SWCHRS CEU Hub

Session Details: Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as ChatGPT, along with social media and app-based tools, are rapidly reshaping human interaction, mental health, and community well-being, offering creativity and connection while also introducing risks like AI-related suicides, emotional dependence (“AI psychosis”), and sextortion through deepfakes. These developments affect not only clients’ mental health and safety but also labor markets, environmental sustainability, and systemic inequities. This training prepares social workers to assess, intervene, and advocate effectively by examining both the benefits and harms of AI, exploring its mental health implications, and developing strategies to integrate this awareness into practice, policy advocacy, and client engagement.

Speaker

Leena Said, MSW — Minor Safety Specialist, Pinterest.

Speaker Bio: Leena Said is a dedicated social work and child safety professional with over eight years of experience supporting refugees, trafficking survivors, and at-risk youth. Currently a Minor Safety Specialist at Pinterest and formerly a Child Safety Specialist at TikTok, she partners with policy teams, law enforcement, and organizations such as NCMEC to investigate, report, and remove harmful content from online platforms. Her earlier work includes supporting unaccompanied refugee minors as a Social Worker with Lutheran Social Service, conducting crisis interventions with Catholic Charities, and advocating for trafficking survivors through the Polaris Project. Leena has deescalated suicide and violence-related crises, reported hundreds of trafficking cases, and independently managed heavy caseloads with compassion and skill. She holds an MSW from the University of Southern California and a B.S. in Psychology from Philadelphia University.

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Session Details: Clinicians are working with survivors of sexual trauma in any setting where they work with clients. Regardless of whether a clinician is specifically providing trauma treatment to survivors, all mental health care providers should have a base level understanding of the short- and long-term impact and clinical considerations of experiencing sexual violence. This training will provide an overview of the general impact of trauma, a detailed understanding of the specific dynamics of sexual violence, and an in-depth understanding in best practices for clinicians working with survivors.

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Emma Kupferman, LICSW, LCSW-C, CST, CPAT — Founder & Owner, Copper Sexual Wellness.

Speaker Bio: Emma Kupferman, LICSW, LCSW-C, CPT, CST (she/her) earned her MSW from Howard University in 2004 and has extensive experience in trauma recovery for survivors of domestic violence and sexual trauma, including leadership roles with RAINN’s military hotline and the District Alliance for Safe Housing. She has presented nationally and internationally, including at the World Conference of Women’s Shelters and AASECT. An AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, she specializes in trauma-informed care, sexual trauma, somatic experiencing, harm reduction, sexual dysfunction, ethical non-monogamy, and body image, with particular expertise in supporting LGBTQIA2S, kink, and BDSM communities.

Register Now - $60 for 3 CEU's

Session Description: Bias in Social Work Practice: Understanding, Addressing, and Mitigating Bias is a three-hour continuing education session designed to strengthen ethical and reflective practice among social workers. Participants will explore how cognitive, social, and structural biases shape decision-making, client engagement, and organizational processes. The first hour examines foundational concepts and types of bias that influence perception and behavior. The second hour applies theory through realistic case scenarios, promoting awareness of how bias surfaces in assessment and intervention. The final hour focuses on actionable strategies for mitigating bias, including structured decision-making, accountability frameworks, and perspective-taking. Grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics, this session emphasizes self-reflection, professional responsibility, and the pursuit of equitable outcomes. Through guided analysis and applied learning, attendees will leave with tools to recognize, address, and reduce bias in their professional roles while advancing social work’s commitment to dignity, justice, and integrity.

Speaker

Anthony Natale, Ph.D., MSW — Professor, Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, University of Oklahoma.

Speaker Bio: Anthony P. Natale, Ph.D., MSW, is the Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies Director and an Associate Professor at the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work. He teaches a range of social work courses and has received accolades including induction into the Social Work Hall of Fame for Teaching Excellence (2015) and the University of Oklahoma Regents Award for Superior Teaching (2019).

Dr. Natale’s research centers on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging (IDEA-B) in higher education; HIV/AIDS health disparities among minoritized populations; trauma-informed interventions in social work practice; and social work with LGBTQQIPA2+ individuals. Previously, he held administrative roles such as Social Work Graduate Coordinator, Assistant Director of the School of Social Work, and Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Excellence in the OU Graduate College.

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Session Description: This session looks to guide social workers through the client-centered framework of cultural humility to improve their professional decision-making as well as show respect to their clients. Participants will deepen their understanding of their own experiences and perspectives, learn about the differences between cultural competency and cultural humility, review the 3 components of cultural humility in depth, and examine examples of strategies and skills useful for implementing the cultural humility framework into your work. Through scenarios of guided self-reflection, commitments to lifelong learning, and personal and organizational accountability this session looks to further develop a key ethical standard in attendees.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Attendees will better understand how individual perspective and experiences heavily impact their own and other’s thoughts, beliefs, habits, and choices.

2. Attendees will learn to understand the client’s role as the only expert on the client.

3. Attendees will develop skills to collaborate with clients and colleagues to better serve as professional social workers.

Speaker

César Pardo, MSW — Senior Program Coordinator, Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies, University of Oklahoma.

Speaker Bio: César Pardo serves as a Senior Program Coordinator at the Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies (SWCHRS), where he supports a wide range of programming efforts aimed at fostering equity and inclusion in higher education. He holds an MSW (2024) and a BA in Human Relations (2020) from the University of Oklahoma.

 

As a Latine professional born and raised in Oklahoma, Pardo brings valuable insights into social work macro practice, focusing on how organizations can improve communication and collaboration across diverse communities. His experience in program development and higher education administration informs his approach to conflict resolution and institutional negotiations, making him well-equipped to facilitate discussions on effective dialogue strategies in academic and professional settings.

Register Now - $20 for 1 CEU

Participants earn CEUs by completing all required course components, including any recorded modules, readings, assessments, and the final evaluation. Once everything is complete, the system records their progress and awards the approved CEU hours.

Participants retain access for one full year from the date of purchase or registration, which allows them to revisit the content at their own pace.

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Once the final assessment and evaluation are submitted, the certificate is generated immediately. Participants can download it directly from their account, and a copy is also emailed to them.

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