Webinar: Diversity, Equity, and Social Work: Continual Improvement (3 CE's)

Time & Location Feb 7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM zoom

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This workshop will explore diversity by uncovering the complexities of identities and social locations. The range of factors that influence individuals and who they are, their choices, life events, and decisions that intersect with their interactions with others.

In this workshop, we will address racism, classism, LGBTQIA+2, gender equity, age and disability, and faith. The goal is to discuss ways to create an atmosphere of how to accept your identity through first examining your identity (“Who Am I”), discussing the multifaceted identity complexities in social environment, and moving forward to improve social work practices.  We briefly discuss the importance and differences in Cultural Competency, Sensitivity, and Humility to support the totality of multidimensional reflection and a continual improvement.

Goals and Objectives

• To explore diversity, equity, and social justice as a continual improvement in social services.  
• Uncover the complexities of identities by first taking an introspect of ourselves
• Apply this to our social service practices.

About the presenter:

Lula Smith, MSW, MBA, MHP is a Clinic Supervisor at Valley Cities Behavior Health Clinics. She also works as an Independent Contractor for the Washington Office of Public Defense as a Forensic Social Worker (expert case review for Child Welfare). Ms. Smith enjoys advocating and supporting others while demonstrating knowledge, skills, and experience that strengthens social services. She participates in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committees and develops culturally relevant facilitation and trainings. Ms. Smith serves as an adjunct faculty member for Eastern Washington University School of Social Work teaching Social Work with Groups.