DSW Candidate – Nicole Lang, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Addressing the Human-Animal Bond in Generalist Social Work Practice and Casework
DSW Candidate – Nicole Lang, MSW, LCSW
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:00 AM- 10:15 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Addressing the Human-Animal Bond in Generalist Social Work Practice and Casework
This presentation will explore the Human Animal Bond (HAB) and its benefits and the obstacles it may pose to pet owners, which are the subject of an expanding body of research. This presentation comprises a literature review that investigates the assumption that social work practitioners lack a comprehensive understanding of the HAB and veterinary social work concepts, as well as the impact of this lack of understanding on clients. Additionally, it discusses the scarcity of training available to address the HAB in social work practice.
This presentation applies critical feminist, ethical leadership, and systems theories to establish a framework that redefines the concept of family to include pets and addresses the implications of the HAB in generalist social work practice and casework. It incorporates concepts from veterinary social work to develop an understanding of the HAB’s impact on a continuum across systems and various client groups. It emphasizes the necessity of ongoing education and training in this field and draws attention to the demographics that would most benefit from this conceptual framework. Practice application and strategies to address the HAB in practice from an administrative and leadership perspective are also highlighted.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of the human-animal bond and how it applies to social work practice.
- Understand how the human-animal bond can be infused into generalist social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
- Learn tools and strategies to address the human-animal bond in practice settings.
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.
