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ACSW 2010 Conference

February 24-26 2010 @ Perdido Beach Resort

"Social Workers Creating Positive Outcomes in Changing Times"

Registration Form

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Wednesday, February 24th

1:30 - 3:00 pm	3:30 - 5:00 pm
SALON ABC	SALON ABC
*Hypnosis and Social Workers: Why Social Workers Need to Have Knowledge of and Understanding of Hypnosis* Speakers: Clinton Clay Moderator: Ron Gilbert	*Healing the Heart of Mental Health Problems with EMDR: The Breakthrough Approach for Resolving Trauma Symptoms and More* Speakers: Emma Crosby & Jason Gibson Moderator: Glenys Robertson
SALON D	SALON D
*The Power of Presence* Speakers: Jamie & Brock Sellers Moderator: Wayne Sellers	*Investment vs. Involvement: The Key to Job Fulfillment* Speakers: Jamie & Brock Sellers Moderator: Wayne Sellers
SALON E	SALON E
*The History of Social Work in Alabama* Speaker: Dr. Harriett Means Moderator: Alice Avery	*Developing and Implementing Foster Care Services for Children with Development Disabilities* Speakers: Dr. Danita Stapleton & Tracy Pressley Moderator: Shonda Meigs

There will be a reception hosted by Dean James Hall of the University of Alabama School of Social Work following the last workshop or at 5:00pm in Suite 814

Thursday, February 25th

8:00 - 9:30 am	10:00 - 11:30 am	2:00 - 3:30 pm	4:00 - 5:30 pm
SALON ABC	SALON ABC	SALON ABC	SALON ABC
*Without Change We Would Have No Roads* Speakers: Glenda Riddick Moderator:Jim Ray	*Homeless Students and Families - An Overview of the Federal Law and Effective Strategies to Identify and Serve this Population* Speakers:Denise Riemer & Larissa Dickinson Moderator:Ellen Copeland	Improving Communication With People You Love Speakers: Pete Couch Moderator: Shelly Sharp	Making Kids Count in Alabama: Improving Well being for Our State's Children Speakers: Linda Tilly Moderator: Courtney Hall
SALON D	SALON D	SALON D	SALON D
*Pandemic Response and Planning* Speakers: Cindy Lesinger Moderator:Jane Nichols	*A New Look at Housing Options for Older Adults* Speakers: Beverly Rankin Moderator: Maury West	*Boys Will Be Boys - Men Must Be Men* Speakers: Maury West Moderator: Debra Causey	*Beyond the Basics of Adult Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation* Speakers: Judy Hardwick & Debra Causey Moderator: Veronica Elder
SALON E	SALON E	SALON E	SALON E
*Social Work Licensure - Re-entering the Workforce* Speaker: Joanne Terrell Moderator:Larry Deavers	*Listening To and Learning from Adult Adoptees* Speakers: Deb Finley & Jill Sexton Moderator: Clara Price	Dancing in the Rain Speaker: Phyllis Alston Moderator: Jewell Pitts	*Sexual Feelings in Psychotherapy* Speaker: Dr. Scott Ketring Moderator: Tim Thrasher

8:00 - 9:30 am

12:00 - 1:30pm

3:30 - 4:00pm

BREAK

Location: Exhibit Area

Awards Ceremony and Keynote Speaker

"FIXING PEOPLE RATHER THAN FILLING PRISONS"

Keynote Speaker: Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb

Moderator: Nancy Wilson

Location: Salon ABC, D, E

BREAK

Location: Exhibit Area

There will be a reception in the Beach Level Lounge at 8:00 pm. Attendees will be treated to an evening of relaxation with friends and to the big band sound of "The Classics!"

Friday, February 26th

8:00 - 9:30 am	10:00 - 11:30 am
SALON ABC	Closing Session "HUMOR IN THE WORKPLACE" Speaker: Gary Huckaby, Jr., Ph. D. Moderator: Nancy Wilson Location: Salon ABC, D, E
Sexuality in Relationships: Keeping the Spark Ignited Throughout Life Speaker: Dr. Scott Ketring Moderator: Karen Sims
SALON D
Journeys - The Benefits of Journaling in End of Life Speaker: Melanie Hill Moderator: Wanda Ross
SALON E
Generational Differences in Changing Times: "Where's the Card Catalog?" Speaker: Sandy Hopkins Moderator: Barbara Chandler

Participants who attend all sessions will be eligible for 13 contact hours of continuing education credit. Approval for LPCs is pending. The workshops offer programs in mental health, management, aging, health and children / families / youth.

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