DSW Candidate – Amanda McNab, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Preparing MSW Students for the Hard Times
DSW Candidate – Amanda McNab, MSW
Monday, April 28, 2025
1:00 PM- 2:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: This session is not eligible for CE credit.
Description
Preparing MSW Students for the Hard Times
MSW programs are designed to prepare future social workers to manage the multitude of situations they will come across in their careers. At times, these situations will include adverse events that have negative emotional and psychological effects on those involved. Although social workers are told to use self-care and build distress tolerance skills, not everyone knows how to apply them for themselves. By providing mandatory education around self-care and distress tolerance skills during MSW programs, social workers will be more prepared to manage the impact of negative events in their own lives and improve the quality of their career.
This presentation will review research regarding current curriculum options being provided in the United States, as well as the findings regarding the effectiveness. Participants will be exposed to the theories and concepts curriculum should utilize to encourage the adoption of new skills and make them accessible across unique backgrounds. Ways to provide experiential experiences in the classroom without crossing the boundary into group therapy will be discussed.
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least two benefits of the mandatory self-care curriculum in MSW programs.
- List at least two motivators or mechanisms of how behavior is acquired.
- Identify at least two self-care or distress tolerance skills that can be taught in a classroom.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: This session is not eligible for CE credit.
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
