Redefining Service: Creating Sustainability in Turbulent Modern Times (Canada)
Session Description There are many myths surrounding our understanding of what it means to be of service. These myths have contributed to many of the... Read More
Transgender-Affirmative Care: An Introduction
Session Description In this workshop, participants will be introduced to a spectrum of gender identities and expressions. The workshop is designed to prepare individuals for... Read More
Using Climate Change Communications Research to Engage the Montgomery County Community in Action
Session Description This session describes the innovative work undertaken by a climate change action workgroup in Montgomery County, Maryland, in which communications research was used... Read More
Appoint School Social worker in Schools : An Advocacy Effort (India)
Session Description National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI) and its mission. Established in 2005, it is the largest association of Professional Social... Read More
Emotional Health
Description E-motions dictate nearly all of our everyday decisions, feeling states, and actions. As a society and culture, however, we often discourage one another from... Read More
Self Care and Boundary Setting (University of Southern California)
Description Self-care is emphasized as a cornerstone of maintaining a measure of health as a helping professional. Yet, the practice of self-care is often allusive.... Read More
Introducing the Healing Power Of Play to Foster Children In Residential Care
Description The authors propose that offering play therapy to children in residential foster care provides a rare connection to self and peers. Within this population,... Read More
Social work and “Mindfulness”: an experience within an Italian social service
Description We would like to describe the methodology and the results of a short mindfulness course within Italian social workers, organized by social workers. Learning... Read More
FIRST RESPONDERS AND MENTAL HEALTH (Australia)
Description Our police, paramedics, firefighters and rescue personnel help keep our communities safe. The public perception of this population group is that they are strong... Read More
Healthy Social Work: What’s Possible? (United Kingdom)
Description As Social Workers, we are so busy taking care of others that we can often forget to take care of ourselves diligently. In this... Read More