High School Students Visit the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ School of Social Work
On March 9th, 2016, the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ School of Social Work welcomed nine high school students from the English Montreal School Board as part of their Career Exploration Program.Â
The students had the opportunity to visit the Wilson Hall building and attend the course Intro to Practicum (SWRK 222), given by Karen Hetherington and Shadi Martin. Â
Congratulations to Lorraine Derocher, FRQSC winner
CONGRATULATIONS!
Lorraine Derocher has won the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC) February Étudiants-chercheurs étoiles contest for her book entitled « Intervenir auprès de sectes religieuses en protection de la jeunesse - Un défi .
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The passing of Victor Goldbloom, Distinguished ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Alumnus
The passing of Victor Goldbloom,Distinguished ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ AlumnusIt is with great saddness to announce the passing of Victor Goldbloom, Distinguished ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Alumnus.
See ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Reporter for full details.
Treating Genocidal Traumas
Treating Genocidal Traumaswww.btmontreal.ca
With the recent civil unrest in Syria and the number of displaced people seeking refuge is large. Myra Giberovitch, a genocidal trauma specialist shares tips and methods to assist refugees put down roots and highlight their resilience.
See Breakfast Television video
The passing of Glenn Drover, Former Faculty Member
In Loving Memory of Glenn Drover, written by Sarah Loten, Glenn's daughter.
Congratulations to the First Graduating Cohort of the M.Sc.(A) Couple and Family Therapy Program
On behalf of Dr. Sharon Bond, Program Director, and the entire M.Sc.(A) Couple and Family Therapy team, we would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Ainsley Jenicek, Alexa Leon, Johanna Petkau, and Anouk Huizink on being the first cohort to complete the M.Sc.(A) CFT program.
Congratulations to Myriam Denov being named a Member of the College of New Scholars
The Royal Society of Canada has announced 48 new members to The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists today, including six ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ scholars. One of the new members include ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Myriam Denov, School of Social Work.
Myra Giberovitch - Surviving a genocide trauma - Global TV
Surviving a genocide TraumaOn Monday, November 9: Genocide Trauma expert, Myra Giberovitch, talks about Holocaust Survivors’ contributions to society and the positive lessons they teach about recovery from genocidal trauma.Â
Watch Surviving a genocide Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
See TEDxMontreal YouTube video.
Social Gerontology at the School - New Journal Club
The Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology (CREGÉS) satellite office is a space where students interested in aging issues can network, provide mutual support and share their research interests and practice experiences. The satellite office works in collaboration with the main principles of CREGÉS, the Center for research and expertise in social gerontology at the Cavendish University affiliated Health and social service centre.
 Dr. Bree Akesson - Winner of the Distinguished Dissertation Award
This year’s Distinguished Dissertation Award winner (Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) has spent much of her academic career studying its impact on children and their families.
Dr. Bree Akesson received her PhD in social work from ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University. She is now an assistant professor at Wilfrid Laurier University specializing in international child protection and the psychosocial effects of war and disaster on young families.
Heading to the Parliament – Congratulations to Brenda Shanahan, BSW’07
Heading to the Parliament Congratulations to Brenda Shanahan, BSW’07The School of Social Work wishes to extend our congratulations to Brenda Shanahan, BSW’07 who was elected as the Liberal Leader for Chateauguay-Lacolle in the 2015 Canadian federal election.Â
See article in ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Reporter.
Professor Trocmé named as panelist to review child residential services in Ontario
Professor Nico Trocmé is one of three panelists named by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services to conduct a review of the province’s foster care, group care and treatment facilities for the 17,000 children and youth placed through the child welfare, mental health and youth justice systems.
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's School of Social Work welcomes Derrolton James, B.A., MSW, OTSTCFQ as the new Director and Supervisor of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Domestic Violence Clinic (MDVC)
On behalf of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ School of Social Work, we would like to welcome Derrolton James, B.A., MSW, OTSTCFQ as the new Director and Supervisor of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Domestic Violence Clinic (MDVC) located on the 4th floor of Wilson Hall.Â
Peer support needed for local Ebola workers | Toronto Star by Dr. Sarilee Kahn, Assistant Professor of Social Work at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University
Peer support needed for local Ebola workers | Toronto Star
LEAVING IT ALL BEHIND ON A FAMILY SABBATICAL
LEAVING IT ALL BEHIND ON A FAMILY SABBATICAL
Taking a sabbatical is one strategy for families to spend quality time together and reconnect, says Sharon Bond, an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University.
See The Gazette Â