Come learn about ecological justice, environmental racism, climate change, and strategies to engage in radical community organizing to facilitate the transition to a clean, healthy, and just society. Certificate for 2 contact hours available – Buffet lunch by Vimala’s CurryBlossom Cafe Meredith Powers, Ph.D. is one of the major voices emerging in the global profession of social work, […]

Opioid overdose deaths have reached epidemic proportions. In North Carolina, unintentional drug overdose deaths have become the leading cause of death. Addiction to opioids is wreaking havoc on families and overtaxing emergency rooms and treatment facilities around the state. Attendance is free and CEUs available. Space is limited so please register early: http://go.unc.edu/opioid-workshop

Identity is a complex and multifaceted construct. In this lecture, Dr. Carmen Crosby will explore ways that the context of culture creates inherent power dynamics, which influence actual and perceived power within the therapeutic alliance. Dr. Crosby will encourage us to deepen our therapeutic work by considering specific elements of identity affecting our clients and […]

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) offers an empirically validated approach to the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related symptoms like unwanted thoughts, feelings, memories, and nightmares. Trauma survivors often work to avoid these experiences as well as trauma-related situations and cues. Narratives about the self as “damaged” or “broken,” or that their presence can taint […]

Description: This workshop aims to provide concrete tools to empower researchers to foster long-term relationships with policymakers. These relationships have the potential to address policy crises and opportunities when they arise, as well as to promote policy improvement over the long-run. Skills taught in the training include: how to develop ongoing, reciprocal, trusting relationships with policymakers and civic intermediaries; how […]

What does it mean to be a member of the Latinx community? This workshop encourages participants to examine cultural biases and assumptions that can contribute to treating a community of individuals as “other,” including when this stance comes from a place of ethical compassion. Ivy Hooper will draw from her extensive practice with members of […]

Research has shown that adverse childhood experiences–physical and emotional abuse, neglect, exposure to domestic violence or substance abuse, and other early exposures to violence–are more common than thought and can cause profound and pervasive effects on physical and mental health. As adults, survivors of early trauma may experience: complex disruptions of affect regulation, disturbed attachment […]

The speaker for this event is Tiffany Hopkins, PhD Pre-registration is required for attendance For more information and to register, visit: http://cls.unc.edu

Bring your lunch and join Drs. Joanne Caye and Lawrence Rosenfield at the UNC School of Social Work on October 22 to discuss their book and how social workers can help families, children, and communities navigate the effects of  natural disasters. Please consider bringing toiletries to donate to families in affected areas.

Interprofessional providers and peer support specialists will present models of integrated health care that improve health outcomes for individuals diagnosed with a severe mental illness while also considering the social determinants of health. The workshop will focus on successful models of care that decrease health disparities and increase service utilization. Attendance is free but registration […]

The speaker for this event is Lorrie Brubacher, M.Ed., LMFT, RMFT Pre-registration is required for attendance For more information and to register, visit: http://cls.unc.edu

The speaker for this event is Carmen Crosby, LMSW, PhD Pre-registration is required for attendance For more information and to register, visit: http://cls.unc.edu

This workshop features presentations from physicians, pharmacists, and social workers utilizing treatment models and policies to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by the opioid epidemic. Presenters include: Drs. Kimberly Sanders, Robyn Jordan, Michael Baca-Atlas, and Deborah Barrett The workshop is free and CEs are available, but registration is required. […]

The speaker for this event is Jennifer Plumb-Villardarga, PhD Pre-registration is required for attendance For more information and to register, visit: http://cls.unc.edu

Join the UNC School of Social Work and the UNC School of Social Work Black Student Caucus for this co-sponsored event, Parenting Black Boys in America. Speaker Debra Johnson will discuss the unique challenges that African American parents face in this moderated discussion.

In this story-driven discussion, Robert Johnson will discuss topics such as the benefits of kinship care for youth in foster care and subsidized guardianship. Lecture will begin at 6:00 PM to be followed by a reception. This event is free and open to the public. Limited parking will be available in the FedEx Global Center […]

Join us for a refugee wellness benefit concert at the Steel String Brewery in Carborro, NC on Sunday Feb. 9| 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Conscious analysis and loving transparency illuminate tender, gutsy, bluesy folk when Claire Bates plays and sings. Listen at https://clairebatesmusic.com/ Donate as you can to support the work of the Refugee Mental Health […]

2020 UNC Institute on Implementation Science - Virtual Summer Session Implementation Practice Skills and Competencies and Supporting Implementation during the COVID-19 Pandemic June 18, 2020 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (EST) *A recording of the event is available HERE. **Details related to the UNC Institute on Implementation Science in December 2020 can be found here. Agenda Welcome […]

The inaugural Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium, hosted by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, is a series of virtual events that will bring together scholars and researchers from across campus to share their work with Carolina and the broader community. We will provide context on the state of race at UNC and in the […]

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health invites you to the 26th National Health Equity Research Webcast that will take place on Friday, September 11th at 2:00 P.M. ET on Zoom. This year’s webcast will be a live 90-min. interactive webinar. Register for FREE now!

