The Jordan Institute for Families
The UNC School of Social Work
“The only constant is change.” This pearl of wisdom attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus rings especially true for us today. The changes that we witness locally, nationally, and globally have an enduring impact on each emerging generation. The rapid technological advancements in our society reveal that we are in a new era of human […]
Every day across the United States, thousands of professionals experience bereavement. Many individuals may go through multiple personal losses while at one employer. How we show up for and support employees matters, and bereavement and grief are no exception. When my brother died unexpectedly two years ago, I had hundreds of thoughts go through my […]
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches are based on the idea that there is an influential cycle among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It was designed to help individuals with depression identify dysfunctional or unhelpful thought patterns and modify those thoughts to influence their mood and behaviors (Beck, 2021). Where do these dysfunctional […]
On February 18, 2019, four residents from Benevolence Farm, a re-entry program for formerly incarcerated women, visited the Social Innovation Entrepreneurship Lab (SIEL) to share their personal stories about their time and work at Benevolence Farm. They shared about how they use social entrepreneurship to support their mission by selling shares in their farm and […]
