Purpose and Practice: Reclaiming the Heart of Social Work.

Purpose and Practice: Reclaiming the Heart of Social Work.

The UTAHSWA 2025 annual conference will focus on going to back to Social Work basics and reigniting passion for the important work we do.

By Utah Social Work Association

Date and time

Location

Utah Cultural Celebration Center

1355 W 3100 S West Valley City, UT 84119

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 5 days before event.

Agenda

7:15 AM - 7:45 AM

Registration/Breakfast

7:45 AM

Welcome!

Andrew Layne

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

American Suicide Prevention Foundation Presentation

Catina Struble

Catina Struble is the Executive Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in Utah. She has a strong background in non-profit management, strategic planning, fundraising, and program ...

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Break

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

“Putting It All Together: Ethics, Compassion, and Complexity”

Kristin Lambert

Kristin Lambert, DSW, LCSW, is the Director of the Master of Social Work Program and an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Utah Valley University. Prior to joi...

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Dish Lunch and Return to the Main Ballroom

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Non-Profit Awards and Donations

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Rethinking Homelessness: A Human First Approach to Community & Transformation

The Other Side Village Panel

The Other Side Village presents a powerful and hopeful session that redefines how we address chronic homelessness—not through programs alone, but through people, purpose, and place. This panel explor...

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Break

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Holding Space for Ourselves: The Medicine Wheel and the Heart of Healing Work

Darren Perry

Darren Parry is the former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. Darren serves on the Board of Directors for Utah Humanities and PBS Utah. He attended the University of Utah and W...

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

“Heart Work, Not Hard Work: Building on Social Work's Sacred Ground”

Ben Schilaty

Dr. Ben Schilaty is a social work professor at Utah Valley University. He also works part-time as a therapist specializing in working with LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and their families. He holds three d...

About this event

  • Event lasts 9 hours 45 minutes

"Purpose and Practice: Reclaiming the Heart of Social Work."

Date/Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025- 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM

Where: Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley City, UT

Continuing Education: Total of 7.5 hours of CEU credit (including 1.5 Ethics (pending) and 1.5 Suicide (pending) for those participating in-person, 7.5 hours total CE credit for virtual attendance (approved and sponsored by UTAHSWA, Utah Social Work Association, www.utahswa.org).

Fees will be as follows:

UTAHSWA MEMBERS: $125 for in person, and $100 for virtual

NON-MEMBER RATE: $175 for in person and $150 for virtual.

GENERAL PUBLIC (No CEUs): $85

STUDENTS (Active MSW or BSW): $25 In-Person, $15 Virtual Student ID will be required

**Eventbrite fees will be added to total at checkout

The Utah Social Work Association Board has compiled a stellar line-up of speakers to address various topics pertinent to this theme as we all continue to learn, grow, and adjust to this new Social Work field in today's world.

Membership

Discounted rates are available for current members of the UTAHSWA, Utah Social Work Association.

Click Here to Join or Renew membership with the UTAHSWA

Please contact us via email at contact@utahswa.org if you have questions regarding membership status.

Full Conference Details coming soon!

UTAHSWA

Utah Social Work Association

8977 South 1300 West #2057, West Jordan, UT 84088

www.utahswa.org

Frequently asked questions

How do I get CEU's?

There will be a conference evaluation that will be sent via email after the end of the conference. Once this is completed, we will then send a certificate back to you to your preferred email address. Please allow 7-10 business days for this process to happen.

What food options will there be?

There will be breakfast in the morning, a coffee bar by canyons coffee, snacks, catered lunch by Isabella's, and a soda bar by thirst in the afternoon.

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