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The Crucial Inches in Sport: Sport Social Work and Winning the Mental Game
By: Matt Moore, Ph.D., MSW In elite sports, the difference between greatness and disappointment is often a matter of inches. A fingertip catch in the World Series, a photo-finish at
How UK Grad Raven Whitaker-Smith found family, purpose — and herself
This article was originally published by Lindsey Piercy and Steve Shaffer of UKNow. You can view the original article here. Video produced by UK Public Relations and Strategic Communication and
Southern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel Hosts Conversation on Collaboration
Foster parents and child welfare workers came together to share in camaraderie and education at Conversations on Collaboration.
Jefferson Citizen Review Panel hosts Valentine’s Day community drive for youth in out-of-home care
Citizen Review Panels (CRP) are groups of volunteers across the nation that are federally mandated to provide support of their state’s child protective services system.
Social Work’s Abigail Latimer and Lynden Bond selected as UK ASCEND Scholars
The two-year professional development program offers comprehensive training in community-engaged research.
‘Behind the Blue’: The psychology behind sports rivalries, why we love to loathe the other team
What drives the fierce passion of sports rivalries? From loyalty and identity, to the thrill of competition, explore the psychology fueling these intense connections and conflicts by listening to this edition of “Behind the Blue.”
Celebrating National Adoption Month by Supporting Families Every Step of the Way
This November, celebrate the incredible love and commitment that adoption represents while remembering that adoption is just the beginning.
‘What comes first: the scary movie, or the fear?’ UK professor talks horror films and society
This Halloween season, UK’s “Research Made Possible” podcast explores Conner’s work in the classroom, specifically a course she created called “Horror Films and Social Welfare.”
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.
‘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.
Dean Jay Miller honored for community impact on children, families
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Lindsey Piercy.
Northeastern Citizen Review Panel Hosts Overdose Response and Resource Event
Partnering with the Argillite Community Service Center, the Northeastern Citizen Review Panel hosted an overdose response and resource event.