Showing events starting from January 1, 2015 up to January 31, 2015
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VIBES Session
January 21, 2015 - 10:15 AM ET
Come join the next brainstorming and dialogue VIBES Session.
Visualize the #1 School of Social Work leveraging the infinite potential that we collectively possess
Impact and improve your school environment, climate, and experience
Build community
Engage in processing issues that are important to you
Support each other in our unified growthIf you have any specific ideas or interests for events, you are invited to send them to Phyllis Shelman (pshelman@umich.edu), the SSW Student Union Social Chair.
Some of the items we hope to hear from you about are, knowing we have a space, what you want to get out of that space. These could be:Things you're passionate about
Things you want to process or debrief in a shared space
Things that you like to do for self care and would like to do with others
Something that I didn't mentioned that you're thinking of because you are awesome and creative and have lots of thoughts in your head (and are willing to share)
Things you'd want to hear someone talk about or you'd like to lead a discussion onPlease RSVP here»
This event is sponsored by the School of Social Work Student Union, The Office of Student Services, and the Dean's Office.
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Advanced Field Peer Consultation Group
January 21, 2015 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
The Peer Consultation Group offers a seminar-like experience where students can come to consult each other with field-related issues/support. The groups are open and drop-in. You can come to as many or as little as you like.
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Online Educational Agreement Help Session
January 22, 2015 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
This session is for students currently in field who would like assistance accessing and writing their Online Educational Agreement. Laptops will be available. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Focus Group for Management Students
January 22, 2015 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
Please join us for a 'Focus Group and Food' event for management students. We will meet with our web team to provide feedback on marketing strategies for the Leadership in Community Benefit Organizations program.
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Can We Kick It?
January 22, 2015 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Join this powerful and transformative Hip Hop Event hosted by Lloyd Shelton. It will feature a panel of Hip Hop artists, a discussion, and performances. More information to come.
There will be food and music. It's a great opportunity to delve deeper into the SSW Community.
Sponsored by the School of Social Work Student Union, Office of Student Services and Dean's Office.
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OFI Movie Screening
January 22, 2015 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET
Come join OFI as they screen the documentary "Inequality for All." The IMDB description is as follows:
"A documentary that follows former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich as he looks to raise awareness of the country's widening economic gap."
Snacks will be served!
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Field Instructor Training Workshop
January 23, 2015 - 8:00 AM ET
A bi-annual workshop designed to train and update field instructors on field related curriculum.
Program Agenda: Registration & Breakfast 8:00-8:15 Sign-In/Packets Morning Session 8:15-10:00 Presentation: “What Makes a Safe Beginner?”
The course is geared to engage field instructors in discussions, role plays, & share information regarding student field training. University/school requirements & expectations are discussed along with a session on "what makes a safe beginner" related to assessing student abilities about when & where students can begin to function more independently & with more complex cases/issues. 10:15-12:00 Small Group Sessions: “Building the Bridge Between Field and the SSW”
Facilitated by Field Faculty in assigned break-out rooms.
Lunch 12:00-12:45 Afternoon Session 12:45-1:45 Presentation:“Understanding and Applying the ADA in Field Instruction”
Participants will be able to access UM resources for students with disabilities and gain increased awareness of ADA guidelines to understand provisions of reasonable accommodations to ensure students with disabilities have the same opportunities as other students. 1:45-3:15 Presentation: "Affecting Change & Improving Outcomes: Utilizing Technology to Enhance Competency-based Learning in Field Instruction"
The focus of this course is to prepare and equip the participants in utilizing technology to assist them in the development of educationally sound field-based assignments that help prepare our field students in becoming proficient with the required social work competencies. Participants will learn how to access and use the online Educational Agreement which acts as the contract for field placement. -
Family Psychoeducation Intervention in Work with Adults, Adolescents, Children and Their Families/Extended Support Networks
January 23, 2015 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET
This course will focus on developing the group work skills necessary to implement evidence-based family psychoeducation interventions in work with adults, adolescents, children and their families. Special emphasis will be given to the family psychoeducation approach using multiple family groups in the treatment of severe psychiatric disorders. This course will examine the theoretical and empirical foundations for family psychoeducation, as well as, the practice of multifamily group treatment in schizophrenia, bi-polar illness, major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder and with children and adolescents with serious mental illnesses.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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CASC Info Session
January 23, 2015 - 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM ET
Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Come to this info session to learn more about the CASC community, what CASC is and what it can offer you in your undergraduate program, the types of courses you'll take, and the available opportunities for CASC students after graduation!
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The Grieving Infant - Helping Babies and Young Children When They Must Move
January 23, 2015 - 1:00 PM to 4:15 PM ET
Infants and toddlers mourn the loss of primary caregivers in ways that are often overlooked and/or misunderstood. This workshop will address the ways infants and toddlers show their stress and distress, and ways that child welfare professionals, including caregivers, can reduce the negative impact of separation.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.