NASW Virginia Chapter

08/22/2025

How do racism, ableism, and media narratives impact our work as social workers? This 2-hour ethics training helps you recognize hidden biases, manage ethical dilemmas, and stay grounded through cultural and emotional challenges.

📅 Thurs, Sept 11 | ⏰ 9–11 AM ET
💻 Live Virtual | 🎓 2 CEs (1 Ethics)
💲 $40 Members | $52 Non-Members
📝 Register by Sept 9: https://naswva.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1969317&group=

08/21/2025

3 Reasons to Present at the 2026 NASW-VA & Metro DC Annual Conference!

1️⃣ Be the voice that shapes practice and policy
2️⃣ Share your expertise in person, virtually, and on demand
3️⃣ Build your professional brand on the region’s premier stage for social work leadership

Important Dates:
📍 In Person: March 26–28, 2026
💻 Live Virtual: April 23–25, 2026
📺 On Demand: May 1–June 30, 2026

🔗 Learn more & submit your proposal today: https://www.naswva.org/call-for-proposals-2026

08/20/2025

⏳ Last Chance to Register!

Taking the ASWB exam soon? Don’t miss this one-day workshop with Dr. Dawn Apgar, author of the Exam Guides. Learn what to expect, how to study, and how to manage test anxiety.

✔️ BSW, MSW & Clinical levels
✔️ Includes 6-month access to ExamPrepConnect ($129.99 value)
✔️ Sample questions + expert strategies

📅 Friday, August 22 | ⏰ 9 AM–4:30 PM ET
💻 Live Virtual
📝 Register by TONIGHT (Aug 20) at 11:59 PM: https://naswva.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1915220&group=

08/19/2025

Join us for Supervision: Foundations of Supervision — a two-day live virtual seminar designed to fulfill Virginia’s licensure requirements for supervising LCSW candidates. Whether you're new to supervision or seeking to refine your skills, this training provides an in-depth exploration of essential models, ethics, and strategies to enhance your practice.

📅 September 12–13, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
📚 Earn 14 CEs
📝 Register by September 10, 2025: https://naswva.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1916679&group=

08/12/2025

We’re excited to announce the theme and logo for our 2026 NASW Virginia and Metro DC Annual Conference: “Invisible Threads: The Quiet Power of Social Work.”

This theme honors the often-unseen, yet powerful ways social workers heal, advocate, and create lasting change across communities.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.naswva.org/post/invisible-threads-the-quiet-power-of-social-work

08/11/2025

Concerned about as you invest in your ? NASW makes it easy for you to pay dues in two or three installments, if that works better for your budget. Full payment must be complete in advance of your renewal date.

Call Member Services at 800-742-4089, M-F, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. ET, for setup. You also can take advantage of autorenewal to retain ongoing access to your favorite members-only benefits such as discounts, exclusive events, and free chapter membership. https://www.naswva.org/member-benefits

08/10/2025

There's still time to register!!

Join Sheena Lyle, LCSW, CCTP, for a dynamic two-day virtual training that tackles the ethical use of digital technology in supervision and unpacks the relational “games” that can disrupt effective practice.

🗓 August 15–16, 2025
🖥 Live Virtual Training
🎓 Earn up to 14.0 CE Hours (includes 9.0 Ethics Hours)
💰 One- and two-day registration options available

Secure your spot now and elevate your supervision practice: https://naswva.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1916117&group=

08/09/2025

WE WANT YOU TO PRESENT! 📣

The 2026 NASW Virginia & Metro DC Annual Conference is now accepting session proposals! If you have insights, strategies, or tools to share with the social work community, we want to hear from you.

🗓 Deadline to apply: September 29, 2025
📍 Presenters must be available for both in-person (March 26–28 in Newport News, VA) and virtual (April 23–25) sessions.

Ready to submit your idea? Learn more and apply on our website: https://www.naswva.org/call-for-proposals-2026

08/08/2025

strongly opposes an executive order from President Trump that will allow forcible removal of from public spaces and their institutionalization. "NASW will continue to advocate for humane, just, and effective responses to the intersecting crises of , , and mental illness,” said NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, Ph.D., MBA, LCSW-C. Read our full statement: https://tinyurl.com/52v9w93r

08/04/2025

Skim timely social work news, trends, and expert insights by following NASW’s Social Work Blog—like their latest post on the expected growth in travel social work.

🧳 In “Travel Social Work Expected to Grow,” NASW notes that “there is often exceptionally high demand in rural areas, on crisis response teams, and in government programs.” These sectors may see a rising need for temporary and contract social workers.

Among the benefits? “It’s a great way to travel around the country, meet new people, and broaden your skill set,” says one NASW member.

👉 Read the full post:
https://www.socialworkblog.org/sw-practice/2025/07/travel-social-work-expected-to-grow/

Knowledge expansion. Varied experiences. Lucrative pay. The burgeoning field of travel social work offers attractive options and opportunities. (Image via Getty Images)