Donna McLaughlin Promoted to Full Clinical Professor
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is pleased to announce that Donna McLaughlin has been promoted to full clinical professor, a testament to her extensive, high-quality, innovative work and numerous contributions to the School. McLaughlin is known for her expertise in social work practice with groups and individuals, behavioral health and trauma, and supervising, […]
6/11 – 6/14: Professor López & McLaughlin Share Their Expertise at IASWG Symposium
Improving practitioners’ understanding of effective group social work is essential for creating supportive networks, empowering communities and individuals, and promoting social change. To help improve social work with groups internationally, Professor Donna McLaughlin and Luz López from BU School of Social Work will present at the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG) Symposium […]
BUSSW at the 2023 CSWE Annual Program Meeting: Presentations, Reception & More
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) had an impressive presence at the Council for Social Work Education’s 2023 Annual Program Meeting (CSWE APM). Faculty, staff, students and alumni shared their expertise on topics ranging from anti-racist group work to early childhood mental health. Saturday night’s reception drew hundreds of attendees from peer schools, social […]
BUSSW Faculty & Alumni Share Expertise at International Social Work Symposium
Faculty and alumni from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) presented at a recent symposium hosted by the International Association for Social Work Groups (IASWG). The presentation, “Understanding Process Groups: An Experiential Workshop,” was given by Lecturer Será Godfrey-Kaplan (MSW’08), Adam Glick (MSW’94), Prof. Mark Gianino, Tfawa Haynes (MSW’07), Crystal Jones (MSW’12), Prof. Donna McLaughlin, […]
Professor McLaughlin Shares Support Group Strategies at Loyola University & Aspire Health Alliance
When she’s not teaching and advising MSW students at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), Professor Donna McLaughlin can often be found sharing her expertise with the broader social work community. This month, she led sessions at the Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work and Aspire Health Alliance, drawing from her extensive experience […]
11/12: Professor Donna McLaughlin Helps Plan Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Conference
Professor Donna McLaughlin is a planning committee member for the 2022 Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Facilitator Conference hosted by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). This conference will allow support group facilitators to meet, collaborate, and share expertise on best practices for working with those affected by Parkinson’s disease and their caretakers. The conference will […]
Professor Donna McLaughlin Presents at the IASWG Symposium: From Social Separation to Social Solidarity
Clinical Associate Professor McLaughlin will present “Exploring the Experience of Loss and Grief during the Pandemic: The Heightened Need for Connecting in Groups at the 2022 International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG ) Symposium: From Social Separation to Social Solidarity. From June 16-18, group workers from across the globe will participate and present […]
Memorable Moments: The 2019 Alumni Association Awards
On September 21st, alumni, faculty, staff, friends and family celebrated the 2019 BUSSW Alumni Association Awards. Here are some of our favorite moments… All photography by Dana J. Quigley except where noted otherwise.
BUSSW Makes Strong Showing at the International Symposium for Social Work with Groups
Get the latest details on BUSSW faculty, students, alumni and course facilitators presenting at the 2019 IASWG Symposium Eleven students, faculty, recent graduates and online course facilitators from Boston University School of Social Work were selected to present at the 2019 Symposium for the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG), June 5-9 in New […]
Donna McLaughlin (Clinical Associate Professor) Receives 2015 Mary V. Lisbon Group Worker of the Year Award
Professor Donna McLaughlin is the recipient of the 2015 Mary V. Lisbon Group Worker of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Chapter of the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG). The award recognizes McLaughlin’s commitment, leadership, and contributions around the field of social work with groups. McLaughlin received the award on Friday, March 20 […]