This seminar will give you everything you need to build a solid, practice that adheres to HIPAA regulations, ethical principles, and scope of practice restrictions to effectively help the clients you serve. For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.edu/building-a-private-practice/

The GSO Steering Committee will meet to discuss their agenda.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the GSO Co-Chairs by January 29th at sswgso-co-chairs@uconn.edu.

Wondering how best to prepare for an interview? Nervous about answering tough questions? Attend this presentation presented by CCD-Hartford and learn about: steps to effectively prepare to interview with confidence & strategies for answering tough interview questions.

This seminar teaches how to differentially diagnose using specific questions and provides decision trees that clinicians can use in clinical sessions. For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.edu/art-of-diagnosis/

You will learn and practice a variety of Take Charge-Recharge techniques and strategies for stress management that you will be able to use personally and also teach clients. For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.edu/take-charge-recharge-approach-to-stress-management/

Students Against Mass Incarceration first meeting of the semester

The GSO Executive Committee will meet to discuss their agenda.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the GSO Co-Chairs by February 12th at sswgso-co-chairs@uconn.edu.

Presenter: Marcus Lawson is an Associate Professor of History at Capital Community College. He holds a master’s degree in International Relations and Globalization from Central Connecticut State University. His expertise lies in the area of using synthesized concepts in history, political science/ international relations and other disciplines to bring alive historical events. Mr. Lawson also conducts research through place based teaching methods at local institutions in Hartford, as a way to bring the historical and current relevance of history to the classroom.

The current opioid crisis plaguing the United States is killing tens of thousands of people and putting a strain on treatment programs across the country. As a result, social workers must be prepared to understand and respond to the crisis. To this end, this seminar will begin with a general discussion on addictive substances, covering all of the major drugs of abuse including stimulants, depressants, alcohol, and marijuana.
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The GSO Steering Committee will meet to discuss their agenda.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the GSO Co-Chairs by February 19th at sswgso-co-chairs@uconn.edu

March 1 and 2, 2019
A 2-day training for Social Workers to learn how to run a winning campaign for elected office, gain exposure to career paths in political settings and acquire valuable skills that can be applied to any practice setting, including advocacy, messaging, networking, fundraising and leadership. For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.edu/campaign-school/.

This seminar will increase your conceptualizations and skills repertoire while providing overview of basic military cultural and clinical competencies in working with Active Duty personnel, Veterans, and their Families. For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.edu/serving-those-who-serve-essential-competencies-for-the-helping-professional/

March 1 and 2, 2019
A 2-day training for Social Workers to learn how to run a winning campaign for elected office, gain exposure to career paths in political settings and acquire valuable skills that can be applied to any practice setting, including advocacy, messaging, networking, fundraising and leadership. For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.edu/campaign-school/.