Description

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:

1. Increase knowledge of cultural beliefs that impact Latina cancer survivors’ health behaviors and psychosocial care.
2. Identifying how family roles, cultural identity, intergenerational experiences, and structural stressors are embodied in clients’ illness narratives and coping mechanisms through the use of body mapping.
3. Apply leadership strategies and psychosocial interventions that can increase social workers’ ability to provide culturally responsive care.

Presenter Bio

Jenny Rodriguez, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Oncology Social Work–Certified clinician and doctoral candidate at the University of Kentucky. She earned her Master of Social Work from Azusa Pacific University. She has dedicated her career to the field of psycho-oncology, culturally responsive care, and program development.

Jenny’s scholarly and clinical interests center on broadening cultural awareness in healthcare and advancing psychosocial research with underserved and marginalized populations. Jenny’s research centers on culturally tailored interventions for Latina cancer survivors, addressing stress, coping, survivorship, and health outcomes. She has contributed to national research projects with the Psychosocial Cancer Research Collaborative (PCRC) and presented at national conferences, including the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) and Minority Cancer Awareness Symposiums. Her achievements include professional honors, such as an award for integrating interdisciplinary psychosocial programs into standard medical care with the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care, and a Susan G. Komen–supported grant. Jenny has also led and co-authored publications on distress screening practices, including adherence, responsiveness, and psychosocial interventions in oncology care.

In addition to her hospital-based role, Jenny maintains a private therapy practice and is also actively engaged in community work, integrating traditional Indigenous ancestral practices as part of a culturally rooted wellness approach. Jenny is the first in her family lineage to pursue a doctoral degree to empower her community and encourage future generations.

Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing

Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)

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: 9/29/25-9/29/28. 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.