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The Many Faces and Places of ACEs
Virtual Seminar

Desert Nature

Wednesday

September 18th, 2024

9:00am MST - 12:00pm MST

Virtual Event

 

3 CE Credits in Ethics

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Hosted and brought to you by the Borderland CEU Enhancement Social Work Committee in partnership with the Diversity and Resiliency Institute of El Paso (DRIEP), a program of the Borderland Rainbow Center.

 

This event is being offered to enhance knowledge and skills to maintain ethical standards while working within the context of a divisive climate. Come learn from legal professionals as well as local helping professionals on best practices and ethical implications for work with your clients!

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Founded in 2017, our committee is made up of  social workers from within the El Paso community. Our goal is to provide our local community of  helping  professionals the opportunity to attend meaningful and relevant workshops/conferences and obtain continuing education units for their professional licensure requirements. Come and learn from experts about these topics and network with other local professionals.

Event Details and Registration

The Many Faces and Places of ACEs

WHEN:
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

9:00 AM – 12:00PM Mountain Time

Virtual Seminar

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​WHERE:
Virtual via Zoom

(link provided at time of registration)

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Social Workers, LPC's, LMFT's, students and other professionals working in or planning to work in physical health & mental health care settings or any other human organization settings.

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Presented by Katherine Giovas, LCSW-S

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Join us for an engaging and informative 3-hour virtual seminar designed specifically for social workers. This seminar will focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the ethical considerations essential for working with clients who have experienced trauma.

 

Objectives: 

In this workshop participants will be able to:

•    Develop a comprehensive understanding of ACEs and their long-term impacts
•    Identify and navigate ethical dilemmas in social work practice
•    Examine trauma-informed strategies for diverse settings
•    Recognize the importance of self-care and professional boundaries

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About the Facilitator:

Katherine Giovas, also known as Kathy Giovas, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor in private practice. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she holds a master's degree in Social Work from UTEP. With over twelve years of experience, Kathy specializes in providing direct care to individuals dealing with traumatic experiences. She offers psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families and is fully trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She has recently trained in Sandtray therapy.
Kathy has five years of experience as a Medical Social Worker, serving various populations, including geriatric patients with chronic illnesses, children aged 0-18 years, and adults. She has also worked as a licensed therapist for the US Department of Veterans Affairs and as an Adjunct Professor in the Social Work Department of UTEP.
Enjoying couples counseling and family therapy, Kathy employs the Gottman Method of Relationship Therapy and other modalities to suit the couple’s needs. She is currently completing her training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her approach is direct yet compassionate. Kathy considers her greatest accomplishment to be the mother of two beautiful children. She finds mentoring extremely rewarding, as it allows her to share her personal and professional experiences. She continues her education through her mentees and supervisees.

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Registration starting at $54, and $15 for students

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Would you like to be an Exhibitor?​​

Do need to request a PO before registering?

Do you need to request accommodations?

Contact bceswc@gmail.com

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