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62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 1 12-05-25 3:58 PM The Advocate Volume 37, Issue 2, Summer 2012 FEATURE STORY Published by: The Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) 2012 Conference...... Joan Marie Galat ��24 550 10707 100 AVE NW, Edmonton AB T5J 3M1 Ph: 780-421-1167/Toll-free (in Alta): 1-800-661-3089 Fax: 780-421-1168/Toll-free 1-866-874-8931 FEATURES E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.acsw.ab.ca

Presenting our award winners...... Joan Marie Galat ��20 Exec. Director & Registrar: Lynn Labrecque King, MSW, RSW [email protected] A day in the life: Nancy Allen...... Joan Marie Galat ��32 Associate Registrar & Complaints Director: Alison MacDonald, PhD, RSW, [email protected] Professional Affairs Coordinator: Lori Sigurdson, MSW, RSW, [email protected]

issue NEWS Competence Program Coordinator: From our desk to yours...... Lori Sigurdson �� 3 Jane Berry, BSW, RSW Membership & Advocacy Coordinator: ACSW 2011 Bursary recipients...... ACSW �� 7 Leslie MacKinnon, BSW, RSW Coordinator, Finance and Administration: REGULAR FEATURES Gladys Smecko in this Registration Coordinator: Brenda Gross President’s report...... Bob Johnson �� 8 Executive Assistant to the Executive Director: Kim Chiles Looking ahead...... Lynn Labrecque King �� 9 Registration Secretary: Monica Vasconez Regulatory Secretary: Desiree Hurst Ethics in action: Let’s be friends...... Alison MacDonald ��10 Administrative Secretary: Nearint Neam Promotions Coordinator: Ilona Cardinal, BA, BFA Letter to the Editor: In response to “Workplace Competency Secretary: Jennifer Catt, Bsc ACSW Council: bullying or troubled supervision?”...... Name withheld...... 11 President: Bob Johnson, MSSW, RSW Vice President: Tera Dahl-Lang, MSW, RSW Private Practice: Meet Anna Asgill-Winter...... Jennifer Mansell ��12 Secretary: Barbara McPherson, MA, RSW Treasurer: Terry Wilson, BSW, RSW New RSWs...... Membership as of May 10, 2012 ��14 Members: Richard Gregory, MSc, RSW Linda Golding, MSW, RSW U of C Updates: Review: Social Work in Africa...... Eldon Duchscher ��16 Anne Marie McLaughlin, PhD, RSW Ajay Pandhi, MSW, RSW Richard Shelson, MSc, RSW Timothy Wild, MSW, RSW Diploma Dialogue: Red Deer College...... Elaine Spencer ��17 Aboriginal Committee Representative: Monica Red Crow, BSW, RSW Communications Corner...... Joan Marie Galat ��19 Public Members: Lyle Berge Marija Bicanic, LLM For Your Information...... Announcements ��35 Austin Mardon, CM The Advocate is published quarterly for members of The opinions and interpretations expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Alberta College of ACSW and other interested parties. Social Workers (ACSW), its editorial board, or contractors. The aforementioned make no guarantee or warranty, either Editorial Board: expressed or implied, about the accuracy or links contained in the Advocate, and are not liable for any direct, indirect, Papiya Das, MSW, RSW (Chair) incidental, or consequential damages that could arise. Duane Burton, BSW, MEd Eugene Ip, DPhil, RSW All material with bylines is ©2012 by author. ACSW retains copyright when no author is listed. Elaine Paras, MSW, RSW Peter Smyth, BSW, RSW Editor: Joan Marie Galat Production Editor: Jena Snyder THE ADVOCATE EDITORIAL POLICY: The Advocate seeks to serve as a “meeting place” for Alberta Design: Kyle Loranger Design social workers by publishing information about social work research, theory, practice, and education; professional affairs; social issues; the work of the College; books, journals, and other media of interest Advertising space is available; please call Ilona Cardinal at the ACSW office or email [email protected] for to social workers; continuing education and job opportunities; and the comings and goings of Alberta details or to place an ad. The Editorial Board reserves social workers. Members and the public are welcome to submit articles, stories, anecdotes, poems, the right to reject any advertising. thoughts and ideas. Letters to the editor, announcements, cartoons, artwork, and pictures are also welcome (suggested word counts: reports, letters, announcements — 400-900 words; articles — max. FALL 2012 ISSUE DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2012 1000 words). The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit submitted material. Please call the ACSW Canadian subscriptions are $26/year office for a copy of “Writing for theAdvocate ” before submitting material. Publication does not imply (outside Canada: $26 US/year) Please notify ACSW endorsement by the College. office immediately of any address changes. ISSN 0847 - 2890 The Advocate is published quarterly. Deadlines: JANUARY 15 for SPRING issue (March publication), APRIL PM NO. 40050109 15 for SUMMER (June), JULY 15 for FALL (September), OCTOBER 15 for WINTER (December). RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO ALL SUBMISSIONS: 550 10707 100 AVE NW The Advocate, ACSW, #550, 10707 - 100 Avenue, Edmonton AB T5J 3M1 EDMONTON AB T5J 3M1 ATTN: Leslie MacKinnon • E-MAIL: [email protected] • PHONE: (780) 421-1167 • FAX: 421-1168.

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12-05-25 3:58 PM . Lori Sigurdson Creativity workshop Creativity Mary Peltier Martinello, supervisor, and Tanith Tanith and supervisor, Martinello, Peltier Mary Edmonton the both with assessor, Hodgkinson, problem creative their practice Unit, Crisis led by workshop a creativity skills at solving workshop Galat. The Marie Joan Editor Advocate Alberta government by the was organized Mediation Enhancement Services, Human Program. . 3

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ACSW Professional Affairs Coordinator Affairs Professional ACSW The project examined: What makes some social workers flourish while some social workers What makes examined: The project a from be supported to move others can social workers struggle?How identified— strategies were key Two place of struggling to one of thriving? engagement. social worker stressors and increase workplace reduce at on our website available are The report and recommendations acsw.ab.ca/news_items/employee_well_being_key_to_job_ Val Kinjerski, PhD, RSW, of Kaizen Solutions for Human Services was of Kaizen Solutions for Human Services was RSW, PhD, Kinjerski, Val Alberta an funded by which was contracted to complete the research, and Immigration grant. Employment We are working with Ministry of Children and Youth Services to officials Youth with Ministry and of Children working are We experienced of stress by front findings on high levels implement research as high numbers of staff on medical leave, as well workers, line protection staff retention. and low satisfaction_and_commitment_for_government_social_workers Flourishing in Child Protection Child in Flourishing report is available at: acsw.ab.ca/news/social_workers_propose_new_social_policy_framework report and Edmonton’s of their framework, for input on the development asked Alberta representatives of Government here: The submission is available elements. Committee submitted feedback on key Action Social Justice Social . acsw.ab.ca/social_workers/members_services_activities/member_interest_groups/social_action_social_justice_edmonton belonging to community, and shifting of taxes, fees, and other costs onto middle income families. The revised revised The families. income middle costs onto other and fees, taxes, of shifting and to community, belonging Assistant Deputy of a social policy framework. development Alberta’s of is timely as it coincides with the Government Our work this initiative. luncheon regarding conference at our Saturday spoke Ministry of Human Services, Minister Shannon Marchand, updates on our framework. Institute also presented Diana Gibson of the Parkland of increased pressures on families such as longer working hours, deficient support for social programs, lack of lack of programs, social support for deficient hours, working longer as such on families pressures increased of Changes, which focus on Alberta families’ quality of life, include updated statistics on inequality and indicators indicators and on inequality statistics updated include life, of quality on Alberta families’ focus which Changes, We have updated data and added new research to the report published in 2010 by the Parkland Institute and ACSW. ACSW. and Institute Parkland in 2010 by the published report to the research new added and data have updated We Social Policy Framework Update Social Framework Policy is ongoing. in this area work Our advocacy

