Clinical psychologist and UNCG Social Work professor Dr. Viktor Burlaka has dedicated more than 20 years to improving mental health in vulnerable populations—a passion that began after earning his bachelor’s degree in Kyiv, Ukraine.
(Participants) finally have an opportunity in life to explore topics that maybe they had to set aside due to work or family.
We have no choice who our families are. We do choose our friendships to be people we like and have (things) in common with.
Dr. Elise Eifert was recently selected as a Victor W. Marshall Fellow in Applied Gerontology by the Southern Gerontological Society.
While in school, we were taught many skills related to communication, empathy, and supporting and listening to others. One skill I used a lot while supporting this school was being an active listener; sometimes, you don’t even have to say anything. They may only need someone to listen to them and their story, and others need you to be empathetic and support them through it.
Department of Social Work Professor Dr. Meredith Powers was selected as one of the keynote speakers on June 21, at the National Association of Social Workers annual four-day conference in Washington, D.C. Powers will discuss environmental justice is social justice.
How do you decide on the right child care facility? A star rating at a North Carolina child care facility can ease the minds of parents and caregivers.
What’s more, it can help a facility learn about areas where it can improve – and how to support these changes.
“Income only tells part of the story,” said Mat Despard, Department of Social Work Associate Professor. “We’re talking about people who may be struggling with student debt, child care, and unaffordable housing.”
Michael Thull, who has seen an increase in Xylazine in Greensboro, said the usage of the drug restricts the blood vessels and circulation, which causes wounds that can takes months to heal.