receive 15% off regular priced items, 25% off of Moosejaw brand products, 10% off Clearance. Some exclusions apply: GoPro, Garmin, Patagonia, Western Mountaineering, CragHoppers.Mention the NASW-Michigan discount while checking out at any Michigan Moosejaw location. If the employees question the discount, mention it was setup through groups at the Partridge Creek store.
Michigan Science CenterThe Michigan Science Center is excited to offer NASW-Michigan members 20% off any level of membership. Explore hands-on exhibits, gaze at the stars, discover new worlds in our IMAX® Theater, and take part in live stage shows. As Michigan’s STEM Hub, we inspire curious minds of all ages. Find your element at the Michigan Science Center.The Michigan Science Center (MiSci) is a unique, fun and dynamic hands-on museum, offering programs that inspire children and their families to discover, explore and appreciate science, technology and math in a fun, dynamic learning environment. Through an interactive approach to science with engaging, hands-on exhibits, shows and activities, MiSci strives to help launch the next generation of Michigan’s engineers, scientists and innovators, and significantly impact the cultural and economic renewal of Detroit and Michigan. MiSci is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.To access your discount go enter promo code MEM-2000 upon checking out, www.mi-sci.org. MiSci is located at 5020 John R St. in Detroit.
LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder is expected soon to sign an executive order that will create the state's largest agency. Officials say the merger of the departments of Community Health and Human Services will save costs and better meet the needs of an underserved population.Maxine Thome, executive director of the Michigan chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, said the new agency could provide a more integrated system of care, but how it will happen is still up in the air."The problem is, the service delivery systems at the local level are so different," she said. "The question is, how will this be implemented at the community level? And at the state level, they don't know yet."As the programs are blended, Thome said, Snyder and other top officials should recognize the critical need for local input. She added that social workers and others on the front lines of agencies have a unique perspective, and their voices should be heard in determining how the merger is implemented.Thome said budget components also need to be worked out, since the departments are two
of the biggest budget expenditures for the state."It's going to absorb a significant chunk of the budget, without quite yet a real sense of how it's going to play out," she said. "Right now, the state is operating in the red, and there's still a question about what the next year's budget will look like."Between the two departments, there are more than 14,000 employees. Officials have said it's too soon to know if layoffs will take place, but they insist the merger is not related to dozens of jobs recently cut at the Department of Human Services.Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – MI- See more at: http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2015-01-28/budget-policy-and-priorities/questions-linger-in-gov-snyders-department-merger/a44180-1#sthash.JeqhFgsb.dpuf
Questions Linger in Governor Snyder’s Department Merger
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The Michigan Chapter would like to welcome the following new members who joined NASW during the months of December and January.
Region 1Michelle Ellsworth, NorwayRicky Kurian, MarquetteSarah Rymkos, Marquette
Region 2Toni Hernalsteen, Traverse CityStephanie Jablonowski, Manistee
Region 3Stacy Alley, West Branch
Region 4Jill Bonthuis, ConklinJennifer Bowhuis, Grand RapidsJamie Dahlquist, Grand RapidsSandy Gragg, NunicaJessica Gray, WhitehallAmy Jackson, Grand RapidsTommie Johnson, Grand RapidsCory Mitchell, KentwoodHannah Rankin, Grand RapidsJuliet Rees, KentKyle Ricard, Holland
