📣 Solution Focused Brief Therapy: Level 1 (3-Day Workshop) Thursday, February 19 – Saturday, February 21, 2026 | Online (Zoom) 🕘 2/19 & 2/20: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM | 2/21: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM 🎓 16.0 Regular CEs | Practice Areas: Clinical Interventions or Diagnosis & Mental Health https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Register for the National Association of Social Workers - New York Chapter (NASW-NY) Capitol Action Day, held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the NYS Capitol Empire State Plaza. Register now and join the movement! https://shorturl.at/JzsFr

📣 Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 🗓 Thursday, February 12, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM ET | 💻 Online (Zoom) 🎓 3.0 Regular CEs | Practice Areas: Child Welfare & Ethics/Boundaries REGISTER: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Solutions and Problems Are Not Related Join NASW-NY for a highly interactive, discussion-based online workshop focused on solution-focused practice in clinical settings. 🗓 Saturday, February 7, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ET 🎓 3.0 Regular CEs https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Getting Started: The Nuts and Bolts of Political Engagement of Policy. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 🏛 In-Person CE (2 CEs) https://shorturl.at/6lpcm 📌 Held at the NYS Capitol Empire State Plaza. Registration for Capitol Action Day required to attend.

Kwanzaa 2025 (Dec 26, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026): As Kwanzaa begins, we honor its principles of unity, purpose, and community. NASW-NY wishes a meaningful Kwanzaa to all who celebrate. ❤️🖤💚

Christmas 2025 (December 25, 2025): Wishing a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. May this season bring peace, joy, and time for reflection with loved ones. 🎄✨

Become a Sponsor — NASW-NY 2026 Continuing Education Conference https://loom.ly/KxgYQXk By sponsoring, your organization will gain meaningful visibility while supporting professional development, best practices, and the social work workforce that serves New York’s communities every day.

Meeting the Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training Requirement (An Addendum to Previous Training) 🗓 Thursday, February 5, 2026 ⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM ET 🎓 1.0 Regular CE 🔗 Register today: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

📣 Attention NASW-NY Student Members! Check your email inbox for an important student-member-only survey and take a few minutes to share your feedback. Your input helps shape the future of student programming and advocacy at NASW-NY. 🗓️ Survey Deadline: January 2, 2026

The NASW‑NY Chapter is accepting nominations for its annual “Social Work Awards,” honoring outstanding social work professionals, students, and organizations who embody service, justice, and compassion. Nominations open October 17, 2025 and close January 31, 2026 https://loom.ly/0Qx8p0o

Access our resource document now to take ACTION and get involved in the video campaign with the theme: SOCIAL WORK IS A PROFESSION. https://loom.ly/Z9qcQ7A

Register for the National Association of Social Workers - New York Chapter (NASW-NY) Capitol Action Day, held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the NYS Capitol Empire State Plaza. https://shorturl.at/JzsFr

#NASW today delivered a petition to the U.S. Department of Education signed by more than 21,250 Social Workers that urges the agency to classify social work as a professional degree and not a graduate degree. Full release: https://tinyurl.com/7vtsccr8

NASW–NY calls on the Salmon River Central School District Board of Education to act swiftly. Read NASW NY Statement here: https://loom.ly/syP8Z6M #socialwork #NASW #NASWNY

Amira Martin-Saltsman, LCSW-R, NASW NY Western Division Director attended Congressman Tim Kennedy's Press Conference Announcing the introduction of the LEAP Act on December 22nd. #NASW #NASWNY #socialwork

By sponsoring Capitol Action Day 2026, you help provide the resources that bring hundreds of social workers and students to Albany to advocate for the policies our communities urgently need. Meals, materials, bags, shirts, and more. Your support powers it all. https://loom.ly/j0dPxj0

📢 NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. Presents: Ending Solitary & Ending Complicity — A Social Work Dialogue on Health Care, Torture & Abolition Behind Bars 🗓 Jan 26, 2026 | ⏰ 6–7 PM ET | 💻 Zoom 🔗 Register: https://loom.ly/zbR5XTU ⚠️ No CE credits. Not recorded.

