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On behalf of the NASW-NM Board of Directors and the Chapter Annual Conference Committee, we welcome all of you to this year’s conference. The conference has a proud tradition of educating social workers and students throughout New Mexico for 30 years. Whether you are coming for the first time or have attended faithfully for several years, you will find that the next few days will be an enriching experience. We are especially pleased to have William Bell MSW as our keynote speaker. Joining Mr. Bell will be a distinguished cast of national and state experts in their fields. Dr. Dolores Subia Bigfoot is considered by many to be the #1 authority on trauma among Native American Children. Ms Carol Zernial MA and Mr. Jack Kammer MSW/ MBA are also highly valued for their work in gerontology and men’s issues. To expand attendees’ educational opportunities, the conference planning committee has added a number of workshop options on Friday, February 26. We did so to better meet the diverse learning needs of our social work community. Please plan on visiting our Conference exhibitors while here. They have valuable information about programs and services. We extend a final thank you to our sponsors whose financial support makes this conference possible. Learn and enjoy!

Specialty Luncheons– Luncheons– PrePre-Conference -Tuesday, Feb.23 There will be an all day pre-conference entitled, “Celebrating

New Mexico’s Diversity: Elders, Language & Story in Social Work”. Pre-conference has a separate registration form and payment. Pre-conference and regular conference payments cannot be combined, therefore, please submit your payment with the pre-conference registration form.

Social Work Summit ForumForum- Tuesday, Feb.23 The Summit was developed and implemented in 2007 to address the concerns and needs of NM social workers. Topics discussed are, licensing, education, loan forgiveness, recruitment and retention, elevating the practice of social work, and behavioral health plans. The Summit has a component of legislative action, when necessary, and is spearheaded by our two social worker legislators. Come to this Forum to get the latest scoop on what is going on in our State.

Awards Ceremony– Ceremony– Wednesday, Feb. 24 Breakfast will take place Wed. at 8:30am. Come and join the celebration to honor award recipients such as Social Worker of the Year, Social Work Student of the Year, Public Citizen of the Year, and the Rose Praisner Memorial Award. (Nominations for these awards must be received by January 8, 2010 to be considered. Nomination form is located on the NASW-NM website at www.naswnm.org.)

5th Annual Silent Auction 100% of the proceeds from our Silent Auction provide endowment for a scholarship fund to social work student. All scholarship recipients are NASW student members. If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation to the auction/ and/or our cause please download the form at our website, www.naswnm.org or contact the office at 505-247-2336.

Exhibitors Please welcome our exhibitors in the Atrium and Exhibit Hallway as they create a community of information from employment opportunities to mental/physical health care.

Luncheons are one of the special highlights of the conference where task forces are able to share new information and have an opportunity to meet with other professionals in your specialty practice. You do not have to be a member of the task force to attend the function; however, you must pre-register and pay the additional fee. Space is limited so please register early; onsite registration will not be accepted for luncheons. You can check the status of your early registration on the website www.naswnm.org. If you signed up for a luncheon but do not see your name, please contact the 247-2336. Purchase orders will not be accepted as payment for specialty events; a separate check or credit card number must be included to secure your spot in a specialty luncheon.

Receptions * The Northern-At-Large Program will be hosting a (free) reception with entertainment on Wednesday night, February 24th from 5pm to 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. * Come and mingle, enjoy the music, enjoy the food and friendships renewed at our 30th Annual Conference Reception Thursday, Feb. 25 from 4:30-7:00 (cash bar).

Raffle For many years our very own Alejandro Moralez, artist and social worker has donated his beautiful works of art that depict life in New Mexico. His picturesque donation this year is a 24” x 30” oil on canvas entitled, “Chamisa Trail”; proceeds from this raffle go to the NASW student social work scholarship fund. You may purchase one ticket for $5.00 or five tickets for $20. If you wish to purchase tickets prior to the conference, you may do so at the NASW office (505-247-2336). The drawing will take place on Friday, February 26, you do not need to be present to win.