Region 5Brad Bender, Bay CityMisti Conley, Mt PleasantKayla Cramer, SaginawRenee Frahm, SaginawVictoria Humble, BurtAmber Kochanny-Sheck, Bay CityToshcia Leddy, ColemanRachel Martin, Bay CityAshlee Rhyndress, BentleyDeborah Schark, SaginawDoris Tellis, SaginawBenjamin Wiltse, Saginaw
Region 6 Diane Baird, Dansville
Jessica Barnes, BathAyami Kawamata, East LansingHadley Kleinschmidt, East LansingRachel Lewis, LansingAmanda Limon, LansingLauren Mayotte, East LansingDeborah Richmond, HaslettAvis Stubbs, Lansing
Region 7 Susan Casadei, CottrellvilleRobin Drury, GainesJessica Freese, DavisonCindy Lancaster, ClioSadie Martin, SanduskyDebra McGee, Swartz CreekMegan McLaren, OwendaleAlaina Moreno-Koehler, Grand BlancErin Rose, FentonFarrah Wojcik, MayvilleKelle Wood, Marysville
Region 8Rita Alabi, EastpointeChris Brown, Royal OakTrevon Burrell, Auburn HillsDana Darmstadter, BirminghamAllysa Fearnow, Sterling HeightsDavid Fish, WarrenLindsay LaBoda, White LakePatrick Laus, RosevilleMarla Malaspina, WarrenLori Mello, FerndaleLisa Reedy, BirminghamGary Thomas, MilfordJanis Wilson, Madison HeightsJacquelyn Wise, Birmingham
Region 9 Kenneth Craig, KalamazooHenry Luke, Berrien SpringsKim Richardson, DouglasChelsea Rottman, Kalamazoo
Kayla Seely, South HavenAndrea Van Lopik, Schoolcraft
Region 10Jasmin Ashakih, Ann ArborDian Breining, JacksonGreta Furlong, Ann ArborJoseph Ganga, Ann ArborCeleste Hawkins, YpsilantiShannon Heasly , LambertvilleMartin Heggestad, Ann ArborCatherine Kabira, Ann ArborLaura Lein, YpsilantiJohn Mathias, Ann ArborShayna Nagel, Ann ArborShoshana Olson, YpsilantiJennifer Overstreet, ChelseaDesiree Peeper, YpsilantiRyan Porter, JacksonJohn Restauro, Ann ArborCaitlyn Rize Ann ArborShil Sengupta, Ann ArborKylee Smith, Ann ArborCassandra Stajich, Ann ArborRegion 11 Disheka Beverly-Daniels, CantonLyndall Bruley DearbornMarion Canty, DetroitStephanie Chang, DetroitGregory Douglas, WestlandMonique Gaines, DetroitJulianne Giles, CantonBrittany Harvey, TaylorGay Jackson, DetroitAmie Justice Lincoln, ParkJodi Ostroskie, LivoniaSaniyah Shahid, CantonGale Simpson, DetroitSamantha Thomas, WyandotteKimberly Varga, Allen Park
New Members & Anniversaries
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Happy AnniversaryCongratulations to the NASW members who reached their membership milestones during October, November and December! We will continue to feature members who reach their milestones throughout the year. Members who reach these milestones will receive a special gift in the mail, so be on the lookout. These members have shown continuous support of NASW and are leaders within the field and their communities.
5 Years
Bill AllistonDawn BistanyOslin Brummell-PresleyDeborah DantonKaren FarrarRobin FerrisDonna FouldsMauritta GardnerDayrell GibsonMegan Griffin-PotterSteven HamptonKimberly HolwerdaJoanne JosehnsMarta KermietVictoria KovariMegan LongAlonda MillerMaureen NorthrupCynthia SchlossAdrienne VeenCatherine WardLauren Watassek
10 Years
Ann FoleyKristina HoeksemaPaddy KutcheyChristine StockfordJeremy WorsleyShannon Kelly-Buzuvis
Heather Ruby-EwaldGayle Walls-BrownSusan RinklowLawrence CasteelRene MckinneyCarol PriceJamie Tarrow Jeffrie CapeRachel CrandallSusan DonnellyBelinda Evans-EbioChristina FinkJulie FreiKristi FreriksMiriam HalprinErin HopsonMichael KrukCharlie MilesElizabeth MobergLarry RinehartDebra SantiAlicia ShamblinNancy TapperPatricia Tracy WilliamsShannon TrecartinJodi WeymersPatricia Williams-RobyRebecca Wilson-Longlet
25 Years
Ruth EichlerMichael HammSusan HoneckMarcia Hovey-WrightCharles JaxKarin KennedyMichelle KleinMeredith LindsayCarol MurrayGregory SchmaGarold SteagallAnne WattersCynthia Willey-King
50 Years
Florence MorelockEdward Oxer
60 Years
Hali GiesslerDavid Miller
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Social Welfare in Cuba: A Holistic View of Human and Environmental Sustainability. October 31 - November 8, 2015 NASW-Michigan invites you to participate in a
very exciting international educational tour, "Social Welfare in Cuba: a Holistic View of Human and Environmental Sustainability," October 31 - November 8, 2015. http://www.ecocubanetwork.net/socialwelfare2015.
The program is being developed by Eastern Michigan University Professor of Social Work Marjorie Ziefert, LMSW, ACSW in the U.S. and the Antonio Núñez Jimenez Foundation for Nature and Humanity in Cuba, with Eco Cuba Network as program consultant. The Cuba Travel Service Provider will be Marazul Charters, a decades-old agency that has arranged Cuba travel for over 100,000 US citizens over the last forty years.
The program will be an exploration of Cuba's integration of social welfare principles and professionals into the implementation of policies of environmental protection and sustainable development. We are attaching an initial proposed program here. We will endeavor to integrate into the program, the meetings and site visits that reflect the
professional needs and interests of our participants.
CECs: This trip is offered for 40 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for Social Workers in the State of Michigan through the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (Michigan Continuing Education Collaborative). Members of Michigan Chapter of NASW will receive their CECs without any additional cost. Non-members and out of state participants will pay a fee of $250 to Michigan NASW to receive these CECs. Social Workers from other states will need to check with their state licensing authority to be sure these CECs are transferable (for most states they are). For further information about CECs contact Marjorie Ziefert, LMSW at [email protected]
If you would like more information on this travel program and/or to receive a registration form, please do not hesitate to email or call Eco Cuba Network program consultant Pam Montanaro at [email protected] or 510-318-4910.
For a full trip itinerary please visit, http://www.nasw-michigan.org/news/217097/Social-Welfare-in-Cuba-A-Holistic-View-of-Human--Environmental-Sustainability.-TRAVEL-OPPORTUNITY.htm.
ECO CUBA NETWORK, a 20 year exchange between US and Cuban environmentalists, promotes US-Cuba environmental travel, communication and collaboration. Check out our website at www.ecocubanetwork.net for more information.
THERAPIST WANTED for growing relationship and sexuality-focused counseling group practice in Royal Oak, Joe Kort & Associates. Ideal candidate will be passionate about
working with heterosexual couples and individuals and the LGBT community. Therapist will be free to develop part-time or full-time caseload; we offer very flexible scheduling and a relaxed environment. We also offer opportunities for promoting a workshop or group if
you have that interest. Friendly and efficient staff; minimal paperwork; no managed care; experienced medical billing provided for therapists who participate with health insurance.
Interested candidates email resume and cover letter to [email protected]
International Travel CE Opportunity – Visit Cuba with NASW-Michigan
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Campaign to TAKE ON HATE Challenges Cultural Acceptability of Discrimination Toward Arab, Muslim Americans.
The Campaign to TAKE ON HATE, led by the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), a project of ACCESS, stands against all forms of hate and bigotry toward any group of people. TAKE ON HATE, which was recently endorsed by the National Association of Social Workers – Michigan Chapter, officially launched in 2014 as a multi-year, grassroots campaign to challenge the growing discrimination and persistent misconception of Arab and Muslim Americans, including refugees of Arab and Muslim descent, in the U.S. In 2013, NNAAC led a series of community meetings across the country to gain insight into what issues were most pressing based
on local experiences. In every meeting, bias and discrimination, including media bias and negative perceptions, were identified as being the main challenges facing the communities. In 2014, TAKE ON HATE launched in four cities – Washington, D.C., Detroit, New York and San Francisco – and has captured national attention through its message of dialogue and engagement to address these issues of bias and discrimination.In light of the recent string of hate crimes against people based on their religion, or their perceived religion, in North America – including the recent devastating murder of three young American Muslims in Chapel Hill, N.C.; the arson attack of a mosque in Houston, Texas and the murder of a man of Somali descent who was shot through his apartment door in Alberta, Canada – TAKE ON HATE is giving people a way to take action to prevent these atrocities from happening again. Find out more at takeonhate.org. It is time to confront ‘acceptable bigotry’ in America. This campaign needs all of us. We cannot #TAKEONHATE without you. Will you join us?
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Much of our focus in the field of social work is on the clients we serve, represent and for whom we advocate. Our code of ethics definitely emphasizes our responsibilities
to clients in Standard 1. In fact, this standard contains 2-3 times more material than any of the subsequent standards. However, this cornerstone standard in our code is immediately followed by Standard 2: Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibility to Colleagues. This standard, whether or not it is intended as a rank order of our ethical priorities, warrants that we strongly consider our collegial responsibilities, behavior toward colleagues and appropriate actions if concerns or conflicts arise with colleagues.
So, am I my colleagues’ keeper? The Code is clear we have ethical responsibilities to colleagues, but the details, the “who, what, when, where” and even why, are not always as definitive. Who is my colleague? What is my responsibility? When do I take any action? Where is the concern? Wrangling with such questions can easily take a backseat to workloads, client priorities, agency administration and to our own self- care/interests. Frankly, it can also just be tough; tough in lots of ways.
In recent discussions with fellow social workers, I inquired if they had ever been in a situation where an ethical issue had arisen in relationship to a colleague. All had. I invite you to consider two scenarios. Each occurred many years ago, outside of Michigan and each is altered for confidentiality purposes.
One involved a social worker in a state agency. Workers began noticing changes in another worker’s behavior. They observed her as unusually complacent, even in response to crises, unfocused, disorganized and also learned of unaccounted for absences. Admittedly at first, there was an element of gossip and rumor. As the unusual behaviors continued, some peer workers made negative comments about the colleague. Many simply ignored the concerns. My social worker acquaintance
recalls being troubled and conflicted. Case demands were extremely high. Morale was low. On-call hours had increased. Superiors had made erratic decisions about staff in the past. My acquaintance also knew of some personal difficulties for the worker. She also liked her and respected her past work. The colleague was a seasoned social worker who volunteered for non-profits in the community.
In another situation, a social service worker described having a new supervisor who required that he respond to a client’s request and make a financial transaction for which funds were not yet available to the client, but within days would be, i.e.; changing a date by a few days. In addition, the social worker had assessed the request as not in the best interest of the client on many levels and his role was to be teaching and assisting the individual with daily living skills, budgeting and understanding the consequences of impulsivity.
When I heard these two experiences, I was struck by the distress each social worker described in sorting through the challenge of their colleague’s behavior (Yes, supervisors are also colleagues!). Neither sought the consult of other professional colleagues for both personal reasons and systemic ones. Neither could easily describe the process they went through to arrive at their own action.
Such situations are multi-layered, often messy and can involve risk to our own comfort. Our Code of Ethics is there as a guide for us. It is a filtering system to help clear the muddy water of the situation and come to terms with what our own behavior will be.
There are many possible filters the code provides. I am suggesting two to consider. First, and perhaps not always as exercised, the values that underpin our code are worth reviewing. It is worth asking, “In this situation with my colleague, what values apply?”
Service?
Social Justice?
Dignity and Worth of Person?
Importance of Human Relationship?
Integrity?
Competence?
Am I My Colleagues’ Keeper?Karen E. Semenuk, LMSW, ACSW, Chapter Ethics Committee Member and Editor, The Voice of Social Workers: Poets and Writers
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And, this application is twofold. The values apply to us as the individual social worker in the situation and also to our social work colleague.
In scenario one, the social worker’s value considerations included the dignity and worth of her colleague, the colleague’s history of service and the human relationship, as well as the agency’s integrity. There were also questions of competence. In the second situation, we can see interplay among values of human relationships, (complicated by the imbalance of power when the colleague is a superior), integrity and competence. Our values are a starting place for getting our bearings, grounding our thinking.
Another filter, perhaps more obvious, returns us
back to Standard 1. We must ultimately weigh the situation through the filter of client(s) being served. Is the colleague’s behavior negatively impacting service? Impact can range from currently harming the client, ultimately not in the client’s best interest, or resulting in sub-par service? We can even pose the question, “might the behavior result in any of the above?”
Our Code of Ethics is a resource, presenting a set of values and specific standards of responsibility as filters. It is importance to utilize them in this way. It is important to consult when it is feasible. NASW-Michigan Ethics Committee is also a resource to help process and assess ethical situations that may arise. We welcome you to contact us and to keep in mind our ethical responsibility to colleagues.
The NASW-Michigan Chapter Ethics Committee is excited to announce the addition of a new member, Shannon Laskey.
Shannon Laskey, LMSW, has worked in a wide variety of environments with children and families for seventeen years. She has served as a Foster Care Worker, Family Preservation Supervisor, Program Manager and Director of Program Development while working at Orchards Children’s Services. Shannon also has firsthand experience maintaining COA accreditation and overseeing all facets of ethical practice, program design, supervision, and training. She has facilitated a CE course and serves as Part Time Lecture at Eastern
Michigan University. In every role, Shannon has been steadfast in personal and professional commitment to growth in both people and programs.
