Darlene Brace, Behavioral Health Director in an integrated medical and dental clinic, is a graduate of both the Animals and Human Health (AHH) and Canine-Assisted Intervention Specialist (CAIS) certificates. In both of these programs, Brace learned valuable skills and knowledge that she has been able to take into her personal practice.
To further advance the field of human-animal-environment interactions (HAEI), IHAC is proud to support the Human-Animal-Environment Interaction in Social Work certificate at the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work. Sarah Pellizzari, an MSW graduate who earned the certificate (at the time known as the Animal-Assisted Social Work Certificate) in 2012, integrates pieces of her learning into her work today.
Jeanne Floerke, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in work with children with medical illnesses, earned the Equine-Assisted Mental Health Practitioner (EAMH) Certificate in 2022. In her practice, Floerke offers inpatient, pediatric consultation for medical teams and outpatient treatment for children and adults.
Through the Mutual Aid Collective, the DU Graduate School of Social Work and its community partners are exploring social work and collective care.
As a clinical assistant professor, GSSW alumnus Jason Lester, MSW ’16, shares experience from his career improving child permanency with future child welfare caseworkers.
As a new assistant professor of the practice, alumna Deborah Blumenthal aims to create transformative field experiences for online MSW students.
Social work/international studies dual-degree grad Ariel Zarate supports survivors of torture and trauma
The University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work and Maria Droste Counseling Center partner to train the next generation of mental health professionals and change agents.