🌱 From Surviving to Thriving: A Financial Clarity Workshop for Social Workers 📅 Jan 20, 2026 | 🕕 6–7 PM ET (Zoom) Gain clarity around student loans, pay, rising costs & next steps—without overwhelm. 🔗 Register: https://loom.ly/S49mc7Y No CE hours

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 6:00PM–7:00PM | ONLINE- Zoom Meeting the Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training Requirement (An Addendum to Previous Training) Number of CEs: 1.0 CE REGISTER: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Friday, January 23, 2026 | 9:00AM–12:00PM | ONLINE- Zoom Introduction to Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Presenter: Joel Simon, LCSW, ACSW, BCD CE Type: Regular CE Number of CEs: 3.0 CEs CE Practice Areas: Clinical Interventions or Diagnosis & Mental Health REGISTER: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Friday, January 16, 2026 | 9:00AM–12:00PM | ONLINE- Zoom Ring the Alarm: Addressing Suicide Among Black Youth Presenter: Crystal Rozelle-Bennett, LMSW CE Type: Regular CE Number of CEs: 3.0 CEs CE Practice Areas: Mental Health & Children and Youth & Anti-Racism REGISTER: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 6:00PM–8:00PM | ONLINE- Zoom The Midpoint Matters: Embedding Cultural Humility in Formative & Process Evaluations for Continuous Improvement Presenter: Imani Hutchinson, MSW Number of CEs: 2.0 CEs REGISTER: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 9:00AM–4:00PM | ONLINE- Zoom Spiritual Capital and Social Responsibility: A Continuing Education Series for Social Workers Presenter: Meixin Sun, MSW CE Type: Regular CE 7 CE CONTACT HOURS REGISTER: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

New LEAP Act would fix unfair federal loan limits for #SocialWork & other grad programs. Introduced Dec 10 by Rep. Tim Kennedy, it ensures grad students can access the same loan limits as “professional” students. Watch: https://loom.ly/KeIf41Q

Antisemitism is on the rise in the United States and around the world. In the aftermath of the deadly, antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, #NASW today issued a statement in solidarity with Jewish people in the fight against antisemitism. Take time to read it: https://tinyurl.com/3y5cdx8k

Thank you to Governor Kathy Hochul for signing the Jail and Prison Oversight bill S.8415 (Salazar)/A.8871 (Dilan). This legislation is step towards justice for the death of Robert Brooks and increases accountability in the justice system. #socialwork #prisonreform #NASWNY

The NASW‑New York Chapter is accepting nominations for its annual “Social Work Awards” Nominations open October 17, 2025 and close January 31, 2026 — visit the Awards page to view eligibility, award categories, and how to submit your nomination. https://loom.ly/0Qx8p0o

Social Workers were in the room! Watch our testimony from December 10! NASW NY testimony begins at 1:31:00. https://loom.ly/PPvkTH4

NASW NY attended a rally organized by the Katal Center For Equity, Health, and Justice calling Gov. Hochul to sign the Jail & Prison Oversight Bill immediately into law and highlight the anniversary of Robert Brooks Death. The bill must be signed by December 18th. ACT NOW: https://loom.ly/sN5USsY

Hanukkah began yesterday, December 14. NASW-NY wishes a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate—may the Festival of Lights bring joy, peace, and warmth to you and your loved ones. 🕎

📣 Attention NASW-NY Student Members! Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you! 🎓💬 Check your email inbox for an important student-member-only survey. Deadline: January 2, 2026 Questions? [email protected] Thank you for lending your voice! 💙✨

Celebrate Human Rights Day by registering for Capitol Action Day, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the NYS Capitol. Register here: https://www.socialworkers.org/nasw/NASWNY/Registration/Shared_Content/Chapters/NASWNY/Registration.aspx?chapter=naswny&hkey=45985b81-1314-4915-8f7a-220f323c335d

Social Work is a profession that shapes lives! Hear from NASW-CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet on why it matters and how you can take action now! Sign the Petition: https://www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitions/6290/Respond Updated web page on student-loan debt relief: https://tinyurl.com/5xmu5bkh

We are assisting Justyna Rzewinski, LCSW, PhD Candidate, with the distribution of a brief survey Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your participation will inform better support to civic engagement among our clients. Thank you for supporting this important work.

