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September 19, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

This course introduces participants to the growing and impactful field of mental health evaluations for immigration cases. Participants will explore various forms of immigration relief and understand the critical role mental health evaluations play in supporting individuals applying for different types of relief.

This course will help participants understand the legal context, ethical considerations, and the vital importance of cultural competence and humility in conducting mental health evaluations for immigration cases. In addition to introducing participants to this growing field, participants will also leave with an understanding of how they can better support those going through the immigration application process.

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September 19, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

This training is specifically geared towards new Field Instructors, however any Field Instructor is welcome to attend the training as a refresher.

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RSVP deadline is Friday 09/13/24 at 12:00 PM.

September 19, 2024 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET

Please join us at the So Cool So Just Fair! This event is organized by the University of Michigan's Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor with the support of The Ginsberg Center. 

The So Cool, So Just Fair is a recruitment opportunity for campus organizations to connect and be in community with students and organizations that are actively working on campus to create change, like the Dot Org. The fair will be on Thursday, September 19th from 3-5 pm on the Diag. Tables will be provided for student organizations and departments to table during this time. Small food items will be provided. We hope to see you there! 

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September 20, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET

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September 20, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET

The field of social work require education and professional competencies for social workers to be equipped to promote and advocate for equity and justice in their practice. Story-telling is an uniquely powerful way to engage in advocacy. As social workers, our professional experience at any level (micro, mezzo, and macro) can help guide decision-makers (within institutions, organizations, and in policy-making) to make informed decisions based on best practices and social work values and ethics. Join us for an interactive workshop to learn more about what makes storytelling an effective method for advocacy and tips for telling your own story.

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September 22, 2024 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET

The purpose of the Electoral Wellness (Civic Engagement & Mental/Emotional Wellbeing) series is to invite the SSW DEI community into an ongoing conversation about power and hope during the Fall 2024 election cycle in a way that is meant to build trust and self-awareness. This experiential series will allow SSW students, faculty, and staff to build relationships in a setting that is grounded in restorative justice practices such as trust-building and active listening. This calendar of three sessions will use interactive activities to support participants in engaging in mindfulness and collective visioning as tools to protect hopefulness and plan for a socially just future in the face of uncertainty and political unrest.

Outcomes: Participants will

Experience Restorative Justice  values in practice 

Engage in self-awareness by naming feelings through the use of art

Examine power checks and balances within National and State Governments

Explore electoral hopes and fears

Discuss practices for discussing the election with clients

Practice grounding tools in the space that can be used with clients in the field

Engage in a collective visioning exercise

Process emotions following the 2024 election

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September 23, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

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September 24, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

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