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Motivational Interviewing
November 1, 2021 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Motivational Interviewing is a goal-directed, client-centered counseling approach for eliciting behavioral change by helping clients explore and resolve ambivalence. This is a series of skill-sharing sessions that will provide a basic introduction to Motivational Interviewing. This advanced action-based learning course will focus on direct practice and implementation of Motivational Interviewing techniques. Using the video material and supplemental handouts, along with lecture, role-playing practice and group discussion, this course will lay a foundation for participants to begin to develop their clinical skills in helping people accomplish change and help resolve ambivalence. Emphasis will be given to practical application of therapy techniques and troubleshooting difficult and challenging clinical circumstances across a variety of practice settings and populations. The intersection of interpersonal practice and MI in particular with the realities of structural racism and implicit bias will be woven into...
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Online Part-Time MasterTrack MSW Students (Spring/Summer 2021 cohort): Field Application Due for Spring/Summer 2022
November 1, 2021 - 5:00pm
This only applies to Online Part-Time MasterTrack students who started the MSW program in Spring/Summer 2021, and will be starting their field placement in Spring/Summer 2022.
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For Prospective Students - Connect Virtually with a Current MSW Student!
November 3, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work. Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program.
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Building Efficient Meetings and Producing Effective Decisions: Achieve Twice as Much in Half the Time
November 4, 2021 - 8:30am to 11:45am
This session shares results from the Meetings Masters/Decision Maestros Research Project intended to help social workers conduct more effective meetings. The first part of the session highlights practices from Meeting Masters, including the Menu Agenda, and the Agenda Bell. Principles of the Meeting Masters help social workers in the four phases of meeting - preplanning, facilitating/running the meeting itself, processing items for the next meeting, and follow up and implementation of decisions and actions. The second portion reviews several examples of "decision rottenosity" and outlines the process of decision crystallization.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Fatherhood During the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar
November 4, 2021 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Associate Professor Shawna Lee is presenting in the webinar “Fatherhood During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The panel of child health and community engagement experts will explore some of the ways that fathers’ roles and responsibilities shifted during the pandemic. Presenters will offer insights from their practice and research, and discuss how fathers can maintain positive changes or recover from negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting
November 4, 2021 - 7:30pm to November 7, 2021 12:00pm
Admissions representatives will be available in the conference exhibit hall to share information on U-M's MSW and PhD programs.
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CASC Info Session
November 9, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Join an info session to learn more.
These informationals provide an opportunity to learn more about the minor, requirements, course offerings, the msw prefered admissions program, and other opportunities to get involved in programs, events, and other experiences in the minor.
In order to join, complete the RSVP below. The zoom link and official invitation will be sent the day before the event, via email.
We look forward to meeting you!
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Idealist Virtual Social Impact Graduate School Fair
November 9, 2021 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Join the Idealist Social Impact Virtual Graduate School fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
Our Money & the Financing of Racial (In)Justice | Centennial Lecture Series
November 9, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
We use public money—increasingly in the form of debt—to pay for the services and resources that society needs. Cities and local governments use debt to finance everything from housing and property development, education, and transportation to settling lawsuits in cases of police brutality. Yet the debts that local governments borrow on behalf of their residents have been used to finance racial segregation and White wealth accumulation. Akin to credit scores used by lenders to determine how expensive it is for individual people to borrow money, lenders rate cities with implications for the costs of investing in local communities. For example, when White property is perceived threatened by protests against racial injustice, lenders can ascribe lower ratings to cities and make it more expensive for local governments to finance the services and resources that communities need. These types of financial calculations determine whether and how racialized communities experience marginalization, vulnerability, and abundance.
This panel conversation with Tamara K. Nopper, Destin Jenkins, and Lua Kamál Yuille considers how public money, and debt in particular, is used to finance racial injustice. We also consider how public money can be used to advance racial justice and to invest generously in the services and resources that communities need. Individually and collectively, these scholars’ deep expertise and extensive works offer compelling reasons to understand the relationships between money
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Suicide is a Social Justice Issue
November 11, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:15pm
This webinar will provide context for suicide prevention as a social justice issue by identifying the disproportionate adverse impacts on racial and gender groups that are historically marginalized. Current statistics will be provided as well as basic screening and intervention strategies that are culturally responsive.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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ENGAGE: The Rise of Anti-Asian American Sentiment and Community Resiliency
November 11, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Anti-Asian American sentiment has spread across the U.S. like an epidemic, rising approximately 360% in 2021 alone. Discriminatory rhetoric used by politicians to describe the pandemic polarized the country and put Asian Americans at risk. However, is Anti-Asian hate truly a new phenomena? What is the history of racism against Asian Americans in this country? And how does it connect to the present discrimination we see? How has this community persevered, with the help of other BIPOC communities, to be strong while they continue to contribute to the fabric of American society? Join us for a lecture connecting the past to the present, and hear about the work of prominent Asian American leaders, activists, and students. Featuring LSA of American Studies Lecturer, writer and author, Frances Kai-Hwa Wang; students from the School of Social Work’s API Coalition; former Assistant Attorney General of Michigan and Executive Director of American Citizens for Justice, Roland Hwang; and MSU Law adjunct faculty and Executive Director of Street Democracy, Jayesh Patel. Students from the API Social Work Student Coalition will also be featured.
