Heartland Virtual Conference 2025

Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM to Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST

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Attend Sessions on March 7th, 8th, and 14th (18 hours of CEUs) Partial Approval - $125.00

Sale ends on 03/15/2025

You can choose the sessions that interest you and work in your schedule during the three days of the conference. This registration allows you the opportunity to acquire 18 CEUS and provides maximum flexible to pick and choose the sessions that interest you during the four days.. CEUs are provided at the end of the conference.

March 7 and March 8th Sessions ONLY (12 CEUs hours possible) Partial Approval - $85.00

Sale ends on 03/15/2025

This registration is for the March 7th and March 8th conference sessions only. Choose the sessions that interest you and work in your schedule. You can attend any or ALL sessions that interests you during this weekend. CEUs sent at the end of the entire conference.

March 7th - One Day Only (6 Hrs CEUs possible) Partial Approval - $65.00

Sale ends on 03/15/2025

This registration is access for Friday - March 7th conference sessions only. Choose from the four sessions that interest you and work in your schedule. You can attend any or ALL sessions that interests you on Friday March 7th. CEUs sent at the end of the entire conference.

March 14th - One day only workshops (6 hrs of CEUs) Partial Approval - $65.00

Sale ends on 03/15/2025

This registration is access for Friday March 14th conference sessions only. Choose from the four sessions that interest you and work in your schedule. You can attend any or ALL sessions that interests you on Friday March 14th. CEUs sent at the end of the entire conference.

Social Work Student Registration (No CEUs) Partial Approval - $15.00

Sale ends on 03/15/2025

This registration allows you to attend any or all of the sessions during the four days. No CEUS are given for this student ticket.

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Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM to Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST

NASW-Kansas Chapter in collaboration with the NASW-Oklahoma is honored to come together for this must-attend event of the year. The conference brings together participants from across Kansas and Oklahoma for learning, laughter, and networking.
With dynamic speakers, cutting-edge workshops, and engaging special presentations, attendees can earn 18 of their 40 continuing education credits including (diagnosis and assessment and ethics) required during the four days of workshops. 
The CEUs are approved by NASW-KS Chapter through the National Association of Social Workers and the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board for licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed addiction counslors, licensed marriage and family therapists and psychologists. 
This year's conference will be held virtually to allow attendees the flexibility to chose the workshops from each of the four days that fits into their schedules.  You may attend one workshop during a day or all four of the workshops. 
Attendees contribute to the future of mental health and social service delivery as each paid registration includes support for discounted student registration.  Your support by attending our events directly fund student outreach, legislative advocacy, and advance public policy in Kansas.

NASW-Kansas Chapter of Social Workers

Contact the Organizer

Learn more aboutRiena Kain, LSCSW Riena Kain, LSCSW
Riena Kain, LSCSW
Therapist
Private Practice

About Riena Kain, LSCSW

Therapist
Private Practice
Learn more aboutReggie Jackson, LSCSW Reggie Jackson, LSCSW
Reggie Jackson, LSCSW
Director of Recovery Services
First Call, Kansas City Missouri

https://www.firstcallkc.org

About Reggie Jackson, LSCSW

Director of Recovery Services
First Call, Kansas City Missouri
Learn more aboutGigi Tsontos LSCSW, MPA Gigi Tsontos LSCSW, MPA
Gigi Tsontos LSCSW, MPA
Executive Director
Not One More Vet

https://nomv.org

About Gigi Tsontos LSCSW, MPA

Executive Director
Not One More Vet
Learn more aboutMonica Kurz, LMSW Monica Kurz, LMSW
Monica Kurz, LMSW
Chief Administrative Officer
HealthSource Integrated Solutions

https://healthsrc.org/call-center/

About Monica Kurz, LMSW

Chief Administrative Officer
HealthSource Integrated Solutions
Learn more aboutJessica Willemsen, LSCSW, LMAC Jessica Willemsen, LSCSW, LMAC
Jessica Willemsen, LSCSW, LMAC
Private Practice Therapist
De Novo Mental Health, LLC

https://www.denovomentalhealth.com

About Jessica Willemsen, LSCSW, LMAC

Private Practice Therapist
De Novo Mental Health, LLC
Learn more aboutDr. Tara D. Wallace, LSCSW Dr. Tara D. Wallace, LSCSW
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CEO and Therapist
Lighthouse Therapeutic Community Outreach Foundation

https://lghthse.com

About Dr. Tara D. Wallace, LSCSW

CEO and Therapist
Lighthouse Therapeutic Community Outreach Foundation
Learn more aboutKristina Scott, LMSW Kristina Scott, LMSW
Kristina Scott, LMSW
Child Welfare Project Coordinator
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence

https://www.kcsdv.org

About Kristina Scott, LMSW

Child Welfare Project Coordinator
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
Learn more aboutCarol Meza, Ph.D., LMSW Carol Meza, Ph.D., LMSW
Carol Meza, Ph.D., LMSW
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Pittsburg State University

