Category: Ethics, Diversity / Social & Cultural Competence, Implicit Bias Category: Ethics, Diversity / Social & Cultural Competence, Implicit Bias (show less) Other: Missouri Other: Missouri (show less)

“Bridging the Generational Divide: Ethical Practice in Social Work Across Generations” is a four-hour interactive webinar designed to help social workers understand how generational differences shape values, communication styles, work expectations, and help-seeking behaviors. Through case studies, small-group discussion, and reflection, participants will explore how age-based assumptions and biases can impact engagement, assessment, and intervention. Grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics, this session will focus on practical strategies to build generational intelligence, strengthen cross-generational collaboration, and promote ethical, culturally responsive practice with clients, colleagues, and communities of all ages.
By the end of this training:
1.Explain how generational perspectives influence interactions
2.Apply the NASW Code of Ethics to intergenerational dilemmas
3.Use ethical decision-making models for conflict across generations
4.Demonstrate strategies for cultural humility, integrity, and empathy
5.Develop a personal action plan for ethical cross-generational practice