Finding Hope with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Marie Wilson, Truth

<a href="/goto?url=http://www.acsw.ab.ca" target="_blank">www.acsw.ab.ca </a>SPRING 2016 the ADVOCATE <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">VOLUME 41 | ISSUE 1 </li><li style="flex:1">ALBERTA COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKERS </li></ul>Finding Hope with keynote speaker, Dr. Marie Wilson, Truth & Reconciliation Commissioner The Advocate FEATURES Volume 41, Issue 1, Spring 2016 10 PaRcOMsOWCO1D0E Published by: $The Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) 550 10707 100 AVE NW, Edmonton AB T5J 3M1 Ph: 780-421-1167/Toll-free (in AB): 1-800-661-3089 Fax: 780-421-1168/Toll-free fax: 1-866-874-8931 <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>— acsw.ab.ca OFF 22 FEATURE ARTICLES 22 DR. MARIE WILSON: TOWARDS TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION by Holly Budd 26 MEET YOUR MANAGER OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SUPPORT: ALEC STRATFORD by Tara Hogue Harris redeem at Jackhirose.com Executive Director & Registrar: Lynn Labrecque King, MSW, RSW <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>28 25 YEARS LATER: REFLECTIONS OF A GAY ACTIVIST by Richard Gregory <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Day Child & Youth Focused Workshop </li><li style="flex:1">3 Day Child & Youth Focused Workshop </li><li style="flex:1">1 Day Child & Youth Focused Workshop </li></ul>Managers, Regulatory Practice: Bruce Llewellyn, MSW, RSW Sheryl Pearson, MSW, RSW, LLB <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>46 NOTICE OF FEE INCREASE 3 day intensive dealing With Worries & Woes Dealing with Anxiety Disorders in School Age Children Proven & effective Play theraPy strategies With Children, Adolescents and Children of All Ages AROUND OUR PROVINCE AROUND OUR PROVINCE by Charity Lui Manager, Professional Practice Support: Alec Stratford, MSW, RSW anxiety disorders With School Age Children and Adolescents Membership Activities Coordinators: Heather Johnson, SW Dip, RSW Charity Lui, BSW, RSW 10 INTHE NEWS 10 2015 BURSARY AWARD WINNERS Finance & Administration Officer: Gladys Smecko, CPA, CGA 12 WELCOME TO OUR NEW RSW MEMBERS Registration Coordinator: Brenda Gross edmonton, aB may 9, 2016 calgary, aB July 11-13, 2016 edmonton, aB may 26, 2016 Executive Assistant / Administrative Team Lead: Noreen Majek 13 THEVOICES OF PRIVATE PRACTICE STAY CALM AND BE FLEXIBLE by Teresa Winfield calgary, aB may 27, 2016 Promotions Coordinator: Ilona Cardinal, MA 14 ETHICS IN ACTION Administrative Support Professionals: Theresa Duban Neetu Dodd Tracy Houben Jennifer Vasquez Tamara Gross Raveena Parsons THEY’RE HERE!: GUIDELINES ON CONSENT AND CONFIDENTIALITY WHEN WORKING WITH MINORS by Sheryl Pearson Registration/Online Service Support Analyst: Laurie Nelson ACSW Council: 16 SOCIAL JUSTICE WORKS President: Richard Gregory, MSc, RSW Vice President: Linda Golding, MSW, RSW Secretary: Terry Wilson, BSW, RSW Treasurer: Rick Guthrie, MSW, RSW <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">LYNN MILLeR </li><li style="flex:1">ChRIStINe DARgON </li></ul>SOCIAL JUSTICE MATTERS by Alec Stratford <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">ph.d., r.psych. </li><li style="flex:1">ph.d. </li></ul>18 RESEARCH & LEARNING IN ALBERTA’S COMMUNITIES 18 RESEARCHER WORKS TO RESTORE GOOD RELATIONS IN FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES by Natalie Dawes 19 EXCHANGING EXPERIENCE: THE BENEFITS OF PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS by Lyla Allan Members at Large: Margaret Brown, MSW, RSW Linda Fehr, MSW, RSW Richard Shelson, MSc, RSW Ajay Pandhi, MSW, RSW Shamanthi Cooray, RSW <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1 Day Child & Youth Focused Workshop </li><li style="flex:1">2 Day Clinical Focused Workshop </li><li style="flex:1">2 Day Clinical Focused Workshop </li></ul>Indigenous Social Work Committee Representative: Vacant the exPlosive child mindfulness- integrated treating Patients With trauma 21 PRAISE FOR PRACTICUM STUDENTS Public Members: Lyle Berge Murray Hiebert Bukola Salami Understanding and Helping cognitive Behaviour theraPy training Editorial Board: Leslie MacKinnon, MSW, RSW (Chair) Behaviourally Challenging Kids 31 VITAL VOLUNTEERS New, High-Speed MEET MARE MONTELL DONLY by Minister Faust T.E.A.M Therapy Technigues Jo-Anne Beggs, BSW, RSW Cindy Haugen, BSW, RSW Jill Hoselton, BSW, RSW Michelle Humeny, RSW Eugene Ip, DPhil, RSW Corrine Janzen, BSW, RSW Samuel Mammen, RSW Tasha Novick, BSW, RSW Sherri Tanchak MSW, RSW Andrea Newberry-Koroluk, PhD, RSW Melanie Sawatzky, BSW, RSW For Crisis Intervention & Relapse Prevention 32 FORYOUR INFORMATION 17 THE ADVOCATE EDITORIAL POLICY 32 FOR YOUR INFORMATION lethBridge, aB may 4, 2016 calgary, aB aPril 28 & 29, 2016 edmonton, aB June 6 & 7, 2016 Editorial services provided by Bird Communications. ADVERTISING SPACE is available. To place an ad contact Ilona Cardinal at the ACSW office (<a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>). The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject any advertising. Cover photo by Gibby Davis: Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton (RISE) Heart Garden event, June 2015 SUMMER 2016 ISSUE AD DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2016 The opinions and interpretations expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), its editorial board, or contractors. The aforementioned make no guarantee or warranty, either expressed or implied, about the accuracy or links contained in the Advocate, and are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages that could arise. Canadian subscriptions are $26/year (outside Canada: $26 US/year). Please notify ACSW office immediately of any address changes. ISSN 0847 - 2890 PM NO. 40050109 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO 550 10707 100 AVE NW, EDMONTON AB T5J 3M1 All material ©2016 by the ACSW or by author. ACSW retains copyright when no author is listed. Reprint or copying (including digital or online reproduction in any form) of any Advocate material requires written consent of the ACSW. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">ROSS w. gReeNe </li><li style="flex:1">BRUNO CAYOUN </li><li style="flex:1">DAVID D. BURNS </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">ph.d. </li><li style="flex:1">d.psych. </li></ul>m.d. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">2</li><li style="flex:1">Spring 2016 </li><li style="flex:1">The Advocate </li><li style="flex:1">3</li></ul>Frequently Asked Questions about Fees Notice of Fee Increase, July 1, 2016 How do our fees compare with other professions and jurisdictions? Social work fees in other jurisdictions Over the past few years, the Alberta College of Social Workers has continued to grow. Many of you have continued to be engaged in the activities of your professional association and have helped the organization to develop and make advancements in supports for membership and advocacy activities. rough your engagement, contacts and requests, you have: In consideration of all of these needs, the Council of Alberta College of Social Workers would like to confirm that effective July 1, 2016, membership fees will increase from $350 to $400. (Combined- indicates the professional association and Other professions under the Health Professions Act (HPA) in regulatory body fees are included together.) Alberta (based on full year of Registration) e Council of ACSW would like to acknowledge that for some, annual membership fees may potentially present a challenge or a hardship. In recognition of a time of economic downturn, ACSW Council is committed to ensuring a continued process where members who are encountering an exceptional circumstance or financial hardship can be in touch to discuss arrangements appropriate for their personal situation. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Profession </li><li style="flex:1">Equivalent Fees </li></ul>$750 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Fees in other Jurisdictions </li><li style="flex:1">Total </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">$400 </li><li style="flex:1">College of Alberta </li></ul>Psychologists <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Alberta </li><li style="flex:1">Combined </li><li style="flex:1">$400 </li></ul>$255 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">•</li><li style="flex:1">helped increase the development of services and supports </li></ul>for members through your active participation in area coordinator and member interest activities, British Columbia Regulatory Body Fee $543 College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (Registered Nurse) $578.82 $632.89 Professional $288 Association Fee <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">•</li><li style="flex:1">increased calls to the “Social Worker on Duty” at </li></ul>the College to assist with ethical dilemma and practice questions, College & Association If you are in a situation where there has been loss of employment, are experiencing an exceptional circumstance or financial difficulty, please contact the Registration Coordinator or Registrar to discuss potential options: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>. of Registered Nurses of Alberta (Nurse Practitioner) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Saskatchewan Combined </li><li style="flex:1">$350 </li></ul>$460 $375 $350 $460 $674 College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta $400 $720 •••provided a clear desire to renew Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) membership, Manitoba Ontario Combined College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta provided input for specific goals for the ACSW strategic plan, Regulatory Body Fee Fees Scheduled for Increase Professional $299 Association Fee requested development on more online learning opportunities and access to resources for ongoing professional development. Alberta College Of Occupational Therapists $550 $1960 $570 Registration Fees <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Current </li><li style="flex:1">Effective </li></ul>July 1, 2016 College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Nova