by Lori Sigurdson by From From our desk to yours Volume 37 Volume 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 3 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 4 in the news March 4–10,2012 Celebrating thePerson andtheProfessional do, specificallyfocusedonour Social Policy Framework. we beganlastyear, radioadvertisements identifyingthe work running we daily newspapersacross theprovince. Inaddition, we continued apractice As we doevery year, ACSW published advertisements inweekly and Standing: MinisterHancock, LoriSigurdson, Elaine Spencer Sitting: LynnLabrecque King, ElizabethRadian, Sheila and Ernie Schlesinger Social Work Week at the Alberta Legislature Minister Hancock’s MemberStatementin Ministry.Services recognized areinourprofession leaders in intheHuman Alberta—particularly byAlberta recognizing socialworkers intheLegislative Assembly of Alberta. Those DaveMinister ofHumanServices Hancockkicked offSocial Work Week in Social Work Week in Alberta: continued from page3 From our desk to yours children andfamilies.” difference they make every day inthelives ofindividuals, my jobasMinisterIgettohearandseetheenormous Albertans. Iknow thework ischallenging, but through work withtheirteamsto protect vulnerable andsupport “I want tothankthesocialworkers who inourministry the wrong pathhave theirlives turned around. violence,being victimsoffamily orpeopleheadingdown in safeenvironments, women have new lives started after are nowfamilies andnurture abletheirchildren tosupport individuals,With thehelpandguidanceofthesecaring well becausethepublic onlyseestheresult oftheirefforts. work asaprofession oftengoesunnoticedwhenitisdone “The work andinfluenceofpeoplewhohave chosensocial Sun, EdsonLeader, FortMcMurrayToday, Peace RiverGazette, and the Wetaskiwin TimesAdvertiser Right: Social Work Week adthatran inthe

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We are believe entitled to allAlbertans social visionbasedontheprinciplesofjustice and CollegeThe ofSocial Alberta Workers iscommitted to a Social Social Workers Advocating Justice for Social Celebrating thePersonandProfessional Social Work: The Advocate 2012 AnnualConference March 22-24,2012 March 4-10,2012 Social WorkWeek developing aprogressive taxation system. oflife,quality investing inhousingaffordability and strengthening enhancingAlbertans’ publicservices, Alberta’s prosperity fairly. Recommendations include encourages creation ofprogressive policiesthat share Visioning aMore. It Equitable andJustAlberta We invite you to read Policy ourSocial Framework: health, politicalunrest andmuchhumansuffering. haveinequality greater financialinstability, poorer top oftheincome scale. We know that societieswith The professional standard insocialwork Registered Social Worker (RSW): • Summer 2012 www.acsw.ab.ca 12-05-25 3:58 PM in the news 12-05-25 3:58 PM Workshop presenters Rick Guthrie and Lindsay Ames Lindsay and Guthrie Rick presenters Workshop Workshop participant explaining the collage she made she collage the explaining participant Workshop Members of the Children’s Issues Committee at the Laughter Yoga workshop Yoga Laughter the at Committee Issues Children’s the of Members Back: Tracy Presenter. Yoga Laughter Whithead, Val Arboleda, L to R: Andres Front, Wright Rema Proby, Joscelyn Lou Bourque, Fortune-Browne, Alcock, Merlyn In addition, Edmonton Children’s Issues Interest Group Group Issues Interest Edmonton Children’s In addition, by Evidenced Laughter lunch presentation. Yoga organized a a lot of fun. enjoyed everyone this photo, 5 Jackie Sieppert Jackie The by Dr. Jackie Jackie Dr. by Issue 2 • The Bio-Psycho-Social Treatment Cake! Lina Filomena-Melchionna and James Venneear, Edmonton area area Edmonton Venneear, James and Filomena-Melchionna Lina coordinators More photos from Social Work Week Work Social from photos More Future of Social Work Future of Social U Work, Faculty of Social Dean, Sieppert, and of C; AHS also Al-Nuaimi. Dr. by of Hoarding to highlight social a newsletter published workers. and Edmonton hosted speakers covering covering speakers and Edmonton hosted range of topics including a broad Proclamations of Social Work Week and gatherings of social Week Work of Social Proclamations the throughout coordinators area hosted by were workers and Edmonton, Edson, Red Deer, Hat, Medicine province. and greets ranging meet and from Fort McMurray held events arts session. an expressive an ethnic potluck to Social Work Week Work Social 4 page continued from Alberta Health Services (AHS) in Calgary Volume 37 Volume 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 5 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 6 in the news the Shoebox Program. Victim’s Awareness Week barbequefor Victim’s Services, and Society), Bowl BigBrothers BigSisters forKids, National Centre fundraiser,Crisis Relay forLife(Canadian Cancer the 911Barbeque(MADD), SIDSwalk, Dr. Margaret Savage in ColdLake have beenorareinvolved currently ininclude Activities that theCommunity Social Work year onestudents by first described year student, John Brockmeyer. aboutthis for thepublic tolearn “noble” profession—as energetic, increating dynamicandveryopportunities engaging program as well asthesocialwork profession. They were The studentsdidawonderful jobpromoting theCSW • • • • • • • Portage CollegestudentscelebratedNationalSocial Work Week: reasons forchoosingtheprofession anddiscussedsocialwork training, registration, andresponsibilities. Social Work Week inLacLaBichewasabouttheir shared celebrated withaninteragencymeetingwhere stories participants Submitted by BonitaDecaire, Janet Auger (CSW Instructor/Practicum Coordinator, Lac La Biche and Cold Lake celebrate Social Work Week Continued from page5 desk our From published inTown inthe an insert andCountry— Centennial Centre (Bonnyville). 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Portage 6 The PersonandtheProfessional Missing: Melanie Weeks, Meghan Wolstenholme Front: Sarah Boxall, John Brockmeyer, Dakota Mullins, Juanita Marshall Nadine Gordey-Landstorm, Janet Auger, Jennitle Masson Back: CarlyMoller, Teresa Cardinal, Patsy Johns, Diamond Whitney, KimWilley, Lac LaBichestudents Missing: AmberMartin, David Cloutier, Madison Plain,Evangeline Stanley, Tashina Paul Janvier, Dorothy Peckman, Nichol Kawa, Breanne Rowen,Randy Dodge, LylaAllan. L toR:LesleyChaisson,Maggie Ireland, KimTurchyn, Aprildawn Janvier, Jacinta Cold Lake students—Portage College

