social workers as leaders - Association of Pediatric Oncology Social

SOCIAL WORKERS
AS LEADERS
In Advancing Pediatric Psychosocial Care
Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau
Welcome to the
APOSW Conference
On behalf of the APOSW Board of Directors I would
like to extend an invitation for you to join us in beautiful
Whitefish, Montana for the 39th Annual APOSW
Conference. Breathtaking scenery will greet you as
you fly into Kalispell, Montana. Enjoy the beauty laid
out before you as you travel the short distance to
Grouse Mountain Lodge, home to our conference.
Opportunities abound throughout the conference to
encounter Whitefish and surrounding areas, including
Glacier National Park. Quaint shops and eclectic
restaurants await your arrival. Average temperatures in
May will be in the mid 60’s. We look forward to greeting
each of you and spending time together in Big Sky
Country!
This year’s theme is Social Workers as Leaders in
Advancing Pediatric Psychosocial Care. APOSW Board
of Directors, including Conference Chair, Carolyn
McCarley, LCSW, OSW-C; Education and Professional
Development Chair, Kristin Frazier, LCSW, OSW-C;
and Conference Site Chair, Sarah Blackburn, MS, have
incorporated suggestions from the 2014 conference
evaluations to make the 2015 conference even greater
in helping new members connect with seasoned
veterans, collaborate with other colleagues on mutual
projects and share innovative ideas while advancing our
profession.
A special thank you to our Abstract Reviewers Faye
Bullio, ACSW, LISW; Barbara McClain, LCSW; Heather
Oakley, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C; and Kara Walsh, MSW,
who reviewed all submitted breakout and poster
abstracts. We appreciate everyone who submitted
abstracts, showcasing the work of our profession.
The Board of Directors applauds your commitment
to furthering our mission of advancing pediatric
psychosocial oncology care through social work
practice, research, advocacy, education, and program
development and evaluation.
Conference Highlights:
• Two Pre-conference institutes: 1) Adventure Montana:
Outdoor Educational Leadership Experience will take
participants to Glacier National Park to hike Avalanche
Lake. Facilitated by Anita Graham, MSW, LCSW, WVU
Children’s Hospital and Maggie Warner, BSN, RN,
Kettering Health Network and former Adventure West
Virginia Leader. 2) Circles of Hope: Group Work in
Pediatric Oncology Social Work Practice will be offered
by Nancy F. Cincotta, MSW, MPhil, Psychosocial Director
at Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine, who comes to us
with extensive experience in psychosocial interventions
through group work.
• Keynote Speaker Pam Thompson, MSW, LCSW,
Director of Social Services at Kootenai Medical Center
in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and President of the Society of
Social Work Leadership in Healthcare, will kick off the
conference with a discussion on how social workers can
showcase their value in the healthcare setting.
• Ethics Speaker Rob Butters, PhD, LCSW, teaches
graduate level courses at the University of Utah and
is the President and Clinical Director of LifeMatters
Counseling and Health Center. Dr. Butters will explore
ethical and behavioral dilemmas in the AYA population.
• Intensive Speaker Bob Noll, PhD, Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh, Clinical Director
of Fragile X Center, Developmental and Behavioral
Pediatrics, is the Chair of the Behavioral Science
Committee with the Children’s Oncology Group. Dr. Noll,
along with APOSW member, Wendy Pelletier, MSW,
RSW, will present on psychosocial issues and research
related to childhood cancer.
• Intensive Speaker Stacy Remke, MSW, LICSW,
ACHP-SW, Teaching Specialist, School of Social Work,
University of Minnesota, will speak on the importance of
maintaining resilience as it relates to healthcare teams.
Please join us for a time of professional
development and spiritual renewal in a
captivating destination
Whitefish, Montana!
Anita Graham, MSW, LCSW
President Elect, APOSW
Welcome to Whitefish, Montana!
Our conference will be held in Whitefish, a small mountain town in western Montana. We will be filling up Grouse
Mountain Lodge, which is only 24 miles from beautiful Glacier National Park. The population of Whitefish was 6,357 at
the 2010 census and the altitude is 3,028. Whitefish is located on the western side of the continental divide.
The city was developed in 1904 when the Great Northern Railway was built. Also prominent was the logging business
(at one point Whitefish was known as Stumptown when the area was being cleared for the train station) and in the late
1940’s the completion of their first ski resort built on Big Mountain spurred the start of the tourist industry in this
spectacular mountain town.
Within one mile of Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish is full of quaint curio, antique, jewelry, and art shops, plus a myriad
of choices for fine dining. Whitefish Mountain Resort, which is a sister company to Grouse Mountain Lodge, has various
outdoor activities available as well. While the skiing season will be over, there is hiking, biking and golfing all nearby the
lodge (weather permitting).
You may never want to leave Grouse Mountain Lodge, which boasts these amenities:
• Floor to ceiling windowed lobby highlighted by a river rock fireplace and inviting seating
• Logan’s Bar and Grill features Montana Cuisine, unique menu specials, local micro-brews and signature drinks
• Deck and patio offers outdoor dining on the 18th fairway of the Whitefish Lake Golf Course
• Espresso Bar in the Lobby serves Montana Coffee Traders coffee and Tea Forté teas
• Indoor pool, dry sauna and two outdoor, year-round hot tubs
• Outdoor fire-pit with seating
• Free wireless high-speed internet access throughout the property
• Grouse Nest Gift Shop for sundries, clothing and souvenirs
• Business Center and self-serve laundry facilities
• Fitness center, tennis courts and soccer fields
• Remedies Day Spa
• Complimentary Shuttle Service to downtown Whitefish, the Amtrak Station (WFH), Whitefish Mountain Resort
(winter only), and the Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
• Fulltime concierge to arrange any adventure or rental equipment you desire.
Enjoy the 39th annual APOSW conference in beautiful Whitefish, Montana!