About Carol Meza, Ph.D., LMSW

Assistant Professor of Social Work
Pittsburg State University
Learn more aboutStacey Blaylock, LCSW Stacey Blaylock, LCSW
Stacey Blaylock, LCSW
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Oral Roberts University

Mrs. Stacey R. Blaylock is the director of the Social Work Program at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As an assistant professor of Social Work, Blaylock has taught a variety of courses such as: Group Dynamics; Social Work Ethics; Community Practice; Non-Profit Social Work Practice; Introduction to Social Work; Human Behavior and the Social Environment; Senior Research; and Child Welfare. Professor Blaylock has seven years of professional practice experience in medical social work, specializing in trauma care. Blaylock’s research is focused in the areas of non-traditional social work practice, and the integration of technology in experiential learning. She has presented at multiple state conferences.

About Stacey Blaylock, LCSW

Assistant Professor of Social Work
Oral Roberts University
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Lecturer
Metropolitan State University of Denver

About Dr. Amanda Marsh Baranski, DSW, LCSW

Lecturer
Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Sessions on Mar 07, 2025

08:45 AM
Clinical: Assessment/Treatment

ADHD – A Need for Family Focused Treatment with Minors

08:45 AM - 10:15 AM
    Riena Kain, LSCSW
    TherapistPrivate Practice

    10:30 AM
    Clinical: Assessment/Treatment

    Understanding Risk and Protective Factors for Substance Use Prevention

    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
      Reggie Jackson, LSCSW
      Director of Recovery ServicesFirst Call, Kansas City Missouri

      https://www.firstcallkc.org
      12:30 PM
      General Practice CEUs

      Social Work in Veterinary Medicine

      12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
        Gigi Tsontos LSCSW, MPA
        Executive DirectorNot One More Vet

        https://nomv.org
        02:15 PM
        Ethics

        Ethical Consideration for Navigating Crisis Response

        02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
          Monica Kurz, LMSW
          Chief Administrative OfficerHealthSource Integrated Solutions

          https://healthsrc.org/call-center/

          Sessions on Mar 08, 2025

          08:45 AM
          Clinical: Assessment/Treatment

          Trauma, the Brain, and EMDR

          08:45 AM - 10:15 AM
            Jessica Willemsen, LSCSW, LMAC
            Private Practice TherapistDe Novo Mental Health, LLC

            https://www.denovomentalhealth.com
            10:30 AM
            Clinical: Assessment/Treatment

            Empirically Supported Treatment for Trauma: Understanding Evidence-Based Approaches

            10:30 AM - 11:55 AM
              Dr. Tara D. Wallace, LSCSW
              CEO and TherapistLighthouse Therapeutic Community Outreach Foundation

              https://lghthse.com
              12:30 PM
              Clinical: Assessment/Treatment

              Promoting Resiliency in Youth Exposed to Domestic Violence

              12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
                Kristina Scott, LMSW
                Child Welfare Project CoordinatorKansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence

                https://www.kcsdv.org
                02:15 PM
                Clinical: Assessment/Treatment

                Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention

                02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
                  Kristina Scott, LMSW
                  Child Welfare Project CoordinatorKansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence

                  https://www.kcsdv.org

                  Sessions on Mar 14, 2025

                  08:45 AM
                  Clinical: Assessment/Treatment

                  A Qualitative Exploration of Therapy Preferences Among Military Service Members, Including Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma.

                  08:45 AM - 10:15 AM
                    Carol Meza, Ph.D., LMSW
                    Assistant Professor of Social WorkPittsburg State University

                    10:30 AM

                    Artificial Intelligence and Social Work Practice

                    10:30 AM - 11:55 AM
                      Dr. Amanda Marsh Baranski, DSW, LCSW
                      LecturerMetropolitan State University of Denver
                      12:30 PM
                      Ethics

                      Deeper Dive Into Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas (more information coming)

                      12:30 PM - 03:45 PM
                        Stacey Blaylock, LCSW
                        Assistant Professor of Social WorkOral Roberts University

                        Mrs. Stacey R. Blaylock is the director of the Social Work Program at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As an assistant professor of Social Work, Blaylock has taught a variety of courses such as: Group Dynamics; Social Work Ethics; Community Practice; Non-Profit Social Work Practice; Introduction to Social Work; Human Behavior and the Social Environment; Senior Research; and Child Welfare. Professor Blaylock has seven years of professional practice experience in medical social work, specializing in trauma care. Blaylock’s research is focused in the areas of non-traditional social work practice, and the integration of technology in experiential learning. She has presented at multiple state conferences.

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