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Interested in becoming a Child Life Specialist? Join us for the Child Life Minor Open House to explore how you can prepare for a career helping children and families cope with hospitalization, illness, and disability. Learn about the courses, the profession, and what it’s like to be a Child Life Specialist.

When: Tuesday, October 20th, 1:00 PM
Where: Pettee Hall, Stearns Room 205

Pizza will be served. by @unhhdfs

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Research Assistants Wanted: Gain valuable experience working with teachers and children in local elementary schools.

Join an HDFS research team conducting research this spring in local elementary schools. As a research assistant, you will learn about children's collaboration and communication skills, their ability to think critically and creatively, and their confidence to try and to persist.

Interested?
Contact: Kimberly Nesbitt, Ph.D. at kimberly.nesbitt@unh.edu by @unhhdfs

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SW seniors in internship seminar at the Browne Center worked on building relationships and developing trust in both our sections as well as the entire group as whole. Students did low elements today and return in spring for high ropes. Began stepping out of our comfort zones and connecting that back to internship experience.

#seminar #buildingtrust #socialwork by @unhhdfs

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The countdown to crossing the stage is on! Today we are honored to spotlight Liz Aspinwall @liz.a.2546

Thank you, Liz, for sharing great advice for future students. Join us in congratulating Liz and wishing her all the best in whatever comes next! 🎓✨

#hdfsstudents #unhwildcats by @unhhdfs

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Caps off to our graduating students! 🎓🎉👏

Today’s spotlight: Maura Cappadona @maura.cappadona

May this milestone be the beginning of an exciting new journey! by @unhhdfs

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As commencement approaches, we are celebrating the Class of 2026 one graduate at a time. Today we are proud to introduce Lexi Quirk.

Congratulations on reaching this milestone, we know great things are ahead for you. 🎉✨

#hdfsstudents #unhwdfs #unhwildcats by @unhhdfs

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Looking for a summer class to catch up or get ahead? Consider HDFS 746/846: Human Sexuality.

· 100% online, asynchronous
· Summer Session 4

Most of us were left with gaps from sex education in high school. This course tries to fill them.
We will engage openly and thoughtfully about sexuality, relationships, and the skills people actually use in their lives - especially how to communicate, understand sexual desire and behavior, and navigate real situations.
At the center of this course is So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex – an accessible book by a marriage and family therapist and PhD that blends cutting-edge research with real stories from clinical practice. by @unhhdfs

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Such a fun night celebrating our seniors! 🎓✨

From honoring the incredible achievements of our outstanding seniors - Riley Restelli (HDFS Scholar), Olivia Antidormi (Early Childhood Education), Sawyer Swenson (Lifespan Development), and Aulia Castellano (Family Support) - to recognizing our HDFS Student Org members, the night was full of pride and appreciation.

We snapped pics at the photobooth, made some super cute bead keychains, and just enjoyed being together one more time.

So grateful for this class and all the memories, can’t wait to see what is next! 👏🎉

#unhhdfs #unhwildcats by @unhhdfs

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We are so proud to celebrate some amazing achievements from HDFS faculty, who were recognized at last week’s CHHS Spring Awards Celebration!

Dr. Jill Trumbell received the CHHS Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, recognizing a strong commitment to student success and engaging teaching.

Dr. Sahitya Maiya was named this year’s recipient of the CHHS Faculty Excellence in Research Award, highlighting outstanding contributions to research and scholarship.

Congratulations as well to Benjamin Goguen, student of Dr. Tyler Jamison, for being awarded the 2026 Grimes Research Fellowship, an impressive accomplishment that highlights the strength of mentorship and student research.

Please join us in congratulating our faculty on these well-deserved honors! 👏

#unhhdfs #hdfsfaculty by @unhhdfs

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6 months ago

Summer Elective! Introduction to Child Life
Consider enrolling in this unique elective course focused on the child life profession and family-centered care. This course offers an introduction to how professionals support children and adolescents facing acute, chronic, or life-threatening illnesses, as well as traumatic injuries—alongside their families.

You’ll explore important topics like children’s emotional responses to hospitalization, the therapeutic use of play, and how to prepare young patients for medical procedures. The course also highlights ways to provide family support and create healing, child-friendly environments within healthcare settings.
#childlifespecialists #socialwork #childrenandadolescents by @unhhdfs

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With graduation around the corner, we are continuing to celebrate our seniors and their time with the department. Today we would like to give a huge shoutout to Olivia Antidormi @olivia.antidormi.

Thank you, Olivia, for all your contributions — we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the incredible things your future holds! 🎉

#unhhdfs #hdfsstudents #unhwildcats by @unhhdfs

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The University of New Hampshire Panhellenic Council is proud to launch “Diaper Madness,” a diaper and wipe drive in support of the Child Study and Development Center at UNH. As the largest women’s organization on campus, Panhellenic is committed to using our collective reach to support the broader Durham community. This initiative aims to assist campus families served by the CSDC, particularly in light of recent tuition increases and the center’s inability to continue providing essential supplies such as diapers and wipes. By rallying students, faculty, staff, and community members, we hope to ease this burden and demonstrate strong community support for local families.

Community members are invited to donate diapers (sizes 1–7, with the greatest need being sizes 5–7; no pull-ups, please) and wipes. While all brands are appreciated, Target and Pampers diapers are preferred, along with gentle, unscented Pampers wipes. Those interested in participating or learning more are encouraged to contact Ava Vieira, Panhellenic President, at ava.vieira@unh.edu.

Drop-off locations:
FSL office 1st floor MUB
CSDC (22 O'Kane Rd) by @unhhdfs

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