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First Day of Classes
GRACE Educational Event: "Using Music, Games and Tech to Support People with Dementia and their Care Partners" Presented by Michael Romero
Join for an exploration of creative and technological tools to enhance connection with loved ones. This presentation will include stories and footage from Romero’s partnership in the Alzheimer’s journey with his mother, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse and Musician. Participants can expect to gain activities, communication techniques, and knowledge on Dementia and End of Life care.
Social Work's Got Talent
School of Social Work, Utopia Theatre 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, United StatesSWGT is a talent show open to all members of SHS. This is an opportunity for SHS members to build community through a night of food and performances.
Spring Break (No Classes)
GRACE Program Educational Event: Empowering those Caring for Older Adults Living with Parkinson's
Join us to hear Allan Cole, Ph.D. discuss challenges and opportunities presented to those living with Parkinson’s, with attention to with person centered care and health equity, and utilizes person writings and experiences. Learning Objectives: Participants will learn what distinguishes Parkinson’s disease as a chronic, progressive, and degenerative illness, and consider the particular challenges those…
Spring 2023 Commencement
Information regarding commencement will be posted on the Commencement page as updates become available.
12th Annual Leben Play Therapy Symposium
Workshop: A Multimodal-Phase Based Sandtray Therapy and Parts Work with Children Affected by Complex and Chronic Trauma presented by Ana M. Gomez, Mc, LPC. This is an in-person event on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Learn more and register!
Practical Harm Reduction Strategies for People Who Use Drugs: Interprofessional Care to Advance Health Equity and Reduce Harm
Grand Rounds Presented By: Snehal Patel, MD The University of Texas at Austin Health Social Work departments at Dell Medical School and Steve Hicks School of Social Work
Autism Consortium of Texas October 2023 Webinar
Topic: Delivering quality care to Latine families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD): A look at how Latine parents evaluate care quality and express care (dis)satisfaction. Presenter: Monica Gordillo, Ph.D., Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware Join us for the Autism Consortium of Texas October Webinar! At the end of this…
Play Therapy with the Brain and Body in Mind: A Polyvagal Approach
This workshop will dive into Polyvagal theory and how it can be used in play therapy with all ages of clients. Play therapy techniques of movement, mindfulness, music, expressive arts, and sandtray will be taught via lecture and experiential activities. Participants will get hands on experience so they can easily use these skills right away…
This Couch Has Bed Bugs: On the Psychoanalysis of Homelessness and the Homelessness of Psychoanalysis
School of Social Work, Utopia Theatre 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, United StatesJoin us for the 2023 Sue Fairbanks LectureIn an era of managed care, how can psychoanalytic principles be woven into a community mental health system? By exploring hateful countertransference reactions - both his own and those of members of the community in which he practices - Brian Ngo-Smith will examine professional tensions that arise in…
Research Showcase
Steve Hicks School of Social Work Room 1.212 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, United StatesA panel of social work researchers will share current findings on the significance of involving partners with lived experience to enhance mental health, veteran spouse support, sexual health, and disability services. Panelists: Discussant:
International Student Career Services Support Workshop
Join us for an informative session hosted by the DiNitto Career Center, in collaboration with the Office of Global Engagement at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work. This workshop is designed specifically for international students to explore career services and resources available to support your unique career journey. Whether you’re navigating job searches, understanding…
Social Work Student Wayfinding Table
Mezes 1st Floor Entrance, across from McCombs 154 W 21st St, Austin, Texas, United StatesThe Steve Hicks School of Social Work invites you to join us at our SHS Wayfinding Table! We welcome all social work students to stop by one of our scheduled Wednesday pop-up tables for complimentary refreshments and to learn more about the valuable career and student services available to you. Our friendly and knowledgeable Academic…
Who is Free to Free Associate: Psychoanalysis and Social Ethics
Bass Lecture HallSue Fairbanks Annual lecture on Psychoanalytic Thought presented by Elise Geltman, LCSW.
Texas Social Work Fall Career Fair
🌟 Join Us at the Social Work Career Fair! 🌟 Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community and empower individuals? Look no further! We are thrilled to invite you to our Texas Social Work Fall Career Fair, an event dedicated to connecting aspiring social work professionals with esteemed organizations and agencies…