NASW-MN Chapter

NASW-MN Chapter We support, equip, and inspire a diverse and inclusive membership of social workers across MN. We are your voice for promoting and protecting social workers.

We envision a strong, unified social work community leading MN to a just and equitable society.

Make your lunch break count! Join us for a Lunch & Learn and earn 1 CEU without adding another thing to your schedule. I...
08/31/2026

Make your lunch break count! Join us for a Lunch & Learn and earn 1 CEU without adding another thing to your schedule. It’s a quick, convenient way to build your knowledge and check a CE requirement off your list.

REGISTER-
Social Work, Democrarcy & the Power of Your Voice:
https://bit.ly/SWDemocracy
SSDI and SSI Simplified:
https://bit.ly/45YpwNI

Taking your exams soon? Now’s the time to start preparing. If you’ve seen us talk about our Licensure Exam Review Prepa...
08/28/2026

Taking your exams soon? Now’s the time to start preparing.

If you’ve seen us talk about our Licensure Exam Review Preparation course before, here’s your reminder: **the ASWB exam has changed—and so has the prep.**

We’ve added new fall dates and updated the online materials to reflect the current exam format, so you can prepare with resources that are actually up to date.

Led by national trainer **Dawn Apgar**, the course covers:

✅ What’s changed on the exam and what to expect
✅ Strategies for working through challenging questions
✅ How to build a study plan that works for you
✅ Test-taking and anxiety-management strategies
✅ Updated online resources for your preparation

NASW chapters nationwide are partnering to offer this trusted course at the **lowest possible price**, making quality exam prep more accessible to social workers.

📅 **New fall dates are available now.** 9/16 & 11/13!

If your exam is coming up, don’t wait until the final weeks to start. Get familiar with the new format, make your plan, and give yourself time to prepare.

**See the fall dates and register:** https://bit.ly/NASW_LERP

🔥 A HOT NEW WAY TO UNWIND AT CAMP NASW-MN! 🔥We’re bringing a little more relaxation to Camp NASW-MN: Wildly Resilient th...
08/26/2026

🔥 A HOT NEW WAY TO UNWIND AT CAMP NASW-MN! 🔥

We’re bringing a little more relaxation to Camp NASW-MN: Wildly Resilient this year, thanks to our new partnership with Griswold Homecare!
https://www.griswoldcare.com/greater-twin-cities

From Thursday through Saturday, you’ll be able to slip away whenever you need a break and enjoy the Griswold Homecare wood-fired sauna right at camp. And for the full experience? Pair your sauna session with a refreshing dip in the gorgeous natural lake for the ultimate hot-and-cold reset. 🥶🔥🌲

Camp NASW-MN is a restorative weekend for social workers to slow down, reconnect, recharge—and have a little fun while you're at it.

✨ 10+ CEs
🧘 Yoga, breathwork & sound baths
🎨 Meditative art & creative activities
🥶 Cold plunge
💆 Self-massage & myofascial therapy
👐 EFT tapping
🌲 Forest bathing
🎶 Singing as self-care
💬 Meaningful connection with fellow social workers
🔥 AND NOW… a wood-fired sauna!

Come for the CEs. Stay for the community. Take a sauna because you deserve it.

📅 October 22–25, 2026 OR Oct 23-25, 2026
📍 Northern Pines Camp & Retreat Center

And don't wait to register—Camp is already well past 50% booked!

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/NASWMNCamp2026Reg

We're so grateful to Griswold Homecare for making this sauna partnership possible. It's a perfect fit for our Wildly Resilient theme.

Griswold Homecare helps build resilience for families and communities by providing the support people need to age within their families and communities. Camp NASW-MN is about building that same kind of resilience within our profession—providing social workers with the space, connection, and support they need to remain pillars of their communities and return to the work rested, recharged, and ready to face new challenges.

We’ll see you around the campfire—and hopefully in the sauna. 🔥
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Ready to become a stronger, more confident social work supervisor—or preparing to provide licensure supervision?The Fall...
08/25/2026

Ready to become a stronger, more confident social work supervisor—or preparing to provide licensure supervision?

The Fall 2026 NASW-MN Supervisor Certification Series is back with two interactive courses designed to give you practical supervision skills you can use right away.

📅 Essentials of Supervision | 15 CEUs
September 30, October 1 & 2

📅 Advanced Supervision | 15 CEUs
October 28, 29 & 30

💻 Live via Zoom | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CT

Complete both courses to earn the 30 hours of supervision education required in Minnesota to provide social work licensure supervision and become a NASW-MN Certified Supervisor.

Learn from Dr. Karen E. Goodenough and build practical expertise in ethics, Minnesota regulations, inclusive leadership, difficult conversations, trauma-effective supervision, racial equity, performance management, and more.

⭐ This is one of NASW-MN’s most popular professional development opportunities—and it’s only offered a few times each year.

🎟️ Register now to reserve your spot for fall! https://bit.ly/MNSVSeries

Sept 10!! Show Up For Social Workers Running For Office! Social workers are stepping up to run for office—and MN PACE is...
08/25/2026

Sept 10!! Show Up For Social Workers Running For Office!

Social workers are stepping up to run for office—and MN PACE is proud to support them.