Travel Websites
Montana Site Committee:
mt.gov
explorewhitefish.com
cityofwhitefish.org
grousemountainlodge.com
Chair: Sarah Blackburn, MS
Billings Clinic Pediatrics
Maile Ewalt, BS
St. Vincent Health Care
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CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES:
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To create collaborative opportunities among
individuals, groups and organizations addressing
the needs of families impacted by childhood
cancer.
•
To enhance knowledge and application of
social work theory, evidence-based practice,
interventions and techniques to improve
psychosocial care of pediatric patients and family
members.
•
To educate and promote the use of evidence
informed practice in the field of pediatric
oncology social work.
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To enhance the continuity of care for children
diagnosed with cancer and their families toward
compassionate end of life care, healing and
future positive growth.
•
To advance professional development through
leadership in the field of pediatric hematology/
oncology and blood and marrow transplantation.
Continuing Education
Application for conference program CEUs has been
made through the National Association of Social
Workers (National Office). View socialworkers.org/
ce/approval/default.asp for the list of states that
accept these CEUs provided by NASW. Effective
January 1, 2015, California now also endorses CEUs
approved through NASW. Attendees are responsible
for reviewing whether their state accepts CEUs issued
by NASW’s national office.
The Houston Tyler Rothschild Scholarship Fund
Applications are due: February 28, 2015
The Houston Tyler Rothschild Scholarship Fund is
intended to supplement other funding in order to
enable some full members to attend the conference
who may not be able to attend otherwise. The
scholarship is not intended to cover all expenses
associated with the conference but may be
applied to travel, conference registration, and/
or accommodation expenses. Application forms
are available at aposw.org If you have questions
please contact APOSW Past President Stacy Stickney
Ferguson, MSW, LICSW [email protected]
Questions
Silent Auction – Share Something Special
Please direct your conference questions to the
following individuals. For more contact information
see Board of Directors: aposw.org
A silent auction is held each year to support the
Houston Tyler Rothschild Scholarship Fund. Auction
items are donated by APOSW members, local stores
and businesses. We welcome contributions by APOSW
members – this is a great way to share a bit of yourself
and/or your home region. Please be mindful that the
winner of your auction item will need to travel home
with their winnings. If you have questions and/or items
to donate, please contact Elyse Levin-Russman, MSW,
LICSW, (617) 724-0757, [email protected]
Registration
Treasurer – Jeanette Lavecchia, MSW, LCSW
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Phone: (901) 595-7522
Fax: (901) 595-7523
[email protected]
On-Line Registration
Brochure/CEU/Audio-Visual/Breakouts/Poster Session/
Registration
Secure on-line registration with credit card payment
(immediate processing and confirmation).
Education and Professional Development Chair –
Kristin Frazier, LCSW, OSW-C
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Phone: (404) 785-1986
Fax: (404) 785-6282
[email protected]
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Exhibitors’ Fair/Hotel Contract Information/Special
Meals/Banquet Celebration
Professional Conference Chair –
Carolyn McCarley, LCSW, OSW-C
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Phone: (501) 364-3501 direct
Phone: (501) 364-1406 office
Fax: (501) 364-3938
[email protected]
Speakers
President Elect – Anita Graham, MSW, LCSW
WVU Healthcare Children’s Hospital
Phone: (304) 293-1205
Fax: (304) 293-1216
[email protected]
Whitefish, Montana Travel Information
Montana Site Committee Chair
Sarah Blackburn, MS
Billings Clinic Pediatrics
Phone: (406) 238-2696
Fax: (406) 238-2299
[email protected]
Membership/Roommate Locator
Membership Chair – Wendy Shama, MSW, RSW
Hospital for Sick Children
Phone: (416) 813-8920
Fax: (416) 813-6746
[email protected]
Sarah Blackburn
APOSW TAX ID/EIN#: 25-1428562
SPONSORS:
(As of 1/30/2015)
Silver ($5000)
• National Marrow Donor Program®/ Be The
Match®
Bronze ($2500)
• Billings Clinic Pediatrics
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Travel Information
Hotel information
AIR TRANSPORTATION
Grouse Mountain Lodge
2 Fairway Drive
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-3000-Front Desk
(406) 892-2525-Reservations
GrouseMountainLodge.com
Located only 11 miles from Grouse Mountain Lodge,
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), in Kalispell, MT
is served by 4 airlines: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, Delta
and United. See iflyglacier.com for details. Direct
flights are available via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis,
Seattle, Denver, Las Vegas and Oakland.
(Please note that reservations can only be made by
phone to get discount rate)
Make sure you call Grouse Mountain Lodge
(Reservation Line: 406-892-2525) after booking your
flight to provide your arrival time so the Lodge can
schedule a FREE shuttle to meet you at the airport.
CONFERENCE HOTEL RATE
A block of rooms has been reserved for May 12-15,
2015. These special room rates will be available
May 8 - 21, 2015 (4 days before and 6 days after the
reserved block of rooms).
Single/Double Room Rate: $130.00 USD/nightly
Triple Room Rate: $145.00 USD/nightly
CAR RENTALS
Car rentals from Avis, Budget, Hertz and National/
Alamo are available at the airport. See iflyglacier.
com/ground-transportation.php for details.
ADDITIONAL ROOM TAXES
1% Tourism Promotion Assessment Fee
7% State Bed Tax
2% Whitefish Resort Tax
BY TRAIN
Amtrak’s Empire Builder arrives daily at the historic
Whitefish train depot, which is only a 5 minute drive
from Grouse Mountain Lodge. The arrival/departure
times are approximate and are solely managed
by Amtrak arriving eastbound from Seattle and
westbound from Chicago. The Lodge provides
complimentary round-trip shuttle service for the
Whitefish Amtrak depot with advance notice.
Make sure to reference the block name E15 APOSW
Oncology for the special conference rates.
Cut-off date for block of rooms: April 14, 2015 or until
the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.
Check-in time: 4:00 PM (If rooms are ready earlier
then you can check-in before this time)
The Lodge often gets competitive rates and is more
than happy to book your Amtrak and rental car.
