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Certificate in Sport Social Work | Youth Recreation & Club Sport Track
June 26, 2024 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Understanding and supporting athletes and their overall health and welfare has been a prominent specialty service area that social workers have formally and informally navigated for decades. And today, the need for sports social workers with advanced training has never been more requested across sport settings (youth, collegiate, professional, and geriatric). Research currently suggests that: (1) athletes engage in sport across the lifespan to foster a greater sense of belonging and social connection; (2) athlete mental health needs are increasing and licensed, mental health providers are needed to meet this growing demand; and (3) athletes are using their platform to address social injustices and bring awareness to longstanding disparities across our country. As established agents of change, social workers uphold the profession's mission and core values, while having an expansive scope of practice to improve outcomes for individuals, communities, and the larger society...
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Certificate in Sport Social Work | Elite Collegiate & Professional Sport Track
June 26, 2024 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Understanding and supporting athletes and their overall health and welfare has been a prominent specialty service area that social workers have formally and informally navigated for decades. And today, the need for sports social workers with advanced training has never been more requested across sport settings (youth, collegiate, professional, and geriatric). Research currently suggests that: (1) athletes engage in sport across the lifespan to foster a greater sense of belonging and social connection; (2) athlete mental health needs are increasing and licensed, mental health providers are needed to meet this growing demand; and (3) athletes are using their platform to address social injustices and bring awareness to longstanding disparities across our country. As established agents of change, social workers uphold the profession's mission and core values, while having an expansive scope of practice to improve outcomes for individuals, communities, and the larger society...
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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MSW Prospective Student Information Session - Virtual
June 27, 2024 - 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: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!
All registered attendees will receive a recording of the session.
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Gaza Movie Screening & Processing Space
June 27, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET
Join us for a screening of Gaza, the 2019 documentary by Garry Keene and Andrew McConnell. The purpose of the event is to build community and bond while also exploring the beautiful culture of the Middle East. The documentary highlights real individuals living in the Middle East and takes a "day in the life" approach. The goal is to bond with community while also spreading cultural awareness and education. Following the movie, we will host a processing space to discuss further. Food will be served.
This event is being held in collaboration with the SSW DEI Office, MI Social Workers for Palestine, Black Radical Healing Pathways, Southwest Asia and North Africa Social Work Association (SWANA), and the School of Information DEI Office.
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Online Educational Agreement Due for August 2024 Graduates & Students with a School Based Placement (20-Month, first term)
June 30, 2024 - 5:00 PM ET
If you are an August graduate, your final field evaluation is due June 30th. You have registered for six credits of field in the Fall and six credits of field in the Winter. You do not register for field in Spring/Summer term.
If you are a 20-month student, your evaluation is due June 30th. You will return to the same field site in the Fall.
If you are a 20-month student, you need to complete 912 hours of fieldwork. If you are an advanced standing student, your number of fieldwork hours is 684. Once you complete your required number of hours, you may register for up to six credits of elective field. Many students placed in schools earn extra hours due to the extended year. Each additional 57 hours in the field is equal to 1 credit of 691
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Sip n' Socialize
July 2, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Join us for a lively coffee hour! Enjoy some snacks and discuss DEI awareness. Don't miss this chance to connect and learn in a relaxed and friendly setting!
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SSW Meeting - Graduation Committee
July 8, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Visit the SSW meeting calendar for full schedule information.
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MSW Prospective Student Information Session - Virtual
July 9, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 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: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!
All registered attendees will receive a recording of the session.
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Community Conversation: Disability Pride
July 10, 2024 to 1:00 PM ET
We invite you to a Community Conversation to discuss disability pride! Disability Pride Month is celebrated every year in July to mark the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. Let’s come together to discuss disability pride. What does it mean? How do we live and further disability pride in our lives and in our workplaces? How far have we come since the passage of ADA, and what further changes would improve accessibility for all?
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Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: Best Practices for K-12 Schools
July 12, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
This workshop will focus on the process and procedures needed to establish a consistent school/district-wide approach to behavioral threat assessment and management. The roles and responsibilities of a multidisciplinary team following best practices established by the United States Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and United States Department of Education will be taught. In addition, current statistics, legal cases, post-incident reviews, early identification of warning signs, primary prevention strategies to "break the code of silence”; screening and assessment procedures; and strategies for interventions, postventions, and working with difficult parents will be integrated. Case study examples and forms will also be shared to illustrate the process. This workshop accompanies the book authored by Dr. Reeves titled Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: K-12 Schools. https://ncyi.org/shop/landingpages/15-minute-focus-series/
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.