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    • Wednesday, March 19, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Therapie Bistro and Wine Bar 350 Camino de la Riena 150 San Diego, CA 92108
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    CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK | SAN DIEGO DISTRICT

    Celebrate Social Work Month at the CSCSW San Diego District Mixer! Light appetizers will be provided. Coffee, Tea, and Wine on your own.

    Therapie Bistro and Wine Bar
    50 Camino de la Riena 150
    San Diego, CA 92108

    (858) 201-7548
    https://therapiebistro.com

    Location is in the old Union Tribune Building- a corner store front facing the 8 freeway. Plenty of parking in the front and back parking lots.

    PLEASE RSVP

    Questions? Contact: michellefoylcsw@gmail.com

    • Thursday, March 20, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • ONLINE ZOOM Meeting
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    Please join us at our next support group for Social work students and ASWs.

    Feeling lost, stressed, excited? Don't have time for the self care everyone keeps talking about? You are not alone! 

    Bring your questions and concerns, share your journey and connect with others, through this open group for any social work student or ASW in need of support.  The group will meet with members once a month to discuss topics related to being a social work student or graduate in pursuit of a clinical license.

    The forum will provide a semi-structured discussion in a safe and encouraging space. Topics are expected to be broad in range but may include: internships, managing hours and licensing exams, supervisors and supervision.  The goal of this group is to meet with other aspiring clinical social workers and share successes, challenges, stressors and ethical issues.

    Group will meet on Zoom the third Thursday of each month from 5:00 to 6:00.  Cost is free to members and non-members.

    If you have any questions about the support group, please contact Emily Plain, MSW |   cscswgla@gmail.com

    If you are not a member join today - click here to learn more

    This Consultation/Support Group does not award CEUs.


    • Tuesday, March 25, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
    • Online ZOOM
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    Retirement! Is it on the horizon for you? The California Society for Clinical Social Work (CSCSW) invites you to join its Retirement Discussion Group (RDG). 

    Free group for CSCSW Members who are thinking about retiring

    The group will provide a mutually supportive space for participants to explore how it's done, logistics, tapering down, clinical issues with clients, and our feelings about it. As we benefit from consultation and assistance at the beginning and middle phases of our careers, it is no different when it comes to closing out a fulfilling career in a way that we feel is ethically and practically sound. 

    Make a cup of coffee and join us 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 


    • Wednesday, March 26, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Somewhere Else (next to Everson Royce Bar) 1948 East 7th Street 90021
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    The date for this event is Wednesday, March 26, 2025 

    Location CHANGE: (right next door)

    Somewhere Else (next to Everson Royce Bar)  1948 East 7th Street 90021

    Join us for an evening of networking with fellow social workers and mental health providers. Learn about the CSCSW, make some business connections and network with peers. Bring your business cards. 

    **Light appetizers and no-host bar will be provided** 

    There is street parking and valet parking available.

    • Friday, March 28, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Mid Peninsula TBD (address will be provided after registration)
    • 19
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    In-person Gathering for Social Work Month | Midpeninsula District Networking and Social

    Friday, March 28 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Local Member's Home (address will be given out when you register)

    Register Early: Space limited to 40 people

    Join us for a gathering of local members and guests to say "hello", network, and recognize Social Work Month. Learn about CSCSW, make some business connections, and network with peers. Bring your business cards. 

    **Light appetizers and drinks will be provided**



    For questions, contact Joan Berman: berman.joan@gmail.com

     


    • Monday, April 07, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Online WEBINAR
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    Presenter: Katie Fracalanza, PhD

    ONLINE ZOOM WEBINAR

    Costs:  CSCSW Member: FREE | Students: FREE
    Nonmember: $65 

    CEUs: 1.5


    Description:

    In this workshop, Katie Fracalanza, PhD, explains the Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU) theory and how research based on IU informs therapy practices that can help calm worry and anxiety. Dr. Fracalanza describes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches for improving high levels of worry and discusses how these principles may be implemented in day-to-day life. She highlights the effects of CBT strategies based on both research studies and observations from her clinical practice as a psychologist.


    Learning Objectives:

    At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

    1. Define and explain generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
    2. Be able to describe how intolerance of uncertainty (IU) contributes to the development and maintenance of worry.
    3. Develop behavioral exposures to uncertainty tailored for clients diagnosed with GAD.

      Workshop Logistics: After registering you will receive a link to the ZOOM WEBINAR.  

      • Closed Captioning available

      ABOUT THE PRESENTER

      Katie Fracalanza is a licensed clinical psychologist, Clinical Associate Professor within Stanford University’s School of Medicine, and Clinic Director of the California Psychology Center. Her area of expertise is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based therapies (EBT) for worry, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression.

      This is a District Meeting coordinated by the Mid-Peninsula District

      This DISTRICT MEETING meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 

      Note: With supervisor approval, registered ASWs may use CEs toward LCSW hours.


        Cancellation Policy

        • 14 days or more before event date: Full refund
        • 13-7 days before event date: 75% refund
        • 6 days or less before event date: No refund

        Note:  Registration will be canceled if payment is not made at least 7 days prior to the event.

