2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Empowering Social Workers

Register now!

Dates: Wednesday, November 5 and Thursday, November 6, 2025

Times: Times are the same for both days. 

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

Conference Event Platform: Zoom Events

Conference Workshops, Descriptions, and Presenters: https://www.naswil.org/conference

DEADLINES: 

• Early Bird Registration Deadline: 9:00am Central Time on Monday, September 29, 2025
• Registration Deadline: 9:00am Central Time on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 
• Deadline to Request Invoice: Friday, October 17, 2025
• Deadline to Receive Payment: Friday, October 31, 2025

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REGISTRATION RATES:

Early Bird Registrants (before 09.29.25)

• Nonmember: $159.00
• NASW Member: $99.00
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Regular Registrations (09.29.25–10.28.25)*

• Nonmember: $189.00
• NASW Member: $129.00

* Registrations received AFTER 9 am Central Time on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, are not guaranteed staff assistance getting on or navigating the conference platform. We strongly recommend registering BEFORE the deadline. 

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BSW & MSW Students (not eligible for CEUs):

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

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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 the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers, the Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners, and the State of Nevada | Department of Education.
• In North Dakota, Professionals are licensed by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.

2025 NASW CHAPTERS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY

You can cancel without penalty if written cancellation requests are received up to and including thirty (30) days before the conference. Due to financial obligations incurred by the NASW Chapters, no refunds or credits will be issued on cancellation requests received less than thirty (30) days before the start of the conference. Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to the NASW-Illinois Chapter office.

GAIN EXPOSURE WITH SPONSORSHIP!

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!

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.

Fees: For Profit: $450.00 / Nonprofit: $350.00

Submit your digital exhibitor 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-Illinois Chapter Executive Director Joel L. Rubin. jrubin.naswil@socialworkers.org

NEW! NASW-NV SOCIAL WORK BOOK CLUB

Looking for a flexible and engaging way to fulfill your continuing education requirements? Join our exclusive social work virtual book club and transform your professional development journey!

Why Join Our Virtual Book Club?

Earn CEUs Effortlessly

• Gain 3 CEUs for each book you read and pass a short online quiz (score 80% or higher).
• Complete all six books to earn up to 18 CEUs per year.

Explore Curated Social Work Literature

• Dive into six handpicked books annually that resonate with your field.
• Stay updated with the latest insights and apply new knowledge to your practice.

Connect and Grow Your Network

• Engage in enriching discussions with a community of passionate social workers.
• Share experiences, exchange ideas, and learn from peers nationwide.

Flexible, On-Demand Participation

• Access our online community forum anytime, anywhere—no scheduled meetings!
• Fit your professional development seamlessly into your busy schedule.

Stay Motivated and Accountable

• Be part of a group that encourages you to meet your reading and professional goals.
• Enjoy the collective energy of like-minded professionals committed to growth.

Affordable Investment in Your Career

• NASW Chapter Members: $79 per year (Use code MOAK2018277 at checkout)
• Non-Members: $99 per year

Note: The participation fee includes access to the online community and CEU quizzes. Books are purchased separately.

Embark on a journey of learning, connection, and professional enrichment—all from the comfort of your home.



To sign up, visit the NASW-NV Book Club Sign-up

Please note: The book club and virtual discussion platform are managed by PBC Guru. Please email them at info@pbc.guru with any questions or visit their website at http://www.pbc.guru to learn more.

>> More at NASW-NV Social Work Book Club

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Social Work Student Events

NASW invites all social work students and recent graduates to our student-focused series to enhance your skills and connect you with colleagues from across the country. NASW members and non-members are all welcome to attend. 

NASW student events are held on the third Thursday of each month from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. PT, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. ET.

Registration is free!

Upcoming Events for Social Work Students:

Social Work & Political Resistance: The Role of Social Work in Mutual Aid

Thursday, September 18, 2025

3:00 to 4:30 p.m. PT 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ET

As future social workers, you’re stepping into the field during a time of deep social and systemic disruption. Mutual aid—communities coming together to meet each other’s needs when institutions fail or cause harm—is a powerful tool for justice and care. But mutual aid isn’t charity. It’s about solidarity, challenging inequality, and building new ways of supporting one another outside of broken systems.

This webinar invites you to explore how mutual aid, abolition, and transformative justice connect to social work values and practice. We’ll unpack the question: Can the profession evolve to truly support radical change, or will it stay tied to systems that maintain the status quo? Learn how you can be part of shaping a more just and liberated future through your work and advocacy.

Presenter: Chris Fike, MS, LMSW-Macro. Region 5 Representative on the NASW-MI Board of Directors.

Register now for "Social Work & Political Resistance: The Role of Social Work in Mutual Aid"

Call for Workshop Speakers!

Are you a speaker? An expert in your field?

We are looking for speakers for our NASW-Nevada-hosted Education workshops.

