Event Details June 9th 10:00 am – 5:00pm & June 10th 8:30am – 4:30pmCenter for Excellence in Child Welfare100 Trade Center Dr.Champaign, IL 61820Registration for this event is now closed Limit of 40 Participants. Priority will be given to school social workers, school psychologists, other school-based mental health professionals, and special education administrators. Each participant […]
Author: Amy Frederick
Cross-Cultural Dialogue: Strategies for Navigating Communities as a Guest
CEU Information May 22, 202610:30am-12:00pm CST1.5 CEs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC$20 for CEs, $10 for no CEs This webinar invites participants to deepen their understanding of how cultural narratives and personal and collective histories shape the ways we see ourselves and others. Together, we will explore how these forces can reinforce “us-versus-them” dynamics and contribute […]
From Surviving to Thriving: Cultivating Sustainable Self-Care
CEU Information April 2, 202612:00-1:30pm1.5 CEUs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC$10 for CEUs, FREE for no CEUs In collaboration with the Housing Authority of Champaign County and the Rock Counseling Group, join us for a session meant to empower individuals to combat burnout by shifting from momentary stress relief to building long-term, sustainable self-care habits. Participants […]
Civil Discourse Professional Development Series
This two-part workshop series explores how communication can foster connection, agency, and shared power in times of conflict. The first session examines whether civil discourse is still possible, drawing on Dr. Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication framework to help participants navigate disagreement with greater empathy, agency, and human connection. The second session builds on these ideas […]
The Rural Monoculture Myth: Rural Realities for Equitable Social Work and Health Professions Practice
CEU Information March 13, 202612:00-1:30pm1.5 CEUs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC$20 for CEUs, $10 for no CEUs Rural communities are often treated as a monolith in policy design and public discourse: white, agricultural, conservative, and homogeneous. This assumption, the “monoculture myth,” obscures the demographic, economic, and geographic diversity of rural America and contributes to policies that […]
Innovating Impact: The University of Illinois Simulation Symposium
The University of Illinois System campuses (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Springfield and University of Illinois Chicago) are partnering for an upcoming simulation symposium, set to take place at the University of Illinois Springfield campus on October 29, 2026 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The University of Illinois Simulation Symposium invites practitioners, educators, […]
Boundaries Are Self-Care: Practical Tools to Prevent Burnout
CEU Information March 6, 202610:00am-12:00pm2.0 CEs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC$20 for CEs, $10 for no CEsIn-person event at the School of Social Work, 1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana (room 2027) Social workers are expected to give endlessly—but without boundaries, that comes at a cost. This workshop explores self-care through setting and protecting boundaries, using practical […]
Foundations of Effective Leadership Training Series
Join us for a dynamic leadership training series, beginning in March 2026, designed for individuals who want to strengthen their leadership capacity and deepen their impact within their organizations and communities. This series features modular, one-hour trainings led by Joy Das of the Illinois Leadership Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Each session will […]
Becoming An Adoption and Foster Friendly School
CEU Information February 24, 202612:00-1:00pm1.0 CEs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC$10 for CEs, FREE for no CEs “If a child with a complex family story walked into our school tomorrow, what would tell them – without words – that they belong here?” This is a question worth asking as schools are being asked to support students […]
Confronting and Challenging Ableism in the Social Work Profession and Beyond
CEU Information April 13, 202611:00am-12:30pm1.5 CEs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC$15 for CEs, $10 for no CEs While the field of social work has always been rooted in human rights, it has historically lacked a comprehensive recognition of disability as a complex identity influenced by overlapping social, political, and oppressive forces. This continuing education course will […]