Welcome to the Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers Web site.     What's New... 2009 Annual Conference  CALL FOR PAPERS  This call, by NASW-VA’s Annual Conference Committee, is to solicit proposals for presentations at our statewide continuing education conference.  The conference, "Restoring and Transforming Our Professional Spirit," will be held on March 13 & 14, 2009 at the Omni Hotel in Richmond, VA.  As a presenter, you will: Share your knowledge and experience with your colleagues through a 1 ½ or 3 hour presentation Receive maximum exposure by presenting at the statewide conference Engage and enlighten social workers Earn category II continuing education contact hours for Virginia. Presenting at the Annual Conference serves as a first step to becoming an approved provider for the NASW-VA’s Continuing Education Program.  Upon successful completion of the Annual Conference presentation, you will be added to our growing list of “approved instructors” who are eligible to provide CE workshops around the state. All topics are welcome.  In addition to clinical workshop proposals, NASW-VA is interested in proposals for private practice, non-clinical, or administration-focused workshops.  Please design your presentation as a skills building workshop for either intermediate or advanced audiences.  Intermediate workshops are geared toward participants who have done work related to social work issues for at least two years, who have good working knowledge of these issues and who are seeking to improve intervention, advocacy or management skills and practices.  Advanced workshops are geared toward participants who have done work related to social work issues for at least five years, who had comprehensive knowledge of these issues, and who are seeking to further develop intervention, advocacy or management skills and practice. Please note that the deadline for submission of papers is September 22, 2008. All proposals must be postmarked on or before this date in order to be considered. The “Grandfather of Social Work Ethics," Frederic Reamer,  Ph.D., will present an Ethics workshop for NASWVA on Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Richmond West. (6.0 Cat. I contact hours, meets ethics requirement for Virginia licensure renewal) Dr. Reamer has lectured extensively nationally and internationally on the subjects of professional ethics and professional malpractice and liability.  He chaired the national task force that wrote the current Code of Ethics adopted by the National Association of Social Workers. Dr. Reamer, a faculty member in the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College, is the author of 16 books including several books specifically about the ethical dilemmas that social workers face.  Have you seen our JOB BANK lately?  Employers are regularly posting positions on our website, because the rates are great, and ads are viewed by well-qualified professional social workers.  Iff your organization has an opening, please recommend the NASWVA Job Bank, so we can make this the go-to site for Social Work jobs and jobseekers.  Free CE credit for NASW Members! Speciality Practice Teleconference recordings are available for credit.  Visit the NASW Speciality Practice Sections page  to view a list of past teleconferences, including the following topics offered in 2008: Helping Families Face the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease  Credit Hour(s) : 1 Treatment of Depression: Psychotherapy Works Too!  Credit Hour(s): 1 Boundary and Dual Relationship Issues in Social Work: Ethical and Risk-management Considerations Credit Hour(s): 2 The Myths of Grief  Credit Hour(s): 1 Practical Problem Solving Model for Medication Safety  Credit Hour(s): 1 New Theory in Practice For Working With People Living with Grief  Credit Hour(s) : 1 Strategic Plan 2007-2009 NASW-VA encourages members to view our strategic plan by going to the Members Only section of our Web site. NASWVA announces a MEMBERSHIP FORUM.  Please link to the forums, and you will be able to communicate with members throughout the Commonwealth on whatever topic you choose! (must relate to the practice of Social Work!) Link to Forum Visit the MARKETPLACE section to view  CLASSIFIEDS of interest to social work professionals, including CE programs accredited by other organizations, office space to let, and professional services.  If you would like to advertise something, you can post it on the website for as little as $45.  Click here for more information.

NASW Virginia Mission Statement The National Association of Social Workers of Virginia (NASW-VA) strives to assure achievement of the highest standards of Social Work practice in the Commonwealth via: • Promoting the core professional value of belief in inherent worth and dignity of each individual. • Endorsing and advancing a core, professional, social work identity and presence. • Connecting, educating and defining standards to provide the tools necessary for enhancing professional practice. • Assessing and addressing current trends and issues relevant to, and affecting, the profession. • Advocating and supporting public policies and legislative efforts further the profession of Social Work and embrace the diversity of human need. Social Work Reinvestment   Initiative: A National and  Chapter Campaign Want to learn more about this  initiative? Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation. Click the following link for details about a unique CE program, sponsored in part by NASWVA.  ADVANCED FAMILY LAW AND MENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR: An Interdisciplinary Approach To Child Custody Determinations September 23, 2008 6.0 Category I contact hours CALENDAR OF EVENTS NASW-Sponsored*^ Workshops LCSW Exam Prep   September 19, 2008   Hampton, VA Clinical Supervision Training  September 26 and 27, 2008   Hampton, VA Building Resilience: Rebounding From and Preventing Compassion Fatigue October 10, 2008 Fairfax, VA Dr. Fred Reamer Workshop Difficult Ethical Issues in Social Work - Protecting Clients (and Ourselves) (Meets Ethics requirement for licensure) October 17, 2008 Richmond, VA LCSW Exam Prep   December 5, 2008   Richmond, VA Other Workshops** Accredited by NASW Virginia Chapter Narcissism and Eating Disorders September 5, 2008 Milford, Va The Family Lifespace Drawing Diagnostic September 12, 2008 Leesburg, VA Positive Discipline for Parents of Children Birth to Ten Years September 27, 2008 Williamsburg, VA Additional dates (in Alexandria, VA): October 20, 2008 January 31, 2009 June 8, 2009 Discipline of Students with Special Needs October 2, 2008 Richmond, VA Medical Records Law November 12, 2008 Norfolk, VA An Introduction to the Psychology of Emotional Regulation Parts I and II October 29 and 30, 2008 Charlottesville, VA January 29 and 30, 2009 Charlottesville, VA March 25 and 26, 2009 Charlottesville, VA *  Free CE Certificates offered with NASW-Sponsored workshops. ** CE Certificates are $5 for members and $10 for non-members for Other Workshops sponsored by other organizations and accredited by NASW-VA. ^ In case of cancellation, you will be notified by e-mail, and every effort will be made to place an announcement on the Chapter phone and Web site. VIEW ALL EVENTS