Financial Social Work Founder Speaking at 2016 NASW National Conference

In breaking financial social work news, the Center for Financial Social Work’s founder, Reeta Wolfsohn, will deliver a presentation at the 2016 NASW National Conference Leading Change / Transforming Lives. You are invited to join Reeta Wolfsohn in Washington, D.C. for this bi-annual conference featuring over 100 breakout sessions, informative plenary sessions, pre-conference events, an advocacy session on Capitol Hill and networking opportunities with your fellow social workers and like-minded professionals. Register to attend this 2016 NASW National Conference which will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel June 22 – 25.

Financial Wellness as a Social Work Specialty

Reeta Wolfsohn, founder of the Center for Financial Social Work will deliver her presentation Financial Social Work: Financial Wellness as a Social Work Specialty on Saturday, June 25 at 10:15 AM in Wilson-B. The following is a description of Reeta Wolfsohn’s presentation at the 2016 NASW National Conference Leading Change / Transforming Lives.

Financial Social Work: Financial Wellness as a Social Work Specialty

Over two-thirds of American adults are stressed about money and over forty percent are financially illiterate. Increasing costs of living such as healthcare, housing, education, and retirement, combined with decreasing job security and stagnant wages, leave these individuals struggling to make ends meet. They need help managing their money and lives.

Social workers, trained in Financial Social Work (FSW), are equipped to practice Financial Therapy and help clients who present with various mental, emotional and financial needs in a manner that empowers them to take control of their money and their lives.

This session will demonstrate how the psychosocial FSW model, reduces the impact of money problems on financial and overall wellbeing. An overview of the strengths-based, introspective, behavioral approach will be provided. Attendees will receive original materials to enhance financial wellness for themselves and clients.

Attending the 2016 NASW National Conference

As noted on the NASW Conference website, attendees will benefit from four days of unparalleled professional development, networking and continuing education credits. All 50 states will be represented at the bi-annual conference which will offer 100 breakout sessions, 4 plenaries, 75-plus exhibitors, a film festival, over 20 CEC credits, an advocacy session on Capitol Hill, non-stop networking and much more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Reeta Wolfsohn speak about financial wellness as a social work specialty and to “join your colleagues in interactive workshops and hear from acclaimed speakers that will inspire and give you the tools you need to continue… Leading Change | Transforming Lives.” Register here for the 2016 NASW National Conference.

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Written By Reeta Wolfsohn, CMSW

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