Simmons College School of Social Work

Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups, MA Chapter and Simmons College School of Social Work

Annual Conference
Friday, March 12th
Simmons College School of Management
8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Keynote Speaker:
Dominique Moyse Steinberg
Author, Mutual Aid Groups, Helping People Help One Another*

Conference workshops include:
Spirituality and Social Work with Groups
Group work with mentally ill sex offenders
Group work with survivors of military trauma
Mindfulness in Group Work
Groupwork 101
Supervision and Consultation workshop

In addition to the keynote and workshops, awards will be presented to group workers from the community, as well as students from BSW and MSW programs in the area. This is a wonderful opportunity to align with a professional organization, network, and connect with social group workers from across New England.

Assistant Professor Dana Leeman Grossman published “Conversations That Continue Long After They are Over: The impact of the research on the researcher” in the spring issue of Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping.

Prof. Johnnie Hamilton-Mason presented a paper entitled "Understanding the Significance of Racism and Sexism in the Lives of Black Women" as an ORAL PAPER during the 2010 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research which was held in San Francisco, CA on January 17th.

Alumna Rita Nieves, SW 2007, is featured in an article in the Bay State Banner about an experimental women's addiction treatment program developed in Boston.

Rita was one of the team leaders that developed the Boston Consortium Model for treating women with addictions, histories of trauma and mental health issues. She received her M.S.W. from Simmons College in 2007.

To read the article in the Bay State Banner, please visit http://www.baystatebanner.com:80/health21-2010-01-14

The School of Social Work to provide continuing education to psychologists - only social work school in Massachusetts to be granted such approval.
The School of Social Work recently received a two-year preliminary approval from the American Psychological Association to provide continuing education to psychologists. The SSW is the only social work school in Massachusetts to be granted such approval.

Leaders in professional social work will talk about trends in their fields of practice and will share hiring tips and strategies for a successful job search.

Tuesday, January 12 at 5:15 pm Kotzen Center, Simmons College

• Welcome and Introduction of Panel: Dean Stefan Krug



• Martha Burke, LICSW (‘78SW): Director of Social Work and Clinical Services, Brigham and Women’s Hospital



• Mathew McCall, MSW (‘07SW): Educational Partnerships and Intern Manager, The Home for Little Wanderers



• Judith Talbert, MSW/ACSW Social Work Executive VA Boston Health Care System



• Jennifer Martin, LICSW, Team Manager, Boston Senior Home Care

"Leadership in Tough Times" presented by Dr. Ronald Heifetz at Simmons College School of Social Work on Thursday, January 13, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

About the topic: As social workers, we hope to make a difference in people’s lives, and this work often requires us to take leadership risks. We are facing tough times, as clients are struggling and agencies are fighting to survive. Whether you are a social work student or a seasoned professional, you are in a position to influence others and mobilize change efforts. Dr. Heifetz will explore with us how to use ourselves in the service of advancing what we care about most, as we face day-to-day workplace challenges.


About the presenter: Dr. Heifetz is the Founding Director of the Center for Public Leadership, King Hussein bin Talal Senior Lecturer in Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School, and a founding principal in Cambridge Leadership Associates. He is the author of Leadership Without Easy Answers and the co-author of Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive through the Dangers of Leading and The Practice of Adaptive Leadership. Known worldwide for his seminal work on the practice and teaching of leadership, Heifetz consults widely with senior executives in government, business, and nonprofit organizations. He is a graduate of Columbia University, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard Kennedy School, and has completed his medical training in psychiatry.

To register for this event:
Please send an e-mail to: kathleen.rice@simmons.edu with "Heifetz Lecture" as the subject line.
Please indicate if you are a Field Supervisor or Alumnus/a and include your agency affiliation.
Please state whether you will need parking at Simmons.