CEU: Movie & Discussion (Holiday Edition): Nothing like the Holidays (2008)
- Alumni
- Community/Public
- Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
- Current Graduate Students
- Current Undergraduate Students
It’s time for our annual tradition of Movies & Discussion (Holiday Edition)! This year we are watching Nothing Like the Holidays (2008). The film follows the Rodriguez family as they reunite in Chicago to celebrate Christmas and welcome home their youngest son from military service, only to face personal tensions and unexpected challenges that test their bonds. This heartfelt dramedy blends humor and emotion while exploring family dynamics, love, reconciliation, and cultural traditions. The presentation will include an introduction of the subject matter, viewing of the film, and the use of reflection questions to connect the film to social work practice, cultural humility, and family systems.
Event Details:
- Open to: All students, faculty, staff, community
- When: December 8, 5:00-8:00 pm
- Where: Online
- Registration: Registering is the only way to receive CEUs. If you would like to attend but do not need CEUs, you may attend for free! Advance registration is required for all attendees. Registration closes the day before the event. (Widener SW Alumni: please contact socialwork@widener.edu for discount coupon code).
CEU events and CEUs are free for current Widener students, faculty, and field instructors. Widener alumni need to pay $10; everyone else, $25. After the event, you will be emailed your certificate.
After registering, you should receive a confirmation email within 2 business days.
Questions? Reach out! socialwork@widener.edu
About the presenter:
Dr. Matthew A. Myrick, PhD, LSW a native of Washington, DC (a Washingtonian) who received his BSW from LaSalle University and MSW from Temple University. While in school, his internships led him to the field of medical social work. He worked as a Unit Social Worker at a skilled nursing facility in NE Philadelphia and as the Director of Social Services at a skilled nursing facility in Bryn Mawr, PA. He also holds his LSW. After serving as a field instructor for numerous students, Myrick was approached by LaSalle University to be an Adjunct Professor within their BSW program. Myrick has taught since 2010. In 2012, he began pursuing his PhD in Social Work at Widener University. In fall of 2015, Myrick joined the full-time faculty at Widener as an Assistant Clinical Professor. Myrick defended his dissertation on April 30th, 2020 (Title: Exploring Regret Amongst Gay Men). He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Widener University's Center of Social Work.