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is JULY 15, 2012 15, JULY is for the FALL 2012 2012 FALL the for Issue 2 • Cardboard shelter Cardboard A unique Norquest College Social Work Program Program Work Social College Norquest unique A project class The morning after morning The To better understand and raise awareness of homelessness, of homelessness, better understand and raise awareness To with a Work Social NorQuest College’s students from the elements, braved Diploma program Multicultural Focus and other comfortsleft their mobile devices at home, Called outside the college. and spent a night camped An Unsheltered Evening: An Unsheltered , the event was held in conjunction with was the event , Unsheltered Evening for the Inner It helped raise awareness Week. Work Social safe housing and which provides Housing Project Youth City services ages 14 to 17. for marginalizedsupportive youth Volume 37 Volume 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 7 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 8 regular feature Barbara MacPherson, secretary. councilmembers returning Terry Wilson, treasurer, and Shelson. All have served oncouncilbefore. Ialsowelcome Linda Golding, McLaughlin,Anne Marie andRichard As we move forward, Iwelcome three new councilmembers: workers withtwo-year diplomas. ofsocial issue inthisprojectregistration isthemandatory professional inCanada. mobilitylegislation ACSW’s unique This willmove usclosertomeetingtherequirements of competency levels ofentry-level socialworkers across Canada. project forward by developing the mechanismsformeasuring complete andCCSWRdirectorsare lookingatmoving the Level CompetencyProject. phaseofthisprojectThe first is Along with ACSW members, we intheEntry participated Canadian CouncilofSocial Work (CCSWR). Regulators ACSW continues tobeastrongmemberofthe contributing feature ontheaward winnersonpage20.) to allaward andtheirnominators. winners theconference. during another timeperiod Congratulations Workers (CASW). Ourawards ceremony was moved to issues,wage disparity andtheCanadian Association ofSocial also passedthree topoverty resolutions pertaining issues, of ACSW andtheaccomplishmentsofstaffcouncil. We meeting. This gave tohighlightthebusiness usanopportunity oftheconference,As part we heldourannual general contact himthrough the ACSW office [email protected]. Bob Johnson isthe president of ACSW Council. You can annual conference wouldnot beasuccess. Ilookforward toournext conference inCalgary2013. assisted inthe conference. Without the involvement of allof the ACSW staffand volunteers, our the conference committeefor their hard workinplanning and organizing, and allvolunteers who We havecompletedanother successful conference and Iwant toparticularly thankallstaffand President’s report Bob Johnson, President MSSW, RSW (Please seeour 8 roles. deserved timeofffrom socialworker theirchallenging I hopeeveryone hasagoodsummerandgetssomewell operation ofourorganization. on counciland ACSW committeesisessentialtogood everyone whohasgiven theirtimetothiswork. Participation committeesandIthank andmembership on regulatory Derek Chewka. We have alsohadmanyparticipate members councilmembers of departing Anna Malo, Kelly Stratford, and It’s apleasure toacknowledge thehard work anddedication Front: AjayPandhi and Linda Golding Back: Anne Marie McLaughlin and Richard Shelson New Councilmembers n The Advocate

Bob Johnson • Summer 2012 12-05-25 3:58 PM regular feature 12-05-25 3:58 PM Lynn Labrecque King Lynn Labrecque n Completing projections and bringing forward the ACSW ACSW and bringing the Completing projections forward appreciation heightened my for 2012, approved now budget, and the detailed work for the complexity of our organization support and provide completed behind the scenes to regulate in our province. to the profession a to help build hard worked have professionals Numerous annual ACSW The Alberta. body in social work recognized gathering, work largest social which is Canada’s conference, the around from members together of our profession brought and networking. education, for inspiration, province listened to feedback and I have the past months, Over to ask questions. and will continue collected ideas, staff join our council’s ACSW expect to see Looking ahead, We efforts to look closely at membership engagement. I on upcoming tasks together. committed to working are and our conversations the intentions that inspire believe as a whole. strong us become and stay commitments make member to the recent in response recommendations With at engaging to work I aim to continue under review, survey can members and partner so that we ACSW stakeholders with to belong. proud are we all say 9 MSW, RSW MSW,

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Now that spring is here, bustling activity is everywhere, inside and outdoors. I hear a steady clamour as people tidy up as people tidy clamour a steady I hear outdoors. and inside activity is everywhere, bustling is here, spring that Now office, ACSW the season. At new to the look ahead and tasks to come, the for prepare at things, hammer yards, their about our also active—in conversation we are abuzz, are neighbourhoods as well. Just as the forward looking we’re This column is an opportunity to share goals. we set new as membership ACSW we can best serve the how and roles and we will work toward goals a place to discover the It’s you—our members. from we hear ideas especially perspectives, together. to pursue we hope directions the Looking Looking ahead Registrar King, Labrecque Lynn Executive Director & Director Executive Taking part in ASWB board member training allowed me to member training allowed ASWB board part in Taking attend sessions that focused on ensuring bodies social work understandcan carry and out legislated of the responsibilities profession. I have been attending meetings and consultations with I have meeting with council members; partner organizations; and support to regulatory committee work; providing participating in meetings with the Canadian Council of Work Association of Social Regulators and the Work Social (ASWB). Boards Since arriving six months ago, my time has been spent my Since arriving six months ago, events; joining in to support and holiday fiftieth anniversary getting acquainted with staff and learning the details of each with staff to complete a working in our organization; role supporting staff projects; of our operating structures; review with students in college and university and attending events in health and as meeting with social workers as well programs; human services professions. “How is it going in your new role?” is a question I’m often is a question I’m role?” new it going in your is “How and an impressive the work, people, the I am enjoying asked. of activity! whirlwind Lynn Labrecque King is the Executive Director Director Executive is the King Lynn Labrecque at her can contact You ACSW. for & Registrar [email protected]. Volume 37 Volume 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 9 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 10 regular feature such apolicycanbefoundat: communication, andotherrelated matters. An exampleof “friends,” withelectronic aboutprivacy concerns information and how you are willingtocommunicate, apositionon with your clients. The policycanincludethingslike when help todevelop apolicyforyour agencyandtoshare it problems, given thespeedofchangeine-world, itmay While itwould bedifficulttoanticipateallthepotential don’t respond immediatelyandshekillsherself? available aday? 24hours What isyour accountabilityifyou stating thatsheisfeelingsuicidal. Are you expectedtobe message. Supposeyour young clienttextsyou at11:00p.m. are mostlikely toconducttheircommunications by text recent research shows thatpeopleundertheageof30 How aboutsomethingeven more basiclike thetelephone: quickly thatmany ofussimplydon’t have aclue. for ACSW. She can bereached at [email protected]. Alison MacDonald isthe Associate Registrar and Complaints Director Policy.pdf inova.org/upload/docs/about-inova/Social%20Networking%20 (See that level Do you even ofsharing? know how tofindout? a client? Are your privacy settingshighenoughtoprevent of withsomeoneelsewhoisaclientorfriend is friends occur by “friending” clients, but whatifoneofyour friends social mediasiterecognize thepotentialproblems thatmight cropping up. For example, mostsocialworkers whohave a informed, attheextentofproblems Iwas stillsurprised issues were thefocus, andwhileIthoughtwas well fairly I’ve spentthepastweekend ataconference where these pages and websites, and the content thatothers may postaboutus. daytimers, butnow wealsohavetoconsider whatweputine-mails and text messages, the contents of ourFacebook is coming from some typeof electronic practice. We haveknown for many yearsthatrecords include things like It isbecoming more common these days toreceive complaints where either one of the concerns orsome of the evidence Let’s be friends Alison MacDonald Ethics inaction facebook.com/help/privacy ,

