Saturday All Day Sessions
38. Awaken Virtues Within: Cultivate Communities Of Character See more.Speakers :
- Christine Ayling, BSW, RSW, Medical Social Worker, Alberta Health Services
- Florence Vanstone, BSW, RSW, Medical Social Worker, Alberta Health Services
Description : The Virtues Project provides a transformative language that is at the heart and soul of cultivating vibrant, healthy, thriving communities of character. Practical tools to grow your spirit will be shared. Hide
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- Bev Berg, MSW, RSW, CT, Manager, Grief Support Program & Advance Care Planning/Goals of Care, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone
- Kim Pangracs, MSW, RSW, Grief Counselor, Grief Support Program, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone
- Brian Pickering, MA, Grief and Trauma Coordinator & Educator, Grief Support Program, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone
Description : Participants will be gain a greater appreciation of contemporary grief theories and interventions they can apply to create communities of support amongst loss experiences. Hide
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- Barbara Breau, BSW, RSW, Yoga Association of Alberta Certified Teacher, Himalayan Yoga Meditation Tradition, Teacher Training Program, Yoga Instructor
Description : Cultivate a peaceful community within. Link together body, breath and mind. Relaxation, and gentle movement will be mixed with introductory yoga theory. No prior experience necessary. Hide
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- Kristy Brosz, MSW, RSW, Social Worker III/Counsellor, Cardiac Function Clinic, Foothills Medical Center, Alberta Health Services
- Judy Butler, BSW, RSW, Social Worker, Foothills Country Hospice
Description : Exploration of this brief intervention for patients at the end of life. Includes: Introductions & evidence base; viewing taped interview; practice role plays; and in-depth discussions. Hide
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- Linda R. Crockett, MSW, RSW, Executive Director, Alberta Bullying Research, Resources and Recovery Centre Inc.
- Sherri Tanchak, MSW, RSW, Instructor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
Description : Workplace bullying trauma impacts targets, bystanders and the employment environment. We will explore workplace bullying trauma. What does it looks like? How is it expressed in human service organizations? What are the paths to healing and recovery? Hide
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- Rachael Crowder, PhD, RSW, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
- Lisa Doolittle, MA, Professor, Faculty of Fine Arts (Theatre & Dramatic Arts), University of Lethbridge
- Callista Chasse, BSW, RSW, Research Assistant, Art for Social Change Research Project
Description : This workshop provides an experiential opportunity to learn the history, theories, ethics, processes, skills and techniques involved in interactive theatre techniques for community development, advocacy and action. Hide
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- Anna Gartshore, MSW, RSW, Registered Clinical Social Worker, Gaia Collaborative Medicine
- Andrew Dulcamara, BA, RAc, Acupuncturist, Taoist Arts Instructor (Meditation, Qi Gong, Tai Chi & Taoist Philosophy), Consensio Clinic & Gaia Collaborative Medicine
Description : Moving from theory, ethical considerations and experiential opportunities this dynamic workshop will provide social workers with practical strategies for building interdisciplinary healing communities for holistic mental health recovery. Hide
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- Marilyn Magnuson, MSW, RSW, RCAT, Counsellor, Calgary Family Services
- Mary Arbique Vogel, MSW, RSW, Counselling Program Supervisor – Older Adult Team (OAT), Calgary Family Services
Description : Art therapy offers older adults a window into inner and outer worlds, improves health and social stimulation, provides community, and consolidates life experiences. Come learn the fundamentals of the art therapy process. Hide
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- Sharon Steinhauer, MSW, RSW, Coordinator, Social Work Programs, Blue Quills First Nations College
Description : A circle is a restorative practice. The most critical function of restorative practices is restoring and building relationships. Participants will experience elements and processes common to all circles – foundational for beginners and reflective for experienced practitioners. Voices of survivors of residential schools will be heard within the circle process. Hide