Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) faculty, staff, students, programs and community partners are making waves. Learn more about their research, accomplishments, outcomes and impact on social justice and social change.
In partnership with the Denver Health Paramedic Division, DU’s Emergency Medical Services program launched in 2021 and provides initial classroom and field training and experience for EMTs much like a physician would in residency.
In partnership with Denver Public Schools, GSSW doctoral student Colleen Cummings Melton and Prof. Sarah Bexell are integrating climate action and ecological justice into public education.
GSSW introduces flexible specialization “pathways” for its Denver Campus MSW program, giving students the ability to focus their degree to meet their personal interests and career goals.
A Graduate School of Social Work MSW concentration in health and wellness prepared alumna Alexandria Forte for a multifaceted career that blends hospital case management with program management and education.
Prof. Jenn Bellamy works to advance social and racial justice in social work practice and in social work education and research — both within the school and in the broader academy.
This 200 level supervision series is designed to elevate competence in clinical supervision. Designed to be experiential in nature, participants will be expected to engage and participate in relevant group dialog, individual self reflection and small breakout groups. Participants may choose to register for each course individually or sign up for a package to include all 3.
Join us for a special celebratory event marking the 10th Anniversary of the Western Colorado MSW Program at the Graduate School of Social Work. This milestone calls for a joyous occasion — an opportunity to elevate alumni impact stories, showcase program success and show gratitude for ongoing community partnerships.
Refusing to Abandon Our Humanity and Each Other with Kelly Hayes
Kelly Hayes, co-author of the best selling book Let This Radicalize You, will talk about the work of social justice in the context of catastrophe and collapse.
What does it mean to refuse to abandon one another in a culture that increasingly normalizes human disposability?
How can we build movements grounded in solidarity and reciprocal care?
How can we build relationships that will help us survive and heal during the trying times ahead?
The Emergence of Psychedelic Care: Critical Roles of Social Workers
In this 3-hour online workshop, participants will discuss the critical roles social workers may play as psychedelics become more accessible in our communities. We will discuss the current landscape of research and practice with psychedelic medicines, then explore macro, mezzo, and micro practice issues for social workers.
Trauma and the Body: An Introduction to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
This 2-hour introductory workshop will focus on tapping into the body’s innate wisdom in working with people who have experienced overwhelming traumatic stress. While learning about the foundations of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, attendees will learn how trauma affects the body, nervous system and mind.
Black Feminist Social Work Toolbox: Applying an Intersectional Model of Reflection
This two-part course seeks to create a space where attendees “unlearn, learn, and relearn”, reflection, one of the foundational tools of the social work approach, through a black feminist lens. This course will be beneficial to social workers that apply black feminist theory and healing practices into their micro, mezzo and macro work.