M.S.W. Alumni Make Impact Following Hurricane Helene

While in school, we were taught many skills related to communication, empathy, and supporting and listening to others. One skill I used a lot while supporting this school was being an active listener; sometimes, you don’t even have to say anything. They may only need someone to listen to them and their story, and others need you to be empathetic and support them through it.

Haleigh Gilbert, UNCG Department of Social Work Alumni