Events/Luncheons: Wednesday: • Alliance of Health Care Social Workers Luncheon

• LGBT Task Force Luncheon • School Social Work Alliance Luncheon

• Northern Unit Reception

Thursday: • Juvenile Justice Task Force • Native American Task Force • Social Work Student • Reception Celebrating Our 30th Annual Conference

A graduate and current doctoral student at Hunter College School of Social Work, Mr. Bell became President and CEO of the Casey Family Program in 2006. The Casey Family Programs is the nation’s largest operating foundation for child welfare and foster care. Mr. Bell has nearly 30 years of experience in the human services field. As New York City Administrator for children’s services he directed a staff of more than 7000 and a budget of $2.4 billion. In his present position, he also services on many national boards, including the American Bar Association’s Commission on Youth at Risk and Grant makers for Children, Youth, and Families. He also served on the board for the Council on Social Work Education. He has received many awards and honors including the 2007 International Rhoda Sarnat Award from NASW for his contribution to advancing public awareness and recognition of the value of professional social work

Judith Acosta, LISW, Cht, is a psychotherapist, classical homeopath and crisis counselor in private practice in Placitas, NM. She lectures around the country on Verbal First Aid, trauma, stress, and animal-assisted therapy. She is the co-author of The Worst is Over (Jodere, 2002) and Verbal First Aid (Penguin, 2010) which will be addressing the needs of parents and children in emergencies. She writes on contemporary spiritual and mental health topics for magazines and has a blog at www.wordsaremedicine.com and www.viralfear.com.

Dr. Bigfoot is a widely respected national speaker, author and professor on trauma among Native American Children. Dr. Bigfoot, a tribal member of the Caddo Nation in Oklahoma, is an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma and directs the Native American Program within the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. Author of Helping Indian Parents Discipline Their Children and Upon the Back of a Turtle, she is greatly respected for her efforts to bring traditional and spiritual practices into her teaching and therapy.

In 1983, long before he decided to become a social worker, Jack Kammer created a public radio show in Baltimore about male gender issues. At first the show was mostly about malefemale communication and relationships, but it quickly became clear that significant and difficult social macro-level problems are tightly connected with the biases, stereotypes, requirements and limitations our society imposes upon men and boys by virtue of their gender. In 1985, he was selected to be executive director of the National Congress for Men, an organization whose mission is "Preserving the Promise of Fatherhood." In 1993 Jack interviewed thirty-five progressive male-friendly women across the nation for his book "Good Will Toward Men: Women Talk Candidly About the Balance of Power Between the Sexes" (St. Martin's Press, 1994). He has a MSW/MBA from the University of Maryland; in addition to his speaking engagements, he serves as a facilitator for the Alternatives to Violence Project with the Maryland prisons and offers grief and bereavement services for urban families in Baltimore.

Carol Zernial holds a master's degree in social gerontology and has been involved in the field of aging for almost 20 years. She has worked at the national, state, and local levels. She is a national expert on evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion programs for seniors. Her background includes work for the 1995 White House Conference on Aging, the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, and the National Center on Elder Abuse. She serves on the Leadership Council of the National Council on the Aging and is immediate past-chair of the National Institute on Community-based Long-Term Care. Carol Zernial currently serves as the Executive Director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and Vice-President of Community Relations for WellMed Medical Management. Before joining WellMed, Ms. Zernial was the director for the AACOG Bexar Area Agency on Aging in San Antonio, Texas and the VicePresident of the Texas Association of Area Agencies on Aging (T4A). She recently received the 2008 Outstanding Professional in Aging Award in Texas for her contributions to the field of aging.

8:308:30-5:00 PrePre-Conference “Celebrating New Mexico’s Diversity: Elders, Language & Story in Social Work” 4:004:00-6:30 Early Onsite RegistrationRegistration- Avoid the rush, register and pick up your conference packets early! Refreshments will be served 5:305:30-7:30 Social Work Summit ForumForum- Hors d’oeuvres will be served

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Registration

8:30 Breakfast, Awards Ceremony, and Keynote Presentation Welcome remarks by Lydia Montes de Oca President, NASW-NM & Patrick Tyrrell, Executive

Director NASW-NM; Report on the New Mexico Social Work Survey. 10:30 - 12:00

Keynote Presentation, William Bell, MSW

Mr. Bell is CEO of the Casey Foundation, the largest private foundation for child welfare services in the country. Mr. Bell has had a distinguished career in social work administration and management. 12:00 - 1:30 Lunch (on your own) OR Specialty Luncheon (See registration form; check luncheons if appropriate)

Alliance of Health Care Social Workers LGBT Task Force School Social Work Alliance

