Abigail (Abby) Pinkston is in her first year of UNE’s MSW Program, expected to graduate in May 2022. As part of her MSW, she is also pursuing the certificates, Training in Aging and Diversity (TRIAD)* and Trauma-informed care. She is doing her field placement at Esther Residence in Saco, ME, a transitional sober house for … Continue reading MSW student, Abby Pinkston, talks about her field placement at Esther House
Alumni Kevin Freeman MSW ’20: UNE takeaways and dreams of private practice
Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Freeman MSW ‘20 We recently reached out to UNE MSW alumni, Kevin Freeman for an update. He shared with us that he’s just passed his ASWB Masters of Social Work licensing exam and is now an LMSW-cc ("conditional clinical"), one step closer to achieving his goal of becoming a Licensed Clinical Social … Continue reading Alumni Kevin Freeman MSW ’20: UNE takeaways and dreams of private practice
MSW Student, Christine Quong ’21 on Best Practices for Interprofessional Telecollaboration
An interprofessional group of students, faculty, professional staff, and community members gathered virtually back in December for a facilitated discussion on best practices for telehealth and telecollaboration methods across regions and disciplines. The event, “Telecollaboration: Best Practices for Teams,” sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Collaborative Education (CECE) at the University of New England, drew medical … Continue reading MSW Student, Christine Quong ’21 on Best Practices for Interprofessional Telecollaboration
Reflections on Art, Community, and Social Justice with MSW Student, Robert (Bobby) Bennett, Jr. ’21
Bobby Bennett is in his second year of UNE's MSW on campus program. He was recently granted the 2020 Charlene B. Rydell Scholarship, which was established in memory of Charlene Rydell, HON ’95, who dedicated much of her life to community activism and promoting social equity and justice. Past Rydell Recipients: Blair Doucette '18 Kara … Continue reading Reflections on Art, Community, and Social Justice with MSW Student, Robert (Bobby) Bennett, Jr. ’21
Alumna Dana Johnson MSW ’17 talks about life as a School Social Worker
Today, we hear from alumna, Dana Johnson MSW '17, School Social Worker at Buckfield, Maine Jr./Sr. High School: Life as a School Social Worker: I currently hold an LMSW-CC in the state of Maine, and am receiving supervision (96 hours= two years of direct supervision) through a local LCSW to be able to sit for the … Continue reading Alumna Dana Johnson MSW ’17 talks about life as a School Social Worker