Check-out time: 11:00 AM
TIME ZONE
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
PHONE RESERVATIONS
CLIMATE AND ATTIRE
406.892.2525 or 877.862.1505
Provide your flight arrival time when you make your
reservation so the Lodge can schedule a FREE shuttle
to meet you at the airport.
Conference attire is business casual. Weather in
the upper elevations in Montana can still be pretty
chilly in May. Layered clothing with warm coats and
comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
A one-night deposit is required when you book your
room. Please refer to the Lodge’s cancellation policy
for more details.
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS
First Interstate Bank, located near the Lodge in
downtown Whitefish, can assist with currency
exchange. Please contact the Lodge for more
information.
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
Please notify Grouse Mountain Lodge at the time your
reservation is made if a handicap accessible room is
needed.
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PARKING
There is FREE onsite parking.
BUSINESS CENTER
Open 24 hours with FREE Wi-Fi and a printer.
PACKAGE SHIPMENT INFORMATION
Packages should arrive no earlier than Monday, May 11, 2015
Please add the following information to the package:
Name of the person the package is for
Grouse Mountain Lodge
2 Fairway Drive
Whitefish, MT 59937
Attention: Sarah Blackburn, APOSW Conference
Handling fees do not apply
Please contact the hotel for more details.
Brian Schott, Whitefish News Room
Downtown Whitefish
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TUESDAY, May 12, 2015
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Pre-Institute 1: Adventure Montana: An Outdoor Educational
Experience Enhancing Our Leadership Skills 3 CEUs
$50 Additional Fee (includes lunch and transportation)
Anita Graham, MSW, LCSW
WVU Healthcare Children’s Hospital
Morgantown, WV
Maggie Warner, BSN, RN, Wilderness First Responder Certified
Kettering Health Network
Dayton, OH
Participants will venture outside of the typical classroom setting, embracing the beauty of Montana while focusing
on the enhancement of innovational leadership skills. Leadership can be defined in a variety of ways depending
upon the given set of circumstances, the people involved, and the setting. It is the action of giving guidance,
directions, or having influence upon the situation, individual or group. The outdoor educational experience enhances
an individual’s ability to make real decisions about real things. It forces people to work together to achieve goals.
In outdoor leadership, cause and effect go hand in hand, ultimately determining the overall outcome and success
of the journey. Successful leadership is dependent upon decision making, communication and other critical skills.
Leadership skills acquired through an outdoor educational experience are similar to those we use in our clinical
or other work experiences as we lead our patients, colleagues and others towards success of our overall day to
day mission. The outdoor educational experience offers tactile learning with peers in a fun, interactive way while
developing and honing real life leadership skills.
Destination: Glacier National Park, Avalanche Lake Trail. Round trip approximately 5 miles. Trail is steep in some
areas with a 700 foot elevation. Hiking boots, hiking socks, hat, gloves and layered clothing recommended. Not
recommended for people with major medical health concerns. Liability waiver statement and health form required
by Glacier Institute. Guides will be provided by Glacier Institute. Contact Anita Graham at [email protected] for
more information.
Limited to first 25 paid registrants who select to attend by April 15, 2015. Meet in hotel lobby for 8:00 am departure.
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Pre-Institute 2: Circles of Hope: Group Work in Pediatric
Oncology Social Work Practice 2.5 CEUs
Nancy F. Cincotta, MSW, MPhil
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake
Casco, ME
The value of group work in the pediatric oncology community is well understood by those who have had the
opportunity to run effective programs. Groups can provide support, information, and enhance self-esteem and
mitigate against an existential sense of loneliness enabling parents, and participants of all ages to cope more
comfortably with their child’s diagnosis of cancer, their own experience as a parent of a child with cancer, or that
of a sibling. The work that can be done in the group, among group members, is different than the work that can
be achieved within the context of a more private professional relationship. Group work in the pediatric oncology
arena is a dynamic process, which falls within the domain of social work practice. This process can be a threatening
intervention for the practitioner who has no past experience with the modality and no mentorship regarding the
process. Social Workers running groups, as well as those interested in running groups would be encouraged to attend.
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7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Early Registration and Meet and Greet Gathering
This gathering, hosted by the APOSW Board of Directors and the Montana Site Committee, is an opportunity for
conference attendees to meet and network. If you are coming solo to the conference, you may appreciate the
opportunity to find others with whom you can connect not only during the conference but also in the months
following. During registration, retrieve your conference bag and name badge (complete with breakout selections),
then come and join us at the Meet and Greet!
Whitefish News Room
Classic Scene from Edgewood Road
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Day 1— WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2015
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM REGISTRATION
SEMINARS
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM BREAKFAST
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 3 CEUs
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
OPENING REMARKS
Seminar 1: An Introduction to Pediatric Hematology
Oncology Social Work (lunch included)
Anne Kosem, MSW, LCSW
2014-2016 APOSW President
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
8:15 AM – 9:45 AM – KEYNOTE
1.5 CEUs
Anne Kosem, MSW, LCSW
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Alistair Robertson, MSW
Valley Children’s Hospital
Madera, CA
This session is designed for social workers new to
the field of pediatric oncology. Evidence-informed
practice topics reviewed will include: assessments;
healthy professional boundaries; self-care; the
role of social work within an interdisciplinary team;
relapse related issues; palliative care/end of life, as
well as topics raised by participants in the session.
Participants will have opportunities to network, share
their personal experiences and engage in small group
discussions.
Be the Lion…or Be Lunch!
Pamela Thompson, MSW, LCSW
Kootenai Medical Center
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
This keynote presentation is all about showcasing the
value of social work in a health care setting. It gives
attendees numerous examples of how to show your
administration cost savings, revenue made, etc. It also
shows the unique benefits that social work brings to
the health care team in addressing the psychosocial,
financial and economic issues that can sabotage a
medical plan of care for the patient if not addressed.
