Showing events starting from May 1, 2017 up to May 31, 2017
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Should the U.S. enact a universal child allowance?
May 1, 2017 - 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Poverty Solutions is co-sponsoring an event, “Should the U.S. enact a universal child allowance?” at the Brookings Institution on May 1. Associate Professor Luke Shaefer will be presenting at the event. The subject is fighting child poverty with a universal child allowance. It will be live streamed and the hashtag #childallowance will be used.
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The Youth Civil Rights Academy: Academic Innovation For Social Justice
May 1, 2017 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
The U-M’s Youth Civil Rights Academy, developed as a partnership between Barry Checkoway and the Office of Academic Innovation, aims to prepare a new generation of civil rights leader, through digital learning, online courses, and online educational resources; face-to-face learning, summits and workshops; youth leadership development and community action projects; and teacher professional development. This session will examine the Academy as a real-life example of using online learning as a vehicle to create new innovative institutional infrastructures with a social justice perspective.
This session is open to anyone in the U-M community.
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Goal Statement Due
May 1, 2017 - 5:00pm
Goal Statement/Resume Due to Career Center for Review
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Field Instruction begins and Registration for NCFD students
May 2, 2017
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Building Healthy, Strong Communities
May 5, 2017 - 8:00am to 4:15pm
Building Healthy, Strong Communities is an annual continuing education program presented by the School of Social Work Alumni Board of Governors.
Continental Breakfast will be provided
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Public School Educational Agreement Due
May 5, 2017 - 5:00pm
Final public school placement Educational Agreement due for all GRADUATING students
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Classes begin Spring/Summer full term
May 8, 2017
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Taking a Pulse: Examining Compassion Fatigue in Child Welfare
May 11, 2017 - 9:00am to 12:15pm
This course will engage participants in examining organizational and individual strategies to address compassion fatigue in child welfare settings. Evidence-based research will be presented as it relates to effective practices. Exercises that focus on organizational practices and individual well-being approaches will allow participants to explore their own work situations and coping strategies. Participants will leave with a toolkit for action to combat compassion fatigue.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Basic Skills for Dialectical Behavior Therapy
May 11, 2017 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
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.
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Planning an SSW Event
May 11, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Planning an event can be a daunting process, especially if it's not something you do all the time—but faculty are often asked to assist in planning events or conferences.To simplify this process, SSW has developed an event template. Join marketing, facilities, and FAST to learn about event planning at SSW. The workshop is informal so drop in even if you don't have the whole hour. Lunch will be provided. Bring your questions and ideas.