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in the news 12-05-25 3:58 PM ” . Board may lead the next issue with issue next lead the may Advocate [Alison MacDonald’s “Workplace “Workplace [Alison MacDonald’s Advocate Editorial the Advocate Note from Even today, when disability issues have when disability issues have today, Even Have you experienced workplace bullying or troubled or troubled workplace bullying you experienced Have The supervision? must All submissions invite your stories. and this matter please discuss with us if you believe however, be signed; your identity. to protect need that you such is content the at: MacKinnon or call Leslie Email 780-421-1167 [email protected] Name withheld upon request withheld Name evaluations! Yet the supervisor at this job denigrated work the Yet evaluations! Because I was turn. clients at every doing with my I was and was I could be let go without recourse, on probation, fired. eventually as part that holds social justice It amazes me that a profession today, Even this to happen. of its foundation could allow I still high profile, become more when disability issues have value. find people who see me as a person with lesser see me as a person with lesser value become more high profile, I still find people who I still find people high profile, become more 11 “ “Workplace bullying “Workplace

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In response to In response Letter to the editor: to the Letter or troubled supervision?” or troubled But that wasn’t the end of the harassment. I was hired to hired I was the end of the harassment. But that wasn’t I had this, Before with geriatricwork patients at a hospital. good performance at another hospital and received worked I must personal bias their own training or maybe both instructor’s for the with disabilities as not suitable to see people was and actually in need of counseling to deal helping professions my case with their personal inadequacies—specifically in though I turned methods Even in a paper for my depression. final was the class my grade in “A,” an given course and was to carry be able on never it certainThis made I would “C.” to graduate school. The next fall, a second instructor to see me as seemed The next fall, her to leave She offered I wasn’t. being depressed—which I finally graduated, door open to me should I need to talk. agendas later found out what both professors’ years but being a person with a disability, believed They were. really Upon entering my fourth year in social work, I struggled work, Upon entering in social fourth year my professor. major paper and discussed this with my with my so I explained to her that since the theory was of treatment need an extension to do a job I could be complex I would all I matter because She informed me it didn’t satisfied with. This coupled with a a C grade. for the course get was would prompted not welcome were workers social placement where decided I should take It was faculty adviser. me to contact my degree and returnthe optional courses for the social work methods course and to complete my year the following placement. Regarding the bullying discussion in previous editions of the the of editions in previous discussion bullying the Regarding inside the profession. the inside 2012 issue], I appreciate the social worker’s situation because I too have been subjected to harassment because I too have been subjected to harassment situation worker’s social the 2012 issue], I appreciate and the letter to the editor in the Spring Spring editor in the letter to the the and Fall 2011 Advocate in the supervision?” or troubled bullying Volume 37 Volume 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 11 Alison MacDonald 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 12 regular feature in private practice in Alberta Meet AnnaAsgill-Winter workerssocial on Spotlight [email protected]. Her websiteisjennifermansell.com. her practice, Jennifer canbereached at403-289-0995,orbyemail at helping peopleto enhance their relationships. Formore information on about bridging easternand westernphilosophies of healing, and she consults with individuals, couplesand families. She ispassionate Jennifer Mansell hasaprivatecounselling practice inCalgarywhere context forthework. therapeutic allianceswithclientswhichprovide astrong of theclientsIwork with. I’mable todevelop lasting clinical modelsthatfitboth my own styleandtheneeds match.are theright It’s enjoyable to beable towork using who decidemy therapeuticapproach andcounsellingstyle I love aboutthetypeofclients thefreedom andamcurious What aretheprosand consofprivate practice work? got started. measI Their encouragementandreassurance helpedsupport workers whohave beeninprivate practiceformany years. choice intheirwork. I was mentored by someamazingsocial by andwas theflexibilityand private practitioners intrigued year Hakomi psychotherapy trainingprogram, Imetmany venture. Mypathwas slow andcircuitous. When inthetwo- movingam currently intoprivate practiceasafull-time I have private practicefortwo beeninpart-time years and private practice work? Jennifer Mansell: Canyou speakaboutyour path into practice withher students. a sessional instructor withthe University of Calgary’sSocial Work Faculty, she shares her loveof clinical theory and She usesadevelopmental model thatblends attachment and trauma theories withbody-focused interventions. Also Anna Asgill-Winter, MSW, RSW, isaclinical social worker and certified Hakomi therapist working inthe field of trauma. Jennifer Mansell Private Practice ,

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12 hope towork five asImove intofull-timepractice. fluctuates. Rightnow I’m working three days per week but While Itypicallybookthree tofive appointmentsaday, this myme feelhonoured tosupport peers. therapy lookslike. The depthandintensityofthework makes more ofan awareness oftheinterventions andwhatgood we (socialworkers) asclients, canbechallenging aswe have providers. Working with other professionals is amazing. I think I alsowork withothersocialworkers andfrontline service sexualized trauma. men andwomen of whohave someform experienced developmental and/oracutetrauma. Clientsincludeboth on anindividual basiswithadultswhohave experienced myself asabody-focusedpsychotherapistandwork mainly Psychotherapy. HakomiA certified therapist, Idefine Reprogramming (EMDR)andlevel oneofSensorimotor level oneandtwo ofEye Movement Desensitizationand I amtrainedtodotraumawork andhave taken both you typically seeperweek? What areyour areasofspecialty?How many clientsdo challenging, especiallywhenIneedtoconsulturgently. ofcolleaguesinclosephysical proximitycamaraderie canbe scared aboutthelackoffinancialsecurity. Nothaving the is inevitable inprivate practice. Istillsometimesfind myself Although it’s difficult,risk that tomanagethe Iamlearning The Advocate Jennifer Mansell • Summer 2012 12-05-25 3:58 PM regular feature 12-05-25 3:58 PM , call [email protected] Private Practice Private n For more information on Anna’s practice, email her at her email practice, on Anna’s information For more . or hakomicalgary.ca 403-437-7557, or visit annaasgillwinter.ca peers have validated and approved my business plan. The plan. business my and approved validated peers have speak to when I Clinical Registry credibility me more gives outside of social work. professionals in private recommend other social workers you Would join these registries? practice practice who in private social workers of many I know Yes. perhaps participants, were If more not on either registry. are community. in the therapy voice be a stronger would we in private more social workers see a need for Do you with each other? to support and collaborate practice relationships, stronger help us build because it would Yes, to offer supported it easier referrals make to which would not fit our for clients who may practitioners, other private and organizing training to more Getting together mandate. skills as clinicians and business support in developing provide practice. in private workers benefit social would owners this year for eight years, social worker Though a registered ACSW conference. the first time I attended the annual was fantastic—a greatIt was opportunity people, to meet new and challenged. and be inspired hear what others doing, are as an are large we how Attending made me realize to necessary it is for all social workers association and how contribute. 13 Signs and Symptoms • Practical Dementia Care • A Professional Framework Quality of Life at the End-of-Life: Call or visit our website 403-290-0110 www.AlzheimerCalgary.com Are you looking to increase your knowledge and knowledge your increase looking to you Are build skills about dementia? The Dementia Care Training Centre (DCTC) offers a wide range of dynamic, interactive courses and workshops for health care professionals and care workers. Programs and workshops include: • Understanding the Relationship, Recognize the Dementia, Depression and Delirium: Issue 2 • How has being part of the ACSW ACSW has being partHow of the Registry or Practice Private you? Clinical Registry benefited The application for the Private Practice Registry very was It made me think of involved. have details that I may business I feel overlooked. previously that my organized knowing more How do you deal with the common experiences of social you do How such or lack as isolation of practice, in private workers support? relationships strong some developed I’ve the years, Through informalwith colleagues and created supervision peer with either meet monthly We to work. This seems of them. many this community Creating or use phone consultation as needed. safety and a sense of of practitioners provided has really As well, work. I do not feel isolated in my connection for me. part-time practice has been private my years, the past two over with a work my supplemented by counselling agency, large non-profit support where has been readily available. What are some challenges you have faced in private in private faced have some challenges are you What them? managed you have and how practice a to provide unable One of the major challenges is that I am in this Because I’m limited service for clients. “wrap-around” high-risk more not for or I refer clients to the public capacity, can access the support need. they they sector where profit How do you incorporate social work values into work as a into work values social work incorporate do you How practitioner? private as principles and Hakomi well blend values The social work dignity of the inherent about respecting are ultimately they as as well I work, I try about how to be transparent clients. when supportrecognizing clear goals and clients in defining to allocating a percentage I’m committed met them. have they schedule to subsidized counselling appointments. of my Accessibility is truly important to me. 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She did hospital social work and private practice. She practice. and private She did hospital social work 1947 - 2012 1947 Rose Salnikowski Rose In Memoriam