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MSW Prospective Student Information Session
November 11, 2021 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!
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Strengthening Youth Empowerment for Community Change Symposium
November 11, 2021 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
This special conversation celebrates the School of Social Work's commitment to strengthening youth empowerment for community change. We have been leaders in the field during the past century, and look forward to advancing this work in the years ahead.
For this, we are bringing together some of the nation’s premier “youth and community” thought leaders to discuss: What are some strategies for strengthening youth empowerment for community change, in a society that is becoming more segregated and more diverse? What competencies are required, and what issues arise in using them? What are some opportunities for social work and social work education?
The program also recognizes Barry Checkoway for his contributions, as a scholar, teacher, and practitioner, on campus and in the community.
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Winter 2022 Early Registration begins (continuing students)
November 15, 2021
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
Daicia Price Moderates Ford School Public Talk “Trauma-informed policing: Improving mental health and public safety”
November 15, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Clinical Assistant Professor Daicia Price will moderate the virtual Ford School Public Talk “Trauma-informed policing: Improving mental health and public safety” Leah Mills, MSW ‘12, Alyshia Dyer and Jeff Carek will discuss the current state of affairs of policing as well as possible changes in policy to help police departments and officers who deal with trauma on a daily basis.
This virtual event is co-sponsored by the School of Social Work.
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Evidence-Based Interventions with Parents of Transgender Youth
November 16, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
This webinar will teach participants evidence-based intervention strategies to work with parents of transgender and nonbinary youth. The webinar will provide an overview of the impact of parents' response to their child coming out as transgender. The webinar will also review common parent concerns, strategies for delivering psychoeducation and developmental guidance, and conflict management. This will be an interactive webinar and will include one case study.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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For Prospective Students - Connect Virtually with a Current MSW Student!
November 16, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work. Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program.
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Basic Skills for Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
November 17, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
DBT is an empirically supported treatment for individuals with severe emotional regulation problems. Part of the treatment consists of teaching individuals specific skill sets in mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Participants will learn an overview of these skills and how to integrate these skills into their clinical practice.
This workshop will present an introduction to DBT theory and skills with use of 2 clinical cases.Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Centennial Lecture Series | Intervention Research in Mental Health, Session 2: Intervention Innovations for Co-Occurring Health and Mental Health Conditions
November 17, 2021 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
As part of the Michigan Social Work Centennial, we are delighted to feature cutting edge, contemporary innovations in social work practice that are being created by Michigan faculty members. This series will consist of three sessions showcasing mental health intervention research happening at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.
Featuring innovative research from SSW faculty, the session provides examples of community- and clinic-based efforts to advance health, mental health, and behavioral health outcomes in diverse communities. The program includes a focus on innovative approaches to address and overcome health disparities. An interactive panel discussion will explore the diversity and promise of current SSW research.
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Winter 2022 Online Program Registration (Incoming students)
November 18, 2021
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
Alumni Webinar Series | Housing in America and the Affordable Housing Crisis
November 18, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Note: This webinar series features invited alumni speakers with expertise in a variety of social work practice settings. The series is offered free of charge to alumni of the U-M School of Social Work, but anyone who is interested is welcome to register. You do not need to be an alum to participate in these sessions.
There is an insufficient supply of decent affordable housing to meet today's needs. The price of housing continues to increase beyond the reach of many households. Especially hard hit are low-wage earners who do not earn enough income to rent an average priced apartment, and as more and more gentrification occurs, are forced to commute until they find affordability. How does one use affordable housing to rebuild distressed neighborhoods, design communities of opportunity, generate equitable environments, create a strong sense of belonging and hope for the children's future?Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Undoing Racism Workshop Meeting
November 18, 2021 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Undoing Racism is a community collective of students, staff, and faculty in the School of Social Work dedicated to fighting white supremacy at the individual, school, and structural levels.
