This premier 36-hour certificate program features an advanced curriculum in terms of sophistication of content with a focus on some of the most complex issues that challenge MSW supervisors. For more information: https://socialworkce.uconn.edu/swpf/

Limited on time? Need to be effective and efficient? Join me in a discussion on Brief Interventions in Integrated Care. Utilizing a whole person, team-based care approach to individual’s daily functionality, let’s learn about comorbid (medical and behavioral health) conditions and evidenced based best practices in improving quality of care for individuals and families. For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.edu/which-way-do-i-go-brief-interventions-in-integrated-care/

A meeting on events, projects, and priorities within the UConn School of Social Work Graduate Student Organization for the 2019-2020 academic year.

It is estimated that nearly thirty percent of human services workers will experience a work-related, violent encounter during the span of their career. This seminar will provide participants with the tools needed to accurately assess biopsychosocial predictors of violent behavior and understand non-verbal and behavioral tactics to optimize safety. Participants will have the opportunity to practice optimal safety skills, so you are encouraged to dress comfortably. For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.edu/client-violence-assessment-and-management-to-optimize-safety/

Please join us for our monthly meeting with all GSO leaders to discuss events, projects, and priorities within the UConn School of Social Work. Please contact us if you would like to attend, share information with the committee, or are looking for resources.

Author, Dexter Voisin, will talk about his new book, America the Beautiful and Violent - Black Youth & Neighborhood Trauma in Chicago. There will also be a panel presentation to discuss local issues of violence and trauma with: Caitlin Elsaesser (UConn School of Social Work). Iran Nazario (Founder & CEO, Peace Center of CT) and Dexter Voisin
The event is free and open to the community; RSVP requested to SSWEvents@uconn.edu.

This premier 36-hour certificate program features an advanced curriculum in terms of sophistication of content with a focus on some of the most complex issues that challenge MSW supervisors. For more information: https://socialworkce.uconn.edu/swpf/

This seminar provides at least 1 hour of content on cultural competence. Adolescent Addiction is a distinct problem, with biopsychosocial elements unique to this age group, which indicates there are unique treatment implications. This seminar will explore the unique elements of adolescent addiction and discusses the best ways to both prevent and treat it. While the majority of the training addresses substance use, other addictions – gambling, sex, internet, fitness – will be included. For more information and to register: https://socialworkce.uconn.edu/adolescent-addiction/

A meeting on events, projects, and priorities within the UConn School of Social Work Graduate Student Organization for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Join PEERS for sensory-based stress relief

Join your fellow SSW students, staff, and faculty to dialogue on current events or any issue close to your heart.

Join PEERS for a Potluck & Karaoke gathering!