Social Work Wildcat Conference
Join us on April 17, 2026 for the 5th Annual Social Work Wildcat Conference hosted by Kansas State University Salina. This year's conference is "Filling Your Cup: Reclaiming Self-Care, Boundaries, and Worthiness in Social Work."
The conference will be more experiential, so we encourage you to join in-person on the K-State Salina campus. If you cannot make it in-person, we will have an option to join online.
Conference details and registration
Date: April 17, 2026
Time: 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST (1 hour lunch break, lunch not included)
Location: In-person on the K-State Salina Campus or On-line (select your preference when you regiser)
Cost:
- $59 General Public
- $49 K-State Alumni
- $29 College Student
Payment is due by credit card at the time of registration.
Continuing Education Credits: 6.5 general CEUs is available.
Attendees may use this program to receive CEU hours. K-State Salina is a pre-approved continuing education provider approved by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Provider number 15-005.
Registration closes: April 10, 2026
What to expect
Burnout does not always come from long hours, and self-care is not just a trend. It is an intentional decision to protect peace of mind, restore the body, and preserve the soul while doint demanding work. This conference challenges us to reclaim self-care as an ethical responsibility.
This year's program brings together interactive workshops designed to help practioners, educators, and students identify hidden sources of strain, rethink self-care as a professional responsibility, and develop realistic strategies.
Through reflective dialogue, experiential learning, and practical skill-building, participants will leave with tools for boundary-setting, self-regulation, and workplace well-being that support both personal resilience and effective client care. Whether you are early in your career or deeply seasoned, this program offers grounded, transferable strategies to help you care well, without losing yourself in the process.
View the program schedule here: Social Work Wildcat Conference 2026 Schedule
Questions
If you have any questions about presenting at our conference, please contact the K-State Salina Professional Education and Outreach office by emailing profed@k-state.edu.