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UTSA's Social Work Alumni Group (SWAG) 2025 Annual Conference

Fri Feb 28, 2025 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM CST UTSA Downtown Campus (Durango Building), 78207

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UTSA's Social Work Alumni Group (SWAG) 2025 Annual Conference

Fri Feb 28, 2025 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM CST UTSA Downtown Campus (Durango Building), 78207

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Holistic Approaches to Health and Healing

UTSA Social Work Alumni Group (SWAG) provides collaboration, networking, and mentoring among UTSA social work alumni and current students. SWAG is also active in advocating for local, state, and national issues that impact social workers and the communities they serve.

The UTSA Social Work Annual Conference gathers local and statewide social workers and others working to improve lives and accessibility to services. The UTSA Social Work Annual Conference offers attendees opportunities to learn about latest trends in issues and services, share experiences, and build community through relevant keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and agency exhibits. The UTSA Social Work Annual Conference is also an opportunity to highlight the incredible work our alumni are providing locally and nationally.

Earn CEUs, including ethics!

Keynote Panel:

United in Strength: Addressing LGBTQ+ Struggles and Creating Pathways for Healing

Texas State Representative Diego M. Bernal (He/Him)
Honorable Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez (She/Her)
Miles Rodriguez (He/Him)

Moderator: Eric Alva (He/Him)

Breakout Sessions:

Breaking Boundaries: Psychedelics as a Treatment for Mental Health
- Logan Davidson and Lynnette Averill
Building Bridges Against Trafficking: Providing a Coordinated Response to Exploited Youth
- Iris Resendez '08 and Jessica Quinones
Building Community Resilience
- Jessica Huerta
Engaging Community Courageously
- Lory Hartsock
Healing with Sound Bowls: Restoring Balance through Vibration Therapy
- Debbie Garcia
Let's Talk About Death and Grief
- Rachel Maupin
Limpas, Ojo, and Envida: Integrating Cultura & Evidence Based Practice into Therapy
- Dr. Erica Martinez and Eloisa Zamora '17
Maximizing Mindfulness Meditation to Manage Stress and Boost Professional Well-Being
- Dr. Maya Thomas Fernandez '03 and Dr. Claudia Morales
Music is Medicine: Incorporating Music into Clinical Practice
- Joseph Gorordo
No Shame in Your Game: Gaming as a Tool for Mental Health and Burnout Prevention
- Jennifer Horton
Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy: Empowering Families to Empower Their Children
- Anna Paola Smith
Preventing Burnout by Increasing Cultural Competence
- Dr. Ashley Stephens
Rejuvenating Hope in Social Work Practice
- Emily Perez '14 and Vanessa Fears '23
The Ripple Effect: Understanding Trauma as the Root of Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges
- Justin Sanderson
Trauma-Informed Design: Integrating social work practice and architectural innovation to enhance wellbeing through the built environment
- Scott Ackerson, Sarah Akhtar '12,'17, '24, and Pegah Taher Toloo Del