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM BREAK
For your convenience, beverages and snacks are
available for purchase at Logan’s Grill on the main
floor of the Lodge.
Downtown Whitefish
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Whitefish News Room
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2 CEUs
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Boxed lunch
provided for informal networking
opportunity/discussion groups
Advance Practice Seminar 2A: Leadership in
Mentoring and Supervision
Fran Greeson, LCSW
Beverly Bagwell, LCSW
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM BREAKOUT
SESSION 1 1.25 CEUs
1A Where Does Our Responsibility End? Social
Workers as Leaders in Creating an Evidence-Based
and Innovative Roadmap for Transitioning Parents of
Children with ALL from Active Treatment to Follow-Up
Whether you are new to supervising students or you
consider yourself a seasoned supervisor of both
students and employees, there are challenges for the
supervisor at every level of experience. Some of these
challenges can include confronting ethical distress
for those you supervise, managing appropriate
boundaries, promoting a healthy work/ life balance,
and disciplining a staff member who was once your
peer. As leaders in our field, it is imperative that we
mentor and train the next generation of pediatric
oncology social workers using evidence based
strategies. This session will review the theoretical
components of clinical and administrative supervision
and discuss how they uniquely apply to the practice
of pediatric oncology social work. Participants
will have the opportunity to discuss challenging
supervisory situations involving both students and staff
and to learn from each other’s collective experience.
Findings from our exploratory study capturing the
lived experiences of parents of pediatric ALL patients
after completion of therapy were used in developing
a visual schema of parents’ end of treatment
experience. A discussion of this schema and the end
of therapy roadmap and its implementation, will
be presented identifying key time points for specific
interventions from six months prior to end of therapy
through post treatment follow-up.
1B From Pop-Up Books to College Textbooks: From
Trauma to Healing. A Shared Presentation from Patient
and Clinician on Young Adult Survivorship, PTSD and
Wholeness
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2 CEUs
Advance Practice Seminar 2B: Professional Identity
Exploration Using Photovoice
Wendy Shama, MSW, RSW
Sonia Lucchetta, MSW, RSW
Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jaehee Yi, PhD, MSW
University of Utah, College of Social Work
Salt Lake City, UT
Amy Grose, MSW, LICSW*
Catherine MacLean, BA
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
*Indicates Presenter
Participants will learn the theoretical and practical
aspects of Photovoice methodology as a qualitative
research and powerful intervention technique. Under
the broad theme of “Pediatric Oncology Social
Workers, Who are we?” the participants will discuss our
professional identities from different angles through
subgroup discussion, photo-sharing and narratives. As
an outcome, we will altogether compile our collective
thoughts of who we are with visual images and
succinct narratives.
This unique workshop will share reflections on
young adult survivorship from both patient (video
clips, artwork and writing) and clinician (in person)
perspectives. The clinical relationship includes therapy
at patient’s initial diagnosis of aplastic anemia at
age 4 and 13 years later when the patient sought
treatment for PTSD senior year in high school. This
presentation will provide details of interventions
utilized in their work and suggestions for providing
effective support to young adult survivors.
Requirement: Please bring photos that you think are
relevant to the topics on professional identities as
pediatric oncology social workers.
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2:30 PM – 6:30 PM EXHIBITOR’S FAIR,
SILENT AUCTION and EXPRESSIVE ART
REMEMBRANCE ACTIVITY
1C A Roadmap to Incorporating Research into Clinical
Practice
Stephanie Borer, LCSW, OSW-C
Kristin Frazier, LCSW, OSW-C*
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Join other conference attendees for another
networking opportunity, visit the exhibitor tables to
learn about patient programs and resources and bid
on wonderful donated items to help raise money for
the Houston Tyler Rothschild Scholarship Fund.
*Indicates Presenter
This presentation examines the implementation of
a social work research project on distress screening
through the lens of novice researchers. The process
of creating a framework for social work research in
an academic medical institution provided many
learning opportunities. Discussion topics include
reviewing basic research procedure, navigating the
IRB process, seeking grant funding, identifying key
stakeholders, leading an interdisciplinary research
team, developing strategies for overcoming obstacles
and enhancing visibility for social workers as leaders in
research.
The APOSW Memorial Tree will honor the memory
of those patients whom we have known who have
succumbed to their disease and celebrate patients
with whom we work currently by honoring their
ongoing fight against cancer. APOSW members will
be able to write a name, a thought, a quote or a
word and place it on the tree for the duration of the
conference, and then remove it upon departure as
a memento of those honored. The APOSW Memorial
Tree will be on display throughout the conference at
various locations.
1D Cultural Influences and the Impact on Pediatric
Caregivers, their Interactions with their Patients and
Families
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM POSTER
PRESENTATION 2 CEUs
Diane McGinnis, LCSW
Amanda N. Guerra, LCSW
Children’s Medical Center
Dallas, TX
P-1 Creating Our Identity in a Changing Healthcare
Setting
Social workers will learn practical methods to cultivate
rapport with families from diverse cultures in order to
improve communication, to better meet the needs of
the family and to enhance outcomes of patient care.
This opportunity will provide information about an
assessment tool that can enhance productivity and
increase cultural awareness among your chronic and
acutely ill populations. As a result, multidisciplinary
teams will have a broader knowledge base and
understanding of the populations they serve.
Christie Smith, LCSW
Jennifer St. Clair, LCSW
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
As changes in healthcare continue, Social Workers
must recognize and identify steps as well as the tools
needed to distinguish our role from those of other
health care providers. Health reform will bring forth
patients with higher needs necessitating an increase
in social workers who are competent and whose
worth has been recognized as effective. We need
to be intentional and mindful about the unique
skills needed to solidify our position in this climate of
change.
