FIFSW Alumni Association

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: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/fifswaa-…

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: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/fifswaa-…

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: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/fifswaa-…

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: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/fifswaa-…

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: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/fifswaa-…

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: eventbrite.ca/e/2023-janis-r…

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: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/fifswaa-…

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. insocialwork.org/its-a-family-a…

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: camh.ca/en/professiona…

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

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. tpl.ca/celebrate-demo… #TOByElection4Mayor23

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: bit.ly/3p8NILm

To commemorate National #IndigenousHistoryMonth, we are offering 40% off on all #IndigenousStudies titles this week only! Use code INDIGENOUS at checkout. 🛍️Shop now: rb.gy/lc74v

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: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/alumna-el… #JewishHeritageMonth #UofT

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: nytimes.com/2023/05/24/ups…

"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: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/how-terry… #AsianHeritageMonth

☀️ 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: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/fifswaa-…

Join us TONIGHT at 6pm either online or in-person at @innistownhall for our 2023 Distinguished Speaker event with Robert Maunder! Register here: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/dss2023/

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: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/dss2023/

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