Showing events starting from February 25, 2019

April 2, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:15pm

An admissions representative will be coming to Siena Heights University to present on U-M's MSW and PhD programs. For more information, contact ssw.msw.info@umich.edu.

April 3, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Come take an opportunity to relax and unwind at the Free the Mind Wellness Fair! The fair will feature self-care activities, games, healthy snacks, and on-campus resources that support wellness. Michelle Mattison will also lead a yoga session from 12:30-1:30 PM in room 1636. If you plan to attend the yoga session, please RSVP below.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please reach out to Mental Health Matters (mentalhealthmatters-exec@umich.edu) or the DEI Office (ssw-dei-office@umich.edu).

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Join us later that evening for the Destigmatizing Mental Health Panel and Discussion.

Co-sponsored by Mental Health Matters, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Office of Student Services.

April 3, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss licensure in MI and how to research rules and regulations for other states. The ASWB exams utilized for licensure will also be discussed.

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April 3, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

This panel discussion will feature faculty, staff and students sharing their expert knowledge & personal experiences surrounding the intersection of mental health & diversity. Participants will be given an opportunity to engage with the content of the panel discussion in small groups following the panel.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please reach out to Mental Health Matters (mentalhealthmatters-exec@umich.edu) or the DEI Office (ssw-dei-office@umich.edu).

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Feel free to join us earlier in the day for the Free the Mind Wellness Fair!

Co-sponsored by Mental Health Matters, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Office of Student Services.

April 4, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW and PhD in Social Wok and Social Science programs. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more. 

PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held at the School of Social Work. 

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April 5, 2019 (all day)

Advancing Trauma Informed Skills and Practices will give participants the opportunity to gain advanced understanding of the skills and strategies of working with traumatized clients, while also addressing questions about secondary trauma and self-care. Participants will examine how their client's experiences and behaviors influence the therapeutic alliance and also trigger reactions on the part of practitioners that can interfere with client progress.

Participants will travel on a macro to micro level journey to discover what they need to better serve their clients and also help themselves by developing effective self-care strategies. The session will incorporate core concepts for understanding and treating trauma and, skills of reflective, evidence-based practices.

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

April 5, 2019 (all day)

This minicourse teaches participants to use social media as a tool for community organizing. Participants will use the internet and social networks as easily integrated spaces designed to share information with peers and provide quick ways to organize communities and increase the reach of a group's voice. This minicourse covers the following topics: (1) Relationship building via Facebook & Twitter; (2) Facebook content for organizers; (3) Blogging hosts and content ideas; (4) Twitter content for organizers; (5) Use of video; (6) Mobile social networking; (7) Location-based social networks; (8) Online safety; (9) Discussions of: "safe" spaces online, online dialogue, and traditional organizing methods. Core competencies including critical thinking, social justice, and social equity are also examined and discussed in detail.

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

April 5, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

The University of Michigan School of Social Work's Learning Community on Poverty and Inequality (LCPI) and the Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion (AEDI) are pleased to invite Cliff Rosenthal on Friday, April 5th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm to discuss his new book, Democratizing Finance. Cliff is visiting the School of Social Work to discuss this important writing and his work in the credit union movement. As part of this work, Cliff helped found the US Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Inclusiv (the national network of community development credit unions [CDCUs]), and he served as a lead administrator at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Panelists will reflect on Cliff's remarks and discuss their own leadership and expertise on finance and community development. The audience is invited to participate in Questions & Answers with Cliff and panelists.

You may purchase Cliff's book in advance for him to sign after the event, or a few copies will be avaible for sale.

Please join us for this special event with Cliff on April 5th.

Light refreshments will be provided.

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