Dr. Donald K. Granvold, Professor
School of Social Work
The “Feel Good Profession”
Career Opportunities in Social Work
Description: Social Work is a “feel good” profession that makes a difference in people’s lives. The field of Social Work is broad in scope. If you are interested in working with children, adults, or elderly, there is a job for you. If you want to work in healthcare, family counseling, with mentally ill, or in the corrections field, Social Work may be the most desirable career path. This presentation will inform you of the many roles that Social Workers fulfill and provide you with an understanding of the academic requirements to become a Social Worker.
The “Fifty Minute Hour": What Happens on the Therapist’s Couch?
This is your opportunity to talk to an experienced counselor who is prepared to answer your questions about the “fifty minute hour”. Why do people act the way they do? How can counseling help people change the paths of their lives? Come with questions and find out if this is a career for you. At a minimum, you can expect to learn how psychotherapy helps people with their problems and concerns.
Love is Never Enough: What Makes Marriage Work
Learn from an experienced marital therapist what it takes to make long term relationships successful. Besides being attracted and in love, what are the ingredients that make some relationships last a lifetime while others end? Topics covered in this presentation include communication skills, conflict management, maintaining trust, managing finances, sustaining the “fine art of romance,” and many more.