Most upcoming events are posted on the UNC School of Social Work event calendar, including CE programs and non-CE programs that are open to the public. These event listings link to program web pages, where you will find additional information.
Making Successful Transitions to Adulthood and Community Living w/Fred Hathaway, Jr.
Virtual/Online , United StatesWe will look at typical paths and data-informed ways to make post-secondary transitions more successful. Using a family-centered approach, I’ll touch on natural supports, planning tools, and a framework for defining success.
Trauma: The haystack, not the needle! How to contextualize, assess, and treat trauma-related behaviors in young people w/ Donna Newberne, LCMHCS
Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building, Auditorium 325 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThis workshop guides therapists in navigating treatment options for trauma-related symptoms and behaviors in youths. It emphasizes that attributing behavioral struggles solely to trauma related experiences may be insufficient. It is imperative to view trauma …
Let’s Break the Taboo: Embracing Sexuality and Intellectual Disability w/ Dr. Uzama Price
Virtual/Online , United StatesSexual health promotion often neglects individuals with intellectual disabilities, leading to stigma and exclusion. Lack of access to sex education and social engagement creates barriers to well-being. This presentation highlights the need for lifelong education …
Repairing the Broken Bowl: Exploring the Therapeutic Applications of the Japanese Art of Kintsugi
Hybrid 325 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThis workshop will explore the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi and the ancient practice of kintsugi. Wabi-sabi is an aesthetic that embraces imperfection and the transient nature of things, while kintsugi is the meticulous art of …
Hypnosis for Healing: An integrated approach for treating people with anxiety and trauma, with Laurie Emmer-Martin, DSW, LCSW
Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building, Auditorium 325 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesHypnosis is a powerful clinical tool that empowers clients to access their subconscious minds, enhancing the impact and transformative potential of therapeutic interventions. In this comprehensive workshop, Laurie Emmer-Martin will teach and demonstrate hypnosis techniques …
The impact of rare/undiagnosed conditions on children and families w/ Rebecca C. Spillmann, MS, CGC
Virtual/Online , United StatesThis workshop addresses the challenges faced by patients, families, and healthcare providers when dealing with rare and undiagnosed conditions, which collectively impact 30 million Americans. Despite the individual rarity of these conditions, they often remain …
Befriending bodily sensations: A practical introduction to interoceptive exposure in clinical practice w/ Clair Robbins, Ph.D.
Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building, Auditorium 325 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesExposure therapy, including interoceptive exposure, can help patients manage strong emotions by confronting physical sensations linked to anxiety in a controlled setting. This practice reduces fear and avoidance of these sensations, improving emotional regulation and …
Undoing aloneness in the face of overwhelming trauma: Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy w/ Sonya Parker, LCSW, RYT-200
Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building, Auditorium 325 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesFeeling alone intensifies emotional distress. This workshop introduces Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), an evidence-based therapy that focuses on undoing the aloneness that arises from feelings of disconnection, overwhelm, and traumatic experiences. Rooted in attachment …
Supporting Caregivers of children with Disabilities and Special Healthcare Needs w/ Dr. Gavin Colquitt
Virtual/Online , United StatesThis presentation will address the unique challenges of caregivers of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs, including emotional, financial, and logistical barriers. Using insights from successful community-based programs, it will highlight practical tools and …
Collaborative Healing with Internal Family Systems: An interactive in-person program (with Zoom viewing option)
Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building, Auditorium 325 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesDescription: This Internal Family Systems (IFS) workshop provides information on IFS from the ground up and how to adapt it flexibly to meet diverse client needs and issues. This workshop brings together two IFS certified …
