Friday Afternoon Sessions
14. Crisis Response PlanningCapacity : 360
Room : Palisades
Speakers
- Kristen Deuzeman, Registered Provisional Psychologist, MEd
Description
This presentation gives a snapshot of how to organize effectively and quickly at a time of crisis so that groups are better prepared to respond to the emotional needs of those affected.
Capacity : 112
Room : Rundle
Speakers
- Kristy Harcourt, MSW, RSW
Description
Centring diverse perspectives and discussing common barriers to service, this workshop will equip participants with practical strategies to improve service delivery with LGBTQ people and communities.
Capacity : 200
Room : Robson
Titles of presentations
- Social Return on Engagement: How Engagement has Exponential Effects – Amelia Larson, MSW, RSW, BASc
- Introducing the Alberta Chapter of the International Association for Social Work with Groups – William Pelech, PhD, RSW
- Adverse Childhood Experiences and Anxiety Disorders in Wood’s Homes Clients – Michele Wellsby, PhD
- Support Groups for Social Workers: Is There a Need? – Jeri-Lee Lomond, BSW, RSW
- Emergency Room Outreach: The First Year in Review – Megan Brown, BA
- Whose Downtown?: The Story of a Social Recycling Community Initiative – Jesse Orjasaeter, BEd
- Preventing Violent Extremism through Frontline and Community Development Social Work – Landon Turlock, BSW, RSW
- Understanding Diversity – The Queer Experience and its Impact on Practice – Gilbert Drapeau, BSW, RSW
Description
This fast-paced, interactive workshop will cover an interesting variety of fields of practice and social work innovation using a storytelling format and will include a question and answer period.
Capacity : 200
Room : Logan
Speaker
- Garima Khatri, BSc, MSW, RSW, CCW, CIRS
- Emma Potter
Description
Come learn about elder abuse and how we are responding collaboratively across sectors. We will also discuss social injustices faced by ethnocultural communities.
Capacity : 40
Room : Maligne
Speakers
- Erika Moore, BSW, RSW
- Heather Johnson, SW Dip, BHSc, RSW
- Mackenzie Godlien, BSW, RSW
Description
An introduction to open adoption that aims to confront myths, biases, and misconceptions. Engage in critical thinking about the importance of accurate information when facing unplanned pregnancy or parenting challenges.
Capacity : 40
Room : Morraine
Speakers
- Kathleen Gorman, MSW, RSW, BSc, LLM, CTTS, SEP
Description
Trauma-informed practice (TIP) is considered a best practice. This workshop will explore and reflect on what TIP embodies and how it fits with social work practice.
Capacity : 40
Room : Amethyst
Speakers
- Brenda St. Germain, MSW, RSW
Description
Content of workshop will expand comfort levels as material presented re-views trauma from an Indigenous experience and is combined with the neuroscience of PTSD and its symptoms.
Capacity : 40
Room : Emerald
Speaker
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Paula Cornell, MSW, RSW
Description
What if our current definition of poverty is leading us to the wrong solutions? In this highly interactive workshop, participants explore how alternative definitions invite us to address old problems with new ideas.
22. No Such Thing as a Bully: Redefining Bullying
Capacity :24
Room : SBCC 2
Speakers
- Kelly Karius, BSW, RSW
Description
Redefining the problem of bullying, this progressive and thoughtful session brings practical skills that social workers can use immediately in their work in any role.
Capacity : 24
Room : SBCC 3
Speaker
- Rebecca Stares, MSW, RCSW
- Suzanne MacKinnon, MSW, RCSW
Description
Come learn more about the Clinical Registry and how to attain the credential of RCSW while meeting members of the Clinical Registry and the Clinical Committee.
Capacity : 60
Room : SBCC 5
Speakers
- Jane Slessor, MSW, RSW, BA
- Ken Armstrong
- Howard Mustus Jr.
Description
This interactive presentation will explore an Indigenous Cultural Helper’s experience in working with a housing support program and review social work research that examines the impacts of this work.
Capacity : 36
Room : SBCC 6
Speakers
- Dawne Adkins, SW Dip, RSW
Description
This session focuses on reducing the stigma around suicide, building awareness skills and encouraging open communication with those who are struggling.
Capacity : 72
Room : SBCC 7
Speakers
- Alana Peters, BA, BEd, CEC, PCC
Description
Learn a new mindset and skills to reduce anxiety so you can provide more "sustainable caring.” Take away strategies for sustainability and resilience, plus research-based tools for courageous social work practice.
Capacity : 24
Room : SBCC 1
Speakers
- Bruce Llewellyn, MSW, RSW
- Sheryl Pearson, MSW, RSW, LLB
Description
Learn about the history and legislative background of the ACSW Standards of Practice (2019). In November 2018, the government introduced Bill 21, which came into effect on April 1, 2019. This workshop will refresh and update your knowledge on the Standards.