This workgroup was established in 2019 after students, staff, and faculty took part in the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Undoing Racism© workshops. Since then, the Undoing Racism workgroup has been working to implement the People’s Institute anti-racist community organizing model – recognizing that community organizing within our school is critical to move toward an anti-racist and anti-oppressive program to bring along all members of the community.
The Undoing Racism workgroup also emphasizes the role that white members of our community must take on to dismantle and undo white supremacist structures that benefit and maintain power for white people. Our work has largely been focused on building collective community – a fundamental step in the People’s Institute organizing model. Our dialogue and strategic planning to advance towards an anti-racist and anti-oppressive program and school community must begin with building relationships and strengthening community bonds to engage in internal and external anti-racism work.
Meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month from 12-2pm (with some exceptions). All members of our school community are invited to attend.
A Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event to all those who RSVP.
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Michigan's AmeriCorps Member Celebration
November 18, 2021 - 1:45pm to 2:45pm
Representatives from the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ford School of Public Policy, and School of Public Health will join the Virtual Michigan's AmeriCorps Member Celebration to present: Preparing for Graduate School after your AmeriCorps Service. During this presentation, panelists from the University of Michigan to discuss preparation for graduate school after your service year. Topics include how to know if you're ready for graduate school, researching graduate programs, the application process, funding/financing for graduate programs, and Q&A.
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Racial Disparities Among Autistic Youth Experiencing Depression
November 18, 2021 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Postdoctoral Fellow Ed-Dee Williams PhD ‘21 is presenting “Racial Disparities Among Autistic Youth Experiencing Depression” at the International Meeting for Autism Research.
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Idealist Virtual Social Impact Graduate School Fair
November 18, 2021 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Join the Idealist Social Impact Virtual Graduate School fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
Launching Your Career in Mental Health - Life after Graduation
November 19, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Welcome to the wonderful world of being a mental health professional! If you're wondering what the day to day life of a full time mental health professional looks like, what to put in your resume, what skills employers are seeking, and how to best transition into full time work, this is the seminar for you.The SSW Career Services Office has invited Caitlin Quenneville, LMSW (she/her/hers), Outpatient Supervisor at Starfish Family Services, to speak about launching a career in mental health. Caitlin is a LMSW - C who has been working as a clinical therapist and supervisor for the past 11 years and is hoping to provide support and answer questions you have related to entering the workforce as a mental health professional. In addition to time for questions and discussion, topics include:What should I put in my resume?
How do I sell my internship experience? What if I feel like my internship experience was not fulfilling or related to the role I'm applying for?
What are the differences between contractual/independent and salaried work?
How do I get supervision?
What is it like to be doing clinical social work full time?
Tips for getting hired at Starfish/similar agencies
Contact Michelle Woods at micwoods@umich.edu for zoom information if attending.
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Trans Visibility Passport Day
November 19, 2021 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
The SSW Office of Global Activities and U-M Spectrum Center are collaborating to host Trans Visibility Passport Day!
During this event, individuals may apply for or renew a passport, request a name change, and/or update their gender marker on their passport with the generous help of the Washtenaw County Clerk’s office. To register for this event and learn more about the cost, payment, requirements, and necessary paperwork, please click here.
Please contact ssw.oga@umich.edu with any questions or concerns.
Room: 3661
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
The Africentric Therapist: A Case Study on Working with Young Adult Children of African Immigrants
November 22, 2021 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Black, African, and of immigrant origin. How do you navigate intersectional identities and contexts, often at odds with one another, while tending to your mental health?
In this virtual lecture and discussion, Change Kwesele Malama, Ph.D, LLMSW, presents her research gathered from interviews with young adult children of African immigrants, exploring ideas of mental health and the home; cultural and historical considerations in mental health practice for African immigrant communities; and the importance of (more) support for an Africentric worldview in academic and mental health practice.
Captured in a three-paper dissertation, Kwesele Malama's research depicts narratives of children of African immigrants and African immigrant communities to amplify and integrate their voices and communities in academic scholarship and mental health practice.
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Thanksgiving recess begins 5pm (11/23 - 11/28)
November 23, 2021
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
Classes resume
November 29, 2021
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106 -
MSW Prospective Student Session
November 30, 2021 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
This in-person session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!
All guests will need to complete the ResponsiBlue guest screening before entering the School of Social Work. Masks are also required at all times in University of Michigan buildings unless actively eating or drinking.
Room: 3661
Address: University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106