What makes a social worker exceptional? It’s not experience alone… there is much more to it. Attend this webinar to learn what leads to exceptionalism. You’ll learn about advanced-level skills, where and when to be assertive, how to provide better care without working more hours, and more.

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Define “exceptionalism” as it applies to the role of the social worker in end-of-life care
• Understand the importance of taking an assertive role (not aggressive) in IDT problem-solving
• Comprehend the value in taking an assertive role in IDT teaching and coaching around psycho-social goals, plans, and high-risk dynamics
• Explain how “advanced practice” and critical thinking can lead to more efficient, effective, and productive use of skills and time
• List four advanced-level skills that can assist in producing better results when addressing suffering at all levels

 WEBINAR DETAILS:  It may be tempting to think that if a person has more experience, they must be providing a higher level of care. But the truth is, experience alone does not necessarily make for exceptional social work practice. What does it look like? What’s wrong with just meeting the minimum standard? What more could be done? What if you already feel overworked!? This webinar will define and explore the concept of exceptionalism in social work practice and look at ways to offer higher levels of care without necessarily putting in more time.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:  Hospice, Palliative Care

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  This informative session is designed for social workers, those who work alongside social workers, and members of management and leadership teams.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT:

• List of key criteria for the role of the hospice social worker on the interdisciplinary team
• Personal/professional assessment exercise
• Goal planning exercise
• Additional resource list for key topics, including additional lecture notes
• Training log
• PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions

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DON’T MISS THIS RELATED SERIES!

2024 Exploring Exceptionalism in Bereavement Care & Services Series

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other agencies or those not employed by your agency is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.

MEET THE PRESENTER:  Gary Gardia, LCSW, APHSW-C

Over 40 years ago, Gary began his hospice career as a volunteer. Since then, he has worked in many capacities leading a variety of teams and departments including volunteers, social workers, bereavement, and education. Gary holds Master’s Degrees in both Education and Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He also holds the new Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification (APHSW-C). Gary received the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) Heart of Hospice Award for developing innovative programs to meet the needs of caregivers and the bereaved and is the recipient of the national social work organization Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN) Award of Excellence in Professional Education.

Gary is a frequent presenter and keynote speaker at state and national conferences and works as a consultant for various businesses and healthcare organizations. He is the past Executive Director of the Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Work certification organization.

Registration fees:     Member- $159          Non-member- $229

Registration is for one connection only.  There are no cancellations or refunds.

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