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break
Huckleberries
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Whitefish News Room
P-2 Self-Identity after Cancer among Young Adult
Childhood Cancer Survivors in Korea
P-5 Get a Little PEP in your Step: A Model for Improving
Psychosocial Care Delivery in Pediatric Oncology
Jaehee Yi, PhD, MSW
Anikka Hoidal, MSW Candidate
University of Utah, College of Social Work
Salt Lake City, UT
This study examines four cancer identities adopted
by Korean childhood cancer survivors; associations
between cancer identity and participation in cancerrelated activities; and between cancer identity and
sociodemographic, medical variables, and stigma.
Understanding survivors’ identities and involvement
in cancer-related activities helps clinicians develop
programs and policies for this population.
Providing high-quality psychosocial care for cancer
patients and families is an integral component of
high-quality medical care. A lecture series was
developed by clinical social work highlighting
important psychosocial topics. Post-test evaluations
concluded that team members felt an increased
understanding of the psychosocial needs of pediatric
oncology families and an improved ability to work
more collaboratively. Going forward, clinical social
work will continue to provide formalized psychosocial
education to the multidisciplinary team.
P-3 Into the Lion’s Den: Returning to Work with
Chronically Ill Children After Baby
Stephanie Freeman, LICSW, Ed.M., OSW-C
Rachel Rogovin, LICSW, OSW-C
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Providence, RI
Stephanie Freeman, LICSW, Ed.M., OSW-C
Rachel Rogovin, LICSW, OSW-C
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Providence, RI
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Reception – Hors
d’oeuvres, Entertainment, Raffle and
Door Prizes (must be present to win)
While the challenges of returning to work after having
a baby are well documented, little research exists
about the specific issues that clinical social workers
encounter during this transition. In this predominately
female profession, there is opportunity to evaluate
the needs of post-partum workers and develop
appropriate interventions to support their return
to work. Given the emotional intensity of pediatric
oncology social work, more research is needed on
the specific impact that this work has on new moms.
There will be tasty appetizers starting at 5:00 PM with
a formal welcome to Whitefish and conference
announcements. Beverages will be available for
purchase.
6:30 PM Dinner on your own
P-4 Advancing Best Care for Diamond Blackfan
Anemia: the ABC’s of DBA
Nancy Barbach, MSW, LCSW-R
Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York
New Hyde Park, NY
This poster will provide accurate information regarding
the unique features of Diamond Blackfan Anemia
and the implications for social work practice in the
psychosocial care of patients and families with this
rare, inherited bone marrow failure syndrome.
Grouse Mountain Lodge
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Day 2 – THURSDAY, May 14, 2015
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM Morning Hike
Established in 2013, the System Capacity Initiative
Social Work Workforce Group (SWWG) administered
a web-based survey to understand: BMT clinical
social work (CSW) care models; role of CSWs on BMT
care teams; career satisfaction; and challenges in
meeting patient needs. Panelists will present how the
workforce survey findings inform patient- and familycentered care delivery models to optimize patient
outcomes; an educational factsheet on the specialty
role of BMT CSWs; and future initiatives of the SWWG.
Meet Anita Graham in Lobby at 6:25 AM
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM REGISTRATION
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM BREAKFAST
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Gathering of Solo
Practitioners 1 CEU
2B A Social Work Perspective: Exploring Changing
Dynamics and Leading Psychosocial Care With The
Introduction of Legalized Marijuana in Colorado
This is a networking opportunity for social workers who
work as solo practitioners in their settings. Discussion
will include opportunities to explore this unique care
delivery model, challenges and program models that
can be implemented by solo practitioners. Elyse LevinRussman, LICSW, OSW-C, APOSW Board Member and
solo practitioner will facilitate.
Access to marijuana in Colorado has been widely
publicized, due to new legislation legalizing
recreational sales along with already existing
legalization of medicinal marijuana. Anecdotal
observations in a pediatric Neuro-oncology setting
illustrated by a case study show that there are new
dynamics in caring for these patients. This breakout
will cover an overview of legislation; include
hypotheses as to the cause of new dynamics in care,
and recommendations moving forward to address
the observed unintended consequences of these
changes.
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM BREAKOUT
SESSION 2 1.25 CEUs
2A Leaders in Building Capacity: Advocating for the
Role of BMT Clinical Social Workers
Stacy Stickney Ferguson, MSW, LICSW*
Jill Randall, MSW, LICSW
Viengneesee Thao, MS
Ellen Denzen, MS
Elizabeth A. Murphy, EdD, RN
National Marrow Donor Program® /
Be The Match®
Minneapolis, MN
Marion E. Kalbacker, MSW, LCSW*
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Jane Dabney, LISW-S, OSW-C
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
Kara Walsh, MSW, LCSW
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
2C Does It Matter? Looking at Gender Differences in
Coping and Distress for Parents of Long Term Survivors
Wade Iwata, LMSW, OSW-C
Stacia Wagner, LSW
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation
New York, NY
Exploration of gender specific roles, childcare
responsibilities, conflict and the impact on family
were looked at in parents of long-term brain tumor
survivors. While simultaneously developing gender
specific programs for parents, separate focus
groups were conducted to investigate additional
challenges faced by parents, how the challenges
are addressed and by whom, coping methods, and
transition planning. This presentation will review those
discussions as well as look at the design, formulation,
and overall program development for parents.
*Indicates Presenter
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM BREAKOUT
SESSION 3 1.25 CEUs
2D Horse of a Different Color
Pamela Thompson, MSW, LCSW
Kootenai Medical Center
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
3A Collaboration in Education: An Innovative
Approach to New Diagnosis Family Education
This presentation will take you through the entire
development of a care management department
with social work and nursing, including how roles were
delineated between social work and nursing. The
vision and goals for the first 2 years will be discussed,
with a focus on establishing baselines for improvement
and then looking at outcomes in terms of length of
stay, observation hours and readmissions.
*Indicates Presenter
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM BREAK
In the whirlwind of a new cancer diagnosis, a family’s
psychosocial needs are often the last aspect to be
addressed. With an understanding that the emotional
needs of patients and families are as important as
treating the medical condition, a multidisciplinary
team developed an innovative Patient Family
Education program that is efficient, standardized
and comprehensive. This presentation will outline
the process and importance of incorporating
the psychosocial team into new diagnosis home
management education for caregivers.
