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NASW-Michigan: Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) 2019
November 6, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET
MSW students and admissions staff will attend NASW-MI Legislative Education and Advocacy Day to join together with hundreds of social justice advocates from around Michigan. This all-day event features two inspiring keynote addresses, networking opportunities, social justice forums, and over twenty workshops on legislative issues, political action, and advocacy efforts. Current MSW students can contact Nyshourn Price to sign up to attend.
Prospective students: Stop by the exhibit table to learn about the MSW program!
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Social Work: Integrating Health and Social Care
November 6, 2019 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET
Keynote speaker Bonnie Ewald, Associate Director, Center for Health and Social Care Integration and Program Manager of Strategic Development and Policy Social Work and Community Health, Rush University Medical Center will discuss the role of social work interventions and psychosocial care management in context to interprofessional efforts at Rush Medical Center. She will highlight:
The Bridge Model an interdisciplinary transitional care model with a focus on social determinants of health, patient engagement, and community-level factors. Bridge decreases readmissions and improves post-discharge follow-up.
The AIMS program which integrates social workers into primary and specialty care teams to support individuals with complex biopsychosocial & functional issues and their caregivers.
Assistant Professor Xiaoling Xiang leads the research and grant development activities on the Bridge Model. Xiang will discuss her findings from qualitative and quantitative studies.
Ashley McClain, Behavioral Health Collaborative Care Supervisor will share information on the Michigan Medicine Behavioral Health Collaborative Care Program.
This event is free and open to the public and a reception will immediately follow.
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Innovations in Aging Symposium
November 7, 2019 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET
Opening Keynote by Louise Aronson with 12 breakout sessions with leaders, scholars and other experts on behavior, ethics, architecture, treatments, brain health, technology and more.
Information and link to registration below.
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Social Work Implications for Pain Management and End of Life Needs
November 7, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM ET
This course is designed to educate attendees about the challenges in recognizing and treating pain conditions with older adults in this time of preferred minimization of opioids.
Knowing when to consider Palliative Care or Hospice for older adults with chronic conditions will also be discussed during this presentation. Each presenter will focus on social work implications for their respective area of expertise.Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Pre-Professional Information Session: What is Social Work?
November 7, 2019 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET
Join the School of Social Work to learn about what social work is from current students, alum, and from our Career Services Director Michelle Woods. Representatives will also be speaking about ways to get involved with social work on an undergrad level! Food will be served.
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Resume Swap for First-Generation Students of Color
November 7, 2019 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET
The SSW SU First-Generation Subcommittee & Common Roots presents the Resume Swap for First-Generation Students of Color. Come together with your fellow peers to swap resumes. We will all give and receive feedback. Dr. Rogério Pinto will be present to give some feedback and share some tips with students. The event will be capped at 20 students. Food will be provided.
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Tips for Landing Your First Post MSW Job
November 8, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss tips to help you search for jobs more effectively. Interviewing and salary negotiation techniques will be also discussed.
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Family Psychoeducation Intervention in Work with Adults, Adolescents, Children and Their Families/Extended Support Networks
November 9, 2019 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET
This course will focus on developing the group work skills necessary to implement evidence-based family psychoeducation interventions in work with adults, adolescents, children and their families. Special emphasis will be given to the family psychoeducation approach using multiple family groups in the treatment of severe psychiatric disorders. This course will examine the theoretical and empirical foundations for family psychoeducation, as well as, the practice of multifamily group treatment in schizophrenia, bi-polar illness, major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder and with children and adolescents with serious mental illnesses.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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CASC Info Session
November 12, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Come to this info session to learn more about the CASC community, what CASC is and what it can offer you in your undergraduate program, the types of courses you'll take, and the available opportunities for CASC students after graduation!
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MSW Prospective Student Session
November 12, 2019 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.