Showing events starting from November 1, 2016 up to November 30, 2016

November 17, 2016 - 1:00 PM to 4:15 PM ET

Child welfare professionals see, hear of, and try to prevent some of the hardest of human experiences, child maltreatment. Without a space to contain some of the feelings associated with their work, CW staff can become hardened, overwhelmed or shut down, leading to less effective engagement with children and families, and at times, poor decision-making. Reflective supervision offers a space to step back and consider the complexity of clients' lives and how best to proceed. It also affords staff a space to contemplate the worries and anxieties the work entails, thus reducing the negative impact on the health of the worker. In this workshop, participants will learn about the components of Reflective Supervision, observe a live model of RS and explore ways they can incorporate reflective practice in their work.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

November 17, 2016 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more. 

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November 17, 2016 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ET

Join Ashley Blake and the Community Action and Social Change Student Board for a presentation on the issue of chronic homelessness in Ann Arbor. Ashley is a MSW employed by Avalon Housing, a permanent supportive housing non-profit organization that serves Washtenaw County. There will be a presentation on the history, issues, and future of homelessness in our community, with a dialogue following the presentation. Check out our Facebook event!

Refreshments will be served.

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November 17, 2016 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM ET

Join UM students, faculty, and staff in this storytelling event as part of the ICP series. Audience members will get to listen to storytellers share about their international experiences. This event is similar to "The Moth" in which true stories are told in a live setting. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP.

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November 18, 2016 - 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM ET

The 2016 Fedele F. and Iris M. Fauri Memorial Conference provided an overview on how trauma impacts students, why social workers and educators need to recognize and address the effects of trauma on students' learning, behavior and relationships while they are in school contexts, and showcased Michigan efforts to implement trauma informed practices in schools. There was also discussion on taking action through policy, social work and teaching practice, organizational efforts, cross-professional collaborations and the like. Participants engaged in roundtable discussions to develop and commit to efforts to integrate trauma informed practices into Michigan schools.

Dr. Gerald L. Cox, Licensed Psychologist

Statewide Trauma-Informed Schools Powerpoint

Trauma-Informed Schools Handout

Beverly Baroni, Principal, Clara B. Ford Academy

Trauma Informed Teaching Research

Lauren Kazee, Mental Health Consultant Michigan Departments of Education and Health and Human Services

Defending Childhood State Policy Initiative

Conference Video

November 18, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

Open space for MSW students:

Dialogue on the election results and related current events

Expressive arts through collage - materials provided

Lunch provided.

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November 21, 2016 ET

November 21, 2016 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET

The School of Social Work invites you to a retirement reception honoring Professor Sandra Danziger. We also invite you to come up to 4700 SSWB to write a note to Sandy in her memory book and make a contribution towards the gift if you wish. Please RSVP by 11/16/2016. 

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