DSW Candidate – Lena Lambert, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Self-Care in the Helping Disciplines: How Universities Can Better Prepare Students
DSW Candidate – Lena Lambert, MSW, LGSW
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Self-Care in the Helping Disciplines: How Universities Can Better Prepare Students
Professional organizations such as the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) promote the idea of self-care and support the concept of self-care in the curriculum. A multidisciplinary approach to self-care curriculum fosters an environment of learning from several bodies of knowledge and can help provide sustainable practices for all disciplines. Literature from the helping disciplines of social work, nursing, and education was conceptualized to explore adding self-care modules to the social work curriculum as a preventative tool against burnout and compassion fatigue. Literature supports the use of self-care modules in the curriculum, emphasizing self-care with supervision during social work and nursing practicums and preservice teaching. Multiple theories support the concept by connecting various systems within self-care dimensions and the empowerment of students with the idea of supporting and maintaining their self-care. This paper explores the application of a self-care curriculum for senior students in helping disciplines.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Understand the terms self-care, burnout, and compassion fatigue.
- Examine the impact of self-care on one’s professional life.
- Recognize the benefits of incorporating self-care into the curriculum and how field supervisors can model self-care practices.
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: 9/29/22-9/29/25. 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.
