February CE | WEBINAR
February CE Webinar
Thursday, February 26, 2026
1030am PT/1:30pm ET - 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET
Title: February CE Webinar: Why Boundaries Matter
Presented by Nicole Leiter, MSCP, MSW, LCSW, Paradigm Health
Boundaries are where we meet people. Boundaries both separate and connect people. There are boundaries in every psychosocial area: social, mental, emotional, spiritual, physical.
This training explores the concept of boundaries within the context of the professional and patient/caregiver experience of illness and end of life. What influences boundaries? What creates boundaries? Who is responsible for boundaries? What to do if a boundary is crossed? What is the difference between a crossing and a violation? “Boundary Work” occurs and various levels. These levels are influenced by stress and resilience, confidence and practice, education and supervision.
Speaker Bio: After spending some time in Asia as an ESL teacher, I returned to the states to work in schools and in the community helping children and families for many years. I entered the hospice social work world in the spring of 2020.
Learning Objectives:
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Gain an understanding of what supports boundary skills.
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How to manage a boundary crossing.
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Increasing comfort with boundaries and using them to meet people where they are in order to help them along their journey.
May | ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2026 SWHPN Annual Forum
Strength in Connection: Facing Change as a Community
Date & Location: May 7-8, 2026 | Virtual Conference
SWHPN's mission is to enhance hospice and palliative care social work through mentorship, education, community building and advocacy as change agents committed to equity and anti-racism. We start with ourselves to dismantle harms perpetuated within the systems in which we exist.
This is a virtual conference bringing together palliative and hospice social workers to explore the power of connection, resilience, and shared purpose. In a care landscape shaped by systemic inequities, shifting policies, and ongoing challenges in how care is delivered, this gathering creates space to reflect, learn, and grow together. By hosting this Forum virtually, we aim to increase accessibility for hospice and palliative care social workers who are being deeply impacted by budget cuts—ensuring we can continue to connect with and support one another across geographic and financial barriers. Through expert-led sessions and engaging dialogue, we will empower ourselves, one another, and the communities we serve—centering equity, honoring diverse experiences, and strengthening our commitment to providing compassionate, person-centered care in an ever-changing world.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education Information
Social Work Hospice + Palliative Care Network (SWHPN), #1716, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Social Work Hospice + Palliative Care Network aka SWHPN maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 7/18/2023 – 7/18/2026.
Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.