ASGW Leadership Institute

You are invited to apply to participate in ASGW’s Virtual Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute allows you to join a cohort of specialists in group work to engage in professional development and advance your leadership skills and competency in effectively delivering culturally responsive and social justice-oriented group services. As a member of the Leadership Institute, you will be in a cohort of 4-6 members where you will engage in virtual webinars and apply your learning in a group setting.

Benefits of Participating in the Leadership Institute:

Mentorship from experts in group work

Peer support through cohort membership

Professional Development through participation in ASGW professional development series

Free CEUs

Schedule at a Glance

Join us for a series of engaging webinars designed to enhance your leadership skills in group work.

1
Leadership Chats: Meet the 2024/2025 ASGW Leadership Board
Friday, February 7, 4pm-6:30pm EST
2
Trauma-Sensitive Group Work with Haitian Clients
February 28, 4pm-5pm EST
3
Conducting and Publishing Group Work Research: ASGW Research Committee
April
4
Group Work with Black Youth
April 25, 4pm-5pm EST
5
Creative Therapies in Group Work with Black Clients
May 23, 4pm-5pm EST
6
Leadership in Action: Implementing Lesson Learned from Professional Development
Friday, May 30, 4pm-6:30pm EST

Eligibility

All ASGW members engaged in doctoral-level study and individuals who have graduated from a master’s or doctoral program within the last two years are invited to apply. Special consideration will be given to applicants demonstrating a strong passion for social justice, a commitment to embracing and celebrating diversity, and an interest in this year’s ASGW 2024/2025 initiative, culturally responsive group services to the Black community.

Deadline

The deadline for applying is Monday, January 6, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST. Notification of acceptance will be emailed by Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

For questions please contact Dr. Jennifer Culver (Jennifer.culver@sru.edu) and Dr. Claire Martin (clairemartin@webster.edu), Committee Chair and Co-Chair