As a licensed social worker Shannon has worked with children and adults in individual, family and group settings. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Michigan State University, Master of Social Work from Eastern Michigan University and Trauma and Loss Clinical Specialist Certification through The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children. As a volunteer she has supported Zonta International and serves as current Board Chairperson of the Eastern Michigan University Social Work Alumni Board. She believes in networking, identifying best practices in areas of social work, and in promoting physical and emotional safety for children and families.
The Chapter Ethics Committee (CEC) processes complaints of alleged violations of the NASW Code of Ethics, by chapter members. It is responsible for providing education and training to NASW members in coordination with the National Ethics Committee and Office of Ethics and Professional Review. The CEC is composed of volunteer NASW members from across the state.
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NASW Contributes to Development of Eldercaring Coordination Guidelines
Social Workers Sought for Participation in Pilot ProjectsNASW is pleased to announce the release of guidelines for a new practice modality, Eldercaring Coordination, developed by the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) Task Force on Eldercaring Coordination. NASW was one of 20 national organizations from the U.S. and Canada to participate in the task force. The ACR now seeks pilot sites and professionals of various disciplines, including social work, to launch and refine this new practice modality.What is Eldercaring Coordination?The purpose of the ACR task force is to develop the process of Eldercaring Coordination, defined as follows in the Guidelines for Eldercaring Coordination:Eldercaring Coordination is a dispute resolution process during which an Eldercaring Coordinator assists elders, legally authorized decision makers, and others who participate by court order or invitation, to resolve disputes with high conflict levels that impact the elder’s autonomy and safety by:
• State enabling more effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Offering education about elder care resources
• Facilitating the creation and implementation of an elder care plan
• Offering making recommendations for resolutions
• Making decisions within the scope of a court order or with the parties’ prior approval. (Association for Conflict Resolution, 2014, p. 7)
Eldercaring Coordination is distinct from, yet complements, services such as mediation,
individual or family therapy, case management or geriatric care management, and provision of legal information or legal representation.A somewhat similar process, parenting coordination, already exists to help families in high-conflict situations work out parenting arrangements. Eldercaring Coordination draws on some aspects of the parenting coordination process while addressing the unique needs and ethical considerations of older adults. For example, promotion of older adults’ autonomy is a foundational principle of Eldercaring Coordination—and a principle congruent with social workers’ promotion of self-determination.How will Eldercaring Coordination be implemented?Practitioners of various professional backgrounds, including social work, may serve as Eldercaring Coordinators. The ACR Guidelines for Eldercaring Coordination include the following qualifications for Eldercaring Coordinators:
• Master’s or doctoral degree
• State licensure
• Completion of training in both elder mediation and family mediation
• Extensive practical experience in a profession relating to high conflict within families
• Completion of a 28-hour (minimum) Eldercaring Coordination training.
The release of the Guidelines for Eldercaring Coordination marks the culmination of the first 18 months of the ACR task force’s work. The guidelines include the following components:
• Ethical principles for Eldercaring Coordination
• Eldercaring Coordination training protocols
• A sample proposal template, including standardized forms, that courts may use to pilot Eldercaring Coordination projects
• Project evaluation tools to be completed by older adults, other Eldercaring Coordination participants, and Eldercaring Coordinators.
These materials are available to the public on the ACR Web site.
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The ACR task force now seeks pilot sites in which to test Eldercaring Coordination. Each pilot project site must include at least one judge in a specific circuit, jurisdiction, county or province who refers at least six families to participate in Eldercaring Coordination.
The ACR task force will support Eldercaring Coordination each pilot project site in multiple ways:
• Providing consultation to assist in the development of the project
• Facilitating the first training for individuals who are qualified to become Eldercaring Coordinators and will serve in the pilot project site
• Providing research support for the project site’s evaluation process.
How can social workers get involved in Eldercaring Coordination?Social workers can play multiple roles in
Eldercaring Coordination:
• Serve on the ACR advisory committee
• Encourage pilot testing in their locales and work with interested stakeholders to secure funding from foundations or other sources
• Become trained as Eldercaring Coordinators
• Following completion of Eldercaring Coordinator training, help to train other professionals for this role
• Volunteer to administer evaluation surveys to eldercaring coordination participants (can be done by phone).
