Applying a Trauma-Informed and Bio-Psycho-Social approach to care, participants will be introduced to the topic of developmental disabilities and mental health with a focus on Prevention, Assessment and Support. Caregivers ... Read more
This one-hour webinar will acknowledge and take close care and consideration of the many complex and challenging ways that suffering and inequities impacts social workers, personally and professionally. We will ... Read more
Individuals experiencing neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum and attention hyper activity disorder, are more likely to struggle with their mental health and be diagnosed with comorbid psychiatric conditions.This webinar ... Read more
The Canadian Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference is an interprofessional conference where health care providers and community partners connect to share educational and informative updates and practical, innovative, ... Read more
There is an urgent need to design programs and supports that center and nurture Black youth through a culturally-responsive, Africentric lens. Join Amma Gyamfowa for an exploration of the holistic ... Read more
Applying a Trauma-Informed and Bio-Psycho-Social approach to care, participants will be introduced to the topic of developmental disabilities and mental health with a focus on Prevention, Assessment and Support. Caregivers ... Read more
Bronte SG and Joey Violante are Substance Use Counsellors with the YMCA’s Youth Substance Use Program (YSAP) and members of the HSJCC. YSAP is a harm reduction, community-based program offering ... Read more
Applying a Trauma-Informed and Bio-Psycho-Social approach to care, participants will be introduced to the topic of developmental disabilities and mental health with a focus on Prevention, Assessment and Support. Caregivers ... Read more
Digital Arts in Social Work is a fusion of traditional storytelling techniques, modern digital arts and evidence based social work practice. The use of digital arts in social work uses ... Read more
Individuals experiencing neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum and attention hyper activity disorder, are more likely to struggle with their mental health and be diagnosed with comorbid psychiatric conditions.This webinar ... Read more
Digital Arts in Social Work is a fusion of traditional storytelling techniques, modern digital arts and evidence based social work practice. The use of digital arts in social work uses ... Read more
What does it take to drive complex, intersecting and critical services into action within the youth mental health substance use sector? How do we inform new policies? What implementation methods ... Read more
Due to limited resources or time, our role of supporting others as counsellors and helpers is often brief. That is why it is essential to have the skills to explore ... Read more
Helpers regularly encounter stories and symptoms of trauma in their roles. There is growing evidence that the impact of directly supporting others through experiences of trauma goes beyond burnout or ... Read more
The diagnostic criterion for PTSD used in Canada does not clearly identify how the effects of very early trauma can shape trauma symptoms. It does not account for the potential ... Read more
The Black population in Canada is growing mostly due to migration from Africa and the Caribbean. The largest increase is 349,000 persons during 2016-2021. While the post migration period can ... Read more
The Research for Social Change Lab (RSCL) and A Question of Care (QoC) are partnering to put on a symposium on housing and homelessness in Peterborough on February 22 & ... Read more
Working with youth in a mental health setting has a number of challenges on its own; adding in the complexities of youth exploring their sexual and gender identities can seem ... Read more
During the tumultuous stage of adolescence, the brain undergoes significant changes. During this period, adolescents are more likely to engage in risk-taking behaviours, seek out novel and new experiences, and ... Read more
Digital Arts in Social Work is a fusion of traditional storytelling techniques, modern digital arts and evidence based social work practice. The use of digital arts in social work uses ... Read more
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