“I’m So OCD”: Implicit Bias and Stigma
Date: Wednesday October 28th 2026
Time: 12:00-1:30 PM ET 
Presenter: Karessa Proctor, BSW, MSW
Executive Director: Maryland, Metro DC, Delaware Chapters 

Workshop Description: The phrase “I’m so OCD” has become common in everyday conversation, often used to describe being neat, organized, perfectionistic, or particular about routines. Although frequently used casually, this language can contribute to misunderstanding and stigma surrounding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the individuals who experience it. 

This interactive continuing education workshop examines the intersection of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, implicit bias, stereotypes, stigma, and social work practice. Participants will explore common misconceptions about OCD and distinguish clinical symptoms from everyday preferences or personality characteristics. The training will examine how implicit bias and stigmatizing language can influence the ways social workers and other professionals understand, assess, communicate about, and respond to individuals experiencing OCD. Participants will consider how assumptions about cleanliness, organization, perfectionism, irrationality, or control may affect professional interactions and potentially contribute to barriers to appropriate support and treatment. 

Through presentation, discussion, case examples, reflection, and practical application, participants will develop strategies for recognizing implicit bias, challenging stereotypes, reducing stigma, and using person-centered and clinically accurate language when working with individuals experiencing OCD. The workshop is designed to help social workers move beyond the casual use of “OCD” as a personality descriptor and toward a more accurate, compassionate, and informed understanding of the disorder. 

Learning Objectives:

• Define Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and distinguish clinical OCD symptoms from common experiences such as perfectionism, organization, cleanliness, or preference for routine. 
• Identify at least three common stereotypes, misconceptions, or forms of stigma associated with OCD. 
• Explain how implicit bias and everyday language, including phrases such as “I’m so OCD,” can contribute to misconceptions and stigma surrounding OCD. 
• Recognize how implicit bias and stigma may influence social workers’ assessment, communication, treatment planning, referrals, and interactions with individuals experiencing OCD. 
• Examine how stereotypes related to OCD may affect clients' willingness to disclose symptoms, seek services, or engage in treatment. 
• Apply at least three strategies for using person-centered, non-stigmatizing, and clinically accurate language when discussing OCD with clients, families, colleagues, and other professionals. 
• Develop practical strategies for recognizing and interrupting implicit bias and reducing stigma related to OCD in social work practice. 

CEUs: 1.5 Social Work CEUs

Title: Ethical Decision-Making and Mandated Reporting
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026; 9:00 am - 1:15 p.m. 
Presenter: Suzanne Cox,  MSW, MS, MBA, LCSW-C
Synopsis: Decisions in clinical practice can be daunting, and social workers are under immense pressure to make the “right” decision all the time. The many nuances of complex clinical situations, coupled with the demands and oversight of employers, licensing boards, and the court of public opinion can be paralyzing. How can we move forward, particularly in situations where we are mandated by law to act?
Learning Objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Appreciate the need for having several workable frameworks in place for ethical decision-making.
2. Examine ethical decision-making models, comparing their utility in the varied aspects of social work practice.
3. Review Delaware’s mandated reporting requirements and appreciate potentially sticky situations, using the models presented to work toward closure.
4. Discuss case examples and provide possible solutions using the models presented, discussing the challenges inherent in the process.
CE: 3 Cat 1 in Ethics and 1 Cat I in Mandated Reporting
Cost: NASW Member - $65; Non Member - $100; Retired Member - 40; Student Member - $30
Please Note: This workshop earns 3 of the 6 Ethics CEUs and 1 of 1 CEU in Mandated Reporting required by the Delaware Social Work Board for license renewal

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Title: DE20260707 - Mandatory Reporting: Child Protection Accountability Commission (CPAC)
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026; 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Presenters: Patricia Roberts-Rose and Luanda Johnson
Synopsis: For Delaware social workers holding clinical or medical-adjacent licenses, the Child Protection Accountability Commission (CPAC) requires an updated mandatory training module that addresses these core components before every license renewal cycle. This one-hour presentation will fulfill that requirement.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Articulate the precise statutory mandatory reporting obligations required under Delaware Code Title 16, Chapter 903.
2. Navigate Delaware’s specific reporting infrastructure, including how and when to make an immediate report via the DFS 24-hour hotline (1-800-292-9582) or the I See the Signs online reporting portal.
3. Recognize common signs of child abuse and domestic violence
CE: 1 Category I in Mandatory Reporting
Cost: NASW Member - $15; Non-Member - $25; Retired Member - $10; Student Member - $0
Please Note: this workshop fulfills the Delaware SW Board's 1-hour requirement in Mandatory Reporting

Ethical Practice: Confidentiality & Dual Relationships
Date: October 12, 2026; 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Speaker: Charlene Davis, BSW, MSW
Description: Dual relationships blur professional boundaries and risk exploitation and harm to clients. Social workers, healthcare workers, and counselors must navigate these complexities by setting appropriate and culturally sensitive boundaries. Participants will gain insight on limited information sharing, respecting patient privacy, explaining legal and ethical basics, including their relationship to HIPAA, and differentiating between privacy, confidentiality, and ethical culture. The presenter will use case scenarios, videos, and breakout rooms during this presentation.
Learning Objectives: By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Understand Disclosure Limits.
2. Understand the measures taken to protect client data.
3. Understand the different types of dual relationships
CE: 3 Cat I in Ethics
Cost: NASW Member - $50; NonMember - $75; Retired Member - $30; Student Member - $20
Please Note: This workshop meets 3 of the DE Board of Social Work's 6-hour Ethics requirement for license renewal

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DE20260911 - Setting the Tone for Positive Supervision
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026; 9:00 am - 12:15 pm 
Presenter: Kawana Webb, LCSW-C 
Description: This training will help supervisors enhance their leadership skills, improve clinical supervision, and successfully manage administrative tasks. They will explore the Positive Psychology model and how it works to strengthen the supervisee relationship.  
Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, attendees will
1. Identify their supervision style and learn how to adapt it to meet supervisee needs
2. Learn about Positive Psychology and how it can be utilized within a supervision setting
3. Learn about boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical dilemmas that can occur within the supervision setting
CE: 3 Cat I in Supervision
Cost: NASW Member - $50; Nonmember - $75; Retired Member - $30; Student Member - $10
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