UNE Online Continuing Education
Social Work Workshops
Current Workshops
You Are Not Broken, The System is: Cultivating Belonging in a Capitalist Society
This training will explore the systems which influence our work and wellness. We will discuss the impact that capitalism and “dominator culture” have on us and our clients and highlight ways that social and environmental justice are thwarted by these…
Telehealth and Social Work Ethics
This workshop will provide knowledge of the NASW Code of Ethic Standards for Technology and the use of technology in contemporary social work practice settings. It will address the use of EMR/EHRs, informed consents, storing of PHI, use of telehealth…
Our Work and Ourselves: How Can We Manage Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue?
It is notable that NASW added self care to our Code of Ethics in 2021. This training will provide evidence-based information and an interactive space to unpack the associated dynamics. We will look at how secondary trauma can be insidious…
Best Practices for New Leaders: Directing, Leading, or Following – what am I doing?
This training is for new human service agency leaders who are interested in enhancing their skills through a growth mindset and a commitment to ethical and transparent practices. This training places a strong emphasis on self-discovery and personal development, guiding…
Stepping Forward: Regaining Energy and Balance in the Face of Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Depletion
It is critical for social workers to understand the nature of toxic stress and have clear, achievable pathways to regaining energy, balance and compassion satisfaction. This workshop will explore the impact of physical, emotional and spiritual depletion. It will provide…
Empowerment & Trauma Informed Practice with Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence is a pervasive and challenging societal problem that social workers encounter in all fields of practice. This training will focus on best practices in working with survivors of IPV/DV. All survivors engage in a number of…
Climbing the Ladder: Leadership, Ethics, and Managing Relationships
This training is designed to help leaders navigate promotions from an ethical and relational standpoint. Participants will delve into the intricacies of ethical leadership while navigating the complex landscape of relationship management, offering practical strategies for building collaborative, impactful, and…
Our Ethical Responsibility to Social Justice
Social justice is a key component to our role and identity as Social Workers. This workshop discusses how we can pursue social change on behalf of our communities and strengthen societal bonds as we work towards common goals. Participants will…
Neuroscience Meets Practice: Developing a Trauma Informed Approach to Care
This workshop will present the neuroscience of what occurs to us when experiencing a traumatic event and how developing a practice perspective utilizing a trauma informed approach will assist in resolving one’s trauma responses.
Accreditation & Recognition
UNE’s online Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the U.S.
Meet Our Workshop Speakers
Wanda L. Anderson, MSW, LCSW
Rebecca Diggins, MSW, LCSW
Patricia Coccoma, Ed.D., LCSW
Lacey Sawyer, LCSW, LADC, CCS
