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Bonnie Glass is a Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Vermont's College of Education and Social Services. She joined UVM as a full-time faculty member in 2024 after serving as part-time faculty in both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. She also serves as Head Coach of the UVM Synchronized Skating Team, reflecting her lifelong commitment to athletics and mentorship.
Education:
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, NY
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, Minor in Criminology, Miami University (Ohio)
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge, MA
Bonnie’s research and practice focus on integrative mind-body-spirit social work, emphasizing trauma-informed care, grief and loss, spirituality, dreamwork, and psychedelic harm reduction and integration. Her approach combines strengths-based, empowerment, psychodynamic, and narrative medicine perspectives, enriched by her certification as a yoga instructor and integration of mindfulness and breathwork into clinical and educational settings.
The available publication, Enhancing Student Engagement, suggests a focus on pedagogical innovation and active learning in social work education, aligning with her role in teaching foundational BSW and MSW practice courses.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards explicitly mentioned.
Bonnie provides clinical supervision, mentorship, and program consultation grounded in social justice, creativity, and reflective practice. She teaches courses including BSW Practice I/II, MSW Practice I/II, and practicum seminars, contributing significantly to field education. While specific grants are not listed, her work at the Vermont Center for Resiliency and prior teaching at Columbia University reflect sustained engagement in clinical and academic leadership.
Bonnie is an Integrative Practice Advisor and Clinician at the Vermont Center for Resiliency, where she supports adults navigating trauma, grief, and life transitions. Her interdisciplinary model bridges clinical social work with holistic wellness practices, creating a unique integrative framework for resilience and healing.