Thank you to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for organizing the Social Work Roundtable to discuss the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Examination on December 2, 2025. Complete the survey for the Entry level Exam to give your feedback: https://loom.ly/ZZEQQaA

NASW-NY 1ST ANNUAL CE CONFERENCE: Call for NON-CE Student Proposals 🚨🚨DEADLINE 12/1/2025🚨🚨 Student-led proposals strongly encouraged, & professionals are welcome to submit student-focused sessions that foster mentorship, learning, & professional growth. SUBMIT HERE: https://loom.ly/397cK5M

A NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. Event: Rest, Reflect, and Reconnect -- A Restorative Workshop for Social Workers Dec 3, 2025 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE: https://loom.ly/TQUb_Ts Please note: This event does not offer CE contact hours. What to Bring: - A journal - Comfortable clothing - An open heart

NASW‑NY is accepting nominations for its annual “Social Work Awards" Nominations open October 17, 2025 and close January 31, 2026 — visit the Awards page to view eligibility, award categories, and how to submit your nomination. https://loom.ly/0Qx8p0o

Did It Work? Measuring Program Success with Outcome & Summative Evaluations with Cultural Humility Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET 2 CE CONTACT HOURS REGISTER HERE: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

We have made our statement loud and clear: The master’s and doctoral degree is and will continue to be a professional degree. Period. Access our resource document now to take ACTION and get involved in the video campaign with the theme: SOCIAL WORK IS A PROFESSION.

Friday, January 23, 2026 | 9:00AM–12:00PM | ONLINE- Zoom Introduction to Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Presenter: Joel Simon, LCSW, ACSW, BCD CE Type: Regular CE Number of CEs: 3.0 CEs CE Practice Areas: Clinical Interventions or Diagnosis & Mental Health REGISTER: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Social Workers’ Role in the Recovery Ready Workplace In collaboration with Touro University @tourogssw & PARSE Coalition @friendsofrecoveryny Friday, December 5, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET 3 CE CONTACT HOURS REGISTER: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Friday, January 16, 2026 | 9:00AM–12:00PM | ONLINE- Zoom Ring the Alarm: Addressing Suicide Among Black Youth Presenter: Crystal Rozelle-Bennett, LMSW CE Type: Regular CE Number of CEs: 3.0 CEs CE Practice Areas: Mental Health & Children and Youth & Anti-Racism REGISTER: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 6:00PM–8:00PM | The Midpoint Matters: Embedding Cultural Humility in Formative & Process Evaluations for Continuous Improvement 2.0 CEs CE Practice Areas: Social Work Education/Social Work Research& Cultural Competency & Humility REGISTER: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 9:00AM–4:00PM | ONLINE- Zoom Spiritual Capital and Social Responsibility: A Continuing Education Series for Social Workers Number of CEs: 7.0 CEs CE Practice Areas: Ethics and/or Boundaries & Administration/Management/Leadership https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

Please note that the NASW-NY Chapter Team will be offline on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The staff will return Monday, December 1, 2025. All communications and programming will resume then.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) Overview Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 2 CE CONTACT HOURS https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA NOTE: Part 3 of a 3-Part Series with Brooke Stott (October, November, December). Each session is a stand-alone offering; participants may register individually.

Social Workers’ Role in the Recovery Ready Workplace HYBRID CE WORKSHOP Friday, December 5, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET 3 CE CONTACT HOURS REGISTER: https://loom.ly/cfxkXMA

We have made our statement loud and clear: The master’s and doctoral degree is and will continue to be a professional degree. Period. Access resources and ACTION items here: https://loom.ly/ejd1mVM #socialwork #advocacy #NASWNY #NASW