1:30 - 4:30 1 2 3 4 5

Master Seminar Breakout Session

Honoring Our Core Value and Ethical Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness for Men And Boys Older Adults: the Intersection of Health and Social Services in the New Era of Longevity How to Look at A Case Without Looking at The DSMIV: A Thinking Person’s Workshop on Classical Homeopathy Threat Incident Management: Collaboration and Intervention to Reduce Violence Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Interventions

7:30 - 8:30

Registration (if you did not attend Wednesday) 8:30 - 11:30

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Breakout Session I

The Effects of Trauma on American Indian and Alaska Native Children The Journey of a Lifetime: The Life of a Child with a Chronic Illness: A Road Map of Problematic Issues, Needs and a Social Worker’s Role Bullying Prevention Programs: Community-based Strategies focused on LBGTQ Youth Identifying Sexual Abusers in the Home Hey Families! Hey, Clinicians! Paradox, Absurdity, Love and Laughter to Heal and Empower the Clinician Working with Defeated Families

11:30 - 1:00

Lunch (on your own) OR Specialty Luncheon (See registration form; check luncheons if appropriate)

Juvenile Justice Task Force Native American Task Force Social Work Student

1:00 - 2:30 11 12 13 14 15

Breakout Session II

Dr. Bigfoot Part 2 (continues until 4:30) Writing Clinical Supervision Plans Cognitive Assessment of Decisional Capacity Understanding Teen Pregnancy To Promote Empowerment (with a primary focus on Latino Pregnant teens) Mindfulness Meditation for Health, Healing, and Stress Reduction

2:302:30-3:00 BREAK (Visit vendors in hallway and atrium)

3:00 - 4:30 11 16 17 18 19

Breakout Session III

Continued Innovations in Tele-Healthcare: Implications for Rural Health Care and Social Work Spirituality as an Intervention for Dementia Cultural Reflections The Emotional Journey: for Families who have Children with Special Needs

4:304:30-6:30 Join us for a reception celebrating our 30th conference! There will be food, cash bar, and entertainment; everyone is invited to attend!

8:30 - 10:00 20 21 22 23 24 25

Breakout Session IV

Acute Interventions, Long-Term Results Working with Step-Families Social Worker Roles in Transition Planning and Services for Students with Severe Disabilities Exploring the Human-Animal Bond in Social Work Practice: New Avenues for the Profession Brain Basics and Beyond: An Integrated Approach to Engaged Learning, Peak Performance and Academic Success Calling All Students! A Panel Discussion “For Students/By Students” on Critical Issues Impacting Today's Social Work Students (continues until 12:00)

10:0010:00-10:30 Break (Visit vendors in hallway and atrium)

10:30 - 12:00 25 26 27 28 29 30

Breakout Session V

Continued The Evolution of an Alternative to Expulsion Program in the Schools How Do I Improve My Practice? Using Our Stories to Increase Our Understanding of Our Practice Experience, Perceptions, and Roles North Point: A Place of Diné Transition from Life to Death Clutter or Hoarding? Sorting Out the Mess It’s About Balance: Well-being, Resilience, and Stress-Hardiness for Care-Providers

Masters Seminar 1:30 pm— pm—4:30 pm

Breakout Session I 8:30 am— am—11:30 am

1. Honoring Our Core Value and Ethical Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness for Men and Boys *Cultural competency CEU workshop

6. The Effects of Trauma on American Indian and Alaska Native Children *Cultural competency CEU workshop

Using handouts, video clips, story-telling, role-playing and case hypothetical's, we will highlight and discuss how the social issues of men and boys are manifest in many of the problems social worker face. We will consider how male gender issues are comprehended, analyzed and handled in our increasingly female-staffed profession. We will consider men and boys as clients, and men as social work practitioners. As a result of this workshop, participants will be better equipped to evaluate their individual practices and the policies and procedures of their agencies for possible effects of antimale biases and stereotypes. We will be better equipped to ensure that our services to male clients and our partnerships with male colleagues are as good, fair, complete and helpful as they can be.

American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN, Native) children are at higher risk for trauma exposure and trauma-related sequela (e.g., depression, suicide, substance use, school dropout) than children of other cultural and ethnic groups. This presentation will provide information on trauma informed principles as well as the various kinds of trauma exposure with this population. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the need for trauma informed principles in service delivery to reduce the impact of trauma on AI/AN children and their families.

Jack Kammer, MSW, MBA

Dolores Subia BigFoot, PhD 7. The Journey of a Lifetime: The Life of a Child with a Chronic Illness: A Road Map of Problematic Issues, Needs and a Social Worker’s Role

2. Older Adults: the Intersection of Health and Social Services in the New Era of Longevity

The diagnosis of a chronic illness can change the life of a child and their family forever. The chronic illness often dictates how a family functions and what decisions are made in every area of life. Through This session will focus on older adults and strategies that will education and case studies, this workshop will take you on a journey maximize quality of life for the growing number of seniors. Learn with some of these families, highlighting the issues, resources, and about new models of healthcare that focus on prevention and managing chronic conditions. Discover evidence-based programs that needs of this population. involve social workers to improve health outcomes. Explore this new Laura Aguilar MSW, Dale Deitz MSW, Rebecca Marianetti MSW era of longevity and find out how seniors are redefining old age, reshaping our services, and may become our country’s greatest 8. Bullying Prevention Programs: CommunityCommunity-based Strategies resource. Focused on LBGTQ Youth

Carol Zernial, MA

3. How to Look at A Case Without Looking at the DSMIV: A Thinking Person’s Workshop on Classical Homeopathy This exploration of Classical Homeopathy is designed to turn your ideas about healing upside down. Homeopathy is to standard medical practice what quantum physics is to a billiards table. Part I will give an overview of Hahnemann’s philosophy and Part II will provide practicum, including how to take a case, how to see a patient fully, and what to expect from true healing.

Judith K. Acosta, LISW, LCSW, CHT 4. Threat Incident Management: Collaboration and Intervention to Reduce Violence Learn how to set up school-based multidisciplinary threat incident management (TIM) teams and to coordinate the school efforts with law enforcement and other community agencies to prevent and reduce school violence. Participate in a mock exercise involving a referral to a TIM team and share how to deal with such referrals.

Jean Lisiak, MA, LISW, ACSW, William H. Greaves, MSW, LISW, Joseph R. Flippo, PhD, 5. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Interventions *Cultural competency CEU workshop Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are considered the leading preventable cause of mental retardation in children in the Western World. The focus of this workshop is to present the latest on the diagnosis and cognitive/brain dysfunction of children with FASDs and on the evidence-based interventions for these children.

P. W. Kodituwakku, Ph.D., E.L. Kodituwakku, Ph.D.

*Cultural competency CEU workshop The workshop examines how bullying prevention programs reduce health risks of youth especially within the LGBTQ population in New Mexico. This workshop will explore how bullying impacts health outcomes, provides resources to create policy as well as communitybased approaches to reducing the incidence of bullying. Youth will be invited to present.

Jordon Johnson, M.A., M.S.W, Norma Rey Vásques de Houdek, B.A 9. Identifying Sexual Abusers in the Home Participants will learn how to identify markers associated with potential child sexual interests and appropriately address even minor transgressions involving close family members and friends. This research-based presentation uses examples from the presenter’s 15 years of practice with sex offenders in New Mexico. Suitable for clinicians and other interested parties.

Michael Castenell, DSW 10. Hey Families! Hey, Clinicians! Paradox, Absurdity, Love and Laughter to Heal and Empower the Clinician Working with Defeated Families Social Workers know well the complexity and chaos of treating difficult families. The workshop is designed to revitalize the clinician’s hope, often compromised when getting close to high levels of anxiety in defeated families, stuck in dysfunctional habits, leading to reinforcement of the status quo. When paradox and spontaneity are embraced, they can lower anxiety, increase healing and expression of feelings, restoring hope to clinicians and families.

Stephen Hoogerbrugge, Ph.D., LMFT , Lois Hall, LISW , Bill Sterchi, Anne Beyke

Breakout Session II 1:00 am— am—2:30 pm

Breakout Session III 3:00 am— am—4:30 pm

11. A Trauma Focused Intervention for American Indian and Alaska Native Children (continues until 4:30) *Cultural competency CEU workshop

11. Continued

Currently there exist little or no rigorously evaluated treatments designed specifically for AI/AN children with trauma-related symptomatology. To address this need the Indian Country Child Trauma Center adapted four evidenced based interventions. This presentation will cover the process utilized in the cultural adaptation of Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for American Indian/Alaska Native children. This will include an overview of the Honoring Children-Mending the Circle adaptation of TF-CBT, and how Mending the Circle incorporates traditional AI/AN beliefs and practices about behavior, health, healing, humor and children.

16. Innovations in TeleTele-Healthcare: Implications for Rural Health Care and Social Work

Dolores Subia BigFoot, PhD 12. Writing Clinical Supervision Plans This workshop emphasizes the role of supervision plans in establishing effective worker/supervisor relationships, adhering to quality and ethical standards, meeting mutual goals and the issue of vicarious liability of supervisors. It provides models adaptable to clinical settings.

George Mercer, LISW

Dolores Subia BigFoot, PhD

The workshop will feature an overview by National expert Dr. Dale Alverson of creative applications in Tele-Health to address rural health care needs and a panel discussion involving Dr. Alverson, NASW Health Care Alliance Chair Karyn Hayes and other Social Workers about implications for social work practice.

Dale Alverson MD, Karyn Hayes MSW 17. Spirituality as an Intervention for Dementia Spiritual activities may be an untapped source of strength and hope for elders. This presentation will discuss spirituality as a copying strategy. Current research focusing on health and spirituality will be discussed as well as the results of a recent study where prayer was successfully used with agitated dementia patients.

Lena G. Smith, Ph.D. 18. Cultural Reflections *Cultural competency CEU workshop The presenter shares challenges and experiences while working within his own tribal culture and community. He shares the challenges faced in balancing his role as a school social worker, religious leader, and community leader. He speaks of sub-cultures and their affect on the primary culture of the community.

13. Cognitive Assessment of Decisional Capacity

Neuropsychologists and social workers collaborate closely when decisional capacity is in doubt. This presentation focuses on cognitive assessment techniques, including clock drawing and mental Mark J. Romancito, LMSW status exam, that can document mental status and contribute to differential diagnosis among patients with chronic medical conditions 19. The Emotional Journey: for Families who Have Children or dementia.

with Special Needs

Rex M. Swanda, Ph.D., ABPP-CN

The Emotional Journey gives a different perspective for social workers working with families who have children or adults with special needs. 14. Understanding Teen Pregnancy To Promote This perspective incorporates the chronic sorrow model that was Empowerment (with a primary focus on Latino Pregnant Teens) developed in 1960s. It encourages a positive outlook while still trying to understand negative issues families may encounter. *Cultural competency CEU workshop This presentation will address the findings and service delivery John A. Chimarusti, Ph.D., LMSW approaches which have proven effective with pregnant teens ages 12- 18 in four clinic sites throughout the City of Albuquerque. The panel of presenters will also address perspectives from former teen parents and what approaches and community resources were beneficial.

Sophie Serna, LISW, CASWCM, Marie Cardona, Natalie Hernandez

Breakout Sessions IV 8:308:30-10:00

15. Mindfulness Meditation for Health, Healing, and Stress Reduction The Mindfulness Meditation Workshop for Health, Healing, and Stress Reduction leads participants through a dynamic, interesting, and profound approach to mindfulness meditation and its clinically proven benefits for stress management, with practical applications for both on-the-job and personal needs. Participants of past workshops report better sleep and are better able to successfully manage the demands of a challenging profession.

20. Acute Interventions, LongLong-Term Results Current socioeconomic trends necessitate specialized practitioner skills. This workshop will introduce practitioners to acute interventions that address consumer interest: disability and chronic illness, unemployment, retirement, debt, and end-of-life planning. This presentation is intended to guide and build practitioner competencies in response to consumer needs.

Patricia E. Sanchez, LMSW

Michelle DuVal Key: These symbols will be helpful Aging Focus LGBT Focus

in identifying a specialty workshop Medical Focus Native American Focus

Juvenile Justice Focus School Focus

21. Working with StepStep-Families Given the increase in second marriages, many adults and children find themselves in new roles as either step-parents or step-children. This training seeks to address dynamics that occur when blending families and give strategies to assist the professional working with individuals in these families.

Jody Antal, LISW 22. Social Worker Roles in Transition Planning and Services for Students with Severe Disabilities *Cultural competency CEU workshop

Breakout Sessions V 10:3010:30-12:00 25. Continued 26. The Evolution of an Alternative to Expulsion Program in the Schools *Cultural competency CEU workshop A presentation describing the challenges of providing services to a largely low income Native American student population in a program that is evolving and growing at a rate that taxes already scarce resources; requires balancing the needs of students with the expectations of teachers and administrators and feeling okay about it.

