Thank you for your interest in the Western Region activities of the New York State School Social Workers’ Association.
There are currently no pending activities. Please continue monitoring here as well as the NYSSSWA Calendar of Events for future events. We appreciate and look forward to your continued participation.
Thank you to everyone who attended our co-sponsored event on May 24, 2019 with the Mental Health Advocates of Western New York & the Parent Network of Western New York, the following:
“Embracing Discomfort: Learning How to Effectively Treat Anxiety Disorders” by Dr. Kimberly Morrow
CEUs: In order to receive CEUs, you must register and pay, sign in and sign out as well as complete the Workshop Evaluation at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KYAnxiety Certificates are released individually so will not be available prior to verification of all components is complete. Please allow 2 weeks after the event for processing. See CEU Information for more details.
Handouts:
Embracing Discomfort–Learning How to Effectively Treat Anxiety Disorders ppt
Anxiety training resources for students
Tips for managing anxiety in classroom
Anxiety in the School–Tips for Teachers
Help for students who panic
There will be a $10 administrative fee for any cancellations prior to May 17, 2019. This must be in the form of an email sent to Member.services@nyssswa.org. After May 17, there will be no refunds.
NYSSSWA Western Region 2019 Spring Luncheon
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2019 Spring Event on May 10 and our presentation on: “Critical Incidents that Impact Schools” Presented by: Tara Hughes-LCSW-R
CEUs: In order to receive CEUs, you must register and pay, sign in and sign out as well as complete the Workshop Evaluation at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KPWSpring Certificates are released individually so will not be available prior to verification of all components is complete. Please allow 2 weeks after the event for processing. See CEU Information for more details.
There will be a $10 administrative fee for any cancellations prior to Wednesday, May 3, 2019. This must be in the form of an email sent to Member.services@nyssswa.org. After May 2nd there will be no refunds.
If you have attended one of our past events and are seeking your CEUs, please see information below.
CEUs: New York State School Social Workers’ Association is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0057
In order to receive CEUs, you must register and pay, sign in and sign out as well as complete the Workshop Evaluations below. Certificates are released individually so will not be available prior to verification of all components is complete. Since this is a multi-step manual procedure, please allow time for processing.
For more details:
CEU Process
Purchase Orders: If you submit a purchase order, be sure to provide a copy of your invoice to your district’s accounts payable department for payment. See “How To Print Your Invoice and Pay for Event“. Please instruct your district to include your invoice on any communications as well as the check for payment. Approved P.O.s should be faxed to 516-595-8509 or emailed to: purchase.order.request@
Send checks to: NYSSSWA, 264 Rider Road, Clayville, NY 13322
Tutorials: Need help with event registration, payments, accessing invoices, CEU Certificates, etc.? Click below for:
Past Events:
January 25, 2019: “Eating Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Prevention, Identification & Treatment” Presented by Dr. Mary Tanillo & Jim Witmer.
CEUs: In order to receive your CEUs, please complete the workshop evaluation which you can access at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YQEatingDisorders
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October 18, 2018: “When Death Comes to School” Presented by Day Cummings, LCSW, RN (2 CEUs)
CEUs: In order to receive your CEUs, please complete the workshop evaluation which you can access at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KKDeathatSchool
Cancellation Policy: There will be a $10 administrative fee for any cancellations prior to Wednesday, October 10, 2018. This must be in the form of an email sent to Member.services@nyssswa.org. After October 10 there will be no refunds.
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May 4, 2018 Suicide Prevention Training Presented by: Celia Spacone & Jennifer M. Giambra-Ort
CEUs: In order to receive your CEUs, be sure to complete your Evaluation at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WHSuicide
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January 19, 2018 “Meeting the Psycho-social Needs of Children Affected by Pediatric Chronic Illnesses.” Presented by Cate Flanagan-Priore, Ph.D.
CEUs: In order to receive CEUs, you must register and pay, sign in and sign out as well as complete the Workshop Evaluation at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFChronicIllness
October 27, 2017 “Insights and Strategies in Brokering Mental Health Services in Erie County and the Surrounding Area” Presented by: Karl Shallowhorn
CEUs: In order to receive CEUs, you must register and pay, sign in and sign out as well as complete the Workshop Evaluation at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GXErieCtyMH
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June 9, 2017 “Child Protective Services Refresher & Standard of Care Seminar” Presented by: Angela Salemi, MSW; Peg Barrett, MSW, LCSW-R, CSW-R; & George Clifford, BSW
CEUs: In order to receive CEUs, you must register and pay, sign in and sign out as well as complete the Workshop Evaluation at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F8CPSRefresher.
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February 10, 2017 “Using Mindfulness-Based Practices With Youth in School Based Settings: An Overview”
Presented by: Mary Carol Dearing, LCSW-R
CEUs: In order to receive your CEU Certificate, be sure to complete your Evaluation at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W3S9H6FMindfulness
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November 18, 2016: “Opiate Overview and Narcan training“ Presented by: Cheryll Moore, Medical Care Administrator, Erie County Department of Health NO CEUs provided!
June 10, 2016: “Preventing and Intervening with Bullying: Successes, Challenges, and Future Directions” Presented by: Dr. Amanda Nickerson
CEUs: In order to receive your CEU Certificate, be sure to complete your Evaluation at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QQ73TPP