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“I’ve always viewed kinship care as not only something we do but something that’s an integral part of our everyday life.”
SEE Director Kayla Powell encourages students to prioritize self-care in practical, proactive ways.
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.
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.
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.
This article was originally posted in UKNow by Kody Kiser and Lindsey Piercy.
Chief Wellbeing Officer (CWO) Andrea Deweese spearheads wellbeing initiatives for social, emotional, professional, spiritual and physical wellbeing for staff, faculty and part-time instructors.
“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
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.
“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.
“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
The College of Social Work looks forward to celebrating Homecoming from October 6-13, 2024. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.