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Tuscaloosa, AL — Among more than 600 accredited social work programs nationwide, The University of Alabama School of Social Work is the only institution outside the Washington, D.C., metro area offering both Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) students the opportunity to complete a semester-long practicum with a faculty in…

The University of Alabama School of Social Work is proud to announce that Dr. Brian E. Bride, Hill Crest Foundation Endowed Chair in Mental Health, has been awarded a $2.4 million Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to help strengthen Alabama’s behavioral health workforce.…

Led by: Dr. Sophia Dziegielewski, Ph.D., LICSW Sessions Offered in January and May 2026 Targets Knowledge Requirements by ASWB Provides Core Test-Taking Skills Registration Fees: Bachelor’s: $125 Master’s/Clinical: $225Workbooks will be mailed to you

Healing Hearts: The Role of Social Work in Cardiac Care Presented by: Avani Shah, MSW, Ph.D.6-7pm CST Feb. 18, 20261 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1:Social work has a role in advocating for better cardiac access. Learning Objective #2: Improving cardiac outcomes involves prevention, policy change, and intervention at the individual and…

Heart Health and Social Work: Practical Approaches for Hypertension and Advanced Cardiac Care Presented by: Patrice J. Reese, DSW, LMSW|Yolanda Hall, LMSW 12-1pm CST Feb. 1, 20261 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1 Attendees will be able to identify the basic signs and symptoms of an unhealthy heart.  Learning Objective #2 Attendees will learn the impact…

Social Work, the Environment and Wellbeing Presented by: Tommy Wells, MSW, JD past Director for the Washington DC Dept. Of Energy and EnvironmentAmy Krings, Ph.D., M.S.W. 12-1pm CST Apr. 1, 20261 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1 Social workers will better understand how social work can be applied to environmental improvement efforts. Learning Objective #2 Social…

The Cost of Caring: Exploring the impacts of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and secondary trauma for caregivers, families, and professionals Presented by: Jennifer Nelson, LICSW-S6-7pm CST April 22, 20261 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1:Define and distinguish between compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout, including how each develops…

Cultivating Compassionate Presence: Tools to Utilize Throughout Your Day Presented by: Cindy Gelb6-7pm CST March 25, 20261 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1:The definition and 3 components of Self-Compassion Learning Objective #2: Discover barriers to self-compassion including our critical voice Learning Objective #3:Practice compassionate presence and compassionate listening with tools and skills…

Empowered at Work: Building Confidence and Resilience for Lasting Success Presented by: Maureen Schuster, LICSWLaShaunda Lark-Darien 12-1pm CST Mar 4, 20261 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1 Identify common types of imposter syndrome and apply practical strategies to build professional confidence and overcome self-doubt in social work settings. Learning Objective #2 Develop techniques to strengthen emotional resilience and…

A Clinician’s Guide to Understanding Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Presented by: Stephanie Mitchell, DNP, CNM CPM6-7pm CST January 21, 20261 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Connecting to the Grand Challenges in Social Work: Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1:Briefly, the history of midwifery in the US and Alabama Learning Objective #2: Innovations in modern midwifery care…