Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work upcoming events

GWSCSW Annual Brunch: Advocacy to Enhance Clinical Practice (Sunday, October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us for the GWSCSW Annual Brunch. The program will bring together clinical social workers, advocacy leaders, and policy professionals from Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and the Clinical Social Work Association to discuss legislative and regulatory issues affecting clinical social work practice. Topics will include recent legal and regulatory developments, issues of concern to clinicians, and questions surrounding the Social Work Interstate Compact, including its timeline and potential impact on clinical practice and clients.

Featured participants include:

Maryland: Co-Chairs Andrea Mazzarino, LCSW-C and Jasmine T. Genus, LICSW, LCSW-C; and Christine Krone, Government Relations Specialist, Schwartz, Metz, Wise & Kauffman, P.A.
Virginia: Chair Rob Krupicka, MSW; and Mark Smith, Lobbyist
Washington, D.C.: Sarah Meharg, MSW PLLC, discussing current advocacy efforts in the District
Guest Speaker: Laura Groshong, Clinical Social Work Association Director of Policy and Practice

Registration

Brunch only: $20
Brunch + 2.5 CEUs: $82.50

Registration closes Monday, October 12, 2026. Please register by the deadline so that we can provide Maggiano’s with an accurate final head count.

Questions: admin@gwscsw.org

We hope you’ll join us for an informative morning of conversation, advocacy, professional education, and connection with colleagues from across the region.

Early Career Social Work November Meet-up (Sunday, November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Early Career Social Work August Meet-up
Colada Shop | 1900 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

You're Invited!
Early Career Clinician Meetup

Join us for a casual social gathering designed to help newer clinicians in the area connect, share experiences, and build community. Whether you're still in school or in your first few years of practice, this is a great opportunity to meet peers, ask questions, and feel supported.

There’s no cost to attend, but you're welcome to grab a drink or bite to eat once you arrive. We'll have a sign so you know where to find us.

We’d love to see you there!

Complex Boundary and Dual Relationship Issues in Clinical Social Work with Frederic G. Reamer, Ph.D. (Friday, January 15, 2027)

Fri, 15 Jan 2027 14:30:00 GMT

GWSCSW Clinical Education Institute

Complex Boundary and Dual Relationship Issues in Clinical Social Work

with Frederic G. Reamer, Ph.D.

Friday, January 15, 2027

9:30 AM–4:30 PM ET

Live Virtual Workshop via Zoom

6 Category 1 CE Hours • Ethics Credit

About the Workshop

Boundary and dual relationship issues remain among the most complex ethical challenges faced by clinical social workers. As technology, social media, telehealth, changing practice environments, and evolving professional expectations continue to reshape clinical practice, practitioners are encountering ethical questions that extend well beyond traditional boundary concerns.

GWSCSW is pleased to welcome back nationally recognized social work ethics expert Frederic G. Reamer, Ph.D., for an updated six-hour program examining complex boundary and dual relationship issues in clinical social work.

Dr. Reamer will explore challenging real-world situations involving boundaries, conflicts of interest, dual and multiple relationships, self-disclosure, gifts, social and digital interactions, practitioner-client relationships outside the clinical setting, and other circumstances in which professional roles can become complicated or unclear.

Using contemporary case examples, participants will examine how ethical standards apply in increasingly complex practice environments and develop practical strategies for identifying risk, thinking through difficult decisions, documenting appropriately, and protecting both clients and clinicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify common forms of boundary challenges and dual or multiple relationships in clinical social work practice.
Differentiate between boundary crossings, boundary violations, and ethically appropriate professional interactions.
Apply relevant ethical standards and decision-making frameworks to complex boundary and dual relationship situations.
Evaluate ethical risks associated with technology, social media, telehealth, self-disclosure, gifts, and contact outside the clinical setting.
Develop strategies for consultation, documentation, risk management, and ethical decision-making when boundary concerns arise.

Registration

Members	$200
Nonmembers	$300
Students / Graduate Students / Retirees	$135
VASCSW	$200

About the Presenter

Frederic G. Reamer, Ph.D.

Dr. Frederic Reamer has dedicated his career to advancing ethics, practice, and education in the social work profession. He is a professor in the graduate program at the Rhode Island College School of Social Work, where he has taught since 1983.

His work has focused extensively on professional ethics, mental health, criminal justice, public welfare, technology, malpractice, and risk management. He has served in numerous academic, government, editorial, and professional leadership roles and is widely recognized for his work on ethical and regulatory issues affecting social workers.

Member pricing: Please make sure you are logged into your GWSCSW account before registering in order to receive member pricing.

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