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- 1. Plenary Sessions: “Building Healthy Families, Building our Future” Dr. Carolyn Steinberg, MSc., MD, FRCPC Richmond, British Columbia “Family Centered Approaches for Medical and Recreational Drug Use and Exposure” Dr. Gideon Koren, MD, FRCPC FACMT Toronto, Ontario “When A Baby Dies: A Parent’s Perspective During Crisis” Kathryn Barczi MSW, RSW Richmond, British Columbia Jen Locher, MBA Vancouver, British Columbia “Compassion Fatigue: The Cost of Caring” Dr. Shari Munch, PhD, LCSW New Brunswick, New Jersey “A Mothers Voice: The Untold Stories from the Downtown Eastside” Dr. Kali Gartner Kari Stout, MSW, RSW Vancouver, British Columbia “It’s All About Relationships: Improving Perinatal Social Work Practice and Making your Mark” JaNeen Cross, MSW, MBA, LCSW Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 39th Annual Conference National Association of Perinatal Social Workers
- 2. When: May 6-‐9, 2015 – Conference Opens at 5:00 PM May 6, 2015 and Ends at Noon on May 9, 2015 Where: Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront (Formerly Renaissance Harbourside Hotel Reservations: 1-‐884-‐3373118 or 604-‐689-‐2720 – Request NAPSW 2015 Conference Rate Online Reservation: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/NAPSW2015 Please note: all costs associated with NAPSW and association fees are in USD. All costs associated with the hotel, transportation and night-‐out are in CDN currency. Room Rate: $179.00 for standard room with 2-‐queens or 1-‐king (CDN currency) $209.00 for harbourside room (CDN currency) The block of rooms is available May 2 through May 12th inclusive at the conference rate The Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver is situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Coal Harbour. It is a large boutique hotel offering incredible views, steps away from outdoor and indoor adventures. The harbourside rooms offer the chance to watch the float planes land over the north shore mountains and the bay. You can enjoy all the amenities of this top-‐rated hotel during your stay! For more information on the hotel, you can visit their website at http://www.pinnacleharbourfronthotel.com Average Weather in May: The temperate is generally crisp spring weather, between 39F and 61F (8C to 16C). Please be prepared for rain and sun, as our weather often fluctuates. Transportation From YVR (Vancouver International Airport) to the hotel: (This hotel does not provide shuttle service) The ‘Canada Line’ transports delegates to and from the airport to all of the downtown hotels at a cost of $9.00 Canadian inbound and $4.00(CDN) return during peak hours. On weekends the return would only be $2.75 for a 2-‐zone ticket as it is non rush hour. This is a simple, clean public transportation subway that was just built for the 2010 Olympics. You will need to walk about 10 minutes from the subway station to the hotel, or hail a cab for ~$10.00. You may choose to hail a taxi from the airport for approximately $40.00 direct to the hotel. Parking-‐ *On-‐site parking, fee: $7.50 CAD hourly, $23 CAD daily Valet parking fee: $29 CAD daily Off-‐site parking, fee: $7.50 CAD hourly, $32 CAD daily
- 3. Conference Fees Conference fees include Wednesday evening’s banquet, continental breakfast on Thursday and Friday, Friday’s lunch and Saturday’s breakfast. $285.00 NAPSW members before April 12, 2015 $365.00 Non-‐member rate before April 12, 2015 $150.00 students Daily rates-‐ member/nonmember/student-‐ Wed $90/$100/$50 Thurs $145/$185/$90 Fri $165/$195/90 Sat $60/$70/$50 Registration deadline is April 12, 2015 $20 late fee for ALL registrations after April 12, 2015 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) NAPSW will issue a Certificate of Attendance to all attendees. NAPSW has applied for up to 16.5 CEU credits through NASW and a CEU certificate will be provided for $10.00. NAPSW is an approved CA Board of Behavioral Sciences CEU provider (PCE 1452). Courses meet the qualifications for hours of continuing education credit for MFT’s and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Completing Registration All registration must be done on or before April 12, 2015 at www.napsw.org Registration begins February 13, 2015. Registration for the Night Out must be completed by April 12, 2015. Some workshops may fill up so we recommend you register early in order to reserve a spot for the workshops you wish. Payment can be made via PayPal or check. For any questions about the registration process, please contact Kristin Vargo – 513-‐636-‐4043 or Kristin.vargo@cchmc.org If paying by check, complete the online registration and print your invoice twice (one for your records and one to send with your payment). Checks, in USD, should be made out to NAPSW and sent to: Sharon Williams, NAPSW 8111 Tollbridge Ct. Westchester, OH 45069 Refunds: If you register and cannot attend, a refund of your registration fee, less $50.00 for handling, will be granted if requested no later then April 25, 2015
