Statistics for the Social Sciences Prerequisite Course
This online course is available for students admitted to a social work program or any other program in which you may need a Statistics prerequisite course. It is recommended that non-UofL Students obtain prior approval that these courses meet the criteria of your institution before completing your registration.

Research Methods for Social Work Prerequisite Course
This online course is available for students admitted to a social work program or any other program in which you may need a Research Methods prerequisite course. It is recommended that non-UofL Students obtain prior approval that these courses meet the criteria of your institution before completing your registration.

5/3/2021
to 6/30/2022

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Online
What is Trauma? Many of us will experience trauma at some point in our lives. An experience which is scary, overwhelming or out of our control. Common traumas include being a victim of physical or sexual assault, accidents, experiencing violence during wartime and natural disasters. Survivors of trauma might feel shocked, scared, guilty, ashamed, angry or vulnerable. Most people are able to get over these events on their own and without professional help. However a significant proportion of people the effects last for longer. Trauma tends to be harder to recover from it if it is repeated, or if it happens in childhood. What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? PTSD can develop after trauma and has four main groups of symptoms: • Re-experiencing memories or feelings from the trauma • A heightened sense of vigilance or threat • Changes in beliefs about yourself, the world, other people or your future • Avoidance of reminders

10/7/2021
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Stress Management through Mindful Techniques during a Pandemic-In Person
The COVID-19 global pandemic has likely brought an array of changes to how we, our co-workers and our clients live our lives. With these changes come uncertainty, financial pressures, altered daily routines and much social isolation. We may worry about getting sick, whether we will lose our jobs and how long the pandemic will last. Misinformation, rumors and information overload can make it unclear for many of us, what to do. Stress, anxiety, fear, sadness and loneliness are some of the emotions and feelings one might experience. Mental health challenges and disorders including depression and anxiety may worsen during this time. May of us are ill-equipped to manage the onslaught and increase in stress and symptoms which have presented themselves. Many people have increased their use of alcohol, drugs, eating, gaming and other addictive behaviors in order to manage the stress. In reality these “negative” coping tools can worsen depression, anxiety, panic and other disorders. Complicating the matter even more, those who use alcohol, drugs, emotional eating, etc. increase their likelihood of having worse outcomes if they get COVID-19. Factors which contribute are poor lung function, weakened immune system, increased weight-gain/higher BMI all of which increase the seriousness of complications from COVID-19. This training will address the impact of the Global pandemic on our mental and physical health, how this compares to pre-pandemic states and healthy coping tools which are helpful to us, our co-workers and our clients. Self-care strategies including mindfulness will be practiced during the training and information on motivating ourselves and our clients to learn to attain and maintain balance as well as sort through uncertainty during these challenging times.

10/8/2021
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

New! LCSW Supervision Training: (Amended clinical regulation 201 KAR 23:070)-In Person
The 6 hour interactive course meets the KY state requirements to act as a supervisor of record. Concepts covered include: supervision objectives, supervision models, supervisory contracts, parallel process, clinical supervision records, transference/counter transference, and phases of the supervision process. The Theoretical Foundations for Clinical Supervision, Practice Modalities, Techniques, and Approaches to Clinical Supervision will be reviewed. Also the Kentucky Rules & Ethics for Clinical Supervision Practice, and methods of evaluating Clinical Supervision will be covered. ALL clinical supervisors will need to take the new training prior to January 1, 2022

10/14/2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Social Worker Safety-In Person
How you approach and understand safety in the social work profession can have a great impact on longevity in the field and in the general lifespan. Social Workers of varying experience levels need to learn or refresh their knowledge of trends and changes in safety related research and tools, both tangible and theoretical. This workshop provides space to learn and interact with other social workers to consider responses to issues of safety that may arise whether you work in an office setting or are frequently in the field working directly with clients on a day to day basis. This workshop will also ask participants to reflect on how we maintain safety as we move towards a post-covid pandemic era. Research is now emerging on new considerations around safety in an essentially new modes of operation in many aspects of our day to day lives.

