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Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies (SWCHRS)
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For 37 years, the Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies (SWCHRS) at The University of Oklahoma brought you the NCORE conference. SWCHRS will now be holding Regional Institutes and a special-topics webinar series.
AI is transforming #SocialWork and social workers need a space to discuss its implications. Join Leena Said, Minor Safety Specialist at Pinterest, for insights on safely integrating AI into social work.

From Notes to Diagnosis | 📅 Jan 22 | ⏰ 3–5 PM CT
Learn more and register: buff.ly/tDSD8u6
December 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In one week, upgrade your practice, not just your CEUs with our Bias in Social Work Practice: Understanding, Addressing, and Mitigating Bias webinar approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886970186-1492) for 3 CE ethics hours. Learn more and register at: buff.ly/9i8y3RA
December 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
180+ biases operate in the brain every day, often without us noticing.

In two weeks, we’re digging into how #bias shapes decisions and what you can do to respond with clarity and care.

Need your ethics CEUs? This one’s for you. Register here: buff.ly/CwZbU00
#socialwork #ethics #CEUs
December 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Sexual violence affects every community. These statistics from RAINN reveal the reality survivors face and why trauma-informed practice matters. If the statistics moved you, this training is the next step.

Learn More or Register at: buff.ly/AVC11V6
#TraumaInformedPractice #SocialWork #Training
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Join our end-of-year Live Learning Labs to secure your CEUs and meet state requirements. These interactive webinars offer meaningful learning with current topics like trauma-informed care and ethics in practice.

Earn CEUs that truly benefit the communities you serve. Learn more: buff.ly/FIa0UwI
December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We all have biases, and it's crucial to recognize and adjust them to better serve others. This session offers reflection and skill-building to identify and address bias in practice, ideal for those completing their ethics CEUs (NASW Approval #886970186-1492).

Learn more & register: buff.ly/cfYHtnk
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Three weeks out! This webinar covers three essential areas every clinician should understand when supporting survivors of sexual violence—impacts, dynamics, and trauma-informed practices.

Approved by NASW for 3 CEUs!

Learn more and register at: buff.ly/qPzROzD
#SocialWork #CEUs #Education
November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Still need #CEUs before the year ends? We’ve got two webinars built to help you finish strong without leaving your desk.

Dec. 12 — Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence (3 CEUs)
Dec. 17 — Bias in Social Work Practice (3 CEUs)

Both #NASW approved (virtual). Save your spot: cvent.me/EOE1Ol
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#TestimonialTuesday | Joining SWCHRS means becoming part of a community that learns and grows together. Todd has participated in our sessions, finding each one to deepen his perspective and purpose. Join us for upcoming fall sessions and see the difference.

Learn more: cvent.me/EOE1Ol
#Community
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
AI is reshaping connection, communication, and care, posing challenges like emotional dependency, exploitation, and misinformation. Join us in addressing these issues in practice, policy, and advocacy at "AI, ChatGPT, and Social Media" on November 13, 3–5 PM CT, for 2 CEUs. Register via link in bio.
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
1 week left to join us for "AI, ChatGPT, and Social Media: Emerging Risks and Implications for Social Work Practice," featuring a Minor Safety Specialist from Pinterest. This program offers insights on using AI in client services responsibly. Register Now: cvent.me/A4qAKB
#SocialWork #ChatGPT #AI
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🌱 Reflect to grow.

Join Anthony Natale, PhD, MSW, for a CEU session on Bias in Social Work Practice: Understanding, Addressing, and Mitigating Bias, focusing on ethical practices.

📅 Dec 15 | 1–4 PM CT
✅ NASW Approved | 3 CEUs (Ethics)
🔗 Register: Link in bio
#SocialWork #CEUs #SWCHRSFoward
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
👻 Teamwork, treats, and a touch of Halloween spirit! Our team knows that connection and community go beyond the workspace, even on Zoom.

What’s your favorite way to add joy to your workday?
#SWCHRSConnect #TeamCulture #HumanRelations #CommunityBuilding #BehindTheScenes
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Hear from Leena Said, MSW (Pinterest) on why every social worker should understand the real impact of AI, ChatGPT, and social media. Learn how tech is reshaping connection, care, and safety, and what it means for your practice.

📅 Nov 13 | 3–5 PM CT
✅ NASW-Approved | 2 CEUs
🔗 buff.ly/A331LZS
#AI
October 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This fall, we’re offering four powerful Live Learning Labs from AI and ethics to trauma-informed care and bias in practice.

🗓️ Registration is open for all sessions now!
Tap the link in bio to learn more + save your seat.

#SWCHRSForward #SWCHRSConnect #SocialWork #ProfessionalDevelopment #CEUs
October 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
DC → Dialogue → Impact.
It's been two weeks, and we’re still thinking about the amazing energy from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Institute, held in partnership with American University’s Center for Student Belonging.

🎥 Watch the recap + catch what’s coming this fall at swchrs.ou.edu
#HigherEd
October 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A session at a national conference in 2019 changed the trajectory of Erika Giesen’s teaching and her college’s course offerings. The ripple effects are still unfolding. 💡

💬 Got a story like this? Share yours: Link in bio

#TestimonialTuesday #RippleEffect #HigherEd #CommunityColleges
October 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
AI in social work isn’t the future — it’s now. Join Leena Said, MSW, for "AI in Social Work Practice: Tools, Trends, and Tensions," exploring how social workers can tackle risks like deepfakes and digital exploitation while using tech for empowerment and impact.

Register Now. Link in bio #AI
October 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We’re one week out and the countdown is real. ⏰
Seats are filling, conversations are waiting, and the DMV is ready.

Registered attendees can now explore, connect, and start planning as the Regional Institute App is LIVE!

Register now before it’s too late: cvent.me/EvBWOm
#HigherEd #CivicEngagement
October 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Meet Traevena Byrd, who is delivering a powerful keynote on "Risk, Responsibility, and Resilience in Higher Education" at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Institute

📅 October 10 | 12 PM ET
🔥 Seats are limited — register today! swchrs.ou.edu/Initiatives/...

#HigherEd #ProfessionalDevelopment #DMVEvents
September 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#TestimonialTuesday For David Luke, it wasn’t just another conference, it was a space for change, where the work wasn’t about limitations but collective progress.

Got a story like this? We’d love to feature it! Visit buff.ly/LylrmQf to share yours.
#CollaborativeLeadership #HigherEd
September 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
✨ We're nearing the end with great momentum! Thanks for your energy in yesterday’s Interest-Based Relational Model session. Our final session, The DESC Script, is on September 25th—don’t miss the conclusion of the Managing Civil Discourse Series and your chance to earn the digital badge! 🚀
September 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Amid division and uncertainty, how can universities promote dialogue, build trust, and strengthen community? This question is central to our Opening Keynote Panel where leaders discuss solutions and strategies for fulfilling institutional responsibilities.

Secure your spot now at buff.ly/hmPJenP
September 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Institute aims to make an impact, offering keynotes and breakouts designed to give you practical tools you can use immediately in your classroom, campus, and community. 📅October 9–10 at American University, Washington, D.C.
Secure your seat today: cvent.me/EvBWOm
#HigherEd
September 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Great session on Nonviolent Communication yesterday! Thanks for being curious and open. Next: The Interest-Based Relational Model.

✨ Stay excited, keep building skills, and join us on September 18th for the next step toward your digital badge.
#ConflictResolution #CivicEngagement
September 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM