The CCWSC knows that learning doesn’t stop when Scholars graduate from their social work program. That’s why the CCWSC is committed to ongoing training and professional development opportunities for our Scholars and the broader child welfare field in Colorado and beyond.
Join us for coaching!
Navigating Moral Distress: A Coaching Series for Child Welfare Professionals
Are you a CCWSC alum with 2-5 years in child welfare, facing the challenges of moral distress? Our group coaching series is designed to support you.
Moral distress arises when you recognize the ethically right action but feel blocked from taking it due to personal or institutional constraints. This can lead to frustration, emotional exhaustion, feelings of guilt, and burnout.
In this coaching experience, you won’t just learn about moral distress, you’ll actively engage with it. Through guided conversations, reflective exercises, and peer discussions, you’ll gain deeper insight into its impact, explore strategies for managing it, and build resilience alongside colleagues who understand your experience. Our coaches facilitate—not teach—helping you uncover your own best solutions in a supportive, collaborative space.
The group will meet three times for 90-minutes, dates below:
- April 1, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00pm
- May 6, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
- June 3, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Join our coaches Sommer Purdom and Amy He to strengthen your confidence, well-being, and ability to navigate complex situations. Sign up today! (Space is limited!)
Additional perk: These sessions can count towards caseworker and supervisor recertification hours.
Drop-In Coaching Sessions
We are thrilled to offer CCWSC alumni a unique opportunity to connect and grow through monthly group coaching events. Held each month, these drop-in sessions hosted by the Butler Institute for Families at the University of Denver provide a supportive space to delve into the successes and challenges of applying social work values and skills in child welfare.
These 60-minute sessions are designed to foster a holistic approach to personal and professional development. Rather than focusing on specific cases, participants are encouraged to bring their whole selves, share experiences, and tap into the collective wisdom of their peers.
Facilitated by International Coaching Federation trained coaches, these events ensure a trusting and enriching environment for all attendees.
Two sessions left this year:
- When: Third Monday of every month
- Where: Zoom
- Who: Current child welfare caseworkers and supervisors
- Focus: Personal and professional growth in child welfare
- How: Click the link below to register for each drop-in session you’re interested in:
Additional perk: These sessions can count towards caseworker and supervisor recertification hours.
Join us for 1 session or all 6 and share your experiences, gain insights, and support each other in your journey as social work professionals.
Enhance your IDI-related internship support
Join Us!
The Butler Institute will be offering a 3-part group coaching program designed specifically for intern coordinators and those in the county that support student learning. This unique offering aims to enhance your ability to integrate Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)-related topics into your work with students. Join us to gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and the support you need to foster a more inclusive and culturally aware environment. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your impact and make a meaningful difference in your students’ learning journey!
Sessions will be held on the following dates and times:
- 4/30 – 2-3:30
- 5/28 – 9-10:30
- 6/4 – 9 – 10:30
Only 2 spots left! Sign up ASAP!
Coaching for Field Instructors & Task Supervisors
Want to expand your professional development around working with social work interns? Want to have a place to learn from your peers? Join this series to connect with other field instructors & task supervisors passionate about supporting scholar’s growth in the field of child welfare.
For more details contact Kathy Clark, MSW: [email protected]
Note: this group is open to field instructors and task supervisor for CCWSC scholars & non-scholars and counts towards caseworker and supervisor recertification hours.
Finished with your work commitment? Make sure to submit your Employment Verification Form.