This workshop introduces an innovative approach that Gallup McKinley County Schools’ social workers have assumed in planning Thomas Kerley, BSW and implementing transition services for students with severe disabilities. Students and their families are assisted to develop 27. How do I improve my Practice? Using Our Stories to transition goals and strategies and are connected to transition related Increase Our Understanding of Our Practice Experience, resources and supports. Workshop participants will be encouraged to Perceptions, and Roles offer feedback and ask questions. How can I improve my practice? This is a question we have all asked. Joseph M. Lacayo, LISW, Chris Livingston, LMSW, This course will introduce you to methods for systematically Martha Sorenson, LMSW investigating your own development as a practitioner. This course will prepare practitioners at all levels to examine both conventions and 23. Exploring the HumanHuman-Animal Bond in Social Work problem areas. Bring writing material for in-session work.

Practice: New Avenues for the Profession

Mark Dyke, Ph. D., LMSW

Grief counseling, an array of animal-assisted interventions, and other examples of the use of the therapeutic human-animal bond in social 28. North Point: A Place of Diné Transition from Life to work practice across the life-span will be discussed. Participants will Death explore a new practice specialty, Veterinary Social Work, and share *Cultural competency CEU workshop their practical and personal experiences with this fascinating The North is the respected passing-over path in Diné culture; interspecies relationship. traditionally, the body exits a home through the north-side to signify Wanda Whittlesey-Jerome, Ph.D., LMSW the beginning of the mourning period. Cultural mourning practices including specific taboos and protocols, while respecting tribal views, 24. Brain Basics and Beyond: An Integrated Approach to values on languages, and practice will be presented. Engaged Learning, Peak Performance, and Academic

Success Looking for a workshop experience that pulls together recent and relevant findings about the learning brain, while integrating exciting discoveries about the "second (gut) brain" and the intelligence of the heart? If so, this is the workshop for you. This informative, engaging, and enjoyable presentation shows why and --most importantly -- how to put these important findings into practice. The workshop blends dozens of ideas integral to states of heightened learning, performance and well-being -- along with tools that can be used immediately in any setting.

Tim Burns, M.A.

Michelle Begay, LMSW, Wesley Thomas, Ph.D, Bettie Begay, LMSW 29. Clutter or Hoarding? Sorting Out the Mess Compulsive hoarding is commonly considered to be a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder and does not respond well to traditional treatments. New research has examined cognitivebehavioral and medication interventions that are showing some promising headway in addressing this serious problem. Helpful information and guidance will be shared with social workers at this workshop supportive to their practice challenges around this topic.

Ellen Teresa Costilla, LISW, MSW, MPA

25. Calling All Students! A Panel Discussion “For Students/By Students” on Critical Issues Impacting Today's Social Work 30. It’s About Balance: Well--being, Resilience, and Well Students (continues until 12:00) StressStress-Hardiness for CareCare-Providers Calling all students! Come share in a discussion of the changing world of social work from the diverse perspectives of fellow students. NASW/NM's student board members will explore a variety of critical issues facing today's social work students. Who holds the future of social work in your hands? You do!

Kimberly Beatty MSW student and student panel *Restricted to currently enrolled social work students only*

Are you finding it harder to keep up with the increasing challenges of being an clinician or educator? Or life in general? Feeling more stress and not quite sure how to keep or get things back into balance? In truth, most of us -- and our clients and students -- are these days. And while there are no simplistic answers, this workshop will certainly help bring your life and career back into more healthful and enjoyable balance. As an added bonus, there are many practical things that you can pass along to those whom you serve.

Tim Burns, M.A.

Registration Information ONLINE at www.naswnm.org You must pay with a credit card if you register online.

BY MAIL NASW-NM 2444 Louisiana Blvd, NE, Suite 211 Albuquerque, NM 87110

IN PERSON You can come to the office to register Mon-Thurs. from 10-3. You can pay with cash, check, credit card or purchase order (please call ahead 505-247-2336).

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Registrations will not be processed if the workshop selection is not completed. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Attendance will be capped to ensure the comfort of our attendees. Only one person per registration form. Late/Onsite registrations are not guaranteed seating in preferred workshops. Please attend registration on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 4:00-6:30pm at the hotel. You must send a separate registration form and check for the prepre-conference.

Will I receive a confirmation? An email confirmation will be sent to you as long your registration form is sent in by February 3. If your email address is not legible, you will not be sent a confirmation.

Where do I check in at the conference? You may check in at the NASW-NM registration desk located in the Taos meeting room. We encourage people to pick up packets on Tuesday, February 23 from 4:00—6:30 pm.

What if I need to cancel? Cancellations must be received IN WRITING by February 1, 2010. A $25 administrative fee will be deducted from 2010 cancellations. Cancellation requests after Feb. 1 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not be guaranteed.

What if I don’t get my workshop choices? Workshop choice preference is given to those who register early and register for the full conference. Once workshops are capped, you will be given your second choice. If your second choice is full or if you do not register for a second choice and your first choice is full, you will be assigned to a workshop with available space. This is why it is important that you register for a first and second choice and register early!

Continuing Education Units 15 hours of social work credit will be given for the full conference. 6 hours -Wednesday, February 24 6 hours - Thursday, February 25 3 hours - Friday, February 26 Plus 6 hours for the Pre-conference, Tuesday, February 23 (this requires a separate registration and fee)

To receive a CEU certificate, attendees must submit the number of hours attended and evaluation forms pertinent to their workshops, along with an overall conference evaluation. You can pay with a purchase order, however there is an Please see evaluation form for instructions. CEU’s will not be additional $20 purchase order fee. There may be multiple handed out before 12:15 on Friday, February 26, please DO individuals on the same PO and only one fee is applicable. Purchase orders must be sent in with the registration form and NOT leave the workshop early to line up at the CEU door. The must have the attendees name. PO’s cannot be used to regis- CEU distribution takes approximately 15 minutes and we will get to everyone as quickly as we can. If you lose your CEU ter a person for a specialty luncheon; a separate check or certificate, a $5.00 processing fee will be charged to replace credit card number must be included to be registered for a it. luncheon. PO requests will not be accepted as payment. NASW-NM tax ID number is 51-0218330.

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Note: By submitting a purchase order you will be considered registered and expected to pay, even if the individual does not attend. (See cancellation policy)

NASW--NM website at www.naswnm.org to download Visit the NASW the award nomination form; awards given Wed. February 24 during the opening ceremony.

Celebrating New Mexico’s Diversity: Elders, Language & Story in Social Work MORNING SESSION Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, PhD, MPhil, is Director of the Psychopharmacology Program at University Hawai'i, where he is also Associate Professor of Psychology. He is an adjunct professor of anthropology at Johnson State College in Vermont and is Education Director for the Coyote Institute Studies of Change and Transformation, also in Vermont, USA. He is Director of the Community-based, Cross-Cultural Health and Healing program at Southwestern College, Santa Fe, New Mexico (on-line, Master’s level, certificate program). He is the author of Coyote Medicine, Coyote Healing, Coyote Wisdom, Narrative Medicine, and Narrative Psychiatry: healing mind and brain in a social world. Lewis is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, the Psychological Studies Institute in Palo Alto, and Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand. He is American board certified in family medicine and in psychiatry (with added qualifications in geriatrics) and worked for years in rural emergency medicine. Dr. Mehl-Madrona will discuss his belief that the ancient and modem approaches to illness can and should be integrated in a way that offers patients the benefits of both. He will describe his work with communities and companies using narrative perspectives to draw forth their stories and to facilitate a collaborative re-authoring of those stories. The session will end with an experiential exercise that Dr. MehlMadrona has designed to help people manage anxiety.

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN AFTERNOON SESSION Larry Torres, PhD is an Assistant Professor at UNM-Taos in the field of global education and language teaching. Dr Torres’ area of specialty is New Mexico Hispanic culture, focusing on culturally sensitive training and enhancement related to multicultural and multilingual diversity. Social workers understand that respect for diversity requires conscious effort to learn about the interests and abilities of their clients from a systems perspective in the context of the larger culture to which they belong. Dr. Torres will help social workers connect society, geography, history, and social values in the Northern New Mexico Hispanic community from a cultural perspective, with a linguistic and constructivist approach. Dr. Torres will utilize unique teaching techniques in his presentation, including impersonation of a New Mexican historical figure, as an accomplished actor with New Mexico Endowment for the Humanities Chautauqua Program.

