Live Workshops
An Introduction to Black Feminism and Implications for Social Work Practice
Date & Time: Monday, February 23, 2026; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: NASW Members: $30; Non Members: $50; Retired Members: $20; Student Members: $0
Credit(s): 2 Social Justice
This CEU presentation examines Black feminist theory as both a mode of analysis and a practice of historical preservation, with direct applications for social work. Beginning with Sojourner Truth’s 1851 Ain’t I a Woman speech and moving through case studies of Ida B. Wells, Black women’s clubs, the Combahee River Collective, and the Movement for Black Lives, the session traces how Black women’s testimonies and organizing traditions function as living archives of resistance and liberation. Grounded in intersectional and community-based approaches, the presentation demonstrates how Black feminism sustains collective memory, resists erasure, and generates strategies for navigating systemic oppression. Participants will connect these lessons to social work competencies, including cultural humility, community engagement, and advocacy. By highlighting the intellectual and political labor of Black women as both preservation and praxis, this session equips social workers with frameworks and tools to integrate Black feminist principles into direct practice, program design, and policy work, advancing anti-oppressive practice in diverse settings.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Define feminism and womanism.
- Learn the progression of the Black feminist movement in relation to the broader feminist movement throughout contemporary history.
- Identify Black feminist traditions and community-based approaches to supporting marginalized communities.
- Assess how Black feminist traditions may support or broaden their personal and professional approaches to social work.
Presenter:
Imani Hutchinson, MSW, is a policy researcher and program evaluator with deep expertise in equitable evaluation, cultural humility, and social justice. As a Research Analyst she leads and supports federal and state evaluations related to TANF, SNAP, child support, and Head Start, integrating culturally responsive and anti-racist practices throughout the research process. Imani has managed qualitative studies, co-developed equity-focused evaluation tools, and guided technical assistance for human service agencies nationwide. Her work centers on elevating community voice, particularly from individuals with lived experience, to improve program effectiveness and accountability. Imani has presented on equitable evaluation at national forums and holds a Master of Social Work from Howard University with a concentration on displaced and marginalized populations.
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Going from Colleague to Supervisor
Date & Time: June 17, 2026, 5:15 PM - 8:30 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada))
Credit(s): 3 Supervision
Pricing:
- BSW Student Member - $0.00
- MSW Student Member - $0.00
- DSW Student Member - $15.00
- Non Member - $75.00
- Member - $50.00
- Retired Member - $25.00
Transitioning from colleague to supervisor is one of the most rewarding—yet challenging—professional milestones. This training explores the complex shift in dynamics that occurs when stepping into leadership over former peers. Participants will examine the changes in roles, responsibilities, and boundaries that accompany supervisory positions and learn strategies to navigate power differentials, maintain trust, and establish credibility. Through discussion, case examples, and practical tools, the session will highlight effective communication techniques, ethical decision-making, and approaches to giving feedback and managing conflict. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and a clearer understanding of how to lead with confidence, fairness, and professionalism during this critical transition.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify key shifts in role, responsibility, and professional boundaries that occur when moving from a peer relationship to a supervisory position.
- Gain knowledge around effective communication strategies for establishing credibility, addressing power dynamics, and fostering trust with former colleagues.
- Implement supervision frameworks and decision-making approaches that support fairness, consistency, and ethical leadership.
- Recognize common challenges associated with supervising former peers—such as resistance, blurred boundaries, or role confusion—and develop strategies to navigate them.
- Strengthen skills in giving feedback, setting expectations, and managing conflict in ways that promote team cohesion and professional growth.
- Develop a personalized action plan for transitioning into a supervisory role with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.
Presenters:
Patricia Roberts-Rose, LCSW-C, MSDE, Board Approved Clinical Supervisor
Luanda Johnson
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