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Wed, 09/30/2020

Study Finds Shortcomings in Therapy for Sexual Minorities

Sexual minority individuals experience depression and anxiety at higher rates than their heterosexual counterparts, yet both the individuals and therapists report experiencing difficulties in treatment. A University of Kansas researcher has published a study that examines the research on psychotherapy interventions for sexual minority clients and provides recommendations for improving services. “Sexual minorities often express frustration with their mental health services such as experiencing microaggressions. Service providers also express frustration at not being prepared to fully serve sexual minority individuals,” said Briana McGeough, assistant professor of social welfare at KU.
Tue, 08/11/2020

Searching for New Associate Director of Field Education

The KU School of Social Welfare is searching for our new Associate Director of Field Education, stationed at Edwards or Lawrence Campus. ...

Tue, 07/21/2020

School of Social Welfare Announces New Field Education Director

The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare has announced the appointment of Kelly Jones as the new associate professor of the practice and director of field education. Prior to this appointment, Jones was the senior associate director for field education within the school and has been serving as interim...

Mon, 07/20/2020

Professor leading grants to improve health for survivors of intimate partner violence

LAWRENCE — Women who have experienced intimate partner violence are at a higher risk of negative health outcomes such as cervical cancer, sexually transmitted infections, HPV and HIV/AIDS. A University of Kansas researcher is building a body of work through publications and grants to better understand these risks and to...

Wed, 07/31/2019

Proclamation by the Governor Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the Strengths Perspective

TO THE PEOPLE OF KANSAS, GREETINGS:...

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