As we celebrate the hard-won right to vote, join us to learn more about racial justice and voting with Stacey Abrams, Founder of Fair Fight Action on September 15, 4:30-5:30 pm ET. Register today to hear from Stacey about how far we have come and what more we need to do to ensure access to […]

Ruth Wilson Gilmore is a leader in the movement to abolish prisons, which has taken on new resonance amidst current protests for racial justice and calls to “defund the police.” According to a New York Times feature on her work, “Abolition means not just the closing of prisons but the presence, instead, of vital systems of support that […]

The first in a series: If your clients are not talking about racism — What are you doing wrong? Dr. Williams will spell out deliberate steps for building allyship from the start of therapy, as well as how to recognize, avoid, and repair inadvertent micro-aggressions that can occur. All events are from 12-2pm, for the […]

The University Libraries has prepared a set of events and informational resources to support voters during the 2020 election, including a drop in booth for people to ask questions and library staff always on hand to answer questions via live chat and social media accounts. Join via Zoom Do you have questions regarding voter registration, […]

Another event in the University Libraries line up. Join via Zoom Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham, and Chatham will discuss what you need to know to vote. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. The non-partisan presentation will cover: Challenges to voting during COVID-19 Student voting (home vs. campus) Voter registration Vote absentee by mail: procedure and challenges […]

Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham, and Chatham will discuss what you need to know to vote. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. The non-partisan presentation will cover: Challenges to voting during COVID-19 Student voting (home vs. campus) Voter registration Vote absentee by mail: procedure and challenges Vote in person: procedure and challenges Information on the website VOTE411.org How can […]

This Web event will feature leaders from CSWE, social work programs, voting rights activists, and leaders from the National Social Work Voter Mobilization Campaign who have launched the Voting Is Social Work campaign. Programs will highlight their activities that help drive voter engagement, and speakers will highlight free resources that make it easy for students […]

The first of a three-part webinar from the Institute of African American Research -- The IAAR is celebrating its 25th Anniversary by hosting a 3-part webinar series titled “Carolina's Black Trailblazers: An Intergenerational Conversation." The series will include two-hour talks with different members of Carolina's Black alumni and students discussing their experiences and visions for the campus.

ALL are welcome to attend this online workshop hosted by You Can Vote to learn the latest rules for voting. You will learn: - Up-to-date voting laws - 2020 Election Schedule and what is on the ballot - How to successfully educate and motivate voters to cast their ballot - Voter Registration best practices using […]

Help register, educate, and empower new voters by making calls to other North Carolinians. Join You Can Vote at 5pm for a training on the script and calling tool, followed by calls at 6pm. This is a remote activity that can be done from home -- all you need is a laptop or desktop computer […]

Prepare for the polls this November by finding the most accurate, up-to-date information about the general election candidates and how to vote in your county. This workshop will introduce strategies for researching the candidates’ platforms, funding sources and voting records.

The Vote: Reimagining What it Could Be Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8 Sessions run from 10:00 AM to 7:00pm EST Location: Zoom (Register Here) In addition to marking the 2020 election, this virtual symposium on voting will provide an opportunity for our intellectual community to think seriously about democratic citizenship and to look […]

The COVID-19 pandemic, new changes to election law, and poll worker shortages pose unique challenges to voters in 2020. So Democracy NC is working to ensure that every eligible voter in our state can successfully cast their ballot. Vote Protectors (otherwise known as poll monitors) serve as our “eyes and ears on the ground” at […]

The webinar will focus on the realities facing individuals on death row and how social workers can advocate for changes in our current carceral system. Michael J. Braxton, who is currently on death row, will share his personal experiences as well as important actions people can take to support men on death row.  Tessie Castillo […]

Do we choose our politicians or do our politicians choose us? Packing and Cracking is an interactive mapmaking event about gerrymandering: the pervasive practice of politicians choosing their voters rather than the other way around. Through digital drawing and map drawing games, Packing and Cracking uses critical cartography, gerrymandering history, and interviews with politicians and […]

Carolina Social Workers in Action for Voting (C-SWAV), in partnership with VotER, is hosting a non-partisan text bank session on Wednesday, October 28 from 8:00 – 9:00 PM EST.  With less than two weeks left before the election, we believe it is important for social workers and our colleagues to make an impact and help others to make […]

The Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium, hosted by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, is a series of virtual events that brings together scholars and researchers from across campus to share their work with Carolina and the broader community. The second in the R3 series, “Cultural Industry, Techno-capitalism, and Labor: The Mediated Exploitation of Black […]

November 17th, 10:30 AM - 12 PM (EST) Webinar: The Role of Context in Implementation of Evidence-Informed Programs and Practices A recording of this event is available HERE! Speakers: Marita Brack, Head of Programme, NHS Education for Scotland Laura Louison, Associate Director of the National Implementation Research Network Judy Thomson, Director of Psychology, NHS Education […]

December 4th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST) Webinar: The Critical Role of Relationships in Implementation Practice and Evidence Use and New International Practice Guide to Supporting Implementation A recording of this event is now available in two parts: Part 1: Introducing the Practice Guide for Implementation Support Part 2: The Role of Relationships in […]

January 28th, 10:30 AM - 12 PM (EST) Webinar - Equity and Implementation Science: An Urgent Partnership  A recording of this event is available HERE! Healthcare equity, or the assurance of optimal, timely healthcare for all people is an active process, not a simple outcome. To achieve healthcare equity, the field of implementation science needs to […]

The Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium, co-hosted by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, the Jordan Institute for Families, and the UNC School of Social Work's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, is a series of virtual events that bring together scholars and researchers from across campus to share their work with Carolina and the broader community. The third […]

This event is co-hosted by the Jordan Institute for Families | UNC School of Social Work, the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and National Implementation Research Network (NIRN). April 15th, 10:30 AM - 12 PM (EST) Webinar - The Importance of Building Psychological Safety Among Staff and Stakeholders for Successful Implementation A recording of […]

This event is co-hosted by the Jordan Institute for Families and Collaborative for Implementation Practice at the UNC School of Social Work, and The Annie E. Casey Foundation. September 30th, 11 AM - 1 PM (EST) Webinar - Equitable Implementation In Action *** Recordings are available HERE *** Event Description This event will shine a light on equitable […]