As an alum of BU School of Social Work, James Fishman (SSW’78) has become a leader in improving the lives of Bostonians with AIDS. A recent profile of Fishman in the Swampscott Reporter celebrated his work as a therapist for those affected by AIDS, as well as his history-making appointment as the first social worker […]
While some parents may struggle with their young children identifying as trans, BUSSW Lecturer Rebecca Minor (SSW’15) explains that the most important thing a parent can do is provide unconditional love and support: “Kids know themselves a lot more than adults tend to give them credit for, and we need to listen.” In her latest […]
The prevalence of social media and its built-in engagement tools make it a compelling platform for health interventions. From smoking cessation Facebook groups to sexual health “webisodes” on YouTube, many of these interventions have shown success. However, a lack of research on the overall engagement of social media-based interventions among sexual and gender minority (SGM) […]
The Center for Aging and Disability Education & Research (CADER) at BUSSW is dedicated to improving the healthcare system for the aging LGBTQ+ community. To that end, CADER has recently collaborated with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) to create a free online course for all providers in Massachusetts that contract with, receive […]