Date and Time: January 23; 10a.m. - 11a.m. Location: Online via Zoom In over 20 years of work, JRI's Center for Trauma and Embodiment has developed innovative, body-centered practices to address severe psychological trauma in people of all ages. JRI's research is recognized internationally as having set the standard for quality embodied trauma care. In this
Date and Time: January 23; 6:30 to 8:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by Bridgewater State University. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Carol Bonner. This workshop celebrates the rich heritage of independence and leadership among Black women, emphasizing their unique contributions to the fight for
Date and Time: January 23; 7:30 to 9:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by NASW. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to chapter.naswma@socialworkers.org. This session is approved for 1.5 CEUs for Social Work. Register Here! Presented by: Maureen Clark, PhD, LICSW, Associate Professor, BSW Program Director,
Rescheduled to January 28; 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Date and Time: January 28; 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join the first training of 2025 from the Providers' Council! Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their own cultural values and norms, as well as learn about those of their colleagues. Concepts such as
Dates and Times: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 5; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Attendance at each session is mandatory for a certificate of completion. Join the first offering of the Council’s most popular, six-session training series! Being a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles
Dates and Times: February 4 and 10; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: - Session I: Providers' Council Training Center (100 Crossing Blvd., Suite 100, Framingham, MA 01702) - Session II: Online via Zoom Attendance at both sessions is mandatory for a certificate of completion. Strong leaders take initiative, think strategically, empower others and set
Date and Time: February 11; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership and Board Members Join the first session of the Council's Board Series, focused on building the most effective board to ensure success and prosperity at your organization! In today’s dynamic nonprofit environment, effective board recruitment is critical to achieving organizational
Date and Time: February 20; 1:00-2:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership, Human Resources and Middle Management Bar none, the #1 way to boost employee engagement and retention is by developing leaders. This 90-minute workshop introduces the evidence-based, behavioral framework for leadership development that makes a genuine difference. You can measure that
Date and Time: February 24; 6:30 to 8:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by Bridgewater State University. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Carol Bonner. The recent 2024 presidential elections have proven to be a pivotal moment in American history, issues such as the economy, healthcare,
Date and Time: February 25; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join this webinar to learn about the critical skills and strategies required to manage diverse teams effectively. Attendees will learn how to leverage the strengths of team diversity, address common challenges and create an inclusive environment that promotes collaboration and innovation. The
Date and Time: February 26; 1:00-2:30pm Location: Online via Zoom Please note this event is hosted by Conversations for Caring. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Dr. Christina Lee. This event is approved for 1.5 CEUs for Social Work, LADC, LMHC and Nursing. Register Here! Presented by: Dr. Christina Lee -
Date and Time: February 27; 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: All levels of staff Join this event to learn more about the Providers' Council's cross-agency mentorship program, The Leadership Initiative! Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Council staff about the framework and timeline of the upcoming program as
Date and Time: February 28; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: In-person at Bridgewater State University. Cost: $60 for all attendees. Note that this event is hosted by the Bridgewater State University. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Carol Masshardt, LICSW at cmasshardt@bridgew.edu. Three (3) Continuing Education Credits in Social Work will be awarded.
Date and Time: March 21; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: In-person at Bridgewater State University. Cost: $60 for all attendees. Note that this event is hosted by the Bridgewater State University. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Carol Masshardt, LICSW at cmasshardt@bridgew.edu. Three (3) Continuing Education Credits in Social Work will be
Date and Time: March 24; 6:30 to 8:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by Bridgewater State University. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Carol Bonner. COVID-19 has unmasked our current socio-political crisis; tensions have never been higher and social workers are on the frontlines. On a
Date and Time: March 25; 9:00 -10:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership, Human Resources and Middle Management Who's really responsible for employee burnout? Spoiler alert: It's not HR! But there's a lot HR can do to address and prevent burnout. This 90-minute workshop breaks it down and includes evidence-based (but counter-intuitive)
Date and Time: March 27; 7:30 to 9:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by NASW. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to chapter.naswma@socialworkers.org. This session is approved for 1.5 CEUs for Social Work. Register Here! Presented by: Luray Fladd, LCSW, Program Coordinator, YWCA of Western Mass.
Date and Time: April 22; 9:00 -10:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership, Human Resources and Middle Management To engage employees, managers need more than technical and functional skills. They need more than processes and mandated check-ins. The most effective and highly esteemed managers know that their job is about both managing
Date and Time: May 20; 9:00 -10:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership, Human Resources and Middle Management TRUST. It may be a touchy topic... But it's an important one. The elephant in the room is often the result of mistrust. You know, the kind that lingers and festers and ultimately impacts
