The Voice of Kentucky Clinical Social Workers

The Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work (KSCSW) is committed to promoting a strong professional image for Kentucky clinical social workers, educating its members about legislation that affects their practices, and upholding ethical excellence. To better serve its members, the KSCSW board recently restructured and added a part-time staff position. Together, the board and staff are working to expand society benefits while keeping membership fees as low as possible. 

EMDR and Dissociation Trainings Coming in May

KSCSW is happy to be hosting a pair of trainings presented by noted EMDR and trauma therapist/trainer Kathleen Martin, LCSW, starting this May. Martin will present Mastering the Treatment of Complex Trauma: Transforming Theory into Practice on May 10 and 11, and she will lead a full Basic EMDR Training program, with Part 1 meeting  May 30 to June 2 and Part 2 meeting September 19 to 22. The Basic EMDR Training includes the Mastering the Treatment of Complex Trauma program at no additional price, along with five telephone-based case consultations scheduled from June 2 to October 29.

These trainings are excellent opportunities for anyone looking for a high-quality EMDR Basic Training option or a chance to develop dissociation-treatment skills. Mastering the Treatment of Complex Trauma will focus on Structural Dissociation Theory and its integration into strategies for treating Complex Trauma and developmental disorders. Both programs will meet at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. See below for program summaries and links to additional details and online registration. 

EMDR Basic Training
Classroom: May 10 and 11 (Mastering the Treatment of Complex Trauma), May 30-June 2, September 19-September 22
Case Consultations (Phone): June 2, July 25, August 22, October 3, October 29
$2050 Early Bird Registration until April 10
$2200 Registration Fee After April 10
​Additional Details and Registration

Mastering the Treatment of Complex Trauma: Transforming Theory into Practice
May 10 to 11, 8:45 am to 4:15 pm both days
$365 Early Bird Registration until April 10
$425 Registration Fee After April 10
​Additional Details and Registration

Welcome from the President

Welcome to the Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work.  I, along with the Board of Directors, our Executive Assistant and all our members, invite you to find out more about our society.

This website provides information about the society, our upcoming events, our training programs and contact information. As clinical social workers we come together in community to support each other in the important work we do. 

By joining KSCSW you will find a warm and professional community of clinical social work colleagues. We offer opportunities for networking, education, and legislative action. Being part of a diverse community of active clinicians has enhanced my professional career, and I hope to share that enrichment with you. KSCSW has a long history of advocacy, education and community. Together we continue to grow and make the Society as successful and far reaching as possible in Kentucky.
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See you soon!
Jennifer Connor-Godbey, LCSW
KSCSW President

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