The ABCSW Program Committee is excited to announce its 2026 Speaker Series!
This series will be a virtual, 1-hour, monthly learning-session covering a wide range of clinical social work topics. Featuring Beginner and Intermediate level content the Speaker Series is targeted towards Clinical Social Workers across many practice settings, Social Work Students, and Social Work Educators.

The ABCSW Speaker Series will be held on the first Wednesday of every month from 12PM - 1PM (ET).

 REGISTRATION FEES
$25.00 - Non ABCSW Members
Free for ABCSW Members!
SCHEDULE

MAY 6, 2026: Moral Injury in Social Work: Beyond the Burnout presented by Maryam Abdallah, LCSW - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

JUNE 3, 2026: Intersectional Invisibility of Black LGBTQIA+ Client Strategies for Bias and Discrimination Prevention presented by Dr. Tonya Griffith, DSW

JULY 1, 2026: The Cycle Ends with Me: The Keys to Generational Healing presented by Terance Dawkins, LISW-CP

AUGUST 5, 2026: Rooted in Culture: The Ethical Mandate for Culturally Attuned Clinical Practice presented by Dr. Josalin Hunter, PhD, LCSW, MSW, MPH

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026: Centering the Whole Person: Integrative Approaches to Treating Trauma and Chronic Health Conditions presented by Brittany Mazshure, MSW, MPS, LCSW

OCTOBER 7, 2026: *To be announced presented by Markita Billups, LCSW

NOVEMBER 4, 2026: Speaker Series Fall Summit - Details announced soon!


 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The American Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW), #1854, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/23/2024 – 8/23/2027. Social workers participating in this session will receive up to 1 continuing education credits.


Continuing Education Certificate Requirements
Registered event attendees must fully attend the chosen session to be eligible for Continuing Education Credits/Hours. Session evaluations include attendance attestation statements and must be completed within the same day as the attended session to be considered valid. To receive a Continuing Education Certificate, you must complete the attestation statement of the session attended which is located in the session evaluation survey. The link to complete the overall conference survey will be emailed to all attendees after closing remarks. Continuing Education Certificates will be electronically sent by the third Friday of the Speaker Series Session month, via the email provided in your evaluation.

 

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE

Operating Systems: Windows 11, 10 (S mode not supported), 8.1, or 7; macOS 10.14 or later; Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, Mint 20+, CentOS 9+, Fedora 32+).
Processor (CPU): Single-core 1Ghz or higher minimum; Dual-core 2Ghz or higher recommended.
RAM: 4GB minimum, with 8GB or higher recommended for better performance.
Audio/Video: Built-in speakers/microphone or USB plug-in. A webcam or HD webcam is necessary for video calls.
Mobile Devices: iOS 13.0 or later; iPadOS 13.0 or later; Android 5.0 or later.
Browser Requirements: (Windows/macOS)Edge12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+, or Safari 7+(macOS)
Internet/Bandwidth: Broadband wired or wireless (3G/4G/5G/Wi-Fi) is required.

  • Group video: 1.5 Mbps upload/download speeds
  • 720p HD Video: 1.2 Mbps upload/download speeds
  • 1080p HD Video: 3.0 Mbps upload/download speeds

PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE

Please note that photographs and screen captures may be taken during the event.  By registering, you are giving your consent for these images to be used by ABCSW in digital and print publications.  Please contact [email protected] directly should you have any concerns. 

REFUNDS, GRIEVANCES, & ACCESSIBILTY 

All refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] the Monday before the scheduled event to be eligible for a full refund *less $5.00 admin fee if applicable.
All grievances can be sent to [email protected] at anytime.
All accessibility accommodation requests can be sent to [email protected] at any time.

 QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, & CONCERNS

All on-site or virtual questions, comments, and concerns regarding registration, program schedule, conference logistics, or continuing education can be submitted to Garrett Traino, ABCSW Program Coordinator via email: [email protected] or phone call: +1(800) 694-5285.


A BIG THANK YOU TO THE ABCSW PROGRAM COMMITTEE!