CSU’s HABIC therapy dog program helps Denver healthcare workers
In October, CSUs HABIC therapy dog program restarted at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, bringing human-animal volunteer teams to serve the mental health needs of healthcare personnel.
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New HABIC undergraduate social work intern: Q&A with Lisa Williams
Lisa Williams has joined Human-Animal Bond in Colorado as an undergraduate student intern through the Bachelor of Social Work program. Learn more about her interests and experiences that brought her to HABIC:
New stipend program offers specialization in early childhood mental health
A new internship stipend program in the School of Social Work, developed in partnership with the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County, aims to give students a clear pathway for specialization in infant and early childhood mental health as social work practitioners.
Social Work Research Center targets national policies for child and family well-being
Two large studies currently underway in CSU’s Social Work Research Center (SWRC) are set to directly advance state and national policy on prevention practices for healthy child development and family well-being.
Outstanding social work grad focuses on social work policy and equity in education for her BSW and beyond
Virginia Smith has never looked back since deciding on Colorado State for her BSW degree. Following graduation this fall she’s already looking forward to graduate study, to continue following her passion for social work policy within the field of education.
CSU School of Social Work faculty awarded grant to enhance mental health services in Larimer County
Assistant Professor Shannon Hughes has received a Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Distributed Services Fund award of $150,000 to develop an academic-community partnership project that supports greater peer-based services in mental health.
Fall 2020 CSU Distance MSW grads present capstone research projects
Upcoming Fall 2020 Distance MSW graduates presented their capstone research project studies using first-hand knowledge gained during coursework on how social work research informs professional practice.
Fueling her passion for mental health and social justice: MSW student Becca Reymann
As a concentration-year master’s student in Colorado State University’s School of Social Work, Becca Reymann (she/her) is expanding her qualifications in mental health, especially within the context of social justice.
School of Social Work impacting Colorado communities via CSU Extension mini-grants
Colorado State University Extension has recognized three teams in the School of Social Work with mini-grant awards for exciting new community outreach projects that contribute to the university-community partnership and diversity goals of CSU.
‘Doing good’ with research and data analysis: Q&A with Sunil Butler
Sunil Butler is a researcher and data analyst in the Social Work Research Center. He holds a B.A. in mathematics with a minor in English literature from Colorado College, and a M.S. in statistics from Colorado State University. Learn more about his current work in applied research for child and youth well-being, and child maltreatment prevention.