        • Saturday, April 26, 2025
        • 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
        • Online ZOOM
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        ONLINE ZOOM WEBINAR -  WILL NOT BE RECORDED

        Costs: Member - $95.00 | Nonmember - $135.00 | Student - $30   
        Presenter:  Ann Steiner, PhD, LMFT, CGP, AGPA-F    
        CEUs: This workshop qualifies for 3 CEUs of the 6 CEUs required by BBS for Law and Ethics

        Covid and the increase in natural disasters have been a wakeup call and reminder that we all, regardless of age, health and socio-cultural location, need to have backup systems in place.  Illnesses, retirement, relocation and sudden emergencies happen. Plus, the Ethics Codes for every discipline require that you have a Professional Will. This This hands-on Law and Ethics workshop helps you plan who will contact patients if you cannot, and ways to minimize the impact of your absence on your patients, colleagues, and community.  

        All levels of experience welcome!

        Learning Objectives:

        At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

        1. List 3 common problems and complications created for patients when the therapist cancels, is ill, or dies.
        2. List 3 important criteria for selecting backup/ Emergency Response Team members.
        3. Analyze when and whether it is appropriate to be self-disclosing regarding the therapist's health, reasons for canceling sessions and termination, factoring in differences in these areas: social-economic, power, privilege, racial, cultural differences, as well as cultural differences in beliefs and attitudes toward death and dying that exist in their clinical practice.

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            About the Presenter:

            Ann Steiner, PhD, LMFT, CGP, AGPA-F has led the charge in bringing this important and frequently neglected issue to the attention of therapists throughout the US and internationally. She has published over twenty articles, been cited in many additional publications, and since 1999 has spoken about and presented workshops on the important yet taboo topic of preparing for the illness, death, relocation and retirement of psychotherapists. Her eBook on this topic, The Psychotherapist’s Professional Will: Handbook for Managing Planned and Unplanned Absences from Practice, released in 2025.

            This webinar meets the qualifications for 3.0 hours of Law & Ethics continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 

            Note: With supervisor approval, registered ASWs may use CEs toward LCSW hours.


              Cancellation Policy

              • 14 days or more before event date: Full refund
              • 13-7 days before event date: 75% refund
              • 6 days or less before event date: No refund

              Note:  Registration will be canceled if payment is not made at least 7 days prior to the event.


              • Saturday, May 10, 2025
              • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
              • ONLINE ZOOM WEBINAR
              • 917
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              Get Informed About Becoming a Licensed Social Worker in California!

              Direct from the source: Join us on May 10, 2025, for a 2-hour live event where you’ll learn everything you need to know about becoming a licensed social worker in California! The staff of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) will present a comprehensive overview of the licensing process, including how to register as an Associate Social Worker (ASW), steps for earning supervised experience, and information about the exams required for licensure. They will also provide updates on recent changes to coursework requirements. This is a great opportunity to get the answers you need directly from the experts at BBS!

              Please forward this announcement to share this FREE event with others.  

              THIS EVENT WILL BE RECORDED AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CSCSW WEBSITE HOMEPAGE ONCE THE RECORDING IS PROCESSED


              BBS Panel:

              Shari Brunner

              Shari Brunner has been with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since March of 2024. She is the Lead ASW Analyst and also serves as the out-of-state APCC evaluator.

              Carl Peralta

              Carl Peralta is the Registration Manager for the Board of Behavioral Sciences and has been with the Board since 2014. Prior to his current role, Carl served as the lead analyst for the Licensing Unit from 2022 to 2024 and as the lead analyst for the LMFT Unit from 2018 to 2022.

              Sasha Addison

              Sasha Addison has been with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2016 and has been the lead analyst for the LCSW Unit since 2022.

              Martin Gamez

              Martin Gamez has been with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2019 and has been an LCSW evaluator since 2022.

              Lisa Cigelske

              Lisa Cigelske is the LCSW/LPCC team manager. She has been with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2015. Lisa has worked in a variety of units and has a well-rounded knowledge of the entire licensing process.


              For information: Donna Dietz, CSCSW Administrator - info@clinicalsocialworksociety.org

              Day of contact: Ingrid Chung Nishimoto |  ingrid@ingridnishimototherapy.com

              • Thursday, May 15, 2025
              • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
              • Online WEBINAR
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              Presenter: Juli Fraga, PsyD

              ONLINE ZOOM WEBINAR

              Costs:  CSCSW Member: FREE | Students: FREE
              Nonmember: $65 

              CEUs: 1.5


              Description:

              This presentation will provide 1) Psychoeducation on perinatal mood disorders (depression, anxiety, and psychosis) 2) Recognizing signs and symptoms of PMADs, 3) Treatments and therapy, 4) A mini case presentation.


              Learning Objectives:

              At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

              1. Recognize the signs and symptoms of PMADs,  
              2. Learn how to screen for PMADs,  
              3. Learn how to treat PMADs

                  Workshop Logistics: After registering you will receive a link to the ZOOM WEBINAR.  

                  • Closed Captioning available

                  ABOUT THE PRESENTER

                  Dr. Juli Fraga is a psychologist in San Francisco who specializes in maternal mental health disorders and women's health concerns. She is on the medical advisory board for BabyCenter. She is also a clinical assistant professor at the University of California, San Francisco (USCF).

                  This is a District Meeting coordinated by the Mid-Peninsula District

                  This DISTRICT MEETING meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 

                  Note: With supervisor approval, registered ASWs may use CEs toward LCSW hours.


                    Cancellation Policy

                    • 14 days or more before event date: Full refund
                    • 13-7 days before event date: 75% refund
                    • 6 days or less before event date: No refund

                    Note:  Registration will be canceled if payment is not made at least 7 days prior to the event.

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