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"Here's the Truth, Folks...": Myth-Busting for Ethical Social Work Practice

Presenter: Dr. Karen Goodenough, PhD, MSW, LGSW

2 CEUs - may be counted as ethics or general CEUs

Our ability to practice social work ethically is often impacted by misconceptions and misunderstandings that abound – not in the public, but within our own profession. “Who can call themselves a social worker?” “Do I need to be licensed if I’m not in clinical practice?” “Can I connect with clients over social media?” “What’s the actual difference between the Board of Social Work and NASW?” This will be an ethics webinar unlike any other; we will be busting the biggest myths and addressing the most common questions that we get from Minnesota social workers.

Whether you’ve been in practice for 3 months or 30 years, you are guaranteed to learn something new (and probably surprising!). Get the truth about licensure; use of technology; dual relationships; liability; the connection between macro, mezzo, and micro practice - and practical, applicable information that you need to engage in ethical social work practice. We will also be discussing the importance of accurate representation of our profession and adequate compensation of social workers as an ethical issue.

About the Presenter
Dr. Karen E. Goodenough, PhD, MSW, LGSW, has been Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers - Minnesota Chapter since 2018. She received her BSW from St. Olaf College, MSW from Augsburg University, and PhD in social work from the University of Minnesota. Previously, Dr. KG worked in direct practice, non-profit program management, and has been a consultant in evaluation, data utilization, and strategic planning. She has also served as adjunct faculty in numerous BSW and MSW programs throughout Minnesota. Dr. KG is a skilled supervisor, trainer, and macro practitioner. She has supervised, coached, and trained interns, volunteers, contractors, board members, and staff from various professional backgrounds, and has provided hundreds of hours of training in such areas as supervision, ethics, policy advocacy, leadership, budgeting, evaluation, and research. Dr. KG is passionate about using data and best practices to build a purposeful future, and is currently focusing her research efforts on social work licensure.