For your convenience, beverages and snacks are
available for purchase at Logan’s Grill on the main
floor of the Lodge.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM SPECIAL
INTEREST WORKING GROUPS 1.5 CEUs
Zoe Artz, MSW, LSW*
Jeneane Sullivan, MSN, CPON*
Lindsay Harms, BA, CCLS*
Lamia Barakat, PhD
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Adolescent – Young Adult
Ethics in Pediatric Hem/Onc
Blood and Marrow Transplant
Brain Tumors
End of Life/Palliative Care
Sibling Issues
Survivorship/Late Effects
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM BREAK
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM OUTDOOR
NETWORKING LUNCHEON AND
BUSINESS MEETING 1 CEU
Join us outdoors to take in the beautiful mountain
scenery while having the opportunity to network
with other conference attendees. Come participate
in round table discussions and exchange contact
information. To facilitate networking within your
geographical area, tables will be designated by
regions (including international). The APOSW Business
Meeting will follow lunch and is open to all APOSW
members.
Outdoor Pavilion
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM BREAK
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Grouse Mountain Lodge
3B The Mindful Social Worker: Incorporating
Mindfulness Practices into Pediatric Oncology Social
Work
3D From Patient to Student: Interventions &
Reintegration
Lisl M. Schweers, MSW, LCSW
Jennifer I. Reyes, MSW
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
The educational needs of children diagnosed with
cancer are often set aside as medical professionals
provide life-saving treatments that disrupt the
educational lives of children. Although some
treatment facilities provide in-house educational
resources, few programs exist to provide educational
services to help bridge the gap from cancer
treatment to academic success in schools. The
program described in this presentation improves
communication between parents, schools, and
educational professionals, ensuring successful
reintegration of childhood cancer survivors.
Mindfulness based interventions (MBI) can alleviate
stress, depression, anxiety, and other psychological
symptoms frequently present when children are
treated for cancer or other life threating medical
conditions. MBI can include mindfulness meditation;
mindfulness based cognitive therapy, guided
imagery, and progressive muscle relaxation. This
presentation will provide an overview of several key
mindfulness practices that can be incorporated
into social work practice and will also include an
opportunity to participate in a brief mindfulness
meditation activity.
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM BREAK
3C Developing and Sustaining a Family Advisory
Committee in Pediatric Oncology: Social Workers as
Leaders in Advancing Family Centered Care
Esther Sachse, LCSW-BACS, CT
Whitney Craig, LMSW
Cancer Services
Baton Rouge, LA
For your convenience, beverages and snacks are
available for purchase at Logan’s Grill on the main
floor of the Lodge.
Elyse Levin-Russman, LICSW, OSW-C
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ETHICS INTENSIVE
2.0 Ethics CEUs
A family centered approach to care is seen as the
optimal partnership between health care providers,
patients and families. Social workers are natural
leaders with their abilities to be both facilitators and
advocates of the family’s voice. This session will review
the development and work of a Family Advisory
Committee in Pediatric Oncology initiated in 2003 by
the Clinical Social Worker. A review of its successes,
challenges and families’ reflections will be addressed.
Using a Problem-Solving Model to Navigate Ethical
Dilemmas with Children, Adolescents and Young
Adults
Robert P. Butters, PhD, LCSW
University of Utah, College of Social Work
Salt Lake City, UT
Working with children, adolescents and young
adults in health care settings requires special
attention to ethical practice and the continual
reappraisal of conflicting priorities and the needs of
our patients. Social workers who function as part of
a multidisciplinary team have special obligations to
ensure that children’s, adolescents’, young adults’
and parents’ rights are protected and that their needs
receive consideration within applicable standards
of care. This session will review common ethical
dilemmas and present a framework to approach
ethical and value-based decision making from an
empowerment approach. Case studies and real
world examples will be used to illustrate the potential
pitfalls and demonstrate the process of arriving at
client-centered ethical practice.
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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PAST PRESIDENTS’
RECEPTION (invitation only)
The 2014-2016 APOSW Board of Directors cordially
invites past APOSW presidents attending the
conference to a reception honoring their
contributions to our organization. It is an occasion for
these visionary leaders in pediatric oncology social
work to re-connect.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM SOCIAL HOUR
GROUSE MOUNTAIN LODGE
Network and mingle with conference attendees.
For your convenience, beverages and snacks are
available for purchase at Logan’s Grill on the main
floor of the Lodge.
6:00 PM APOSW CELEBRATION AT
SCENIC WHITEFISH LAKE
Join us for a fantastic evening of entertainment,
networking and celebrations, including the
presentation of the Social Worker of the Year
award. Enjoy walking alongside beautiful Whitefish
Lake and mingling with other attendees. There will
be a cash bar and a seated banquet dinner in a
heated lakeside pavilion. Dress in layers and wear
comfortable shoes since we will be outside. Western
attire and cowboy boots are encouraged!
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-853-4000 or 1-877-887-4026
http://lodgeatwhitefishlake.com/dining/
Lakeside Pavilion-Lodge at Whitefish Lake
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Anita Graham
Day 3 – FRIDAY, May 15, 2015
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM BREAKFAST
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM BREAKOUT
SESSION 4 1.25 CEUs
8:15 AM – 8:30 AM PRESIDENT’S
REMARKS
4A Differentiating the Childhood Cancer Experience
Anne Kosem, MSW, LCSW
2014-2016 APOSW President
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
This session will differentiate the impact of specific
childhood cancers. The diagnoses to be discussed
will include but are not limited to: Retinoblastoma;
Wilms Tumor; Osteogenic Sarcoma; Low-grade
Brain Tumors; Leukemia (as experienced by families
of children who also have Down Syndrome); and
Fanconi Anemia. Utilizing the experience of pediatric
hematology/oncology social workers, families of
children with specific diagnoses, and the literature this
presentation will explore the impact of the diagnoses
and treatment strategies.
