Description
The most current revision to the NASW Code of Ethics (2021) states that “Professional self-care is paramount for competent and ethical social work practice. Professional demands, challenging workplace climates, and exposure to trauma warrant that social workers maintain personal and professional health, safety, and integrity.” This workshop unpacks this principle by identifying the ethical issues related to self-care and invites participants to explore strategies and deepen their self-care practices to enhance best client outcomes.
This workshop meets the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ requirements for Ethics CEs.
Instructor
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C, has over thirty-five years of social work experience in both clinical and macro practice areas. Her areas of expertise include: policy, professional ethics, supervision and leadership, confidentiality, social work and field practicum education, child welfare practice, and curriculum development. Ms. Ferretto provides consultation and training for private and public agencies in her areas of expertise. She has served on various committees and boards at the local, state, and national level, developing policy and program initiatives.
Currently, Ms. Ferretto is on the faculty at the University of Maryland School of Social Work (SSW) and serves as the director of public policy and manager of training for the Office of Field Education. During her tenure at the SSW, she has held positions in the Office of Field Education, Child Welfare Fellowship Program, Child Welfare Academy, Family Connections Baltimore, and Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS). Prior to her time at the SSW, she served as an administrator at the Maryland Department of Human Services in the following programs: Child Protective Services, Office of Equal Opportunity, and the Office of Staff Development and Training. Ms. Ferretto began her social work career as a child protective services worker at the Baltimore City Department of Social Services.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
1:05 pm – 1:15 pm Log on
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
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Exploration of the Ethical Issues and concepts concerning Self-Care
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Integrity, Empathy, and Self-Determination
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NASW Code of Ethics and COMAR 10.42.03 Code of Ethics
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Activity: Exploring Purpose
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Identification of Potential Impact on Individual Client Services
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Life Stress Scale
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm BREAK
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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Exploration of the Terms Associated with Trauma, the Ethical Context, and Responses:
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Primary Traumatic Stress, Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout
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Assessment: Signs and Symptoms of Vicarious Trauma
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Social Worker Strategies for Ethical Practice:
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Identification of Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue, Development of Strategies for Self-Care, Development of Support System, and Development of a Self-Care Plan
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Ethical Responses at the Agency Level:
4:30 pm Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Identify & define the ethical issues which impact social work intervention and the social worker, including primary traumatic stress, secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burnout.
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Explore strategies for ethical practice including the balance of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue.
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Identify the causes and signs of stress and obstacles for recovery.
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Develop an individualized ethical plan including assessment, identification of supports, as well as an agency assessment to support overall well-being and effective client outcomes.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On 3/6/25, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop.
For more information, please read the general policies on our website.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
Evaluation
Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.
After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.