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$70.00

This registration form must include a seperate payment from the regular confernce. For Office Use Only Amount Enclosed: $_________________ Check #:__________________________ PO #: ____________________________ Date paid: _________________________ Invoice #: _________________________

Registration Form

Mail completed form and payment to: NASW-NM, 2444 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Suite 211 , Albuquerque, NM 87110

Register Early, space is limited. Please print legibly; CEU’s will be generated from this form. Name (PLEASE PRINT): ______________________________ Daytime Phone:______________________ I am an NASW member - Member Number: _________________________ (this is not the same as your license number)

Organization:________________________ E-mail Address: _________________________________ Street Address_____________________________City:__________________State:____Zip:________ Please select the category which best describes your specialty practice: Medical SW

Mental Health

Workshop Choices

Private Practice

School SW

1st Choice 2nd Choice

Masters Seminar (Wed.) 2:00-5:00 Select from sessions 1-5 Workshop Session I (Thurs.) 8:30-11:00 Select from sessions 6-10 Workshop Session II Thurs.) 1:00-2:30 Select from sessions 11-15 (session 11 continues until 4:30)

Children & Families

Substance Abuse

*Registrations will not be processed at the office after February 3. After this date, only onsite registration is available. Please attend registration at the hotel on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 4:00-6:30pm. *Registrations will not be processed if the workshop choices are not completed.

Workshop Session III Thurs.) 3:00-4:30 Select from sessions 16-19

Register online at www.naswnm.org (must pay with a credit card when registering online)

Workshop Session V (Fri.) 10:30-12:00 Select from sessions 26-30 (session 25 continues until 12:00)

Juvenile Justice

Other__________________

Special Events

If you want to attend a specialty event you must register and pre-pay for it.; purchase orders will not be accepted as payment for a specialty luncheon.

Wednesday Events General attendance breakfast (Free) Attending NOT Attending Alliance of Health Care Social Workers Luncheon $15.00 12:00—1:30 LGBT Social Work Luncheon $15.00 12:00—1:30

Northern-at-Large Reception (free) Attending NOT Attending

Thursday Events Juvenile Justice Task Force Luncheon $15.00 12:00—1:15 Native American Task Force Luncheon $15.00 12:00—1:45

Full Conference

Two Day Rates

One Day Rates

Friday Only Rates

Wed. or Thurs.

Check category

Health

School Social Work Alliance Luncheon $15.00 12:00—1:30

Workshop Session IV (Fri.) 8:30-10:00 Select from sessions 20-25

FEES

Aging

By 1/25

After 1/25

By 1/25

After 1/25

By 1/25

After 1/25

By 1/25

After 1/25

NASW Member

$165

$220

$150

$205

$110 $155

$80

$120

Non-Member

$220

$270

$185

$240

$140 $185

$105

$145

Student Member

$55

$110

$50

$105

$45

$90

$30

$75

Student Non-Member

$80

$135

$70

$125

$65

$110

$45

$90

*Add $20.00 to all purchase orders

Social Work Student Luncheon $5.00 12:00—1:15 pm NASW-NM 30th Year Conference Reception (FREE) Attending NOT Attending

Payment Calculation Registration Fee Luncheon Fees (If applicable)

$_________

PO Fee:

VISA (If applicable) Amount to Charge: $_______ Credit Card Type: AMEX DISCOVER MASTERCARD Credit Card Number: _______________________________ Expiration __________ Name on Credit Card: ____________________ Signature: ____________________ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:

Check (Agency/Personal) # _______________________

For Office Use Only Do Not Write In This Box: Purchase Order Date Paid # __________________________ ____________

$_________ $ _________

Invoice # ______________

PRESORTED STD US POSTAGE PAID ALBUQUERQUE, NM PERMIT NO. 1128

2444 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Suite 211 Albuquerque, NM 87110

Register online at www.naswnm.org CONFERENCE LOCATION Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North 5151 San Francisco Road, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109. 1-800-262-2043 or 505-821-3333, marriott.com/abqmc

DIRECTIONS From I-25 Exit Paseo del Norte and head South on the Pan-American Frwy.

PARKING Parking is free but limited; carpooling is recommended.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS Participants must arrange their own lodging. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North at a special rate of $119 Single/Double occupancy plus applicable state and local taxes. To receive this special conference rate, call the hotel by January 23, 2010 and reference the NASW conference. Space is limited.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or an auxiliary aid to participate in any aspect of this conference should contact the NASW-NM office at (505) 247-2336 by December 31. 31

DRESS Trying to find a room temperature at which everyone can be comfortable is difficult. Therefore, we recommend you dress in layers in order to maintain your own well-being.

Raffle Artist & Social Worker Alejandro Moralez donated an original framed oil on canvas painting entitled, "Chamisa Trail". Tickets for this painting are $5 each and can be purchased before the conference at the NASW-NM office 247-2336 or during the conference. The drawing will take place Friday Feb. 26 at 12:00 pm; you don’t have to be present to will.