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM INTENSIVE 2
1.5 CEUs
Psychosocial Research with Children Diagnosed with
Cancer and their Families: The Past, Present and Future
Robert Noll, PhD
Chair of Behavioral Science Committee of Children’s Oncology Group (COG)
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Wendy Pelletier, MSW, RSW
Alberta Children’s Hospital
Calgary Alberta, Canada
Nancy F. Cincotta, MSW, MPhil
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake
Casco, ME
4B When the Parent and Medical Team Disagree on
the Child’s Best Medical Interest: A Multi-Dimensional
Dilemma (Ethics)
This presentation will cover 3 topics related to
social work in pediatric oncology. First, information
will be provided about the Children’s Oncology
Group (COG), its history, and future directions for
behavioral science. Second, a brief history of an
evidence based behavioral intervention specifically
designed for use in pediatric oncology. Third,
a review of research regarding the social and
emotional adjustment of children with cancer from
the perspective of teachers, parents, peers, and child
self-reports.
Bryn Dunham, MSW, LCSW
All Children’s Hospital
Tampa, FL
When parents bring their child diagnosed with cancer
to the hospital, but decide to not seek treatment,
the healthcare team is thrown into turmoil. The social
worker is quickly consulted. The clinical assessment
usually reveals a multi-dimensional and complicated
situation. This presentation will explore the medical,
ethical, cultural, religious, emotional, and legal
dilemmas. The social worker’s role will be examined
in how to maintain a therapeutic relationship with the
family while advocating for the rights of the child and
supporting the healthcare team.
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM 2016 APOSW
Conference Location Reveal
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK
Traditional
Native American
Star Quilt
For your convenience, beverages and snacks are
available for purchase at Logan’s Grill on the main
floor of the Lodge.
Sarah Blackburn
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4C Abstracts 101
C-1 COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA
COMMITTEE
Wendy Pelletier, MSW, RSW
Alberta Children’s Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Finding opportunities to present our research or
program development work to our peers is an
important aspect of knowledge dissemination
as well as promoting professional development.
Social workers are contributing to a wide body of
knowledge within the field of pediatric psychosocial
oncology. One expressed barrier in presenting is
lack of confidence in meeting the requirements of a
poster or oral presentation which typically begins with
constructing a brief, concise abstract from which your
submission may be accepted or rejected. This session
will focus on the critical elements of abstract writing,
along with an opportunity for collaboration around
individuals’ concepts and plans for potential future
abstract submissions.
Rachel Rogovin, LICSW, OSW-C
Chair – Communication and Social Media Committee
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Providence, RI
Networking and communication between members
is a core benefit of APOSW membership. The APOSW
website and quarterly Newsletter are invaluable tools
used by members to communicate new information,
resources, and happenings. We invite participation
from members to expand APOSW’s online
presence and explore new avenues for the APOSW
membership to communicate and network through
the use of technology. We are seeking interested and
motivated APOSW members to participate on the
Communication and Social Media Committee and
help move APOSW into 2015 and beyond!
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM BREAK
C-2 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION COMMITTEE
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM COMMITTEE
MEETINGS 1 CEU
Jaehee Yi, PhD, MSW
Chair – Research and Publication Committee
University of Utah, College of Social Work
Salt Lake City, UT
The purpose of the meeting is for members to share
research they are participating in and to discuss
ideas that they would like to develop into research,
publication, or group projects. The Research and
Publication Committee also plans to develop an
APOSW research project where members can
collaborate, learn and develop their skills together. This Committee meeting is not intended for “research
experts” or those currently participating in research
only, it is open to all members. It is a great venue
to meet your potential mentors, mentees, and likeminded colleagues.
Box Lunch Provided for Registered Attendees
There are three committees that meet each year
at the annual conference to provide members with
the opportunity to become more involved in APOSW
and provide guidance in matters that are of interest
in supporting our clinical roles within pediatric and
AYA oncology populations, as well as the mission of
APOSW itself.
Grouse Mountain Lodge
Aerial view of Lodge
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3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Who We Are:
Photo Voice Presentation from
the 2015 APOSW Conference
Participants
C-3 QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
Elyse Levin-Russman, LICSW, OSW-C
Chair –Quality of Life Committee
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
The Quality of Life (QOL) Committee is open to all
members. This Committee defines an agenda and
serves to guide the work done by the SIWG’s. This
year’s agenda will focus on Professional Identity
and Leadership in Pediatric Oncology Social
Work. Through the group’s dialogue, we will
identify challenges in clinical practice and develop
innovative solutions to both enhance our role in the
treatment team and in turn promote excellence in our
care of patients and their families.
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM CLOSING
REMARKS
Anne Kosem, MSW, LCSW
2014-2016 APOSW President
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM BREAK
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM INTENSIVE 3
1.5 CEUs
The Art and Science of Resilience for Teams and
Practitioners
Stacy S. Remke, MSW, LICSW, ACHP-SW
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
School of Social Work
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Entrance to Glacier National Park
This session will provide an overview of the particular
challenges pediatric oncology social workers and
their health care team colleagues face as they
provide care to seriously ill children and their families
over time. A review of the research and implications
for individual practitioner and team resilience will
be discussed. Tools for monitoring and addressing
personal and team wellness as a preventative
strategy and also for intervening in challenging
circumstances will be shared. High risk points for
teams will be identified. Implications for social work
leadership in this area will be discussed.
Anita Graham
5:30 PM BREWERY TOUR IN
DOWNTOWN WHITEFISH
Visit and tour the Great Northern Brewing Company in
downtown Whitefish to discover how their craft beers
are made. Cost is $10 per person and includes one
beer.
Great Northern Brewing Company
greatnorthernbrewing.com
5:30 PM WINE TASTING IN
DOWNTOWN WHITEFISH
Choose 3 wines and sample each while the bartender
shares fun, informative facts. Cost is $20 per person.
After the tasting, stick around for some amazing live
music!
