National Association of Social Workers, West Virginia Chapter

08/13/2026

Have that gut instinct, feeling of rumbling in your stomach, those things that make you go hmm…?

This training — offered in partnership with NASW Virginia Chapter — will provide participants an opportunity to explore personal boundaries, trust, shame, vulnerability, and use of self-assessment tools.

Attendees will learn new strategies in paradigm thinking, communication, and conflict management in the workplace by examining challenges they face when colleagues are unethical or cross professional boundaries.

🔗 Save your seat today: https://bit.ly/3T05IWR

08/13/2026

NEW DATE: FREE webinar!
Laura Bradbury, LCSW, PhD explores why grief after an overdose death is uniquely complex and shares practical skills for supporting individuals navigating this often misunderstood loss.
Open to social workers in direct practice, advocacy, and education. Earn 1 CEU.

Scan the QR Code to Register or click this link: https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/55c88025-6814-4ae9-afb5-328c32a629f2

08/10/2026

Join us for this training — offered in partnership with NASW Virginia Chapter — to explore the integration of expressive and body-based modalities into clinical practice, helping clients learn to regulate their nervous system and reconnect with their bodies.

This workshop will be both didactic and experiential, offering participants the opportunity to learn and practice a variety of techniques throughout the day. Come with an open mind and be ready to engage with your creative parts of self!

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/4wRaEMV

08/10/2026

08/05/2026

Ready to take the next step toward social work licensure?

Join Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW, for a comprehensive virtual Licensure Exam Prep Training designed for BSW, MSW, and Clinical candidates.

Gain valuable test-taking strategies, review key exam content, reduce test anxiety, and receive six months of access to ExamPrepConnect, including practice exams, study tools, flashcards, and more.

Whether you're just beginning your exam preparation or looking for a confidence boost before test day, this training will help you build the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.

🔗 Registration closes August 17. Save your place today: https://bit.ly/4bKlbAL

08/05/2026

Legal and ethical questions can arise at any stage of practice. As an NASW member, you have access to the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Helpdesk for guidance on common legal concerns. Learn how this valuable member benefit can help support your practice: https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Legal/Legal-Defense-Fund/Legal-Consultations

07/29/2026

Need supervision training for renewal or to strengthen your group supervision skills?

Join Delores Dungee-Anderson, Ph.D., LCSW, CTST, for this interactive virtual training — offered in partnership with NASW Virginia Chapter — focused on best practices in group clinical supervision, including ethics, compliance, supervision models, and managing group dynamics.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3SWaDbq

07/22/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to attend the 51st Annual National Rural Social Work Caucus Conference in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. It was a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends, and our staff member Halle presented with Dr. Lenola Wyatt on reminiscence therapy and its benefits for older adults in rural communities.

Thank you to Murray State University for hosting and all of our colleagues from West Virginia who attended and presented at the conference!

07/20/2026

Victory for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)!
NASW applauds a federal court decision protecting Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for social workers and other public service professionals.
On June 30, 2026, a federal judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in National Council of Nonprofits et al. v. Linda McMahon, blocking an effort to restrict eligibility for the PSLF program. The decision helps preserve student loan forgiveness for eligible social workers employed by qualifying nonprofit and public sector organizations.
This outcome reflects the power of advocacy and partnership. We are grateful to the NASW Chapters and members who shared their experiences, helping demonstrate the real-world impact these proposed changes could have had on social workers and the communities they serve. And remember: Your Voice ALWAYS matters! Thank you!
Read more about the court's decision and what it means for social workers: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/News-Releases/ID/3511/NASW-Applauds-Federal-Court-Decision-Striking-Down-Administrations-Attempt-to-Restrict-Public-Service-Loan-Forgiveness
And find additional resource about NASW’s Legal Defense Fund and how it can help you in your practice or in the field. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Legal-Defense-Fund

07/16/2026

This summer is filled with great continuing education opportunities for West Virginia social workers, thanks to a collaboration with the NASW Virginia Chapter! Whether you're looking to earn CE hours or sharpen your clinical skills, resources are available to build your knowledge base and strengthen your practice.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3Ri04yI