Welcome to the Proceedings of NACSW’s 63rd Annual Convention
Atlanta, GA • October 17-20, 2013
Below you will find a conference proceedings comprised of a sampling of materials presented during workshops and poster sessions during its Convention 2013 in Atlanta, GA on October 17-20, 2013.
The papers and PowerPoint presentations in these proceedings did not undergo a formal editing process. Entries are arranged according to the convention tracks used to organize the program at Convention 2013.
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.
Direct Practice: Individual
Welcome Home Project: Breaking The Cycle Of Recidivism•Keziah Harmon & Arlene Brown
Creating Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Practice: Introduction To The Essential Elements•Ken Larimore
From Fear To Faith: Helping Clients Move From Natural To Supernatural•Corey A. Mettler
Sprinkling Spirituality Throughout The Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Journey•Sally Moore
Ideas To Curb School Suicide And Violence•Linda Openshaw
Using Biblical Principles In Work With Victims Of Sex Trafficking•David Sedlacek
Resiliency And Spirituality: A Framework For Assessing And Helping•Mary Van Hook
Direct Practice: Groups
DME Loaner Closet: Program Design•Darla Bailey
First Responders•Darla Bailey
Girls On The Streets: Church And State Support For Street Girls In Ghana•Rose Korang-Okrah
Admin & Work
Servant-Leadership: A Pathway To Care, Excellence, Learning And Leadership In The Social Services Department•Hugh Drouin
Christian Social Workers As Leaders Amidst Change•David A. Lundberg
Technology & Social Work
Development And Delivery Of A Hybrid Msw Administration Supervision Course•Dorothea Epple
Social Work Education
Dialogue Journals: A Supervision Tool To Enhance Reflective Practice And Faith Integration•Stacy Jensen-Hart, Gina Shuttleworth, Jodi Davis
Challenges And Opportunities For Online Graduate Social Work Education•Tracey M. Phillips
Professional Relationships, Values And Ethics
Bringing Heaven Down To Earth – A Biblical Foundation For Best Practice•Lynn R. Harms
How The New Identity In Christ Nurtures Social Workers’ Faith And Character•Vanessa Hunn And Willie Elliott
Medical Ethics And The Challenge Of Biotechnology•Bob Zylstra
Human Development
Faith-Based Practice: Diverse And Eclectic Approaches Toward Social Justice•Carl D. Holland