Crush Lounge
CrushWhitefish.com
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REGISTRATION - APOSW CONFERENCE 2015
APOSW encourages the convenience of on-line registration at aposw.org with credit card payment. You may elect
to print this two page registration form to be sent by mail with your payment check to Jeanette Lavecchia, c/o
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Mailstop 141, Social Work Dept, Memphis, TN 38105
Last Name: _______________________________________First Name: _________________________Credentials: _______________
Affiliation: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Department: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Work Number: ____________________Fax Number: ____________________Email: _______________________________________
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Midwest_____
West____
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APOSW Past President: Yes ___
Southeast_____
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Your name and credentials, as you wish it to appear on your conference badge: __________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Conference registration does not include APOSW membership fee. If you would like to become a member or renew
your membership, please visit our website: aposw.org for the membership form and details.
*Registration is not complete until payment is received in full.
*Until 4/01/15
Early Bird Discount
After 4/02/2015
2015 FIRST TIME NEW MEMBER of APOSW
$380.00
$380.00
2015 FULL MEMBER
$380.00
$480.00
2015 ASSOCIATE MEMBER
$450.00
$550.00
2015 STUDENT MEMBER (Enrolled in Undergraduate or Graduate Social Work
Program)
$160.00
$260.00
2015 STUDENT Not a Member of APOSW
$210.00
$310.00
2015 NON-MEMBER of APOSW
$575.00
$675.00
*Until 4/01/15
Early Bird Discount
After 4/02/2015
2015 APOSW MEMBER
$150.00
$250.00
2015 NON-MEMBER of APOSW
$200.00
$300.00
$50 until 4/15/15
Not available after
4/15/15
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: (Includes Celebration/Banquet)
ONE DAY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:
Wednesday-May 13 or Thursday-May 14 or Friday-May 15
Pre-Institute 1: Adventure Montana
Total Conference Registration Enclosed: $___________
All Conference Registration Fees includes the cost of Continuing Education Certificates (CEUs).
ROOM LOCATOR:
I would like assistance locating a: male roommate___ female roommate___
Pre-Institute 1: Adventure Montana: Tuesday May 12th 8:00am – 2:30pm Additional cost of $50 (includes lunch &
transportation)
Wish to attend _____ (Limited to first 25 paid registrants who select to attend by 4/15/15)
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENT: Vegan _____Vegetarian _____Gluten-Free _____Kosher _____
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Pre-Institute 2: Group Work: Tuesday May 12th 3pm – 5:30pm
Will attend _____ Will not attend _____
Please select one seminar:
Wednesday May 13th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Seminar 1: Introduction to Pediatric Hematology Oncology Social Work ___
Wednesday May 13th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Seminar 2A: Advance Practice ___
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Please circle one session per breakout :
Wednesday May 13th 1:00 PM-2:15 PM Breakout 1 A
B
C
D
Thursday May 14th 8:30 AM-9:45 AM Breakout 2 A
B
C
D
Thursday May 14th 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM Breakout 3
A
B
C
D
Friday May 15th 10:30 AM-11:45 AM Breakout 4
A
B
C
OUTDOOR NETWORKING LUNCHEON: Thursday May 14th 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
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SPECIAL INTEREST WORKING GROUP: Thursday May 14th 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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Select one SIWG to attend:
1. AYA ___ 2. Bioethics ___ 3. Brain Tumors ___ 4. BMT ___ 5. End of Life/ Palliative Care ___
6. Sibling Issues ___ 7. Survivorship/Late Effects ___
COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Friday May 15th 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Select one committee to attend:
Communication and Social Media Committee____ Research and Publication Committee____ Quality of Life
Committee ____
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CELEBRATION/BANQUET: Registration for the celebration/banquet is not available after March 31, 2015
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Mail: Jeanette Lavecchia, c/o St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Mailstop 141, Social
Work Dept, Memphis, TN 38105
All conference fees must be paid in advance of the conference. We request that all payments be paid in US dollars
– Visa** or MasterCard**, US checks, US traveler’s checks, or US money orders. Please make checks payable to
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CANCELLATION POLICY
All requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing via e-mail to [email protected]. Please include “Conference
Cancellation” and/or “Conference Substitution” in the subject line. Cancellation of prepaid conference registration
received in writing by April 29th, 2015 (two weeks prior to the APOSW Conference) will be issued a refund less an
administration charge of $100. No refunds after April 29th, 2015. Refunds will be issued after the conference. In lieu of
canceling, a registrant may opt to send a substitute from his/her institution. The substituting individual may attend the
banquet in place of the registrant.
APOSW TAX ID/EIN# 25-1428562
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Association of Pediatric
Oncology Social Workers
Board of Directors
2014–2016
Anne Kosem, MSW, LCSW
President
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Constance Connor, MSW, LCSW
Chair – Legal and Advocacy Committee
Life with Cancer™/Inova Health System
Fairfax, VA
Anita Graham, MSW, LCSW
President-Elect
WVU Healthcare Children’s Hospital
Morgantown, WV
Jeanette Lavecchia, MSW, LCSW
Treasurer
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Wendy Shama, MSW, RSW
Chair – Membership Committee
Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Rachel Rogovin, LICSW, OSW-C
Chair – Communications Committee
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Providence, RI
Alistair Robertson, MSW
Secretary
Valley Children’s Hospital
Madera, CA
Elyse Levin-Russman, MSW, LICSW
Chair – Quality of Life Committee
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Stacy Stickney Ferguson, MSW, LICSW
Past-President
National Marrow Donor Program® /Be The Match®
Patient and Health Professional Services
Minneapolis, MN
Jaehee Yi, PhD, MSW
Chair – Research and Publication Committee
University of Utah, College of Social Work
Salt Lake City, UT
Carolyn McCarley, LCSW, OSW-C
Chair – Professional Conference Committee
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Little Rock, AR
Kristin Frazier, LCSW, OSW-C
Chair – Education and Professional
Development Committee
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA