Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Title: Climate Change & Social Work

Overview:

Climate change is having effects that will become more profound with each generation. We must adjust socially, emotionally and physically. Social work should be at the forefront of adjustment. This workshop will present the problem and how social work can be the leader in dealing with it. 

Objectives:

At the end of the workshop, the participants will: Understand the implications of global climate change on attainment of physiological, safety, social and esteem needs; Understand the implications of global climate change on social work practice; be able to articulate how global warming effects on their clients; have a brief plan on how to alleviate the effects of climate change on their clients

Presenter: George Appenzeller, MSW, LCSW

Location: UNC School of Social Work, Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building, 27599, 325 Pittsboro St. #3550, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, Room 300

Free parking across the street at the credit union after 5:45pm

CE: 2hrs

Cost: $10 for NASW members; $30 for non-members (due at registration)

Dinner and water will be provided