

Money Conversations Made Easy: Building Financial Literacy in Social Work Practice
Presented by LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW, AFC®
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Accredited Financial Counselor
A Virtual Event – ZOOM ID: 724 869 4971
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Talking about money can feel uncomfortable, but it’s a critical skill for social workers aiming to empower their clients and maintain their own financial well-being. This presentation equips social workers with the tools to approach money conversations with confidence, empathy, and a judgment-free mindset.
In this presentation, LaQueshia Clemons will help participants know what financial social work is and how they can apply it to their work. She will provide ways in which participants can break down barriers to discussing finances, navigate the emotional and cultural dynamics of money, and provide practical financial literacy support to themselves and/or clients. Participants will leave with strategies for social workers to improve their own financial literacy, ensuring they are better positioned to lead by example.
Clemons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) with a passion for guiding people toward financial well-being and emotional resilience. Her master’s degree from Springfield College is just the beginning of her story. Her private practice, Freedom Life Therapy and Wellness, is a haven where individuals and couples can explore their emotional and behavioral patterns related to money. Her mission goes beyond numbers; it’s about understanding the profound influences that shape financial decisions. Clemons’ approach is both dynamic and warm, aimed at transforming lives and fostering a healthy relationship with money.
This event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public.
Questions? Please contact Jacqueline Lehoullier at jlehoullier@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3001.
The Department of Social Work’s THRIVE Scholars Program is funded in part thanks to a $300,000 grant received from Boston Children’s Hospital’s Collaboration for Community Health in spring 2022.