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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Michael Lynch , LMSW, is a clinical associate professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. She also works with agencies to train staff in Motivational Interviewing. But it has limits in nuanced situations requiring true empathy. View it as an augmentation tool, not a replacement for human expertise.

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“Es Como Que no los Conociera”: Reunification of Unaccompanied Migrant Youth with Their U.S. Families

Social Work Blog

Data were collected from 30 youth, six parents, and four school administrators via focus groups and semi-structured interviews. In addition, the results point to the importance of developing interventions to increase trust, empathy, and communication between unaccompanied immigrant youth and their parents. blended families).

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

This scholarship opportunity will help cover the costs of the LMSW exam to be able to further my progress toward my end goals. My professional goals are to obtain my LMSW and LCSW while continuing to support marginalized communities. After graduation, I plan to receive my LMSW, and eventually my LCSW.