Join us on September 10 to meet and raise funds for Social Work Candidates endorsed by MN PACE, including:
🔹 Leah Hanson — MN House District 18A
🔹 Jess Hanson — MN House District 55A
🔹 Angela Conley — Hennepin County Commissioner, District 4
🔹 Emily Villanueva — Fridley City Council

These candidates bring their social work experience and values to public service—and they're running to make a difference in the communities they serve.

Come connect with fellow social workers, meet the candidates, learn more about their campaigns, and show them that Minnesota social workers are ready to put money behind their values and the candidates who support them.

📅 September 10 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 56 Brewing | Northeast Minneapolis

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and support for social workers who are stepping up to lead.

We hope to see you there!

🚨 URGENT: Social workers in Guam and the Mariana Islands are currently without clean water, electricity, and essential s...
08/24/2026

🚨 URGENT: Social workers in Guam and the Mariana Islands are currently without clean water, electricity, and essential supplies after Typhoon Bavi. Even as they face serious hardship themselves, many social workers are continuing to support their communities.
The NASW Foundation has activated our Social Work Disaster Assistance Fund to provide them with urgent emergency relief, but we need your help to meet the need. Every gift makes a direct difference.
👉 Donate now: https://tinyurl.com/s4p87ahh

Have you been exploring a new intervention, working on an innovative program, researching a complex issue, or learning s...
08/22/2026

Have you been exploring a new intervention, working on an innovative program, researching a complex issue, or learning something in your practice that other social workers need to know about?

We want to hear from you.

NASW-MN&ND are seeking presenters for our 2027 Winter Virtual Conference: Winter’s Brightest Ideas, happening online via Zoom on February 5, 12 & 19, 2027.

We’re looking for presentations that offer advanced knowledge, practical skill-building, fresh perspectives, and ideas social workers can take back to their practice. Our audience is primarily master’s-level and seasoned practitioners, so we’re looking beyond introductory content.

We’re interested in ideas from every stage and facet of social work practice—micro, mezzo, and macro; engagement through termination; across settings, populations, and areas of practice.

Content areas include:

✨ Beyond Bright
🔬 Cutting-Edge
🧠 Advanced Clinical
🏛️ Macro Practice, Policy & Leadership
🌎 Generalist
⚖️ Ethics
👥 Supervision
🤝 Cultural Responsiveness

Have new data, insights, ideas, or recommendations to share? Submit a proposal!

📅 Priority proposal deadline: September 30, 2026

Whether you’re a seasoned presenter or looking to expand your experience, this is an opportunity to share your expertise with social workers across Minnesota, North Dakota and beyond.

👉 Review the Winter Virtual Conference Proposal Guidelines and submit your proposal today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RFP26-27MN

Are you curious about the supervision requirements for licensed social workers in Minnesota? Join the Minnesota Board of...
08/20/2026

Are you curious about the supervision requirements for licensed social workers in Minnesota? Join the Minnesota Board of Social Work for Education Sessions to learn more about the supervision requirements for different license types, including the number of hours needed, who can be a supervisor, and the what, when, and how of documentation. Questions can be submitted through the chat feature to be answered by Board staff.

SESSION DATES & TIMES:
Provisional Supervision Requirements
Monday, September 21, 2026 12pm-1:00pm
Monday, December 7, 2026 12pm-1:00pm
Non-Clinical Supervision Requirements
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12pm-1:00pm
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 12pm-1:00pm
Clinical Supervision Requirements
Friday, September 25, 2026 12pm-1:00pm
Friday, December 11, 2026 12pm-1:00pm

To register for one of the above sessions, visit this Education Session Registration LINK: https://minnesota.webex.com/webappng/sites/minnesota/webinar/webinarSeries/register/7414e56060bf4a619fc621004c399b0f

Fall exam on your calendar? It’s time to get serious about prep. If you’re planning to take the ASWB licensure exam this...
08/19/2026

Fall exam on your calendar? It’s time to get serious about prep.

If you’re planning to take the ASWB licensure exam this fall, don’t rely on outdated study materials. The exam has changed, and our Licensure Exam Review Preparation course has changed with it.

New fall dates are available, along with updated online exam prep materials built for the current exam format.

Led by national trainer Dawn Apgar, the course covers:

✅ What’s changed on the exam—and what to expect
✅ Strategies for working through challenging questions
✅ How to create a study plan that works for you
✅ Test-taking and anxiety-management strategies
✅ Updated online resources to support your preparation

NASW chapters nationwide are partnering to offer this trusted preparation course at the **lowest possible price**, making quality exam prep more accessible to social workers.

📅 New fall dates are available now.

If the exam is in your near future, don’t wait until the last few weeks to start studying. Get familiar with the new format, build your plan, and give yourself time to prepare.

See the fall dates and register: https://bit.ly/NASW_LERP

There's still room in our 8/20 Supervision Consultation Circle!Bring your supervision challenges, questions, concerns, o...
08/19/2026

There's still room in our 8/20 Supervision Consultation Circle!

Bring your supervision challenges, questions, concerns, or triumphs to share with like minded peers. Get ahead on CEs before the fall! Supervision Consultation Circles are free and open to NASW members only.

Register Today: https://bit.ly/NASWMNsupconcircles

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