- 4. NAPSW Membership If you are not currently a member of NAPSW, you can register at the NAPSW member rate if you join NAPSW in conjunction with registration. Please complete the online application at www.napsw.org. Submit the completed application with the necessary documentation and include your membership dues along with the conference registration fee. For questions or problems with membership, please call Anne-‐Marie Hallman, Membership Chair, at 562-‐ 657-‐4260 or Kristin.vargo@cchmc.org. Special Accommodations & Roommate Requests If you need special lodging, accommodations or roommate requests, please contact: Kristin Vargo at (513) 636-‐4044. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 12:00 pm -‐ 5:00 pm Registration 5:00 pm -‐ 6:00 pm Welcome Reception 6:30 pm -‐ 7:30 pm Welcome, Dinner, and Award for Excellence 7:30 pm -‐ 9:30 pm KEYNOTE SPEAKER “Building Healthy Families, Building Our Future” ‘Perinatal Social Work and its unique position to intervene at the most vulnerable and formative point in a baby and family’s life.’ Dr. Carolyn Steinberg, MSc., MD, FRCPC Psychiatrist – Early Childhood Mental Health Programs Richmond Hospital Richmond British Columbia From a field of being raw and new in 1980’s, Early Childhood Emotional development has become well known as the foundation for healthy human development, both to the public and professionals. You, as Perinatal Social Workers, are uniquely positioned to see families at the most vulnerable and formative point of that family and baby’s life. Conference Program Overview
- 5. Thursday, May 7, 2015 7:00 am -‐ 8:00 am Continental Breakfast and Conference Registration 8:00 am -‐ 10:00 am GENERAL SESSION “Family Centred Approaches for Medical and Recreational Drug Use and Exposure” Dr. Gideon Koren, MD, FRCPC, FACMT Director MotherRisk Program Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology The Hospital For Sick Children Professor of Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Medical Genetics Toronto, Ontario Exploring a family-‐centred model for medical and recreational drug use and exposure, we will explore different approaches to care for infants, mothers and families. We will also see how the renowned MotherRisk program at the Hospital for Sick Kids in Toronto, Ontario works with these families to promote positive outcomes. 10:00 am – 10:15 am Coffee Break 10:15 am – 11:45 am Breakout Sessions (A1-‐A4) A1. “Substance Abuse During Pregnancy: The Impact on the NICU Healthcare Team” Autumn Davis MSW, LCW Mental Health Therapist at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Orlando, Florida Caring for a substance exposed infant can significantly add to the stress the healthcare team member experiences in the NICU. Attendees will learn ways to promote education, awareness and self-care among the healthcare team when working with this population. A2. “The Many Faces of Childbirth Loss: Helping Families Heal” Fredda Zuckerman, LICSW Cambridge, Massachusetts Andie Werner Insoft, LICSW, ACSW Newton Heights, Massachusetts This workshop will explore different types of childbirth loss and identify coping strategies as they pertain to different losses. Roles of inpatient and outpatient social workers and how they impact grief will be addressed. Treatment interventions in the journey from trauma to healing will be identified. A3. “Lack of Preparation and Health Literacy for Pregnancy” Dr. Judith L.M. McCoyd, PhD, QCSW, LCSW Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, New Jersey A prospective survey study for over 650 women yielded the result that few had considered the possibility of something going wrong in pregnancy. Here we will briefly review the study, discuss the importance of priming for health literacy and preparation and discuss why these concepts matter for perinatal social workers in varied settings.
