Assistant Professor of Social Work, Addictions Training DirectorSchool of Social Work
Building and Room Location: Alumni Hall 107
Telephone: (630) 844-4570
Fax: (630) 844-4923
Email Address: rcastill@aurora.edu
It has been an honor and a privilege to teach here at AU. I am passionate about what we are doing here within the school of social work. I love the concept of a small University. In fact, I transferred here from one of the larger Universities because I felt like a number there. I strive to give to my students what my professors gave to me when I was here. I have lived in the Aurora area all my life, so to be able to live and give to my community is a special gift.
Education
M.S.W. - Aurora University
B.A. - Human Services and Psychology (double major) ~ National Louis University
Areas of Specialization
Addiction Studies
Psychopathology
Occupational Social Work
Courses Taught
Addictions Counseling I & II
Drugs and Human Behavior
BSW Generalist Practice Courses
Psychopathology
Highlights of Publications, Honors and Professional Contributions
Served as a Board Member for a local non-for profit agency {June 2002 to November 2008}
"Using Narrative Therapy with the Addicted Population" presented at the IAODAPCA Spring
2003 Conference
Highlights of Campus Involvement
"Dealing with Stress and Burnout" - asked by the Student Social Work Association to present
for students, Spring 2007.
"Safety Symposium-2008" - asked by the Student Social Work Association to present
for students, Fall 2008.
Other Interests
Searching for "balance" in my life. Spending precious time with family and loved ones.
