Welcome to the Proceedings of NACSW’s 61st Annual Convention
Pittsburgh, PA • October 20-23, 2011
Below you will find a conference proceedings comprised of a sampling of materials presented during workshops and poster sessions during its Convention 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA on October 20-23, 2011.
The papers and PowerPoint presentations in these proceedings did not undergo a formal editing process. Entries are arranged according to the seven convention tracks used to organize the program at Convention 2011.
Views expressed by presenters are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of NACSW. Being selected to present a workshop in no way implies NACSW’s endorsement or certification of presenters’ qualification, ability, or proficiency to practice social work or integrate faith and social work.
Social Work Direct Practice
Adjusting And Integration New Immigrants In The American Culture • Daniel N. Diakanwa
Buddha Versus Paul: Neuroplasticity And The Renewing Of The Mind • Elodia Flynn
Developing An Understanding Of The Experiences Of Parents Whose Child Has Come Out Of The Closet • Jan C. Kircher & April Ahlijah
Spiritually Modified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In The Treatment Of Substance Abuse: A Case Of Conceptualization • Lorraine Looney
From The Here And Now To The Now What: An Introduction To Logotherapy • Chuck Miceli
Well Said: Our Words, Our Tools: Compassionate Care Through Metaphorical Talk • Chuck Miceli
Moral Distress And The Need For Moral Courage In Social Work Practice • Linda Openshaw
Uncapping Family Wisdom • Sandra Pate
Adoption: Social Work Practice From A Biblical Perspective • Karin Price
Reflecting On King’s “Beloved Community” • Mikal N. Rasheed & Janice M. Rasheed
Conceptualizing Engagement: Enhancing Your Practice To Obtain Better Outcomes • Angela R. Tyler
Human Trafficking: At Risk Populations In Rural Communities • Elizabeth P. Talbot
Administration/Policy
Anatomy Of A Successful Agency (Autopsy Of A Failed Agency) • Ron Brown
Frederic Siedenburg, Sj: The Journey Of A Social Activist • Edward Gumz
Faith Of The Social Worker
Building On The Spirit Of Social Work • Wendy Bilgen
The Spirituality Of St. Ignatius Of Loyola • Dorothea Epple
Community Organizing And Development
Advancing Christian Social Workers’ Role In Health Literacy • Christson A. Adedoyin
Helping Our Service Members Return Home • Dexter Freeman, Gerald Grace And Lanny Endicott
The Forgotten Ones: Living Conditions And Social Functioning Of Street Children In Port-Au-Prince Haiti • Dieuveut Gaity
Orphan Care In The Early Church-A Heritage To Recapture • Joanie Gruber
Promoting Emotional Well-Being Among Parishioners Through Clergy/Mental Health Practitioner Collaboration • Scott Bledsoe, Kimberly Setterlund, Melissa Connolly & Christopher Adams
Collaborative Benevolence • Reba A. Terry & Heather R. Carlson
Social Work Education
Teaching Spiritual Care: Resources And Results • Ann Callahan
Orphan Train Riders To Nebraska: A Look At Life Experiences • Sandra Cook-Fong
The New Generation Of Seniors And The Ageism Paradigm Shift • Charlene Lane
Academic Bullying In Social Work Departments • Jan Kircher, Cath Stilwell, Elizabeth Talbot & Sandra Chesborough
Faith Integration In Msw Capstone Leadership Curriculum And Examples Of Student Projects • Katy Tangenberg
The Healing Journey From The Trauma Of Abortion • Julie Woodley
Aging And Spirituality
Get Your 3F’s Membership For A Successful Aging Journey • Naurine Lennox & Belinda Peterson
Compassionate Sojourners • Annette Sarcinelli & Sherri Mckenna
Spirituality And End-Of-Life Care • Deborah A. Riddick, Martha B. Sawyer, & Melody G. Brackett
Research
Understanding Gang Involved Youth And Preventing Recidivism • Ronald Carr & Michael Kelly