Category Innovations in Grand Challenges


IGC Series – Mar 2026

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…


IGC Series – Jan 2026

A Clinician’s Guide to Understanding Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Presented by: Leslie Theriot Herhold, MSW, LICSW-S, PMH-C, PIP6-7pm CST January 21, 20261 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Connecting to the Grand Challenges in Social Work: Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1:Effectively analyze each of the Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders in the maternal population. Learning…


IGC Series – Nov 2025

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy with Veterans Presented by: Dr. Jason Pearce, DSW, LCSW, UA Alumni6-7pm CST November 19, 20251 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1:Examine how ketamine-assisted psychotherapy aligns with the Social Work Grand Challenges. Learning Objective #2: Describe the pharmacology, therapeutic mechanisms, and current clinical applications of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in addressing trauma-related and…


IGC Series – Oct 2025

From Frustration to Flourishing: Clinically Supporting Caregivers with Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis through Trauma-Informed, Neurodivergent-Affirming Care Presented by: Dr. Haley Beech MSW, LMSW, Ph.D., UA SSW Alumna6-7pm CST October 22, 20251 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1:Participants will learn to identify key indicators and understand the factors that contribute to delayed diagnosis in…


IGC Series – Aug 2025

Suicide Prevention Presented by: LaWanda VanHorn-Rossell, LICSW-S6-7pm CST August 27, 20251 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1: Participants will understand the protective role of faith and be able to explain how spirituality and faith communities serve as protective factors against suicide by fostering hope, meaning, and social connectedness. Learning Objective #2: …