Where might Social Workers and Accountants find common ground? Ask forensic accountant and Long Term Care Ombudsman Rani Gupta, CPA!
Rani shares her unique insights showing us how a review of the books can reveal much more than just numbers. Participants will review financial abuse risk factors for seniors and other vulnerable populations, enhance awareness skills and tools for preventing financial abuse and exploitation, and gain a deeper understanding of warning signs that may prompt referrals to adult protective agencies. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Welcome to another evening with Simple Spaces founder, professional organizer Katie Tracy as we dig deeper into how we are impacted by the space that surrounds us! Participants will review research on the current impact of clutter on American families, examine differences between clutter and hoarding, (as well as warning signs) and discuss common causes of clutter and disorganization. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

As our society reflects on and re-examines the admissions process, we invite you to join Dr. Steven Antonoff for a meaningful conversation about higher education, and the resulting system applicants must navigate. Participants will enjoy Dr. Antonoff’s perspectives surrounding the national and international college admission scene with emphasis on recruitment, selectivity, and resulting social impact; resources (financial and other) available to assist students and families pursuing higher education, particularly in under-served populations. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Megan Montgomery, LMSW, LICSW guides us through a Trauma Informed perspective when working with clients in the world of adoption. Participants will gain insights on confronting grief and loss in adoption, recognizing how each person impacted by adoption may experience unique grief and loss, and identifying why a trauma informed approach is necessary. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Adoption Social Worker Megan Montgomery shares fascinating insights surrounding personal identity through the adoption perspective. Participants will learn how social media has impacted family search and reunion, explore ethical considerations for practitioners assisting clients pursuing family searches, and identifying the positive and negative aspects of DNA testing and social media. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.