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BCASW UBCO School of Social Work UBC Social Work Thank you so much for having me to present on a topic that is so important for the future of the social work profession and for sound clinical practice with IBPOC. #antiracistclincialsocialwork #ibpoc #racematters #allyship #94callstoaction

Join us tomorrow to discuss factors affecting parenting during the pandemic! #SRCD23 tinyurl.com/2e6lplvx #UBCOCSSCF UBCO School of Social Work UBC FHSD Okanagan

Today is UBC Giving Day! Make your gift now at givingday.ubc.ca then follow the excitement and see how much we can accomplish when we work together. #UBCGivingDay

Attention #Kelowna ⚠️ We've issued a new toxic drug alert for high amounts of fentanyl and benzodiazepines in a substance sold as down ⚠️ Please RT and help spread the word: interiorhealth.ca/alerts/kelowna… #InteriorHealth

Questions about healthy aging strategies and care for older adults? June 6, 10 am - 12 pm, Isobel Mackenzie and BC Seniors Advocate and Dr. Jen Jakobi UBCO iSTAND. Jenn Jakobi UBC Okanagan will answer your questions. Registration info below ⬇️

Happy #Pride from UBC Okanagan!

Traditional counselling methods often fail men seeking mental health help. UBC Men’s Health Research Program Dr. Zac Seidler hopes to change that with a man-centric form of therapy to improve the way men in crisis engage with and respond to treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/3P2NrUQ

It was great to see so many community members stop by our booth at the Kelowna Pride Festival this weekend! 🏳️‍🌈 Explore upcoming Pride activities at #UBC: bit.ly/2SsDyoG

Join CASW and Momentum for a critical webinar that will empower social workers to advance queer safety in their practice! Addressing Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ Hate: The Role of Social Workers Date/Time: June 29th 2023 at 10:30 AM to 12:00 ET ➡️ REGISTER NOW: casw-acts.ca/en/webinar/add…

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Discover the exciting opportunities that await you in the MSW program at UBCO. Join our upcoming information sessions to learn why you should join and how to apply. Learn more and register at bit.ly/3pvEj0t

Looking for a rewarding job experience supporting to Okanagan Indian Band community mental health and wellness? See job openings for a Social Worker and a Mental Health Wellness clinician here: bitly.ws/Pmtk

Interesting article on summer care for kids, with quotes by Sarah Dow-Fleisner, PhD covering how care or lack thereof affects kids' continuity of learning, connection and, yes, food! Also, parents' stress, which can also impact kids. She advises year-round child care. Thoughts?

A new study by Sarah Dow-Fleisner, PhD shows how moms experiencing depression may thrive as parents with supports, like Mamas for Mamas.

Update: Support for students during the Kelowna wildfires news.ok.ubc.ca/2023/08/20/sup… UBC Okanagan University of British Columbia

UBC’s Okanagan campus has been downgraded from an evacuation order to an alert. Only crucial trips to campus are recommended as we are not fully operational. Anyone returning to campus should have a plan to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Read more: ok.ubc.ca/campus-alerts

A Conversation About the Place of Spirituality in #SocialWork. Researcher and Prof. Edward H. Taylor of UBCO School of Social Work asks workers to think about #EvidenceBasedPractice in assessment & treatment. insocialwork.org/a-conversation…

Ticket sales for the Global Health Gala extended through Monday, Nov 18. Students: $75 School of Nursing alum: $100 Non-students: $125 news.ok.ubc.ca/2024/10/31/ubc…

We are pleased to share an invitation from DIVERT Mental Health - DIVERT santé mentale to join a presentation Nov 25 by Carla T. Hilario and others to discuss the latest Public Health PHAC report on Inequalities in mental health, well-being and wellness in Canada.

Congratulations to Rachelle Hole Tim stainton and everyone Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship on receiving the Renate Shearer Award. For the excellent work of the Institute towards the full inclusion and citizenship of all people, this award is well-deserved!

Your voice is valued. The UBC Disability Affinity Group invites disabled community members/UBC community members living with a disability to participate in a research study to inform UBC policy and processes. To participate, visit: disabilityaffinitygroup.ubc.ca/the-disabled-v…