• Issue 2 • Rose Salnikowski died February 11, 2012, at age 65 in Okotoks, at age 65 in Okotoks, 2012, died February 11, Rose Salnikowski second her by She is survived after a short illness with cancer. first her marriage, from children two John, husband of 5 years, she immigrated with Born in Poland, and four grandchildren. to in 1955 at age 9 and later moved Winnipeg her family to Alberta with her first and children. husband the thesis explored Her Master’s of Calgary. University an MSW from Rose received Rose did a practicum experience and the adult child of an alcoholic. of being a therapist She there. at Calgary work for her exceptional Family Services and is remembered enterprisingly a spring/summer took class in another country so that she could always as credits! counted travelling have for Education Program Early Childhood Village, Army Children’s at the Salvation worked Rose as bringingAs well clinical talents to her clients and colleagues, of years. a number and making and decorating gingerbread face by painting, talents her creative also shared a dedicated social worker Rose was children. houses and Easter eggs with both staff and an She built sensitivities. early due to a long struggle with environmental who retired and her many her garden friendly she enjoyed where house in Okotoks environmentally watercolors. recently quilting and hobbies including crocheting, creative country hiking and cross skiing both alone and outdoorswoman, an avid Rose was preferring in periods, to stay simply and for lengthy to travel Rose loved with friends. She took many open to adventure. always house! She was and once in a tree hostels, her roots she explored years, In recent solo. usually travelling America, trips to Central As Thailand. in Base Camp while visiting her brother to Everest and hiked in Poland Rose on a trip. she took each one individually about age 12, her grandchildren reached She submitted with friends. which she shared took stunning photographs of her travels, while on a trip an exceptional photo she had taken to Mexico with her husband John photo contest. WestJet to a and nature generous kind and talents, for her many Rose will be remembered sense of humour. wonderful Village: Army Children’s social work colleagues from the Salvation her 5 Submitted by Ryane. Alixe Sue Harris and Guglich, Janet June Churchill, Cove, Patricia Volume 37 Volume 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 15 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 16 regular feature Calgary Press at Calgary the University of CalgaryFacultyof Social Work. Eldon Duchscher isthe Director of Communications for You canfind vulnerable people. work history, philosophy,African andtraditionalculturalways that meettheneedsof work presently courses taught. Sheexaminesincreased teachingon social African how appropriate culturaltraditions canbeblended more intothesocial African andsocialissues,”caring says Kreitzer, examinationof whoadvocates foracritical ofsocial shouldreflect history and socialwork curriculum Aboriginal Aboriginal “Social work inCanada, history like Africa, tendstoreflect perspective aEurocentric andcontinually evaluate teachingpractices.their curricula challenges socialworkers,African practitioners, examine andacademicstocritically thathaverise ofsocial factors work in influencedthe to thehistorical Africa. It Published by theUniversity Press, ofCalgary Kreitzer’s bookprovides abackdrop master’s and doctoral theses. experience asasocial workinstructor inGhana and usesfield research from her Faculty of Social Work, Central and Northern AlbertaRegion. She draws uponher Linda Kreitzer, MSW, PhD,RSW, Associate Professor for the University of Calgary relevant tothe African, and inparticular, the Ghanaian setting. It iswrittenby Ghana looksatpractical waystochange social workcurricula tomake itmore Social Work inAfrica:ExploringCulturallyRelevantEducationandPractice ISBN-13: University of CalgaryPress, 2012.ISBN-10: by Linda Kreitzer Social Work inAfrica:Exploring CulturallyRelevantEducationandPracticeinGhana Social Work inAfrica review:Book By EldonDuchscher U of Cupdates

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regular feature 12-05-25 3:58 PM Continued on page 19 Elaine Spencer Elaine Skills that support social work social support that Skills completed in springA student survey learners often place 2011 revealed as as well great emphasis on options, social core courses beyond required communications, English, content. work and other psychology, developmental students essential in enabling sessions are think knowledge, their to broaden the writing skills and develop critically, practice. so vital to social work A recent Red Deer College graduate Red Deer College A recent led her from noted that the program of what “kind of unsure initially feeling to feeling ethically is” really social work to practice. ready” “solidly informed and

Students report many highlights in their learning, often highlights in their learning, Students report many citing the importance to integrate of being able their studies social work full-year two life situations through into real Social in the Social Issues, research agency field placements, and face-to-face interviews in methods course, Problems the experiential also value learningThey in groups, courses. and opportunities to explore fundamentals of ethical practice, and colonialism, the challenging of oppression, concepts racism. 17 Scott Grace and Ashlee Kerik at Ronald McDonald McDonald at Ronald Kerik Ashlee and Scott Grace House Central Alberta Alberta Central RSW MSW, Issue 2 •

Students and faculty from RDC Social Work program making dinner at Ronald McDonald house of of house McDonald Ronald at dinner making program Work Social RDC from faculty and Students Diploma Dialogue Diploma Elaine Spencer, Chair, Red Deer College Social Work Program Work Social College Deer Red Chair, L to R: Scott Grace, Ashlee Holmes (student (student Holmes Ashlee L to R: Scott Grace, and Glen Aeichele, Leah MacLean, organizer), (Instructor) Ignacio Rosemary Graduating students since 1969, we continue to focus on continue we Graduating students since 1969, partnership in strong with the whole professional, developing than Currently more humanities and social science instructors. has been extremely program two-year our 100 learners strong, considered Applicants are years. in recent over-subscribed Registrants approach. first accepted” “first qualified, on a well as references and three a personal submit must profile are They as undergo an interview with a faculty member. hours or volunteer to complete 100 or more also required employment. social work demonstrate previous Can you guess what these positions have in common? Family school liaison worker, community addictions supervisor, supervisor, addictions community worker, liaison school Family have in common? positions these Can you guess what and chair, incoming Program Diploma Work Social Red Deer College advocate, AIDS Network caseworker, child welfare history has seen a Red Recent Workers. Social of Alberta College the Sisters and Big Brothers at Big directors executive an “once say, used to Don Snow, founder, program as our late And jobs. these each of hold (RDC) graduate Deer College RDC grad!” always an RDC grad,

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Field supervisor appreciation event, planned and executed by Around the province first- and second-year students

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regular regular Canada—Association des enseignant-e-s des collèges en techniques de travail et de service social du L to R: Salama Ntanganganyimana, (first year), Gillian Wallis (field supervisor), unknown field supervisor, Justin Adams (first year) Canada (ACESS) is holding the ninth annual national conference in Canmore in June. Alberta’s social work diploma programs are hosting this year’s event under the theme Sustainability and Social Work. Peter Vogels, PhD, and Margaret Waterchief, Treaty 7 are keynote speakers.

Grant MacEwan University, Social Work Program by Alan Knowles, PhD, Chair

In recognition of its fortieth anniversary, the MacEwan University Diploma Program was pleased to co-host Dennis Froese (second year), Ken Xu (second year), Terry Zibin (field supervisor), Mickie Warkentin (second year), and Mary Lori (second year) the reception at the recent 2012 ACSW Conference in Edmonton.

This year, 12 second-year social work students participated in a two week study tour to Ireland, in partnership with students from our Bachelor of Child and Youth Care program. Led by Assistant Professor Kathaleen Quinn, the study tour included participation in joint classes with social care students in Ireland, agency visits in the Republic of Ireland and

Northern Ireland, and learning about Ireland’s social, Kirsten Jensen (second year), Ria Warren (second year), Melody Blackwell (field political and cultural history. supervisor), Erin Gallant (second-year), unknown field supervisor from Michener Services, George Ayers (field supervisor), Candace Osterman (second year). Two faculty members received recognition during the winter term. Dr. Peter Vogels received a leadership award from the Chair Academy for his leadership in chairing the MacEwan University Visioning Committee. David Hannis was granted professor emeritus status.

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62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 18 12-05-25 3:58 PM regular feature 12-05-25 3:58 PM n While not all students will fully embrace James Michener’s Michener’s James While not all students will fully embrace of words and swing the swirl I love writing. “I love words, hope graduates tangle with human emotions.”—we as they writers able and more than when they clearer, stronger, are journey at Red Deer College. began their social work events community and field learning, Along with classroom facets expose students to different of and college activities one group assisted families This term, life and the profession. with seriously organizing meals at the newly by children ill Students Alberta Ronald MacDonald House. opened Central also arranged dinner for our field supervisors. an appreciation hope these encounters encourage students to seek We exciting and meaningful job experiences the liaison like and other RDC caseworker, addictions supervisor, worker, as further their social work as well graduates described above, education. 19 tinyurl.com/6qrexpa editor Advocate

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Prune unnecessary words. Which would you rather read: “The optimum word construction utilizes uncomplicated word “The optimum rather read: you Which would Prune unnecessary words. sentences use simple words.” “The best or vocabulary,” of the test “The results Choose instead of explanatory phrases. wording using possessive by sentence length Streamline indicate a passing grade.” test results “the rather than indicate a passing grade,” Write a call for action. If you are aiming to achieve something beyond awareness, make a specific request rather than just a specific make awareness, something beyond aiming to achieve are If you Write a call for action. wish you ones know loved your sure “Make with important to be an organ donor” “It’s Replace, information. delivering to be an organ donor.” Think about who your audience is before you start writing. Ask, will this person understand my context? Am I context? my will this person understand Ask, you start writing. is before your audience Think about who this interesting? Is too much? assuming the Compare words. vague over specific choosing meaningful by sentences more your make can Consider whether you “The social worker versus met a nice lady,” he where to the event, “The man went sentences: in these two difference marry.” one day he would he met the woman where attended the conference,

Joan Marie Galat Joan Marie Communication Corner Communication Diploma Dialogue page 17 Continued from English 220 includes a research component that teaches component that English 220 includes a research Students to use a library database and integratehow sources. learn to synthesize secondary observations with sources how texts and taught methods for citing and are their work from formatting papers. Two English courses are required to obtain our social work to obtain our social work English courses required are Two grammar is a heavy component and lots “There diploma. essays— practicing the elements of argumentative of work supporting learning to use quotations, how a thesis, creating of a in the context work and putting one’s argument, one’s incoming Heather Marcovitch, Dr. says larger conversation,” English head. Poor written skills can undermine communication Poor social writing skills Certainly, and credibility. effectiveness workers’ listened I have necessary academic success. are for continued other institutions ponder what can be to educators from writing skills and heard students’ social work done to improve concerns not writing that students in general are well. For occasional writing tips “Like” MoonDot Media on Facebook: Media MoonDot tips “Like” writing For occasional 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Five ways Five to ways enhance your writing Volume 37 Volume 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 19 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 20 featurefeature article article winner. Missing from photo: ACSW Honorary Member winner Kristjanna Grimmelt. member Timothy Wild, Excellence inSocial Work Practice winners ColleenElizabethClarkand Sandy Lyon;Judith Mason; and Joe Ceci,John Hutton Memorial Award L toR:BobJohnson, ACSW President; LynnLabrecque King, ACSW Executive Director &Registrar; Brenda Brochu, John Hutton Memorial Award winner; ACSW Council of practice settings. Here is a closer look at the award winners. service. Awards were presented attheannualconference torecipients from avariety commitment totheACSW Codeof Ethicsandmissionwhileproviding direct client The ACSW Awards recognize those who have exhibited exemplary skills and By JoanMarieGalat Presenting our , Advocate Editor winners Award 20 The Advocate • Summer 2012 Joan Marie Galat 12-05-25 3:58 PM feature article 12-05-25 3:58 PM Continued on page 22 briefly describe your journeybriefly describe

Please to present. from graduation of University BSW, 1976-1980: College King’s Ontario, Western Group Parenting 1980-1995: Family City of Calgary; Co-Leader, Counselling; at Cambyr Worker An interest in psychology and helping and in psychology An interest others. the award impact you? the award

How does receiving How risks. me to take It reminds Joe Ceci, MSW, RSW MSW, Joe Ceci, Memorial Award John Hutton Ceci Joe MSW, University of Calgary; Youth Counsellor, Inter-Faith Counsellor, Youth of Calgary; University MSW, City of Calgary Developer, Community Services; Youth City of Calgary 9, Ward Alderman, 1995-2010: Consultant on multi-city Social Policy 2011-present: Alberta in to End Poverty initiative—Action Please share a short anecdote. My first position in Calgarywas as a parenting group The and childless. single, old, 23 years I was co-facilitator. (STEP) literature Parenting for Effective Training Systematic management in the behavioral If it wasn’t bible. became my learnedthan I I likely more improvised. we course material, taught group members. achievement? social worker fondest is your What of the participants many in the by The life successes achieved I helped organize. workshops single moms’ been surprised learn are some things you to What during career? your attribute Always Connect constantly. can be helpful. Failure do is when what they actions even good intentions to other’s a problem. What led you to enter the field of social work? the field of social to enter led you What 21 briefly describe journeyyour

A personal experience with domestic violence. Please graduationpresent. from to I becoming a social worker, Before a journalistwas teacher. and school in ACSW grandfatheredI was into as the executive 2000 while working Regional River of the Peace director Shelter. Women’s the award impact you? the award

Issue 2 • What advice do you have for those just entering social for have you do advice What work? whole heart people who to the vulnerable Listen with your with them in trying out to figure Work turn for help. to you and be tenacious in trying them get to help need, what they it! It reinforces my beliefs that advocacy is an honorable is an honorable beliefs that advocacy my It reinforces striving and social justice is worth for. endeavor How does receiving How Brenda Brochu Brenda been surprised to learn are some things you’ve What career? during your experienced of some people who have The resiliency traumas. multiple What is your fondest social worker achievement? social worker fondest your is What of being instrumental in bringing proud I’m very a transit River. service to Peace Please share a short anecdote. I escortedwas a former she first the shelter resident day gone to I had previously Alberta Hospital. permitted to leave Act. court under the Mental Health and had her apprehended The transformation amazing! I had her with me for 11 was time. focus the entire to maintain her able hours and she was scraps with serviceShe did not hallucinate or get into any people! Brenda Brochu, BA, BEd, RSW BA, Brochu, Brenda Memorial Award John Hutton What led you to enter social work? to enter led you What Volume 37 Volume 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 21 Joan Marie Galat Marie Joan 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 22 feature article What ledyou toyour involvement insocialjusticeissues? I feelvery thisprofession. encouraged tocontinue tosupport How doesreceiving Kristjanna Grimmelt Honorary Membership Kristjanna Grimmelt, BA, MFA Address root causes. social justiceissues, seekelectedoffice, seekoffice. helpothers Make aruckus, make waves, bepublic inyour views about work? What advice doyou have for social thosejustentering Continued from page21 Award winners people dolistenwhenyou speakoutasacitizen. closure ofa30-year-old aquaticcentre. This successtaughtme In GrandePrairie, Irecently ledagroupadvocating against social change? achieve youWhat your hassurprised during interactions to she taughtmethatwhatisjustnotalways easy. ofnuclear power.on therisks Ifeltdefensive then; now Ifeel Once, aclassmatechallengedanenvironmental stanceIheld anecdote. Please shareashort in2011. Services communications forNorthwest ChildandFamily Alberta River managerof tobecomingregional Record-Gazette prior setinnorthern Alberta.stories Iwas editorofthe Columbia.of British Mythesiswas acollectionofshort

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Twenty years forward, I was grandfathered I was into the profession forward, years Twenty back to school graduating with distinction and later went As a senior with a degree in human service administration. support clinician engagement as a normal I now consultant, Alberta Health Services. part in of business Please share a short anecdote. to me to a patient asked setting, week in a hospital My first urinal! for the and I reached pour some water achievement? social work fondest your is What I opened the first with home in Edmonton for children group a series wrote of books on anger management, mental illness, their skills. of staff to advance and trained hundreds been surprised have to learn are some things you What career? during your The greatest gift is turning challenges into opportunities. does receiving How peers is the highest honour and my by be recognized To passion I feel for social work. of the validation those just entering social work? for have you do advice What of and a high standard caring, compassion, Without grades will only be numbers on a page. your excellence, Sandy Lyon, BAHSA, Dip SW, RSW Dip SW, BAHSA, Sandy Lyon, Practice Work Social in Excellence Lyon Sandy What led you to enter social work? to enter led you What 23

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Listen with your whole heart the with your to Listen for more information. information. more joangalat.com for It is an amazing honour. I am humbled and so impacted by and so impacted by I am humbled It is an amazing honour. Knowing that I have made a difference; that I have that I have made a difference; that I have Knowing help them get it! — Brenda Brochu help them get it! — Brenda Joan Marie Galat offers freelance writing and editing services. services. editing and writing freelance Galat offers Marie Joan Visit What advice do you have for those just entering social for have you do advice What work? Speak and be your calling with determination. your Follow and compassion for all Come with presence truth for change. will be unparalleled. The rewards do and serve. you the students who nominated me. How does receiving How What are some things you have been surprised been have to learn some things you are What career? during your Social The critical importance reflection. and of self-care and development, been so rich has personal life, work my to as a human being. growth advocated for change and social justice. for change and social justice. advocated What is your fondest achievement as a social worker? fondest your is What remembers me and the difference that made in her life. that made in her life. remembers me and the difference for the first time. eyes Seeing the hope in someone’s 50 years; they need, and be tenacious in trying and be tenacious need, to they Work with them in trying with them in what out figure to Work vulnerable people who turn to you for help. help. for you who turn to vulnerable people

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Over 1100 social workers attended the conference this year. Our keynote, Dr. Brené Brown, was extremely well received with 99% of those who completed evaluations rating her as good to excellent. Other highlights from the evaluations are as follows:

• 97% rated the online registration as good to excellent

• 91% rated the Social Policy Framework Luncheon presentation as good to excellent Conference co-chairs David Flomo and Louise Guenther

• 92% rated the number of workshop options as good to excellent

• 92% rated the quality of presenters as good to excellent

Many thanks to the conference co-chairs, Louise Guenther and David Flomo, as well as the entire planning committee. Their significant contributions helped to make this year’s conference one of our best.

2012 Conference Committee See you next year at the 2013 Conference! Front Row: Marian Saunderson, David Flomo, Lina Hempel, Leslie MacKinnon (ACSW — Lori Sigurdson, ACSW Professional Affairs Coordinator staff), Sue Shaw Back Row: Susan McKenzie, Ashley Snider, Louise Guenther, Debbie Steinhubl, Tammy Hough, Madeleine Smith and Ann Henry Missing: Danielle Tabler, Heather Sweet, Judy Dumont and Jennie Gurnett

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62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 24 12-05-25 3:58 PM feature article 12-05-25 3:58 PM March 22 - 24, 2012 Monica Vasconez, Vasconez, Monica Registration ACSW Secretary 2012 Annual Conference Alberta College of Social Workers Alberta College of Social Workers www.acsw.ab.ca Shaw Conference Centre - 9797 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton Social Work: and the Professional Celebrating the Person Lori Sigurdson, Lori Sigurdson, Professional ACSW Coordinator Affairs Ilona Cardinal, ACSW Promotions Coordinator, and and Coordinator, Promotions ACSW Cardinal, Ilona Secretary Catt, Competency Jennifer 25 More of our tireless volunteers: L to R: Maria Lyrintzis, Adiza Penddah, Brenda St. Germain, St. Germain, Brenda Penddah, Adiza Lyrintzis, L to R: Maria volunteers: our tireless of More Tabler Danielle and Courchene, Val Ho, Jade Leslie MacKinnon, ACSW Membership and and Membership ACSW MacKinnon, Leslie Coordinator Advocacy Issue 2 • Conference Highlights Conference build inspired, become and to refresh conference annual ACSW the attended workers Social participants 123 the from feedback Conference peers. with like-minded ideas share and skills, their enhances event the find attendees of 83 percent reveals evaluations overall provided who registration pay a higher to willing are participants or not on whether debate While the practice. both of indicative feedback was more other sits at a 50-50 split, a luncheon include fee to improvement. for suggestions and satisfaction overall Volunteers and staff and Volunteers Volunteers Natasha Holmkvist and Lacey Peters and Holmkvist Natasha Volunteers Volunteers Theresa Pelletier and Holly MacKesy Holly and Pelletier Theresa Volunteers Anna Malo, ACSW Council Secretary, with ACSW staff, Kim with ACSW Secretary, Council ACSW Malo, Anna Berry Jane Chiles and Volume 37 Volume 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 25 Joan Marie Galat Marie Joan 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 26 feature article Home Instead Senior Care Work of Your Hand display AUPE, Conference sponsor Vendors Social workers withmore than 10 yearsexperience made up48%of conference participants. The low cost “no frills”conference format wasappreciated by78%of participants who filledoutsurveys. ACSW subsidized Saturday’s box lunches. Purchasers paid $10and the ACSW paid anadditional $6.50 for eachlunch. Did you know? 26 Creative Learning Solutions iHuman display City of Edmonton, Conference sponsor The Advocate • Summer 2012 12-05-25 3:58 PM feature article 12-05-25 3:58 PM Lori Sigurdson, ACSW Professional Professional ACSW Lori Sigurdson, Coordinator Affairs 27 Voting at the AGM AGM at the Voting ACSW Council President Bob Johnson and Council member member Council and Bob Johnson President Council ACSW Chewka Derek Issue 2 • Audience for Keynote Speaker, Brené Brown (inset) Brown Brené Speaker, Keynote for Audience Keynote speech and AGM and speech Keynote Volume 37 Volume 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 27 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 28 feature article be sooptimistic) theworld. way, we willimprove ourselves, ourprofession, and(ifImay andrefuse tobeashamed.discomfort By practicinginthis challenges us, andprofessionally, personally toleanintothat grow isakinto is measured by perfection, admittingyou have us vulnerable amongstourpeers. Inaworld where worthiness always andnever learning fullyexpert. This admissionmakes development opportunities, we acknowledge thatwe are Dr.fabulous Brené Brown. Bycomingtogether forthese and professional goals, echoesthekeynote address from the I thinkthisaspectoftheconference, themeldingofpersonal development forpersonal also opportunities andconnections. development through opportunities wonderful workshops, but ofsomethinglarger.are part Itoffered bothprofessional social work community andserves asareminder thatwe hundreds ofcommittedsocialworkers reconnects ustothe Being able toattendthe conference andspendtimeamongst removed.issues canfeelfar the university canbesomewhat insularandlocalsocialwork andothereagerstudents, theory bysurrounded engaging of professional socialwork. While itiswonderful tobe degree, Ihave sometimes feltdisconnectedfrom theworld conference. touniversityAfter returning towork onmy I thinkthethemewas especiallyaptforstudentsatthe anexcellentcapstonetomy degree.experience a poorstudent, thegenerosity madethis ofthescholarship have justcompletedthefinalsemesterin my BSW, andas through the TD MelocheMonnexStudentScholarship. I possible withoutthegenerous fundingmadeavailable time attendingtheconference anditwouldn’t have been profession of.a fantastic tobeapart This was my first its billing—celebratingallaspectsthatmake social work Celebrating thePersonandProfessional, The 2012 CollegeofSocial Alberta Workers conference, Valerie Walton, University of Calgary hosting citymay apply. to help finance their attendance atthe ACSW annual conference. 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program, which gives which gives program, No More Leftovers They offer support They to No More Leftovers. Issue 2 • As part of her involvement with church related activities, activities, related with church As part of her involvement all with dignity, no matter what the circumstance,’ all with dignity, started the “We to offer supportAllen also organizes volunteers to paroled to escort trained are Volunteers free. can stay so they women them and take go with them to a hearing, inmates to church, visitors to years, after five “Apparently to visit their children. personal support and mentor to provide We prisons off. drop faith—to at in their they’re offer encouragement with where someone who supports them Having strong. them help keep difference.” a tremendous can make each new inmate a package of personal care products, such inmate a package of personal products, each new care These items. and other dental floss, conditioner, as shampoo, in shortitems are supply or nonexistent in prisons.” “We want to help restore their dignity. Our slogan is ‘treating ‘treating is Our slogan their dignity. restore to help want “We Allen also works with WECA members a prisonWECA to build with Allen also works ministry called and have Women inmates at the Edmonton Institution for prison. plans to expand to the men’s “I was able to help the church better understandchurch homelessness to help the able “I was a group that offers“Out of that grew Allen. says and poverty,” Wellness Place Health and at the Jasper Tuesday lunch every Centre.” services specific to their needs. She is responsible for recovery recovery for responsible She is servicestheir needs. specific to which program, and the Rainbow support groups, programs, and other divorce, separation, people cope with helps young of community on a number Allen serves types of grief or loss. Edmonton Interagency West the including committees, Coalition on Poverty. Interagency West-end and the Group joint concerns to address gaps together and fill work They has involved One project in charitable service. community West-end with the membersorganizing church to work on behalf of the Jasper Interagency Coalition on Poverty a non- provides centre The Centre. Wellness Place Health and homeless people and otherswhere in judgmental atmosphere and Internet access, clothing, showers, need can obtain food, and spiritual, as emotional, as well assistance, building resumé other supports. Volume 37 Volume 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 33 Joan Marie Galat Marie Joan 62216 Advocate Summer 2012.indd 34 feature article take somesocialwork courses. to seehow my role asbothasocialworker andanassociatepastorfit with thecommunity are skillsforapastor. very important It’s satisfying Being aware ofandimplementingcommunity practiceandpartnering extremely important, asthisisquiteprominent inthelifeofapastor. training hasbeeninstrumental. Mytrainingingroupwork hasbeen or theirperceived presenting issue. Mycounsellingandinterview within theirentire system. Iknow tolookbeyond thepresenting issue the essentialskillsIneedtobeable toassesstheindividual andfamily “I aminthepeoplebusiness andsocialwork has provided mewith with mentalillness. “ Continued from page33 A day in thelife These, andotherresources caregivers, designed to helpsupport canbeaccessed at: including caregivers’ them. ofsystems needsstrengthens andthesustainability that support theirresiliency Using theCaregiver Toolkit canhelpbuildashared orresource withoutaddingto ofpractice community workload issues. turn, In caregiver needsacross Canada. health educators, advocates, andanyone interested instrengthening caregiver provision through resiliency to service address These resources are designed to beusedby adiversity offront lineworkers, program analysts, managers, administrators, policy with ayes/no/don’t more know/need information. are Responses thenscored anddeveloped plan. into anaction The CGPL isdesigned of11categories asaseries ofquestions, are organized Questions designed to asachecklist. beanswered caregivers. canbeusedat any It stageofdevelopment, implementation orevaluation. thatand practices affectcaregivers, from ofcaregivers theperspective andinorder to avoid any unintended negative effectson The interventions, andresources andsuggestionsto address issuesincasemanagement. The by caregivers ofolderadults. (CGPL). oftheseresources Both are user- anddesigned friendly to raise awareness, andprovide information about, issuesfaced The Caregiver Toolkit contains two resources: Caregiver framework for reviewing Policy principle-based anddeveloping Lens policies, isanevidence-informed programs Providers’Service Resource provides Guide information evidence-informed andtools aboutcaregiver assessment and ...I think every pastor...I thinkevery should An Online Toolkit to Facilitate for Caregivers Support of Seniors Caregiver Toolkit The ”

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