Social Work News


IGC Series – Jan 2026

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…


CFC Series – Jan 2026

Supporting Maternal Mental Health: Care, Connection, and Advocacy Presented by: Elizabeth Muñoz, DNP, CNM, FACNM (she/her)Susan Petrus 12-1pm CST Jan 7, 20261 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1 Identify key maternal mental health challenges and discuss how interdisciplinary collaboration between social work, nursing, and community-based care can improve outcomes for families. Learning Objective #2 Examine effective models of…


CFC Series – Dec 2025

World AIDS Day Presented by: Dr. Coy StoutMichael Fordham 12-1pm CST Dec 3, 20251 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1 Identify current challenges and innovations in HIV prevention and care, with an emphasis on reducing stigma and improving access for marginalized populations. Learning Objective #2 Examine the role of social workers in bridging healthcare systems, community advocacy, and…


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…


CFC Series – Nov 2025

Healing the Whole Veteran: A Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Approach to Well-Being Presented by: Max Sleep-Frankel, AM, LCSW, CCTP-II, C-DBT, COR-IICristina Marquez, LCSW, LSCSWKimberly Cunningham, LICSW-S 12-1pm CST Nov 5, 20251 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1 Identify key challenges affecting veterans’ holistic wellbeing , including gaps in mental health, housing, and physical healthcare,  and understand how systemic…


Free Application for UA BSW Students

If you are a UA BSW student with at least a 3.0 GPA, applying for the next available semester, and you fill out the UA MSW application correctly, a fee waiver will be applied. On the application, you will need to do the following: If you follow all of the steps above, once you reach…


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…


CFC Series – Oct 2025

Breaking the Silence: Recognizing Depression Across Disciplines Presented by: Andrea Early LICSW-S and Wendi H. Hogue LPC, NCC12-1pm CST Oct 8, 20251 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1 Describe the importance of mental health screening in identifying concerns across diverse populations and community settings. Learning Objective #2 Explain how interdisciplinary collaboration enhances the effectiveness of mental…