Dr. Carolyn Daniels: Enhancing Social Work Education with Emotional Resonance and Artificial Intelligence

Meet Dr. Carolyn Daniels, a distinguished assistant professor at Barry University’s School of Social Work. With a career spanning over thirty years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Dr. Daniels has shaped lives and communities through her deep involvement in various realms of social work. 

Dr. Daniels’ professional canvas is vast, painted with experiences in educational institutions, healthcare settings, adolescent dual-diagnosis inpatient programs, child protection services, community mental health, and hospice care. Her distinction as a certified trauma trainer by SAMHSA underscores her specialty in trauma-informed care, particularly in the sensitive areas of death, dying, and bereavement.

Dr. Daniels is renowned for her commitment to integrating neuroscience into social work education, aligning with Barry School of Social Work’s emphasis on trauma-informed approaches and cultural responsiveness.

A standout feature of Dr. Daniels’ teaching methodology is her use of Artificial Intelligence video software. This tool has revolutionized her approach to education by enabling the creation of emotionally resonant videos that engage students’ emotional centers and frontal cortex, fostering empathy and mirroring in the learning process.