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Questions about licensure? 

The North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners is responsible for licensing social workers in the state of North Dakota. Visit their website for more information. 


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Stay updated on all things Interstate Licensure Compact and removal of the ASWB Exam for Social Work Licensure on our Advocacy Page.



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NASW-ND opposes the use of the ASWB social work licensure exam at all levels and recommends using graduation from a BSW and MSW accredited program as an adequate measure of competency for obtaining a LBSW and LMSW license."

NASW-ND Advocacy Committee and Board of Directors calls for the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDBSWE) to take actionable steps to remove the social work licensure exam requirement for licensed BSW and MSW social workers.

READ FULL LETTER HERE



Calling all Students!

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Giving Tuesday


This Giving Tuesday, consider sponsoring a student for NASW membership. NASW-ND has students on waitlists, wishing for sponsorship. 

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virtual book club 

nasw-nd participates in a virtual book club to earn continuing education credit. past book selections have included dare to lead by brené brown, so you want to talk about race by ijeoma oluo, the midnight library by matt haig, and ask again, yes by mary beth keane.

* no more than ten (10) contact hours may be completed by independent learning per licensure cycle.

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Awards and Scholarships Opportunity

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Calling all social workers and social work students to apply for the 2024 NASW-North Dakota Chapter Social Work Awards and Scholarships! For awards, we are on the lookout for exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing the social work profession and uplifting the communities we serve. Nominate deserving candidates for the following distinguished awards:


Award Categories:

  • Social Worker of the Year
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Public Citizen of the Year

Scholarship Categories:

BSW Student Scholarship: $500
MSW Student Scholarship: $500

DEADLINE! Sunday, September 15, 2024

Award Nomination Form
Scholarship Application Form


Welcome new NASW-ND Board Members!

We are so excited to welcome four new members to the NASW-ND Board of Directors! 

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Thank you outgoing Board Members, you will be greatly missed!

Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to the board, we will miss you dearly. We wish you luck on all your future endeavors! 

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Hosted by: NASW Illinois, Nevada, and North Dakota Chapters!


CONFERENCE DETAILS

2024 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Empowering Social Workers

Dates: Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8, 2024

Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm Central Time / 10:00am to 3:00pm Mountain Time / 9:00am to 2:00pm Pacific Time

Schedule and Classes: https://www.naswil.org/conference


Conference workshops will qualify as continuing education for the following professions*:

  • In Illinois: LSWs, LCSWs, PELs, LPCs, LCPCs, LMFTs, RNs, LPNs, APNs, and LCPs.
  • In Nevada: Professionals licensed by Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers, Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners, State of Nevada, State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors, Department of Education.
  • In North Dakota: Professionals licensed by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.

*Subject to change


REGISTRATION RATES

*There is no single-day option for this conference.

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Early Bird Registrants (before 09.27.24)

  • Nonmember: $159.00
  • NASW Member: $99.00

Regular Registrations (09.27.24–11.01.24)

  • Nonmember: $189.00
  • NASW Member: $129.00

BSW & MSW Students (not eligible for CEUs):

  • Nonmember: $60.00 (includes NASW student membership)
  • NASW Member: $15.00

Registration Deadline: 9am Central Time on Friday, November 1, 2024


PROMOTE WITH NASW-ND!

Promote your organization with a digital exhibitor sponsorship or a conference sponsorship!

Conference Digital Exhibitor Sponsorship

Promote your organization with a digital exhibitor sponsorship listing. Your listing will be fully integrated into the digital conference platform, allowing you to still engage with attendees and for them to engage with your materials during and after the event. Since it's all virtual, there's no set-up or teardown—just you! Submit your sponsorship here


Vendors Receive:

  • Access to the digital conference platform to interact with attendees, have live chat conversations, and share info on your organization
  • A listing in online virtual platform
  • A mailing address contact list of attendees (.xls)
  • A pre-conference e-mail sent to attendees with your basic contact info

NOTE: Exhibitors may attend virtual education but to receive CEUs, they must purchase conference registration as an attendee.


DIGITAL EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP FEES:

For Profit: $450.00

Nonprofit: $350.00

Submit your sponsorship here.


Sponsorship

Custom sponsorship packages are available ranging from $2,000 to $15,000. If you would like to elevate your presence at the conference and reach an even larger audience with the chapter, please reach out to NASW - North Dakota Chapter Executive Director Kristin Rubbelke. Email : krubbelke.naswnd@socialworkers.org


CLICK HERE FOR CONFERENCE WORKSHOP SESSIONS INFORMATION

COVID-19 Resources

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NASW has been working on multiple fronts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure access to services, such as teletherapy. Social workers are in a unique position to promote disease prevention efforts.

Get COVID-19 resources for social workers

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm CDT 

Presenter: Ali F. Turfe (he/him), MA, SpSchPsy, LLP

Virtual Platform: Zoom Meeting

Cost: 1.0 CEU / $15 Nonmember / $10 NASW Member

Description: Learn mindfulness meditation practices in this experiential self-care presentation that will review MBSR literature, demonstrate 6 formal mindfulness practices and inquiry, and show two mindfulness practices to reduce stress during communication.

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Navigating Chronic Pain and Illness: Strategies for Supporting Patients and Caregivers

Date: Monday, October 7

Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT 

Presenter: Jack Gordon (he/him), LCSW, DCSW, CCAPT

Virtual Platform: Zoom Meeting

Cost: 1.0 CEU / $15 Nonmember / $10 NASW Member

Description: Chronic pain and illness create unique challenges for patients and caregivers. Discover the critical role of social workers in providing support, and learn how you can enhance your approach.

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Prepping for the 2024 Elections: What Social Work Students Can Do

Date: Thursday, October 17

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Cost: Free

Description: Social work IS political! All social work students are invited to a critical discussion with national social work organizers to explore ways to make an impact building up to the November elections.

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Implicit Bias: From Allyship to Solidarity

Date: Tuesday, October 22 2024

Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm CT 

Presenter: Adana Cranfield (she/her), DSW, LCSW

Virtual Platform: Zoom Meeting

Cost: 1.0 CEU (fulfills IL Implicit Bias Training requirement) / $15 Nonmember / $10 NASW Member

REGISTER HERE

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2024 NASW Chapters Conference: Empowering Social Workers -- SAVE THE DATE

Date: Nov 07, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM CST – 3:40 PM CST

Zoom Events

SAVE THE DATE for our 2024 NASW Chapters Conference: Empowering Social Workers

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2024 NASW Chapters Conference: Empowering Social Workers -- SAVE THE DATE

Date: Nov 08, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM CST – 3:40 PM CST

Zoom Events

SAVE THE DATE for our 2024 NASW Chapters Conference: Empowering Social Workers

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NASW-ND Board of Directors Meeting

NASW-ND Board of Directors meetings are closed to the public. Updates on board meetings are provided in the member-only emails. 

Become a member today!

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We Stand for Social Justice

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NASW is committed to ending racism through public education, social justice advocacy and professional training.
Learn about NASW's national social justice activities

NASW-ND is committed to social justice for all and to ending racism. We are mobilized and increasing our efforts in the face of America's racism pandemic.
Read NASW-ND's Statement

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Complimentary resources, webinars and CEUs available.

The North Dakota Chapter is joining NASW’s national Connect to End COVID-19 effort, a CDC-funded initiative to support social workers and their clients in informed vaccine decision-making. 

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