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 community in Colorado and beyond.
New! Workforce Well-Being Series
WORKFORCE WELL-BEING SERIES: BUILDING A THRIVING WORKFORCE
Join CCWSC Alumni for this new professional development series focused on the Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well‑Being.
Download the CCWSC Well-Being Learning Opportunity Flyer
Questions? Contact Sommer Purdom: [email protected]
What you'll learn:
- Understand the Five Essentials for workplace well-being
- Explore strategies for mattering, connection, growth, safety, and harmony
- Gain practical tools to foster resilience and engagement in your work
This series counts towards child welfare caseworker and supervisor recertification hours, up to 5 hours!
Dates & Times
- Module 1: Introduction to the Framework: January 20, 2026 | 9:00–10:00 AM MNT
- Module 2: Mattering at Work: February 4, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 PM MNT
- Module 3: Community & Connection + Opportunity for Growth: March 19, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM MNT
- Module 4: Protection from Harm: April 7, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 AM MNT
- Module 5: Work-Life Harmony: April 22, 2026 | 9:00–10:00 AM MNT
Sign-Up Deadline: December 18, 2025
Meet the Facilitators!
Brenda Lockwood, MA, CNTC, PCC
Brenda is dedicated to sharing practical strategies to build workplaces where people truly thrive. With over 25 years of experience and a deep commitment to mental health and resilience, Brenda uses the U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework to help teams foster mattering, connection, growth, safety, and harmony. Through coaching and innovated learning experiences, she empowers child welfare professionals to create cultures that prioritize well-being and lasting impact.
Meet the Facilitators!
Sommer Purdom, MSW, TPC, TICC
Sommer brings trauma-informed ways of being to leadership and workforce development, helping teams navigate change with resilience and purpose. With over two decades in child welfare, she designs learning experiences and coaching that strengthen connection, equity, and well-being across organizations, Sommer’s approach empowers professionals to create inclusive, thriving environments where people feel valued and supported.
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.