We’re excited to share what’s ahead this spring and summer at the Jordan Institute for Families, especially through our Leadership Development Initiative! Check out what’s coming up and how you can get involved. All events are free. Registration is required. Questions? Email Rakiah@unc.edu.
Lunchtime Meet-Up Series
Take a break, recharge, and connect with peers during our new “Lunch-Meet” series! These informal, interactive sessions are designed to give you a time to reset while exploring topics you can apply to your practice.
April 16 12:00-1:00 PM ET
Finding Your Agency in Challenging Times: Focusing on What You Can Control
We’ll kick off the series by exploring how to focus on what you can control during uncertain and challenging times. You’ll hear a brief 5–10 minute overview, take a moment for a short activity, and then join a small-group session for listening and discussion.
May 14 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Reimagining Rest: For this session we will focus on the different types of rest we may need and how to find time for restoration when leading through busy times. You’ll hear a brief 5–10 minute overview, take a moment for a short activity, and then join a small-group session for listening and discussion.
The HIVE Leadership Webinars
April 30 and May 27 | 3:00–4:30 PM ET
We’re hosting two upcoming webinars focused on leadership. Each session, you will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of dynamic speakers, use time to reflect on your own leadership, and to draw from the collective wisdom of session participants. Join the HIVE!
Register here:
April 30: Social Work Leadership in Challenging Times: Building Skills and Supporting Communities
To learn more about the event click here for the flyer.
May 27: Collective Wisdom and Community Building
Coming This Fall: The Deloris Jordan Fellowship for Social Work Leaders
We’re thrilled to announce a new opportunity for mid-career social work professionals in management and leadership roles!
The Deloris Jordan Fellowship for Social Work Leaders is designed to fill a critical gap in professional development by providing a space for social workers to build skills, gain connection with peers, navigate professional and organizational challenges, and to lead effectively, efficiently, sustainably, and authentically. With burnout and turnover on the rise, this fellowship will offer tools for leading with clarity, compassion, and resilience.
Stay tuned—more details about the program and the application to come soon!
We’re looking forward to connecting with you! If you have any questions or ideas, we’d love to hear from you.
