Rachel West-Balling, MSW
Saturday, March 2, 2024
In-person
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
5 CECs
Location: UConn Hartford Times Building, Room 220, 10 Prospect St, Hartford, CT – use Front St entrance
Directions will be included in your confirmation email
Registration Fee: $125
10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors
Group Work in the school setting serves as a dynamic platform for students to develop essential and social emotional skills. Using a Group Work model creates a space where students can connect, share, and support one another, foster a sense of belonging, and reduce feelings of isolation. Group interventions can address various challenges students may face, including behavioral issues and academic stress. By providing targeted support, school social workers can contribute to a more positive and conducive learning environment.
This workshop will highlight ways in which group work can enhance social and emotional well-being, foster a sense of community, and contribute to overall academic success. Through interactive activities and shared experiences, participants will explore how group interventions provide a structured yet flexible environment for fostering empathy, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Participants in this seminar will:
- explore the connection between group work and positive behavioral outcomes, academic improvement, and emotional resilience
- learn how group interventions can address challenges students may face, including behavioral issues and academic stress
- discover how to maximize your impact by efficiently addressing the needs of multiple students within a group setting and making your services more accessible to a larger student population
- explore the role of group work in promoting cultural competence and inclusivity by fostering an environment where every student feels valued and understood