Foundations and Practice of Social Work Advocacy

This 2 hours workshop will count towards your continuing professional development (CPD) and continuing education (CE) requirements to renewal for Registered Social Workers.

Participants will be able to receive their 2 hours of professional development immediately upon completion in the form of a certificate. Participants will have a total of 52 weeks to complete the workshop after purchase.

Some workshop topics reviewed are:
– The Role of Advocacy in Social Work
– Ethical Considerations & Challenges in Advocacy
– Tools for Micro-Level Advocacy
– Tools for Macro-Level Advocacy
– Communication & Influence in Advocacy
– Reflective Practice & Professional Values

Learning Objectives
1. Explain the role and importance of advocacy within social work practice.
2. Identify common ethical challenges and dilemmas encountered in advocacy, and strategies to navigate them.
3. Apply micro-level advocacy tools to support individual clients effectively.
4. Utilize macro-level advocacy tools to influence organizational, community, or policy-level outcomes.
5. Demonstrate effective communication and influence strategies, including active listening, message framing, and negotiation.
6. Reflect on personal and professional values to guide ethical advocacy decision-making.
7. Integrate reflective practice to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of advocacy efforts in daily practice.

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