For more information about Eldercaring Coordination and to learn how you can get involved, please review the ACR’s Guidelines for Eldercaring Coordination and then contact ACR Photo courtesy of www.abceldercare.net
Task Force co-chairs:Sue Bronson, [email protected] Linda Fieldstone, [email protected]
NASW Assurance Services (naswassurance.org)
University of Michigan-Flint Social Work Program (umflint.edu/socialwork)
Social Work Advanced By Your SupportNASW-Michigan offers our community and professional partners a unique opportunity to assist in the advancement of the social work profession throughout the state. Social Work Advanced by Your Support (SWAYS) ensures the support, promotion, and advocacy for professional social work practice, social work students, and NASW-Michigan legislative efforts.
We would like to send out a special thanks to our current SWAYS partner organizations:
If you are interesting in learning more about the SWAYS program or becoming a partner organizations visit nasw-michigan.org/?page=SWAYS or call the NASW-Michigan office at 517-487-1548.
Michigan Association of School Social Workers (masswmi.org)
Michigan State University School of Social Workers (socialwork.msu.edu)
Silver Partners
Bronze PartnersHealth2Resoures (health2resources.com)
Gold Partners
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Faith-Based Discrimination
Most of us became familiar with the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) legislation during last session’s Lame Duck. NASW – Michigan’s VP of Social Policy, Susan Grettenberger, provided testimony on the potential harm to social work and clients a law like this would create. Thanks to the advocacy efforts of the Chapter, its membership and its allies, the bill was defeated and never made it to a senate vote.
However, proponents of the bill were quick to reintroduce RFRA this session. SB 4 is identical to the house bill defeated last session. It would allow anyone to use “sincerely held religious beliefs” as a defense for denying services. NASW – Michigan does not expect this legislation to move anytime soon. However, the Governor has called for a reintroduction of Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act protection for LGBT individuals. If an Elliott Larsen bill comes up we certainly expect movement on RFRA.
Related to RFRA, legislation that would allow faith-based adoption agencies to deny placements based on “sincerely held religious beliefs” HB 4188, HB 4189 and HB 4190, has been reintroduced and was discussed in the House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee on February 18. Last year the house passed the bills in Lame Duck, but the Senate declined to act on the bills. Opponents, including NASW-Michigan, fear that the bills do not work for the best interest of children. There are currently thousands of children waiting for homes and to allow state-funded adoption placement agencies to discriminate against loving families who are willing to adopt only further traumatizes the children. NASW continues to oppose the bills.
Welfare Payments Could be Tied to School Attendance Under New Bill
HB 4041, introduced by Representative Al Pscholka, requires a family independence program (FIP, or cash assistance) group’s compliance with compulsory school attendance in order to receive assistance. In other words - if a child skips or misses too much school, regardless of the reason, that child’s family will lose their cash assistance. If the child is under 16 years of age, the entire
family loses benefits; if the child is 16 or above, only that child’s benefits are cut.
An identical bill was introduced last session and never made it to the Governor’s desk. Opponents argued that children often miss school for reasons beyond their control, or the families’ control (i.e. bullying, lack of transportation or clean clothes, hunger, taking care of younger siblings while their parents work, etc.) Cutting payments to families under such conditions only exacerbates the problems families may be facing. NASW – Michigan advocates for programs that address the underlying causes of school attendance issues and opposes this legislation.
Student Loans
Michigan Democrats introduced bills to give tax credits to college graduates with student loan debt who choose to stay in Michigan. Rep. Andy Schor and Sen. Curtis Hertel, Jr. introduced the same bills in their respective chambers. Modeled after the Opportunity Maine program, the legislation would offer income tax credit equal to 50 percent of the amount of qualified student loan payments made during a single tax year, up to 20 percent of average yearly tuition for Michigan’s public universities. Credits would be capped at $2,150. Similar bills moved through both chambers last session but stalled. NASW – Michigan supports the concept of both bills.
Updates from Your Director of Public Policy: Allan Wachendorfer
NASW Members Receive 15% Discount on DSM-5
The DSM-5 was released by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) May 2013. APA is offering NASW
members a 15% on the manual. To receive this discount, create a free online account with American
Psychiatric Publishers at www.appi.org and enter promo code “NASWMEM” when placing order.
