Cultural Humility CEU Workshop July 19, 2024 12:00-2:00pm 2.0 CEUs for LCSW/LSW or LCPC/LPC $20 for CEUs, $10 for no CEUs This course fulfills the cultural competency requirement for licensure in Illinois (LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC). This instructor-led 120-minute training will focus on enhancing the ability to use cultural humility and cultural informed practice strategies within […]
Author: Julieanne Chapman
Policy Reforms Urgently Needed to Mitigate Racial Disparities in Perinatal Mental Health Conditions
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Over the course of the day, students present their work in concurrent oral and poster presentations (including creative performances), the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the caliber of our undergraduates. Join us on April 25, 9am-5pm at […]
Perinatal Mental Health: The Need For Broader Understanding And Policies That Meet The Challenges
Perinatal mental health is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor influencing the well-being of both mothers and children, particularly amidst the ongoing crisis of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States. Recent policy initiatives, such as the Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH) for New Moms Act of 2021 […]
Bill and Julie Kellner Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior and Society Announced
Fostering Interdisciplinary Collaboration The School of Social Work is thrilled to announce a substantial gift that will strengthen our commitment to collaborative research. The Bill and Julie Kellner Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior, and Society was established today at the Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB). This pioneering center aims to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, drawing on expertise […]
Two-Time Alum and Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator, Sharva Hampton-Campbell, Honored by Governors State University
Amidst the celebration of Women’s History Month, on March 21, 2024, Governors State University hosted its second annual Women’s History Month Tea to honor women who have made significant strides in advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Sharva Hampton-Campbell, a two-time alum of our program and a 2021 graduate of their higher education doctoral program, […]
#WeHealUS 2024 May Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month CEU Presentations
May is Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work and BHWELL program are proud to partner with the Illinois Light Initiative and others across Illinois to raise awareness around mental health and trauma. In June of 2021, Illinois declared itself a Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered State. Join the […]
Illinois Schools Sought to Participate in 2024 Illinois Youth Survey
Self-Care and Stress Management: Applying a Personalized Approach
Self-Care and Stress Management: Applying a Personalized Approach June 21, 2024 12:00-3:00pm 3.0 CEUs for LCSW/LSW or LCPC/LPC $30 for CEUs, $10 for no CEUs Join this interactive 3-hour online, trainer led, course on self-care and stress management. This training will define and explore types of stress and impacts of stress on the brain and […]
Creating Equitable and Inclusive Practices for Trans and Gender-Diverse Clients
Creating Equitable and Inclusive Practices for Trans and Gender-Diverse Clients June 14, 2024 12:00-2:00pm 2.0 CEUs for LCSW/LSW or LCPC/LPC $20 for CEUs, $10 for no CEUs Trans and Gender-Diverse clients drastically need inclusive and equitable services, especially in Central and Southern IL. It can be nerve-wracking to reach out for therapy or other services […]