Topics can include, but are not limited to:

Substance Abuse/Use

Social Justice

LGBTQ+ Issues

Workplace Conflict Management

Ethics

Aging

Child Abuse/Family Violence

Children, Youth, & Families

Clinical/Behavioral Health

Spirituality/Mind-Body Wellness

If you or someone you know would be interested, use the form below to connect with us!

Sign up here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/x5oe7n115szsiw/

NASW-Nevada Hosted Education:

NASW-NV CEUs are accepted by the following boards and organizations:

• Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers
• Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners
• State of Nevada | Department of Education
• State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors

Let's Get Real...Staff Mental Health in the Workplace

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CT / 10:00 am to 11:30 am MST / 9:00 am to 10:30 am PST

Presenter: Lin Grant (she/her/hers), LCSW

Virtual Platform: Zoom Meeting

CEUs Available: 1.5 CEUs

Description: This NASW-IL presentation will explain the benefits of addressing mental health challenges in the mental health workspace, show how mental health challenges show up in workspaces, describe strategies for addressing mental health challenges in the mental health workspaces and create a personalized self-care plan to thrive in the ever-changing, ever-expanding technology-driven mental health workspaces.

Register Here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/z1npt8ea1woafo6/

Implicit Bias: From Allyship to Solidarity

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CT / 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MST / 10:00 am to 11:00 am PST

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

Virtual Platform: Zoom Meeting

Description: Moving from allyship to solidarity involves interrogating the disparity between what we think we believe and the thoughts and feelings that operate on an unconscious level. This implicit bias awareness training was designed to develop anti-racist social work practitioners. It includes an explanation of implicit bias along with its causes and effects. Both general and social work practice examples are used to develop the skill of recognizing, interrupting, and mitigating implicit bias.

CEUs Available: 1.0 (Fulfills IL Implicit Bias Awareness Training Requirement)

Register Here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/z1jdh6eg060u89m/

Bridging Psychoeducation and Clinical Practice: A Guide for Community Providers

Date: September 22nd, 2025, at 10 am PT, 12 pm CT

Description:

This training equips community providers with practical tools to deliver psychoeducation that’s clinically informed, engaging, and culturally responsive. Participants will learn how to translate therapeutic concepts, such as emotional regulation, boundaries, and communication skills, into accessible language for diverse audiences. Ideal for educators, peer supports, and clinicians looking to enhance their outreach and group facilitation skills.

Speaker:

Lauren Caravello, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice, passionate about teaching and collaboration. Provides DBT groups, parenting programs, and community education. Experienced in creating and delivering psychoeducation on ASD, DBT, sexuality, and more. Certified in ACT, PCIT, and Triple P. Dedicated to sharing knowledge and supporting others in the field.

Zoom



Cost: 1.5 Eithics CEU / $20 Nonmember / Free NASW Member / Free for students (no CEUs)



Register Here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/z12iu7d41rhncep/

Authentic Social Work with Boys and Men: A Trauma-Informed Approach

Date: October 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT, 12:00 p.m. CT

Zoom

3 Hours of Cultural Competency

Description:

Trauma-informed practice with boys and men requires exploring the relationship between harmful masculine norms and issues such as dating violence, sexual violence, school-based aggression, risky sexual behaviors, and mental health struggles. This workshop engages participants in understanding how masculinity is constructed and reinforced across systems and cultures. It highlights the influence of socialization on trauma, power, control, and privilege, and equips social workers with ethical, practical strategies to engage boys and men in healing-centered work.

Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD,

Professor of Social Work

Main Speaker Bio:        

Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD, is Professor of Social Work at St. Edward’s University and Assistant Professor of Instructor at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. He has several research interests and frequently speaks on various topics.

Cost: 3 CEU (Ethics) / $90 Nonmember / $20 NASW Member / Free for students (no CEUs)

Register Here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/zlhjj51r8rptv/

The Unfinished Business of Childhood: Tending the Childhood Wounds of Social Workers



Date: December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT, 12:00 p.m. CT



Zoom

3 Hours of ethics

Participants will examine the adaptive behaviors developed in childhood, such as people-pleasing, over-functioning, or hypervigilance, and their connection to professional challenges like burnout, secondary trauma, and boundary difficulties. The session incorporates interactive activities and self-reflective exercises to uncover how personal histories influence professional roles and caregiving dynamics. Special attention will be given to the tension between attachment and authenticity, helping participants identify patterns that may hinder their ability to practice with alignment and integrity.

Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD

Professor of Social Work

Main Speaker Bio        

Adam is Professor of Social Work at St. Edward’s University and Assistant Professor of Instructor at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. He has several research interests and frequently speaks on various topics.

Cost: 3 CEU (Ethics) / $90 Nonmember / $20 NASW Member / Free for students (no CEUs)

Register Here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/zcrxwbt0rbl8q1/