DSW Candidate – Toi Singleton, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Social Work Education Bridging Gaps in Veteran Mental Health Care
DSW Candidate – Toi Singleton, MSW, LCSWA
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Social Work Education Bridging Gaps in Veteran Mental Health Care
Veterans encounter serious mental health issues after they leave the military and re-enter the civilian world. Working with this population can put social workers at a disadvantage because the generalist social work curriculum lacks the specific training required for veterans’ needs. In addition to highlighting the significance of including specialized training in trauma-informed care and military culture, this presentation looks at the gaps in social work education surrounding veterans’ mental health.
Through a review of the literature, important obstacles that veterans face when trying to receive mental health treatment are identified, as well as the consequences these obstacles have on successful treatment outcomes. In order to ensure that social workers are prepared to handle the complexities of veterans’ mental health needs, the proposed hybrid educational model promotes curriculum changes that prioritize experiential learning opportunities and collaboration with veteran organizations. The ultimate goal of implementing this hybrid model is to develop a more knowledgeable and responsive social work workforce, which will improve veterans’ mental health outcomes and increase the efficacy of social work practice as a whole.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Analyze the limitations of generalist social work curricula in adequately preparing social workers to meet the mental health needs of veterans.
- Identify key barriers veterans face in accessing mental health services and understand the implications of these barriers for effective treatment.
- Discuss the importance of integrating specialized training in trauma-informed care and military culture into social work education.
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.
