G.R.O. (Growth, Renewal, Outreach)
Shepherd University
Social Work G.R.O. Initiative
Growth, Renewal, Outreach
Mission:
The mission of the Social Work G.R.O. Initiative (Growth, Renewal, Outreach), in concert with the mission of the Shepherd University Social Work Program, is to expand opportunities for professional development, self-care, and networking to social workers and other helping professionals in our community while providing opportunities for social work student / social work practitioner interaction in shared learning environments.
Goals:
G. – Growth: Assist social workers in their professional growth by providing continuing education opportunities focused on contemporary social work issues in our community.
R. – Renewal: Provide opportunities for social workers and other helping professionals to connect (and reconnect) with each other through events and activities designed to promote self-care and to strengthen professional relationships.
O. – Outreach: Expand social work program outreach to under-served communities in our region to inform our curricular and continuing education offerings and to develop partnerships that will enhance student learning experiences.
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 12:30PM-1:30PM
Location: Virtual Event (Zoom)
1 Social Work CE Hour Available – Shepherd University Social Work Program 490049
Training:
“Competence in Ethical Practice”: Competence is required in social work. It is a core value and an essential standard in the NASW Code of Ethics. In this relevant and engaging session, Dr. Moncrief-Stuart reviews the Code and highlights how to make competence part of your everyday practice, using real-world examples and the kinds of situations you face with clients. You will explore what sets an ethically competent practitioner apart, and get hands-on practice finding and evaluating research on evidence-based practices (EBP). Along the way, you will learn how to integrate published research with a client’s needs, culture, and circumstances.
Presenter:
Dr. Sandra Moncrief-Stuart, DSW, LCSW, LMFT: Dr. Moncrief-Stuart is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, educator, and scholar with experience in clinical practice, nonprofit settings, and higher education in Oregon, Michigan, and the Washington, D.C., area. She is passionate about expanding access to mental health care, mentoring clinicians, and advancing evidence-based social work practice. Her scholarly work includes peer-reviewed publications on clinical practice and social work education.
Dr. Moncrief-Stuart serves as an adjunct instructor at Tulane University School of Social Work. She also supervises interns and pre-licensed therapists and serves on the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Fellowship Review Committee. She holds an undergraduate degree in experimental psychology from McMaster University, an MSW from Michigan State University, an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Doctor of Social Work from Tulane University.
For questions or additional information, please email contact Dr. Jessica Cole at jcolewv@gmail.com
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