My Role as Fulbright Specialist at University of Iceland

As a Fulbright Specialist appointed to serve at University of Iceland, I am working with the Department of Social Work.
Oddi Building is the home of this department and its excellent faculty.

 The purpose of Fulbright Specialist Program is to send US professors and other career professionals to share, bring what we know and learn from those with whom we work in other countries.  This dream of the late Senator J. William Fulbright was established in 1946 under legislation that the Arkansas Senator championed. All these years later, I have this opportunity thanks to Senator Fulbright's vision which is continued by the US State Department. This is both an honor and a unique opportunity where I will learn as much as I share, which is the blessing of international academic exchange.

Special thanks to my friend and colleague, Dr Sigurveig Siguroardottir, Dean of the Social Work Faculty for working out the many details of my participation with this department.

During my month here, I will be a guest lecturer in several Social Work classes. I am enjoying the time in meetings with the Social Work faculty as we exchange ideas. In addition to working with  faculty in the classrooms, there are plans underway for community programs.  More on those programs as the final plans are completed. I am also preparing materials with emphasis on Trauma Counseling with Older Adults, Psychological First Aid and Creative Therapies that I will give to the Social Work Department for their ongoing use.