Items to Keep In Mind:

• These workshops will be held online
• Registration for these workshops are on a first come, first serve basis.
• Space for these workshops is very limited; once we reach capacity for a particular workshop, you will no longer be able to register for that workshop and/or you will be notified that we have reached capacity
• You can only register for these workshops online
• Do not use your work computer to complete this application as some agencies block access to our website.
• While registering, use a personal e-mail address not your job e-mail address. Also be sure to check the spam folder of your email account as e-mail correspondence from the DC 37 Education Fund may go to your spam or trash folder instead of your inbox.
• Only those members who receive a confirmation for a workshop will be allowed to attend
• If you apply more than once, ONLY YOUR FIRST APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED (if you want to change your submission, contact the Education Fund)

The next few pages are descriptions of each of the upcoming social worker workshops.  Be sure to read them to determine which are of interest to you.  You will then be able to choose which of the workshops you would like to attend.

Applying an Intersectional Lens to Trauma in the Black LGBTQIA+ Community (Registration is closed for this workshop)

While there is immense power in being both a person of color and LGBTQIA+, having multiple marginalized identities can magnify discrimination and increase susceptibility to traumatic experiences.  Supportive parents, professionals and communities are essential in providing support and affirmation to empower, amplify the voices of and advocate for equity, and justice of Black LGBTQIA+ individuals.  

Through this workshop participants will recognize the importance of applying an intersectional lens to the unique experiences of Black LGBTQIA + people and learn the importance of practicing cultural humility to engage in conversations and strategies for healing that are trauma responsive and person centered.

From Stress to Strength: Tapping for Self Regulation and Resilience

If you ever feel like the stress never stops, with too many needs and too little time, you are not alone. Now more than ever, professionals across hospitals, schools, and community agencies are facing high levels of stress and emotional overload. The ability to stay calm, focused, and resilient is a personal benefit and essential for the people you support.
In this practical, hands-on workshop, you will learn ‘Functional Tapping (FT)”, an abbreviated version of Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) an evidence-based method for lowering stress, anxiety, and trauma responses. Tapping uses gentle fingertip pressure on specific points of the face and body to calm the nervous system and bring the “thinking brain” back online. Think of Tapping like your body’s automatic built-in reset button, a quick and portable way to calm your system and bring your focus back when life feels overwhelming.

We’ll explore how stress impacts mental clarity and decision-making, and how Tapping helps regulate emotions, restore focus, and improve resilience.

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to use Functional Tapping for your own grounding and stress relief and introduce it confidently to your clients, students, or staff.

The schedule for the upcoming workshops in March will be:

Applying an Intersectional Lens to Trauma in the Black LGBTQIA+ Community (3 CE) (3 hours)

Thursday, March 5th, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER OR WITHDRAW FROM WORKSHOP - Thursday, February 19th, 2026

   NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO REGISTER!!!

From Stress to Strength: Tapping for Self Regulation and Resilience (3 CE) (3 hours)

Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER OR WITHDRAW FROM WORKSHOP - Thursday, March 12th, 2026

 NO LATE APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED