FIFSW Alumni Association

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work Alumni Association is for all grads of #FIFSW. Follow for networking, professional development, & #SocialWork news!

[FIFSW Alumni Association @FIFSWAlumni]

NEXT WEEK: Join Laval Martin and the FIFSW Alumni Association on December 4 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm ET for an interactive talk, titled "Best Practices in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy."

To learn more and to register: https://t.co/qHzv1PurDX

[FIFSW Alumni Association @FIFSWAlumni]

Join Laval Martin and the FIFSW Alumni Association on December 4 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm ET for an interactive talk, titled "Best Practices in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy."

To learn more and to register: https://t.co/qHzv1PuZtv

[FIFSW Alumni Association @FIFSWAlumni]

NEXT WEEK: On October 30 at 6:30PM ET, we will be joined by Dr. Barbara Fallon, who will discuss findings from the First Nations/Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2019.

To learn more and register: https://t.co/2OkU5ON46g

[FIFSW Alumni Association @FIFSWAlumni]

TONIGHT! Join Assistant Professor Suzy Goodleaf from 6:30 - 8:00pm ET, for a talk titled, "The Truth about Reconciliation: Healing the layers of oppression." Hosted by the FIFSW Alumni Association.

For more information and to register, visit: https://t.co/8stDh4Dx7O

[FIFSW Alumni Association @FIFSWAlumni]

Join Assistant Professor Suzy Goodleaf on October 2nd from 6:30 - 8:00pm ET, for a talk titled, "The Truth about Reconciliation: Healing the layers of oppression." Hosted by the FIFSW Alumni Association. For more information and to register, visit: https://t.co/8stDh4E4Xm

[Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work @UofT_FIFSW]

On Thursday, October 19th, join #FIFSW for the second annual Janis Rotman Distinguished Lecture On Mental Wellness. Keynote speaker, Dr. Paula David will present “Lessons Learned From Holocaust Survivors” at Innis Town Hall, 7:00-8:30pm. Register here: https://t.co/MCiPqpQyjX

[FIFSW Alumni Association @FIFSWAlumni]

On October 30 at 6:30PM ET, we will be joined by Dr. Barbara Fallon, who will discuss findings from the First Nations/Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2019.

To learn more and register: https://t.co/2OkU5ON46g

[inSocialWork Podcast | UBuffalo @SWpodcast]

Incarceration impacts children & families It’s a top #ACE or Adverse Childhood Experience. This #podcast episode looks at family resources w/ @UBSSW alum & @absw member Dior Lindsey. https://t.co/7KhvA7M0ZA

[CAMH @CAMHnews]

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we honour the courage of refugees + recognize the mental health impacts of conflicts.

In collab with @CitImmCanada, our Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project offers training to those working with immigrants and refugees.

MORE:
https://t.co/moLIbQPf6Z

[Mental Health Commission of Canada @MHCC_]

We're so excited that these standards are now available. They provide essential best practices to meet each person's unique needs. #MentalHealthMatters

[Toronto Public Library @torontolibrary]

Get ready to vote, #Toronto! We've got resources that focus on local democracy. Check out our reading lists, programs and resources as we approach the June 26 mayoral by-election. https://t.co/nlo7BlK3i8 #TOByElection4Mayor23

[Kids Help Phone @KidsHelpPhone]

Community plays a big role in our mental, emotional and spiritual health. It’s a network of people & places where you can check in about how you’re feeling, get support and feel cared about: https://t.co/6m5bPdcGji

[University of Toronto Press @utpress]

To commemorate National #IndigenousHistoryMonth, we are offering 40% off on all #IndigenousStudies titles this week only! Use code INDIGENOUS at checkout.

🛍️Shop now: https://t.co/Yjqrox8wCT

[Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work @UofT_FIFSW]

Ellen Sue Mesbur's career has included roles as the Director of two Canadian schools of social work and deep expertise in the history and practice of social work with groups in Canada.

Learn more about our distinguished alumna: https://t.co/jkgFFaVVXs #JewishHeritageMonth #UofT

[Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work @UofT_FIFSW]

Research by Prof. Shelley Craig is featured in a @nytimes article on how social media benefits LGBTQ youth.

“The language these kids are using to describe social media in my research is: ‘It’s my home,’ ‘It’s my family,’ ‘It’s kept me alive,’” she said: https://t.co/DkuVttsxSW

[Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work @UofT_FIFSW]

"I'd get a lot of referrals to see Chinese woman with breast cancer, mostly because of language issues. I started to notice they had tremendous unmet needs."

How alumna Terry Cheng is helping Chinese women navigate cancer recovery: https://t.co/HHJFDFD6kU #AsianHeritageMonth

[FIFSW Alumni Association @FIFSWAlumni]

☀️ AGM TOMORROW ☀️

Join us in-person at @UofT_FIFSW (246 Bloor St. W.) OR online via Zoom

Keynote by Prof. Rupaleem Bhuyan, "Examining the Impact of Epistemic Ignorance on the Family Policing of Racialized Immigrants in Canada"

Register here: https://t.co/lclYrJuJVW

[FIFSW Alumni Association @FIFSWAlumni]

Join us TONIGHT at 6pm either online or in-person at @innistownhall for our 2023 Distinguished Speaker event with Robert Maunder!

Register here: https://t.co/08IENMxkyQ

[FIFSW Alumni Association @FIFSWAlumni]

Thrilled to announce the 2023 FIFSW Alum Assoc. Distinguished Speakers Series public lecture:

"Revolution Through Relationship — Caring for Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma" w Dr. Robert Maunder

June 1 @ 6pm in-person OR online. Register now: https://t.co/08IENMwMJi

[FIFSW Alumni Association @FIFSWAlumni]

Our alum are out there doing incredible things! Congrats @NotishaMassaqu1 💫

[Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work @UofT_FIFSW]

Congratulations to #FIFSW alumna & Professor @NotishaMassaqu1, who received the 2023 YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Award, which celebrates women who further gender equality in their field:
https://t.co/iNPb3EVCp2 @FIFSWAlumni