- 6. A4. “Advocacy for a Mentally Ill Mother’s Adoption Plan: Ethics and Legal Barriers” Dasi Schlup, MSW, LCSW Women’s and Children’s Hospital University of Missouri Health Center Columbia, Missouri Perinatal Social Workers provide services to parents who are planning to place their infant for adoption. The Social Worker is the advocate for the birth parents, perspective adoptive parents and the adoptee. This is a case review of a planned placement by a birth mother, pregnant with triplets, who is unexpectedly committed to an in-patient mental health treatment center after delivery with diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. A detailed review of this case and the ethical and legal challenges that ensued will be presented. 11:45 am – 1:30 pm Lunch on your own 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm GENERAL SESSION “When a Baby Dies: A Parents’ Perspective during Crisis” Kathryn Barczi, MSW, RSW Perinatal Social Worker Richmond Hospital Richmond, British Columbia Jens Locher, MBA University of British Columbia – BC Childloss Support Network Kathryn Barczi, Jens Locher and parent panel from B.C. Childloss Support Network will lead an interactive parent panel discussing personal experiences with child loss, focusing on the needs of parents during a time of crisis from time of diagnosis or death to long-term supports. BCCSN will share how their network came to be, and how it impacts and supports bereaved families. We will learn how other communities and hospitals can advance their care for bereaved families in crisis. 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Coffee Break 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm Breakout Sessions (B1-‐B4) B1. “Perinatal Field Education: Graduate Social Work Students’ Experiences in a Montana Obstetric Clinic” Kimberly Garner, CLC Melinda Cline University of Montana and Western Montana Clinic Missoula, Montana This session will detail the development, experiences, and outcomes of MSW students’ practicum placement in a Montana obstetric clinic. Presenters will describe direct and organizational work with prenatal and postpartum women and providers, as well as possibilities for practicum replication.
- 7. B2. “Overwhelmed and Confused: How Social Workers may Respond to Women’s Needs during Medically Complicated Pregnancy” Dr. Judith L.M. McCoyd, PhD, QCSW, LCSW Dr. Laura Curran Dr. Shari Munch, PhD, LCSW Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, New Jersey Intensive interviews with women experiencing medically complicated pregnancies (MCP) indicated that women were overwhelmed and confused by relationships with the medical team. We developed constructs related to women’s experience of MCP and recommend how perinatal social workers can improve care. B3. “Challenges of the Maternal Substance Abuser: Drug Addiction, the Newborn and the Community” Linda DeBaer, LMSW Manager Perinatal Social Work Department Regional One Health Memphis Tennessee This workshop will give social workers a better understanding of the prevalence of methadone and methamphetamine use in the U.S., in Tennessee, and in other areas. Social workers will understand the physical and psychological effects of methadone and methamphetamines and common characteristics of persons who use/abuse them. They will also become aware of current management options intended specifically for pregnant women and infants/young children exposed to methadone and methamphetamines and become familiar with available treatment options and other support systems for the affected families. B4. “Supporting her in Pregnancy (SHIP): An Integrated Approach to Providing Behavioral Health Care” Ms. Corliss Burton, MSW Dr. Jacquelyn Cattage, PhD Family Care Health Services St. Louis, Missouri Supporting Her in Pregnancy is an evolving, culturally relevant, innovative program involving behavioral health and OB integration within a Federally Qualified Health Center geared toward the screening, identification, and treatment of perinatal and postpartum depression among medically underserved women. 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Night Out – Sunset Harbour Dinner Cruise $65.00/person. Please RSVP by April 15, 2015. However, if you decide you would like to join the night out on a last minute basis, there is some flexibility. You will enjoy our private, reserved floor on the boat for a west coast inspired dinner buffet, visit with one another, and then you are welcome to head to the dance floor where there will be live music, a cash bar, and breathtaking views of the bay, city and North Shore mountain ranges from inside the boat, or on the outdoor decks! Not a night to be missed!
- 8. Friday, May 8, 2015 7:00 am -‐ 8:00 am Continental Breakfast and Conference Registration 8:00 am -‐ 10:00 am GENERAL SESSION “Compassion Fatigue: The Cost of Caring” Dr. Shari Munch, PhD, LCSW Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, New Jersey Perinatal Social Workers are on the front lines experiencing the day to day crises facing patients and their families. The cost of professional caring may manifest itself in undue professional and personal distress. This presentation will examine compassion fatigue, an occupational hazard that refers to the stress resulting form providing direct services to a traumatized or suffering person. 10:00 am – 10:15 am Coffee Break 10:15 am – 11:45 am Breakout Sessions (C1-‐C4) C1. “Putting out the ‘Fire’: Family and Staff Resolution Plan” Shawnee McDowell, LCSW Primary Children’s Hospital Salt Lake City, Utah This presentation describes a tool developed and utilized in the NICU at Primary Children’s Hospital to help resolve conflicts when a parent requests a change in caregivers. Historically, when parents requested to not have a certain nurse assigned to their baby, their request was honored. The nurses felt that the parents’ side was always taken; this led to decreased job satisfaction. We instituted a conflict resolution plan by which parents feel heard and nurses feel supported. This model of direct communication is furthermore being implemented between staff members. C2. “Futility: A Social Workers Role” Lauren Obidi, MSW, LGSW Children’s National Medical Center Washington, D.C. This presentation will explore medical ethics specifically the term of medical futility. Case examples will be used to explore medical ethics and how social workers both support the client and an interdisciplinary team through complex ethical situations.
