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NASW, Iowa Chapter - Southeast Branch ZOOM Event

From Self-Care to Workforce Sustainability: Ethical Responsibilities of Clinicians and Organizations

NASWIA Chapter 0 55

 

May 11, 2026
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Presented by: Aynsley Scheffert, PhD, MSW, LICSW

 

Goals & Objectives:

  1. Articulate the ethical foundations of self-care in social work practice, including how the NASW Code of Ethics frames self-care as a professional responsibility.
  2. Differentiate between burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress, including signs, symptoms, and contributing organizational and systemic factors in the social service agencies.
  3. Critically examine the ethical implications of impaired practice, including how unresolved stress and trauma exposure may compromise professional judgment and client outcomes.
  4. Evaluate personal and organizational strategies for supporting worker well-being, resilience, and sustainability in ethically challenging environments.
  5. Develop a personalized self-care or sustainability plan that aligns with ethical guidelines and addresses risk factors for burnout and secondary trauma for social work professionals.

 

Ethics CEUs: 1

 

Zoom Link: SE Branch CEU Event May 11 - Self Care
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

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