2024 Exploring Exceptionalism in Social Work Series

It may be tempting to think that if a person has more experience, they must be providing a higher level of care. But the truth is, experience alone does not necessarily make for exceptional social work practice. What does it look like? What’s wrong with just meeting the minimum standard? What more could be done? What if you already feel overworked!? This webinar will define and explore the concept of exceptionalism in social work practice and look at ways to offer higher levels of care without necessarily putting in more time.

Advocacy is a significant part of the social worker’s job. In the hospice world, much of that work happens either during IDT meetings or directly through interdisciplinary teamwork. This webinar will look closely at the role of the social worker as an active, skilled, and assertive member of the interdisciplinary team, including their critical role as patient/family advocate. Join us to learn more about the important role of social workers as hospice, grief/loss, and end-of-life care advocates.

What do people need most from social workers? What are today's obstacles? Who do social workers need to be, at the bedside and as truly effective members of the interdisciplinary team? This webinar answers those questions and will examine in detail what it means to become a highly skilled end-of-life counselor. It will provide evidence-based theoretical frameworks to help guide interventions. Part of moving towards unprecedented care is ensuring that documentation reflects high-level interventions. All of this and more will be covered in this important social work-specific focused webinar.