- 9. C3. “When Health Care Becomes ‘How Can I Help You” Ms. Alexis Rubin, MSW, LICSW Ms. Edie Mead, MSW, LICSW By combining quality improvement and service excellence with family partnership and investment, the NICU at Children’s National Health System was able to see marked improvement in Press Ganey scores, improved parent satisfaction and increased level of parent confidence in caring for their at-risk infant. C4. “Keeping Perinatal Social Work Passion and Skills with Transitional Roles: Specialist or Generalist?” Joni Hardcastle, MSW, LICSW Women’s Center Seattle, WA Debby Segi-Kovach, LCSW All Children’s Hospital St Petersburg, Florida This workshop will explore our passion for perinatal social work while balancing specialty and generalist roles and skills. Learn and share strategies for incorporating Behavioral Health Integration techniques and other skill sets into our practices through didactic and panel presentations. 12:00 am – 1:30 pm Business Lunch – NAPSW Members Only 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm GENERAL SESSION “A Mother's Voice: the unheard stories from the Downtown Eastside” Dr. Kali Gartner, MD Locum, Sheway East Vancouver, B.C. Kari Stout, MSW, RSW Sheway Program East Vancouver, B.C. An interactive exploration of a woman-centred, trauma informed and empowerment based model of care when working with women and families affected by substance use disorder. A panel of mothers and Sheway participants will share their experiences of Sheway and other community services. They will describe strengths and barriers of existing programs and offer insightful suggestions of how existing health and community services can be improved to meet their needs. 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Coffee Break 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm Breakout Sessions (D1-‐D4) D1. “But it’s Legal: The Challenges and Complexities of Keeping Babies Safe with the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana” Tiffany Glick, MSW and Joanna Reeder, MSW, LCSW Children’s Hospital of Colorado Denver, CO Discusses the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and how this has impacted perinatal/neonatal social worker practice. This presentation will explore methods for protecting babies despite multiple limitations in child protection, medical research, and personal biases.
- 10. D2. “How to have Difficult Conversations” Shelly Bunker, LCSW Primary Children’s Medical Center Salt Lake City, Utah Difficult conversations are a daily part of communication in the healthcare setting. These conversations, while often emotional and sometimes unsettling can also provide comfort to family members and be professionally fulfilling to the medical providers. This workshop will review methodology behind various difficult conversations and how you as a social worker can model and teach these skills in your setting. D3. “Coming to America: How to Meet the Needs of International Transient Families Seeking Medical Care” Allie Dryden, MSW Children’s National Medical Center – NICU Arlington, VA This is a presentation on the challenges of meeting the unique psychosocial needs of transient international families. There will be a discussion on how culture shapes navigating health care and how social workers can meet their complex needs. D4. “What Parents want to know: The Role of Perinatal/NICU Social Workers with Parents in Ante- Natal Consultations” Karen Long, MSW, RSW Northern Alberta Neonatal Program Royal Alexandra Hospital, Social Work Team Lead Katharina Staub, B.Ed, BA Canadian Premature Babies Foundation Sherwood Park, Canada This interactive session will address the research surrounding ante-natal consultations for families at high risk of having an extremely pre-term infant. Specifically this session will look at what parents say they want and need to know and how social workers can and should be involved in the ante-natal consultation process in order to facilitate a more family centered process which is guided by both hope and compassion Saturday, May 9, 2015 7:30 am – 8:30 am Hot Breakfast Buffet 8:30 am – 9:30 am GENERAL SESSION “It’s all about Relationships: Improving Perinatal Social Work Practice and Making your Mark” JaNeen Cross, MSW, MBA, LCSW Ms. Cross will discuss the importance of developing relationships in the NICU setting. The benefits of promoting healthy and secure attachments in the mother-infant dyad will be stressed. Ms. Cross will illustrate how developing professional relationships can improve social work practice with families and serve the professional development needs of perinatal social workers. 9:30 am – 10:30am Farewell and CEU Certificates Adjourned until the 40th Annual NAPSW Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, 2016