
Center for Excellence
in Social Work

New Mexico Social Work Education Summit: The Future of Social Work
During this one-day, in-person event in Albuquerque join social work students, faculty, practicum instructors, and practitioners from across the state to envision the future of social work while earning free CEUs 6.
Motivational Interviewing: Social Work, the Realities of Intersectionality and Culture, and Ethical Practice
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidenced-informed and best-practice interactive and directive, yet facilitative communication style.

Our Purpose
Center for Excellence in Social Work
At the Center for Excellence in Social Work (CESW), we place relationships and collaboration at the forefront of our mission. We work closely with social work students, practitioners, educators, and community and organizational leaders statewide to respond to emerging challenges impacting New Mexico’s diverse, multicultural peoples, families, and communities. Our commitment lies in growing our workforce while driving innovation in social work education, practice, policy, and research, emphasizing anti-racism, anti-oppression, and cultural responsiveness. Through these efforts, we are dedicated to advancing racially, environmentally, socially and economically just and equitable outcomes for all

Falcundo Valdez School of Social Work
Core Priorities
Child & Adolescent Wellbeing
Public Health Social Work
Climate Change & Environmental Justice
Interdisciplinary Social Work and Community Safety

Services
Professional Development
Monthly Trainings
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Indicators for At-risk Native American Children
Indicators for At-risk Native American Children
This workshop is specifically designed for social workers who work with Native American populations, including tribal communities. It focuses on the critical issue of child abuse, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and community involvement in prevention and intervention strategies.
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Motivational Interviewing: Social Work, the Realities of Intersectionality and Culture, and Ethical Practice
Motivational Interviewing: Social Work, the Realities of Intersectionality and Culture, and Ethical Practice
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidenced-informed and best-practice interactive and directive, yet facilitative communication style, designed to support individuals/dyads (micro), groups/families (mezzo), and communities/organizations (macro) in their exploration and resolution of ambivalence to change.
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Health Equity: Substance Use Treatment & Motivational Interviewing Across Cultures
Health Equity: Substance Use Treatment & Motivational Interviewing Across Cultures
This Teach-in is a discussion about health equity and the complex, systemic nature of substance use—addressing both macro and micro issues in our communities. The impact of substance use challenges and effective, trauma-informed approaches to treatment, particularly motivational interviewing will be explored.
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Positionality in Indian Child Welfare
Positionality in Indian Child Welfare
Positionality refers to the social and cultural factors that shape an individual’s perspective and experiences, such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, etc. In addition to understanding positionality, child welfare professionals need to identify boundaries around their work.
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Upcoming Trainings
*Please reach out by email with any questions, concerncs, or issues that come ip on the day of the workshops.
FAQs & Important Information
Registration
Everyone must register online. The last day to register for a CEU Workshop is three days prior to its start date. Most of our CEU Workshops are capped at 30 attendees. A confirmation email will be sent verifying registration. Virtual participants must log in on time and stay for the duration of the workshop to receive full CEU credit.
Payment
Payment is due online at the time of registration. Anyone who does not need CEUs can register as a non-credit participant for a reduced payment amount. There is no fee for students enrolled in a social work program located in New Mexico. If you have questions regarding your eligibility for free workshop participation under the current student option, please email socialworkceu@nmhu.edu.
Cancellation
If you must cancel your attendance, please inform the Continuing Education Program immediately by email at socialworkceu@nmhu.edu. This will allow someone else to attend if the workshop is filled.
Refund Policy
No refunds are given unless the Center for Excellence in Social Work cancels the workshop. If a workshop is canceled due to low enrollment, participants will be notified via email at least three days before the workshop takes place.

Professional Development Proposals
Interested in Presenting a Topic?
Click the button below to submit your Continuing Education Workshop Proposal.
If you have any questions, email socialworkceu@nmhu.edu for more information.

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