FOR THOSE COMING FROM THE DEAN’s ENEWS, HERE IS THE CORRECT LINK TO DR. ELLOR’s ARTICLE: Gerontology expert share tips during coronavirus pandemic (Sorry for the confusion!) _________________________________________ It’s that time of the year again, where we sing about what a wonderful time of the year it is. Hot cocoa, warm fireplaces, Friendsgiving’s and family gatherings […]
Category: Fall 2019
Empowerment through a Question
“Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.” –Voltaire This wise saying challenges us to develop the skill of crafting good questions. As human beings, it is in our natural curiosity to want answers, but how do we arrive at these answers without good questions? Within a study to find best practice […]
Gender Differences and Spirituality
We live in a world where research is at the tip of our fingers always. One new area of research that is becoming more popular is the study of how spirituality and our social work practice intertwine and how they impact each other. Our practice experiences can influence how we see the world around us, […]
Stigma, Gender Differences, and Mental Health
Every year 1 in 5 American adults will experience a mental health condition (Mental Health Conditions, n.d). Additionally, approximately 30-50% of individuals experience a mental disorder diagnosis in their lifetime (Mackenzie, Gekoski, & Knox, 2006). A mental health diagnosis can permeate every aspect of a person’s life. It can impact their daily living skills along […]