We are horrified to learn of this weekend’s tragedy in Orlando in which more than 50 people have died and many more are injured. Our thoughts are with the many who have died, the injured, and their families. We are mindful of the needs of the many traumatized bystanders, police response team, first responders, and […]
Most days it’s hard to catch Mirna Barba (’16). On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays she is completing her field placement with the Veteran Affairs Healthcare System in Boston. Other days, the second-year clinical practice major is on the third floor at 264 Bay State Road, working with the Center for Addiction Research and Services. Of course, there […]
We are pleased to announce a new professional development opportunity from the Professional Education Programs at Boston University School of Social Work. Certificate Program in the Treatment of Trauma Because trauma is a critically emerging and rapidly evolving field, mental health professionals need integrated up-to-date training in working with diverse populations affected by wide ranging […]
Boston University School of Social Work announces today that Assistant Professor Ruth Paris, PhD will lead an evaluation study of Project BRIGHT (Building Resilience through Intervention: Growing Healthier Together), a new family-centered program for children suffering from traumatic stress due to a parent’s substance abuse. As part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, funded […]