International Veterinary Social Work Summit
International Veterinary Social Work Summit
8th Annual
- On Demand Viewing
- $50
- Attending Virtually on TPN.health
- $0
- On Demand Viewing
- $50
- Attending Virtually on TPN.health
- $0
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Join us for the Summit at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio!
Immerse yourself in CE sessions tailored for animal care professionals and mental health providers, exploring all facets of the human-animal bond. Engage in networking opportunities, participate in round table discussions, and view poster sessions showcasing student research and programs. Don’t miss the exhibit hall and social outings in beautiful Cleveland. Kick off the Summit with an unforgettable Award Dinner on September 12th!
Registration Fees:
Members: $350
Students: $250
Non-Members: $450
Virtual Option:
Join us online for an immersive virtual experience of our summit at an exclusive rate of $250 for members, non-members, and students alike. Gain access to live-streamed sessions and keynote speakers from the comfort of your home or office. Please note, while the virtual option provides valuable content, opting out of the live, in-person event will limit networking opportunities, engagement in round tables, and access to exhibit halls. Don’t miss out—secure your virtual pass today!
For more details please click HERE.
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Paws and Progress: Exploring the Transformative Impact of Animal-Assisted Intervention in Autism Spectrum DisordersAJ Cullen Langell, LICSWOn Demand
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LOSS: Leaving Our Soulful Signature (Guiding Clients through Pet Loss)Anna McClain (PGSS-C)On Demand
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Promoting, Preserving, and Providing the Power of Animal CompanionshipDr. Bin Johnston MA VetMB MRCVSOn Demand
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Animal Abuse as a Strategy of Coercive Control / Prevention of Animal Neglect Through Affordable and Accessible Veterinary CareMary Wakeham, PhD, Alba Gonzalez, DVMOn Demand
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Bridging Hearts: The Role of Memorial Services in Healing Human-Animal Bonds / Exploring Veterinary Chaplaincy: Expanding Supportive Care in Veterinary PracticeScott S. Campbell, MS, MHt, MDivOn Demand
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Dogs (and Other Nonhuman Animals) Need Therapy in Therapy, Too / Neurodiversity and Grief, Appearances May VaryCindy Brosig, MSN, BSN, RN, AAIP, CPDT-KA, Kerry Muhovich, DVM MPH CCRPOn Demand
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Using the One Health Approach to Reduce the Cost of Pet Care and Maximize the Health Benefits of PetsAnna M. van Heeckeren, DVM, MSOn Demand
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Check In/Breakfast
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Keynote Speaker: Oh, the Places I’ve Seen, and We Will GoRoom AAubrey FineIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Break
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“You Do What at Your Internship?” Formulating a MSW Internship Program at Your Animal Hospital: The Dos & the Don’tsRoom CTaylor St. Onge, MSW, APSWIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Climate Change and the Human-Animal Bond: Social Work’s RoleRoom BBailey Fullwiler, Aviva Vincent, PhD, LMSWIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Applying the Principles of Motivation Interviewing in Veterinarian-Client Communication: An Approach for Reducing Practitioner BurnoutRoom AKaty Schroeder, Ph.DIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Burro Assisted Services: The Values and Disadvantages of Working with Non-Domesticated Animals in an EAS SettingRoom CKalina Fernandes, Caitlin Budde, LCSW CTRIIn-Person, Live Webinar
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New Veterinary Wellbeing Research: How to Reduce Stress and Avoid BurnoutRoom BAddie Reinhard, DVM, MSIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Fostering Collaborative Care and Community Impact: The Synergy of Veterinary Social Work and Veterinary ChaplaincyRoom ARocky Lucas MSW, LICSW, Scott Campbell MS, MHt, MDivIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Lunch CeremonyLive Webinar
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Balint Groups for Wellbeing: Combating Burnout, Reducing Stress, and Building SupportRoom CScott S. Campbell, MS, MHt, MDivIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Professional Competencies in Animal-Assisted InterventionsRoom BTaylor Chastain Griffin, PhDIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Break
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Advancements in the Link Between Animal and Humane Violence: The Success of Cross-Reporting LawsRoom CAviva Vincent, PhD, LMSW, Vicki Deisner, Esq., Virginia Behmer PorterIn-Person, Live Webinar
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A Dogged Pursuit to Prevent Veterinary Suicide: Caring for Our Animal CaregiversRoom BDr. Tiana Kelly, DSocSci, MA, LPC, NCCIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress in Animal Care WorkRoom AAngie Arora, MSW, RSWIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Ethics Rounds for Veterinary Teams: A Key Wellbeing SupportRoom BAnne Quain BVSc, PhD, Page Buck, PhD, LCSW, Joann Slack DVM, DACIVMLive Webinar
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The Narrative Importance of Animals in the Lives of those who have witnessed or Caused Animal HarmRoom AKate Nicoll, LCSWIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Recommendations for Uniform Terminology in Animal-Assisted Services (AAS)Room CAmy Johnson Binder EdD, MA, MAT, LPC, CPDT-KA, UW-AABIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Final Hour (Open Forum: Exhibit Hall/ Networking)
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Welcome/Breakfast
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RACE From Trauma-Informed to Connection-Informed: Re-envisioning Wellbeing in Animal Care WorkRoom AAngie Arora, MSW, RSWIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Break
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When Interpersonal Trauma Closes the Door to Play Therapy, Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy Opens a Window: Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy for Developmental Trauma through the Lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology of Trauma”Room CNancy Parish-Plass, MA, Licensed Social Worker, Credentialed Animal-Assisted PsychotherapistIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Paid Attention! Engaging Staff with Psychoeducation on Paid TimeRoom AKelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, CSWAIn-Person, Live Webinar
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When Is It Time: Quality of Life Discussions and the Role of A Veterinary Social Worker at the End of LifeRoom BJoanne Fuller, BA, MSW, VSWIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Exploring Attachment, Moral Injury, and Wellness in Animal Care Workers: Insights from Survey ResearchRoom AJamie McNally, Ph.D., LPCIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Lunch
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Balint Groups for Wellbeing: Combating Burnout, Reducing Stress, and Building Support (Closed Session)Room CScott S. Campbell, MS, MHt, MDivIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Current Practices in Veterinary Social Work: A Survey Review from Professionals Supporting the Human-Animal Bond WillRoom BLaurie Maxwell, MSW, Mary Elizabeth Raukts, Ph.DLive Webinar
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Using the VSW Experience to Close the “PAWS Gap” in Social Work Training and PracticeRoom APhil ArkowIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Break
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Expanding Veterinary Social Work: How Social Work at WisCARES Community Veterinary Clinic Serves Low-Income and Homeless Pet Owners, Veterinary Staff, and Veterinary StudentsRoom CJennifer Wheeler Brooks, PhD, CISW, Ruthanne Chun, DVM, DACVIM and Elizabeth Alvarez, DVM, DABVP, Elizabeth Alvarez, DVM, DABVPIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Caging Hope: Unleashing Change, Decreasing Stress and Enhancing Resilience with Therapy Dogs Behind BarsRoom BYvonne Eaton-Stull, DSW, LCSW, Chris Streidl, PhD, LCSWIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Embedded VSWs in Action: A Panel on the Private ER & Specialty VSW World (Panel)Room AChelsey Nisbet, MSW, ASW, Sandra Brackenridge, LCSW, BCD, Taylor St. Onge,MSW, APS, Neil Staplin, LCSW, Andrea Lindquist, LCSWIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Creating Community Partners in Veterinary Social WorkRoom CMarianna Spiotta, LMSWIn-Person, Live Webinar
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Closing