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Kentucky Association of School Social Work names Lori Lazzari “KY Social Worker of the Year”
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The College of Social Work and Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Honor National Kinship Month
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UK Social Work, Department for Community Based Services host Southern Bluegrass Self-Care Summit
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‘Behind the Blue’: Continuing the mental health conversation on World Suicide Prevention Day
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Social Work PhD student Receives Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW) Fellowship
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Kentucky Association of School Social Work names Lori Lazzari “KY Social Worker of the Year”
Lori Lazzari’s dedication to the field of social work, both as an educator and practitioner, continues to inspire her students and colleagues. This year, she was named KY School Social Worker of the Year by KASSW.
Building family connections with Rachael Petrey at the Kentucky Kinship Resource Center
“I’ve always viewed kinship care as not only something we do but something that’s an integral part of our everyday life.”
Director of SEE Encourages Students to Prioritize Self-Care
SEE Director Kayla Powell encourages students to prioritize self-care in practical, proactive ways.
The College of Social Work and Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Honor National Kinship Month
The KKRC provides a continuum of services to meet the unique needs of kinship providers across the Commonwealth, including one-on-one peer support, support groups, and online webinars and trainings.
UK Social Work, Department for Community Based Services host Southern Bluegrass Self-Care Summit
During Self-Care Awareness Month, the College of Social Work, alongside the Department of Community Based Services, provided social workers a day of self-care.
Social Work, POWER host “Self-Care Mindset” workshop for students
Student Engagement and Experience (SEE) partners with Meghan Wolf from UK Prevention, Outreach, and Wellness Education Resources (POWER) to host interactive self-care workshop for students.
‘Behind the Blue’: Continuing the mental health conversation on World Suicide Prevention Day
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Kody Kiser and Lindsey Piercy.
College of Social Work expands wellbeing initiatives
Chief Wellbeing Officer (CWO) Andrea Deweese spearheads wellbeing initiatives for social, emotional, professional, spiritual and physical wellbeing for staff, faculty and part-time instructors.
Research on post-traumatic growth in soldiers earns Army-MSW student high honors
“My guiding philosophy is this: orchestrate hope with people to honor our freedoms to be unique so that together we can live in positive harmony.” – Chance Miller
Recognizing space as a HIV risk factor for older adults
In the United States, approximately 1.2 million people are living with HIV. This critical study gives gerontologists a rare examination of risk at both individual and regional levels among older adults.
Social Work PhD student Receives Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW) Fellowship
“This support will help refine my research ideas and methodology and prepare me for my doctoral research. I will be able to engage with peers, mentors and professionals in aging and social work through workshops, conferences and seminars,” Hossain said.
Social work student experiences redemption through forensic advocacy
“Redemption is not just a possibility; it’s a journey that transforms both the giver and the receiver. Helping others rebuild their lives has given me the strength to rebuild my own.” – Leah Wilson