THE 57th ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION. SIGN UP NOW!
THE 57th ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION. SIGN UP NOW!
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The history of genocide and cultural genocide has a profound impact on members of tribal nations that now exist in the modern-day United States. The presenter of this training is a member of the Cherokee Nation who was raised on the territory. The presentation will provide a brief overview of the history of Native communities, starting before colonization. This history will include genocide, Indian American Wars, cultural genocide through boarding schools, sovereignty, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Additionally, some aspects of Native culture will be described, such as hierarchy, role of autonomy, language, spirituality, expression through art, and family structure. The presentation will end with a description of interventions effective with tribal communities, as well as engagement strategies.
*NYSSCSW Discount applies to NYSSCSW current members only.
**Student Discount only applies to full time students currently enrolled in social work and MHP master level programs.
If this is your first time taking an ACE Foundation program not not shared with the NYSSCSW, you will be prompted to make your complimentary account on the ACE Foundation Learning Center platform, where you will be able to access all current and future programs and course materials from your dashboard. You will be asked to set a password for your new ACE Foundation Learning Center account.
Registration Opens April 13, 2026. Please register by Wednesday, June 10 at 5pm.
Live Online via Zoom
The Advanced Clinical Education (ACE) Foundation of the NYS Society for Clinical Social Work, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0028; licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0045; licensed psychoanalysts #P-0017; licensed psychologists #PSY-0121; licensed social workers #SW-0056; and licensed creative art therapists #CAT-0120.
Out-of-state providers are welcome to request a certificate upon completion of the presentation evaluation but must check with their own state licensing boards to inquire about whether or not the certificate is recognized as transferrable for CEs in their state’s jurisdiction.
After attending this training participants will be able to:
1. List three events from history that impact members of tribal nations today.
2. Identify three common aspects of Native culture.
3. Describe a wellness intervention that can be effective with members of tribal nations.
Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, licensed psychoanalysts, nurse practitioners and family and marriage/couple therapists, mental health counselors and licensed creative art therapists.
This seminar is appropriate for clinicians with all levels of experience.
Since entering the field of social work, Samantha “Sam” Fletcher, Ph.D., MSW, has served in a variety of positions. She was the project coordinator and senior research assistant for the New York State PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Statewide Veteran Peer Support Program evaluation. Then, she served as the Assistant Dean in the School of Social Welfare at the University at Albany, where she worked with a diverse team to provide a quality education for social work students. Sam joined the National Association of Social Workers, New York State (NASW-NYS) chapter in September 2019. In October 2023, Sam accepted the position of Director of Workforce Development at the NYS Office of Mental Health. In this role, Sam and her colleagues developed a strategic plan to address the workforce crisis through multiple initiatives, including expanding pathways into the field of mental health as well as targeted recruitment and retention strategies. As a member of the Cherokee Nation, Sam also serves as tribal nation liaison to the indigenous nations located in the state.
Contact Hours will be awarded once the entire course is completed, as evidenced by signing in and out and completing a course evaluation. Instructions for evaluating the presentation will be emailed within 5 days of the course date. Once evaluation is complete, CE certificate will be emailed to you.
ACE welcomes participants with diverse abilities. Please contact Kristin or Debbie at info.acefoundation@gmail.com, at time of registration, to request accessibility accommodations. Accommodation requests are considered in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA), Section 505 of the Rehabilitation ACT.
Cancellations made at least five days before the event will be refunded less a 10% cancellation fee. For cancellation please call 1-800-288-4279, or email us at info.acefoundation@gmail.com.
Should Inclement weather occur, we will be notifying all registrants via the email by which the registrant signed up. Please be sure to check your email before you leave for the course.