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American Indian Health & Family Services Named Non-Profit of the Month
Detroit, MI, March 1, 2015 – American Indian Health & Family Services (AIHFS) has been named the March 2015 Non-Profit of the Month by the National Association of Social Workers – Michigan Chapter.
Founded in 1978, the mission of AIHFS is to empower and enhance the physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental wellbeing of American Indian families and other underserved populations in southeast Michigan through culturally grounded health and family services.
According to the 2010 census there were nearly 50,000 American Indians/Alaska Native’s residing in the region, making southeast Michigan host to the largest Native American population in the state. As a non-profit health center, AIHFS supports a seven county service area through myriad of programs, including:
• The Sacred Bundle Program, which serves youth ages 10-24 with a community wide approach to addressing suicide prevention
• Affordable Care Act Navigation, and have enrolled since October 2014 over 375 children, youth, adults, and families into medical plans
• The Dream Seekers Youth Program, which focuses on mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellness for young people ages 8-18
• The Healthy Start/Family Spirit Program, which provides support to Native
American pregnant women, young children, and caregivers through home visits, traditional teachings, childbirth classes, playgroups, and community events
“NASW-Michigan is proud to recognize the amazing and important work being done by American Indian Health & Family Services. They have been an invaluable resource for their community and a tireless advocate for the clients they serve” – Duane Breijak, NASW-Michigan Director of Member Services & Development.
For more information about AIHFS visit their website at www.aihfs.org.
Seeking Therapists
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Excellent seminars, training and supervision available.
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Phone: 248.626.1500 Fax: 248.626.1551
Established practice preferred.
Send resume to:Sidney H. Grossberg6960 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100West Bloomfield, MI 48322
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OFFICE SPACE IN SAGINAW. Rent by the month or by the hour. Referrals and supervision available. 989-791-4066.
OFFICE SPACE. Sterling Heights, Out-pt MH/SA, Social workers, Psych., MD. Spacious, large windows, shared waiting room, private, furnished. Rent by day or month. 586-260-5565.
PRIMACARE Mental Health Service – Private practice seeking LMSW’s with minimum 5 years experience for contractual work in our Monroe and Westland offices. Fax resume to 734-421-1405 attn: Louise or email [email protected]. If you have any questions, please call 734-513-1122.
LANSING CONFERENCE ROOM AVAILABLE – Need a central location for an upcoming board meeting, CE event or training? Internet, parking, flip charts and coffee included. Fits up to 40 people. $50 for NASW members, $75 for non-members per event/day. To make your reservation please call 517-487-1548.
LICENSE SUPERVISION for LMSW or LMFT: One-on-one, daytime supervision at convenient West Bloomfield, MI location by Sidney H. Grossberg, PhD, LMSW, LMFT, CAADC. Dr. Grossberg was formerly professor of social work at Wayne State University and of continuing education at the Smith School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts. He is the director of Counseling Associates in West Bloomfield, MI. 248.626.1500.
DSM-5 Coding Update. The DSM-5 Coding Supplement will be updated regularly to reflect coding updates, changes, or corrections, and other information necessary for compensation in mental health practice. Find coding changes at :http://dsm.
psychiatryonline.org/DSM5CodingSupplement.
Heron Ridge Assocs an upscale group of 4 clinics is seeking LMSW licensed, minimum of 7 yrs post masters experienced, clinicians to join our staff. Please send resume,license, & malpractice to [email protected], mail to 3694 Clarkston Rd, Ste D, Clarkston, 48348 or fax to 248-391-7478.
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Excellent part/full-time office space for mental health professionals. Spacious windowed offices, shared conference and waiting rooms. Telegraph and Square Lake . Easy access to Woodward, I-75 and M-59. Excellent lighted parking, potential client referrals. Call Richard B. Traitel, Ph.D. 248-334-9000.
Are You Afraid of Being Audited by the State? Want to make sure all of your CEs will count towards your license? NASW-Michigan is offering a Continuing Education (CE) Tracking Service to all licensed social workers. The CE Tracking Service will prepare social workers to swiftly and confidently respond to a State audit, if one is issued, and is designed to prevent unnecessary license suspension. The Service will help determine if you have completed the required CE course hours for licensure renewal. At any time during your three-year cycle, this Web based service will allow you to login and verify how many approved credits you have completed and how many you have left to complete. Call 517-487-1548 today to get signed up. $25 for NASW members, $40 for non-members per year.
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