Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies (SWCHRS)

AI in social work: hype or help? 🤖🧠
AI is a tool. And like any tool, how it’s used matters.

📅 Want to go deeper? Join us for The Growing Impact of ChatGPT and AI on Social Work Practice
🗓 Feb. 16 | 3–5 PM CT | Virtual
🎓 NASW Approval # 886970186-1281

Learn More + register: lnkd.in/gu9rwNT7
#AI

We all know the PNW community is doing some of the most innovative work in the country right now. Let’s make sure that work gets the spotlight it deserves. 🌲✨

Whether it’s civic engagement or reimagining the academy, we need your voice in the room. Who are you tagging to make sure they submit? ⬇️

AI at work = opportunity and liability. ⚖️🤖
On March 10, we’ll cover AI-driven risk, state regulation trends, workforce disruption, and the rise of AI-assisted pro se claims.

This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.

Register: buff.ly/l1P4mE9
#AI #EmploymentLaw

When partnerships work, access expands.
Our collaboration with the School of Social Work helps increase capacity and expand access to flexible, high-quality CEUs. Supporting social workers and the communities they serve.

Learn More: swchrs.ou.edu/Professional...
#SocialWork #ContinuingEducation

Preventive care goes beyond access; it involves trust, culture, and community ties.

Join Dr. Venera Bekteshi (University of Oklahoma) to explore psychosocial health factors on Jan 29, 11:30-1 CT via Zoom. NASW-approved for 1.5 CE hours.

Register through the link in bio. #HealthEquity #SocialWork

Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. Beyond Traditional Approaches explores trauma-informed substance use treatment, including alternatives to traditional 12-Step language and recovery pathways that center safety and empowerment.

📅 February 11 | 2–5 PM CT | Virtual
Learn more: buff.ly/XdhETuH

"From Notes to Diagnosis" examines AI's role, like ChatGPT, in clinical and administrative tasks, assessed against professional judgment, ethics, and client care.

📅 Feb. 16 | 3:00–5:00 PM CT 💻 Virtual (Zoom) | 2 NASW CEU
Learn more + register: swchrs.ou.edu/Live-Learnin...
#SocialWork #AI #Ethics

#Trauma doesn’t just live in the past, it lives in bodies, communities, and systems. 🌱Learn with us to:
• connect history to present-day practice
• reflect on real-world impact through a case study
• explore pathways toward healing grounded in culture and care

Learn More + Register: buff.ly/PYm7JcW

Hear directly from Gabriela Ramirez-Perez, Immigration Policy Analyst @okpolicy , on why understanding today’s immigration landscape is essential for social work practice. If #immigration is part of your work, or your clients’ lives, this session matters.

Learn More + Register: buff.ly/puHjC5c

Busy schedule? We get it. That’s why single sessions are available, so you can choose what matters most to your practice.
✔️ Bite-sized, expert-led learning
✔️ Practical insights you can use right away
✔️ NASW-approved for CEUs
Learn more + register: buff.ly/XfbNV2k

#SocialWork #LunchAndLearn

Hope isn’t wishful thinking. Hope is a way of thinking.

Join the first-ever Higher Ed Hive: Online (May 20–22, 2026), a virtual event uniting educators to exchange effective strategies for classrooms and communities.

🗓️ Submit proposals by March 2, 2026: buff.ly/sxHyTXA
#CallForProposals #highered

#Hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s a research-backed skill you can build to:
💛 strengthen agency
🧭 map pathways forward
🎯 set meaningful goals

Early Bird registration is now open for the Hope Science Higher Ed Summit through March 8, 2026.🔗 register at: buff.ly/JDDnn6t
#HigherEd #HopeScience

Portland and the greater PNW: let’s build this agenda together. 📣
Bring the strategies and real-world lessons on student success, civic engagement, pathways, leadership/ethics, and reimagining higher ed.

Call for Proposals closes Feb 13, 2026. 🐝

In 3 weeks, our Lunch & Learn: Practice in Focus webinar series goes live with four bite-sized sessions designed to spark fresh ideas you can use right away. All sessions are NASW-approved for CEUs.

Learn more + register: buff.ly/jQUGhps

#SocialWork #SWCHRSForward #CEUs #ProfessionalDevelopment

What a year. Thank you for learning with us, showing up with curiosity, and building community alongside SWCHRS. 💛 As we head into our holiday break, here are 4 ways to keep growing with us in 2026. Which one are you most excited about? Drop a comment below. 👇

#ProfessionalDevelopment #HigherEd

Portland is calling. 📣 And we want your ideas in the room. The Call for Proposals is officially open for the Higher Ed Hive: Pacific Northwest Summit (in partnership with Portland Community College).

🔗 Learn more + submit: buff.ly/8UwQSdw
#HigherEd #StudentSuccess #CivicEngagement

AI is transforming #SocialWork and social workers need a space to discuss its implications. Join Leena Said, Minor Safety Specialist at Pinterest, for insights on safely integrating AI into social work.

From Notes to Diagnosis | 📅 Jan 22 | ⏰ 3–5 PM CT
Learn more and register: buff.ly/tDSD8u6

In one week, upgrade your practice, not just your CEUs with our Bias in Social Work Practice: Understanding, Addressing, and Mitigating Bias webinar approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886970186-1492) for 3 CE ethics hours. Learn more and register at: buff.ly/9i8y3RA

SWCHRS Live Learning Lab Accessible and relevant professional development

Ever wonder what it really means to support survivors with care and clarity?

Join us Dec 12, 9–12 CT for Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence: Clinical and Programming Considerations (live online, 3 CEUs, NASW #886970186-3517)

Info + registration: buff.ly/N4fL0iS
#SocialWork #CEUs

180+ biases operate in the brain every day, often without us noticing.

In two weeks, we’re digging into how #bias shapes decisions and what you can do to respond with clarity and care.

Need your ethics CEUs? This one’s for you. Register here: buff.ly/CwZbU00
#socialwork #ethics #CEUs

Sexual violence affects every community. These statistics from RAINN reveal the reality survivors face and why trauma-informed practice matters. If the statistics moved you, this training is the next step.

Learn More or Register at: buff.ly/AVC11V6
#TraumaInformedPractice #SocialWork #Training

Join our end-of-year Live Learning Labs to secure your CEUs and meet state requirements. These interactive webinars offer meaningful learning with current topics like trauma-informed care and ethics in practice.

Earn CEUs that truly benefit the communities you serve. Learn more: buff.ly/FIa0UwI

We all have biases, and it's crucial to recognize and adjust them to better serve others. This session offers reflection and skill-building to identify and address bias in practice, ideal for those completing their ethics CEUs (NASW Approval #886970186-1492).

Learn more & register: buff.ly/cfYHtnk

Three weeks out! This webinar covers three essential areas every clinician should understand when supporting survivors of sexual violence—impacts, dynamics, and trauma-informed practices.

Approved by NASW for 3 CEUs!

Learn more and register at: buff.ly/qPzROzD
#SocialWork #CEUs #Education

Still need #CEUs before the year ends? We’ve got two webinars built to help you finish strong without leaving your desk.

Dec. 12 — Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence (3 CEUs)
Dec. 17 — Bias in Social Work Practice (3 CEUs)

Both #NASW approved (virtual). Save your spot: cvent.me/EOE1Ol

#TestimonialTuesday | Joining SWCHRS means becoming part of a community that learns and grows together. Todd has participated in our sessions, finding each one to deepen his perspective and purpose. Join us for upcoming fall sessions and see the difference.

Learn more: cvent.me/EOE1Ol
#Community

AI is reshaping connection, communication, and care, posing challenges like emotional dependency, exploitation, and misinformation. Join us in addressing these issues in practice, policy, and advocacy at "AI, ChatGPT, and Social Media" on November 13, 3–5 PM CT, for 2 CEUs. Register via link in bio.

1 week left to join us for "AI, ChatGPT, and Social Media: Emerging Risks and Implications for Social Work Practice," featuring a Minor Safety Specialist from Pinterest. This program offers insights on using AI in client services responsibly. Register Now: cvent.me/A4qAKB
#SocialWork #ChatGPT #AI

🌱 Reflect to grow.

Join Anthony Natale, PhD, MSW, for a CEU session on Bias in Social Work Practice: Understanding, Addressing, and Mitigating Bias, focusing on ethical practices.

📅 Dec 15 | 1–4 PM CT
✅ NASW Approved | 3 CEUs (Ethics)
🔗 Register: Link in bio
#SocialWork #CEUs #SWCHRSFoward

Zoom image of 6 staff members dressed up for Halloween

👻 Teamwork, treats, and a touch of Halloween spirit! Our team knows that connection and community go beyond the workspace, even on Zoom.

What’s your favorite way to add joy to your workday?
#SWCHRSConnect #TeamCulture #HumanRelations #CommunityBuilding #BehindTheScenes