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The Unfinished Business of Childhood: Tending to the Childhood Wounds of Social Workers Presented by: Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD6-7pm CST September 3, 20251 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1 Identify how childhood trauma adaptations can shape professional roles and caregiving behaviors. Learning Objective #2  Explore the tension between attachment and authenticity…

Instructor and Continuing Education Coordinator Contact Information Email: crmccrorie@ua.edu Research Areas and Expertise Education Biography Christa McCrorie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience in higher education, clinical practice, and continuing education program development. She serves as Instructor and Continuing Education Coordinator at The University of Alabama School of Social…

 Clinical Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: dthornsby@ua.edu Research Areas and Expertise Education Biography Dr. Donna T. Hornsby is a proven leader serving as the Executive Director and co-founder of The Cancer Caregiver Alliance, a non-profit she established in January 2024. Donna’s goals are to create a fully integrated intervention model for cancer caregivers of patients who…

Clinical Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: vljones3@ua.edu Research Areas and Expertise Education Biography Bio: Vanessa L. Jones, DSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Doctor of Social Work with extensive experience in clinical practice and supervision. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of California, Davis, her Master of Social Work from Columbia…

Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: pzhang28@ua.edu Research Areas and Expertise Education Biography Dr. Peiyuan Zhang is a gerontological social work researcher dedicated to improving the quality of and access to end-of-life care for older adults and supporting their family caregivers. Grounded in implementation science, her research focuses on advance care planning (ACP) implementation improvement in nursing…

Faculty Title Contact Information Email: ljenkins9@ua.edu Research Areas and Expertise Education Biography Dr. Lacey Jenkins is an assistant professor at the University of Alabama School of Social Work. She earned her BSW from Texas Christian University, an MSW from the University of Denver, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington. During her practice…

Please see our list of upcoming events below. Our offerings are updated at the beginning of each month, so check back regularly. July 2025 July 17: Child Health and Welfare Summit  August 2025 August 4-5: Supervision and Ethics for Clinical and Non-Clinical Social Work ServicesAugust 18: Differential Diagnosis: DSM-5-TRAugust 21: Navigating Turbulence: Crisis Response in…

Title IV-E Program Coordinator Contact Information Email: remeeks@ua.eduOffice: 1404 Capital HallPhone: 205-348-2491

Throughout March, the School of Social Work celebrates the profound impact of social workers and the invaluable contributions they make to our communities. As champions of social justice, advocates for marginalized populations, and catalysts for positive change, social workers embody the essence of compassion, empathy, and resilience. Join us in honoring their dedication and commitment…