The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is excited to invite you to our premiere Beyond Borders: Global Collaborations for Mental Health Research and Services Conference on October 9 and 10, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois. Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, our theme is: From local to global, encouraging creative solutions to transcultural mental health challenges. This […]
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) recently collaborated with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work’s Violence Prevention Research Lab to elevate the experiences and perspectives of domestic violence survivors across Illinois. Through a series of focus groups in 2023, survivors shared their journeys, challenges, and recommendations, shedding light on key areas for growth […]
Social Anxiety and Social Media: Teen and Young Adult Stress in a Fast-Paced World January 17, 202510am-12:30pm2.5 CEs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC$20 for CEs, $10 for no CEs In this interactive 2.5-hour virtual instructor-led course, attendees will build awareness of the impact of social media on increasing rates of social anxiety in teens and young […]
The School of Social Work is going to Brazil, and everyone is invited! Do you have a passion for social justice, healthcare disparities, and cultural engagement? We are pleased to invite students to learn more about SOCW 330/561: International Perspectives in Social Work – Brazil, open to all students all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students at the […]
Bluey as a Social Construct for Imperfect Parenting: How Less-Than-Perfect Parenting Benefits Children, Parents, and Society December 13, 202412:00-1:30pm CST1.5 CEs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC$10 for CEs, FREE for no CEs In collaboration with the Housing Authority of Champaign County and the Rock Counseling Group, join us for a webinar on parenting and building healthy parent/child relationships. Much […]
Communicating & Direct Work with Traumatized Children & Youth: An Introduction to Therapeutic Life Story Work January 10, 20251:30-4:30pm CST3.0 CEUs for LCSW/LSW And LCPC/LPC$30 for CEs, $10 for no CEsWebinar Life story work refers to any intervention that explores a life history of an individual. Broadly speaking, a life story work intervention aims to support individuals to […]
About the event October 25, 202410:00am – 12:00pm CST2.0 CEs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC$10 for CEs, Free to attend with no CEsOnline Webinar October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is releasing a report that highlights the results of focus groups with survivors of domestic violence in Illinois. […]
CELEBRATE your mental well-being any way you like or you can engage in any of the following ways: Starting Oct 7, SSW students can submit “World Peace” drawings on 8×8 cards in the student lounge.Participants will be entered into a raffle for ten $10 Amazon gift cards. Watch your email for details! Anytime – Free 8 minute video: Sound […]
The Dialogue Project: A Look at What Business Is Doing to Help Reduce Polarization in Society In partnership with Gies College of Business, the School of Social Work, Illini Hillel, and University of Illinois Student Affairs, join us along with Bob Feldman, founder of the Dialogue Project, for a discussion on fostering civil discourse to mitigate societal polarization. […]