10/15/2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Live Stream Option- Trauma-Informed Maternal Care for Survivors of Abuse and Neglect
Compounded trauma over the life course can cause significant damage to mothers. Mothers with high scores on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) screening present a noteworthy public health concern. Adverse childhood experiences may also contribute to a mother’s poor postpartum mental health and impaired or delayed bonding with their child. Trauma-informed care is increasingly used in various therapeutic settings and has the potential to assist in improving maternal and infant health. Unless trauma is addressed in care and service settings, potential for re-injuring and inflaming trauma is high. This workshop provides an overview the impact of traumatic stress on childbearing/childrearing and assesses the need for trauma-informed care implementation into social work practices.

10/29/2021
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Motivational Interviewing and Social Work Practice-In Person
Motivational Interviewing is defined as “a client centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation of change by exploring and resolving ambivalence” (Miller & Rollnick, 2002; Wahab, 2005, p. 46). Motivational interviewing is seen as allowing the client to be in charge of determining the changes that is needed to take place in their life and provides ways for the client to explore the ability to create change within themselves. This CEU workshop explores how motivational interviewing can be used by social workers by learning the skills and techniques associated with the MI approach. Case examples and group discussions will also be used as a learning tool to practice the skills and techniques introduced throughout the course.

11/4/2021
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Live Stream Option-Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse
The presentation will include but not limited to domestic violence and elder abuse. Effects of domestic violence and elders abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Model protocols for protecting and addressing domestic violence and elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Discuss community resources and victim services in the surrounding area. Utilize laws and bills to discuss reporting requirements and procedures.

11/5/2021
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Social Work Ethics: Addressing Complexity- For Licensure Renewal-In Person
Social work professionals are increasingly dealing with clients and colleagues who hold very different views of ethical and moral issues. The purpose of this workshop is to examine potential conflicts so that social workers may better determine proactive responses to them. Participants will review the 201 KAR 23:080 regulation with regard to social work ethics, and practice implications will be explored. This workshop is approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work.

11/11/2021
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Live Stream Option-Youth Interventions Before Incarcerations
The presentation will include but not limited to Juvenile Justice. History of Juvenile Justice and exploitation of juveniles. Laws and policies for protecting and addressing juvenile incarceration, school to prison pipeline, and KY senate bill 200. Discuss community resources and services in the surrounding area. Utilize laws and bills to discuss restorative justice and diversion programs.

11/12/2021
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Live Stream Option-Interventions and Impact on Relationships: An Introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy
The presentation will • Describe EFT outcome and process research as it relates to clinical practice • Describe how EFT can be applied to individuals, couples, and families • Apply EFT skills and techniques via experiential learning and practice

11/19/2021
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Cultural Responsive Interventions-In Person
This cultural Competence training will include the definition of cultural competence and diversity. The training will include the following: Review of the code of ethic pertaining to diversity; Perspectives and cultural differences of various groups; Policies and programs that affect diversity and support minority groups; Exploring racial identity and culturally distinct groups; Understanding our own biases, belief systems, and attitudes concerning race, culture, and language experiences; Strategies for developing cultural competence; Cultural responsive intervention and assessment skills.

12/3/2021
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

New! LCSW Supervision Training: (Amended clinical regulation 201 KAR 23:070)-In Person
The 6 hour interactive course meets the KY state requirements to act as a supervisor of record. Concepts covered include: supervision objectives, supervision models, supervisory contracts, parallel process, clinical supervision records, transference/counter transference, and phases of the supervision process. The Theoretical Foundations for Clinical Supervision, Practice Modalities, Techniques, and Approaches to Clinical Supervision will be reviewed. Also the Kentucky Rules & Ethics for Clinical Supervision Practice, and methods of evaluating Clinical Supervision will be covered. ALL clinical supervisors will need to take the new training prior to January 1, 2022

12/10/2021 12:00 PM

Therapeutic Group Facilitation-In Person
Details: TBA