Showing events starting from May 1, 2018 up to May 31, 2018

May 11, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET

DBT is an empirically supported treatment for individuals with severe emotionally regulation problems. Part of the treatment consists of teaching individuals specific skill sets in mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and crisis management. Participants will learn an overview of these skills and how to integrate these skills into their clinical practice in both a group and individual therapy setting.

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

May 11, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

This course has a clinical focus and practical orientation; therefore, we will examine basic neuropsychopharmacology, neurotransmitter systems, drug metabolism (i.e, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion), and the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of psychotropic medications to only a limited degree. Our emphasis will be primarily on understanding the physiological actions, therapeutic effects, and potential toxicities associated with prescribed pharmacotherapies for major classes of mental disorders affecting youth, adults, and the elderly along with other special populations. Lastly, we will discuss ethical and legal issues, the social workers role in collaboration and communication with prescribing doctors and nurses.

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

May 16, 2018 - 5:00 PM ET

All students currently enrolled in field (SW515 or SW691) must turn in the Field Placement Verification form by this deadline. This form is considered complete after your Field Instructor signs off on it.

This form does not apply to incoming students.

May 16, 2018 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ET

Join the School of Social Work and the School of Education for a conversation about creating high impact partnerships to benefit Detroit’s children at school and in the communities. Professors Joe Ryan, Trina Shanks and Todd Herrenkohl as well several professors from the School of Education and community leaders in Detroit will present and discuss their work and its implications for the children and youth Detroit.

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May 17, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

Join us for our first meeting, to discuss March.

March tells the inside story of the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of one of its most iconic figures. This award-winning #1 bestselling graphic novel trilogy recounts Congressman John Lewis' life in the movement.

Learn more about the SSW Book Club.

All members of the SSW community are invited. Feel free to bring your lunch.

May 17, 2018 - 5:00 PM ET

Field Placement Application materials are due for incoming students (20-month, Advanced Standing and out-of-sequence) for a Fall 2018 field start. Out-of-sequence students include any students interested in a national or international field placement over the Spring/Summer term, students interested in field placements that follow an alternative field schedule or any students in a special scholarship that starts field in the Fall.

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May 18, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET

This mini-course focuses on the real community and personal impact of a public policy with sweeping national controversy, many deaths, and significant questions about social justice, racial discrimination, and even intent in the constitution. Because it is a mini-course, rather than a full course, this course will concentrate on one aspect of immigration policy? undocumented immigrants and the public policy strategy of enforcement for undocumented immigrants at the border and in the interior of the country. Along with discussion of the policies and practices of enforcement, we will bring local enforcement activities to the table and examine their impact on people, families, and Michigan communities. The discussion will have a global, national, state, and a local component. Students in this course will acquire the skills to critically analyze this aspect of immigration policy and its controversies. and about community and organization responses and activism.

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May 18, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET

This course helps students increase their understanding of the legal issues frequently encountered by older adults and persons with disability, including estate planning, planning for incapacity, guardianship, elder abuse and exploitation, advocacy for quality long-term care and other services, eligibility for long-term care benefits and services, and elder abuse and exploitation. Students will discuss readings and case studies in small groups with other students and write short reflective pieces, as well as having the option to observe court proceedings.

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