BUSSW alum Ellen Godena, LICSW (SSW’11) recently published a case study that illustrates the complexity of Functional Nervous Disorder (FND), the second most common outpatient neurological referral, and how to engage clients in nuanced treatment. The disease has been misunderstood and misdiagnosed by medical and psychotherapy fields for decades. As Godena notes, “FND has been […]
The Network at BUSSW has developed an exciting opportunity for BUSSW alumni to share their expertise with a wide variety of organizations through The Trainers Hub. Network Director Bronwyn Keefe shares details about this new credentialing program that will certify social work alumni to become trainers for The Network’s growing professional education offerings. Excerpt from […]
As part of the Grand Challenges for Social Work’s Eliminate Racism series, Prof. Dawn Belkin Martinez and Taylor Goyette-Frechette (SSW’20) will speak at the upcoming event, “Close the Health Gap & Advance Long & Productive Lives.” The last of this series, their talk will examine solutions and interventions at the intersection of racism and the […]
COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on mental health has been substantial. In particular, the United States has seen an increase in public adult outbursts, but what is the psychological source of these tantrums? BUSSW alumna Kristen Lee (SSW’00) explains how anxiety, fear, and our mindset all contribute to this behavior in her recent op-ed for Psychology Today. […]