Scotia </li><li style="flex:1">Combined </li></ul>Combined $416 $355 $416 $355 $235 Active (Full Dues) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">350 </li><li style="flex:1">400 </li></ul>265 200 85 Your ACSW Council is formed by and through our collective membership. In consideration of resource needs for operation of our professional association and College, your Council has also taken note that: Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association New New Graduate Social Worker 230 Brunswick <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">PEI </li><li style="flex:1">Regulatory </li></ul>Body Fee $145 $90 Inactive Social Worker 175 ••there is a need to address inflation, Where do my membership fees go? Professional Association Fee increased growth in the organization and membership have also meant an increase in work volumes and staff complement requirements, Retired (Over 55 75 years of age) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Newfoundland Combined </li><li style="flex:1">$400 </li><li style="flex:1">$400 </li></ul>Core <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Student Member 75 </li><li style="flex:1">85 </li></ul>Activities (29%) Membership & Advocacy <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">•</li><li style="flex:1">increasing complexity in complaints received are </li></ul>impacting resource and cost requirements. Activities (42%) For more information, see acsw.ab.ca. Regulatory Activities (29%) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">4</li><li style="flex:1">Spring 2016 </li><li style="flex:1">The Advocate </li><li style="flex:1">5</li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">AROUND OUR PROVINCE </li><li style="flex:1">AROUND OUR PROVINCE </li></ul>Area Coordinators Brenda Smith, MSW, RSW and Janene Around our province Hickman, BSW, RSW visited Keyano College in Fort McMurray where they did a presentation related to ACSW to social work diploma students on November 16. Charity Lui, BSW, RSW, ACSW Membership Activities Coordinator, had the opportunity to visit social work students at Maskwacis Cultural College on November 18. by Charity Lui, BSW, RSW <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Social Workers Receive Awards </li><li style="flex:1">ACSW Activities Around the </li></ul>Province Congratulations to social workers Michelle Protsch, RSW, and Kelly Karius, BSW, RSW! Michelle Protsch is a Family Resource Facilitator with Legal Aid Alberta. She was recently awarded the Access to Justice Award. is award is given to e Medicine Hat Area Coordinators hosted a Standards of Practice Workshop with Bruce Llewellyn, MSW, RSW on October 14. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">ACSW Area Coordinators, Council and staff at retreat </li><li style="flex:1">Keyano College social work diploma students </li></ul>outstanding individuals who have provided access to justice for Albertans. Michelle Protsch with her award Kelly Karius received an Inspiration Award from the Alberta Government aﬅer being nominated by her workplace, Samson Community Wellness. ese awards recognize Albertans who are dedicated to ending violence and abuse. Kelly has also Bruce Llewellyn and social workers at the Oct 14 workshop in Medicine Hat. October 22 to 23, 2015 was the ACSW Area Coordinators’ Retreat in Edmonton. is is an annual event that brings together area coordinators from across the province. e retreat included a workshop using expressive art to explore your goals by Sara Clark, MSW, RSW, a planning session around the ACSW Strategic Plan with the ACSW Council and a tour of the Alberta Legislature. is year’s retreat was our largest ever with over thirty area coordinators in attendance! (l to r) Brenda Smith and Janene Hickman (Area Coordinators) with Stephanie Brake, social work coordinator at Keyano College co-created the ‘No Such ing as a Bully’ System. For more information, see Kelly Karius nosuchthingasabully.com. CHARITY LUI is the Membership Activities Coordinator for the northern part of our province.You can contact her at [email protected] regarding submissions for the Advocate. Social work students at Maskwacis Cultural College with instructor Ruth Linklater (third from left in the front) (l to r) Monique Sundlie and Sara Clark (Area Coordinators) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">6</li><li style="flex:1">Spring 2016 </li><li style="flex:1">The Advocate </li><li style="flex:1">7</li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">AROUND OUR PROVINCE </li><li style="flex:1">AROUND OUR PROVINCE </li></ul>e Edmonton Retired Social Workers Interest Group had ACSW Holiday Events their annual holiday luncheon on December 3. MLA and now minister of Indigenous Relations, Richard Feehan shared a rousing speech related to politics and social work. He also outlined how social workers can influence decisionmaking and become involved in our political system. November 26th was the Edmonton Holiday Social. About 60 people attended including MLAs Heather Sweet and Nicole Goehring, SW Dip, RSW. Karimah provided wonderful musical entertainment. Over $100 was raised for the Mustard Seed! Richard Gregory (ACSW President) with MLA Nicole Goehring, MLA Heather Sweet, and Human Services Chief of Staff Bill Moore-Kilgannon at Holiday Social (l to r) Linda McFarlane, Heather Johnson (ACSW Membership Activities Coordinator), and Richard Gregory (ACSW President) Other holiday celebrations throughout the province included an evening of networking in Cold Lake on December 10 with over fiﬅeen local social workers in attendance. Grande Prairie also had a social event for registered social workers at a local coffee shop on December 14. (l to r) Alec Stratford (ACSW Manager, Professional Practice Support), Sheryl Pearson (ACSW Manager, Regulatory Practice/Complaints Director), Mark Nicoll, Cody Murrell (Area Coordinator), Jeff Chalifoux and Marcia Tait (Area Coordinator) Richard Feehan with his mother, Kay Feehan Karimah at the Edmonton Holiday Social On December 4, Calgary Social Workers for Social Justice met with the Minister of Finance, Joe Ceci, MSW, RSW to discuss social justice and social policy issues. e Calgary Area Coordinators hosted their annual holiday social on December 3. is year they used a new, fun venue, the Wildrose Brewery. Cody Murrell (Area Coordinator) and prize winners Tara Pattee and Taylor Jacobs Social workers at the Cold Lake holiday celebration If you would like to see a holiday event in your area next year, connect with Membership Activities Coordinators Charity Lui ([email protected]) or Heather Johnson ([email protected]). Members of Calgary Social Workers for Social Justice with Joe Ceci, seated at table, and Alec Stratford (ACSW Manager, Professional Practice Support) Lynn Labrecque King (ACSW Executive Director), Terry Wilson (ACSW Council member) and University of Calgary Associate Dean, Ellen Perrault Charity Lui (ACSW Membership Activities Coordinator) and Cody Murrell (Area Coordinator) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">8</li><li style="flex:1">Spring 2016 </li><li style="flex:1">The Advocate </li><li style="flex:1">9</li></ul>IN THE NEWS IN THE NEWS Julia Nicholls, SW Dip, RSW, MSW student University of Calgary, Calgary 2015 Bursary Award Winners Julia Nicholls is a budding professional in the field of social work. She began her journey at Mount Royal University where she completed the two-year social work diploma program, and then headed to the University of Calgary to complete her bachelor’s degree in social work. Julia has had experience in fields such as community development, poverty reduction, mental health and substance abuse. She hopes to become a grief counsellor and work alongside individuals and families who’ve experienced trauma and loss. In her spare time, you can find Julia at the gym or with her beloved border collie. The Alberta College of Social Workers Bursary Fund was established in 2004 to assist social work students in continuing their education. To be eligible, students must demonstrate their commitment to the profession through involvement with the community, their educational institution, and with the Alberta College of Social Workers. Congratulations to the following deserving students who received $1000 bursaries. Michelle Bella, ACSW student member, MSW student University of Calgary, Calgary Julia Nicholls Michelle Bella holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology from Lindenwood University in St Louis, Missouri. Following her undergraduate degree, she worked as an outreach youth worker and completed an internship focused on working with inner city communities in New York City. Her combined experiences inspired her to pursue a master’s in social work at the University of Calgary, focusing on international and community development. Michelle was raised in an immigrant family, which has largely contributed to her strong interest in local and global inequalities as well as the impacts of systemic oppression. Upon completing her MSW, Michelle hopes to work on multilevel interventions aimed at reducing oppressive barriers and creating more inclusive communities. Michelle is currently a part-time youth worker and research assistant with Michelle Maser, BSW, RSW, MSW student University of Calgary (distance), Edmonton Michelle Maser is currently completing the Master of Social Work program with a specialization in Leadership in the Human Services. She earned a BCom in 2003 at the University of Alberta and a BSW in 2009 through the University of Calgary in Edmonton. Michelle has since worked with the seniors’ community in the inner city of Edmonton through her role with Operation Friendship Seniors Society and has held a leadership position there for the past five years. Her return to school came from a passion for leadership, a recognition of the need for social workers at leadership tables, and a desire and responsibility to lead well. In her downtime, Michelle likes to hang out in the river valley with her dog, cook, hike and spend quality time with family and friends. Michelle Bella the University of Calgary. Kitty Choi, ACSW student member, BSW student Dalhousie University (distance), Edmonton

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