NEW COURSE
Social Justice and Social Work: Connections, Contradictions, and Complexities
with Carolyn Campbell, PhD
April 1 - 12, 2015 | Online
About the Presenter
Dr. Carolyn Campbell is an Associate Professor in the School of
Social Work, Dalhousie University. She has a Special Education degree
from Acadia University, an MSW from Carleton University, and received
her PhD from Memorial University in 2005. She has practice experience in
the fields of mental health, violence against women, child welfare,
community development, and group work. Her scholarly work focuses on
social work education, seeking congruency among what we teach, how we
teach, and how students learn. She has published in the area of social
justice education, critically reflective analysis, and creating cultures
of belonging.
As an experienced and committed social work educator, Carolyn
exhibits a passion for both face to face and on line teaching. She is at
the forefront of designing unique educational processes and practices
that advance transformative, experiential social work education. In May
of 2012 her colleagues recognized her work by awarding her the Faculty
of Health Professions Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her educational
leadership was also recognized at a national level when, in May of
2012, she was elected as President of the Canadian Association for
Social Work Education.
Seminar Summary
Are you drawn to social work because of the profession’s commitment
to advancing social justice? While knowing that this commitment is not
always actualized do you still believe that our profession has the
potential to make the world a fairer and more equitable place? Do you
grapple with how to exercise this potential in the day to day realities
of your practice? Do you wonder why social injustice continues to
flourish and if we, as social workers, can really make a difference?
In this seminar Dr. Campbell explores the idea that, as social
workers, we can increase our contributions to social justice through a
critical examination of the assumptions that support our practice.
Through the use of practice scenarios, presentations, multimedia
resources, a reading, and facilitated dialogue among participants this
seminar explores the intersection between social justice and social
work. We consider the connections, contradictions and complexities of
actualizing social work’s social justice mandate.
While participating in this seminar you will
- Explore the concept of social justice and its connection to social work
- Analyze four assumptions that significantly limit social work’s potential to advance social justice
- Consider some alternative assumptions
- Examine our practice in light of these multiple assumptions
Seminar Format
This is a 12-day online seminar. Course materials are
presented as video, audio, readings, and discussion questions within an
online course site. You’ll engage with other participants and have the
opportunity to ask questions of -- and receive responses from -- Dr.
Campbell.
This seminar requires approximately 7 hours of online work. Speed of
learning and ease with technology will affect the time it takes to
complete the work. Basic technical skills are required, i.e. typing
messages in an online forum, watching online videos, and navigating a
website.
7 Continuing Education Credit Hours
Registration Fee - $145.00
Registration will remain open until the course is full; register early to reserve your spot.
Counselling Skills Level 2 - Certificate Program (On Campus)
with Jill Ceccolini, MSW, RSW and Debbie van Horne, MSW, RSW
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | June 1 - 5, 2015
Room 3111 Mona Campbell Building, 1459 LeMarchant Street, Halifax
About the Presenters
Jill Ceccolini is a social worker, educator and therapist utilizing a
collaborative, strengths-based approach in her clinical practice and in
her work as a supervisor and trainer. She is a full time clinician,
working with individuals, couples and families, at the Canadian Forces
Health Service Centre Atlantic and in her private practice. Jill is a
co-director of Halifax Brief Therapy Centre, a private training and
supervision consultation service. Since 1996, Jill has been teaching
various levels of counselling skills at Dalhousie University, through
the School of Social Work degree programs and through the Continuing
Education Program.
Debbie Van Horne has worked as a social worker for over fifteen years
in both clinical mental health and non-profit community-based programs.
She currently works as a family therapist in private practice and for
the Canadian Forces Health Service Centre Atlantic. She has also worked
as an educator on group facilitation, mediation and counselling. In her
commitment to addressing the health needs of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transsexual, Intersex community, Debbie works on an advisory council of
Pride Heath, a program co-sponsored by Capital Health and IWK. Further,
her areas of expertise include couple therapy, family violence and
working with youth. Her work is primarily influenced by collaborative
strength-based approaches to therapy such as narrative and
solution-focused therapy.
More Counselling Skills: Building on the Basics
Workshop Summary
This course is designed to build on the counselling skills obtained
in Counselling Skills Level 1. Mini lectures, discussions, reflective
exercise, skill building activities, role play, and case studies will be
used to guide participants in their learning. Since this is an
experiential class, active participation will be invited during the
program.
The instructors far exceeded my expectations. The
knowledge that Debbie & Jill share is a true inspiration to me in my
work. You cannot ask for better instructors." ~ course participant,
2013
Objectives
- To introduce participants to counselling tools and techniques to enhance assessment, intervention, and evaluation
- To provide participants with the opportunity to practice intervention tools and techniques
- To assist participants in exploring their use of self within the counselling relationship
- To assist participants in articulating their own philosophy and approach to counselling
Format
An adult education learning approach will be used in the delivery of
this program. As such, participants will assist in shaping the content
and direction of the program. Since the course is intended to be an
experiential program, the methodology will include activities to engage
participation. Each day will simulate a group counselling environment
and will utilize tools such as opening exercises, rounds, focusing, and
ending exercises. Participants will be invited to practice counselling
skills in the form of role plays and other exercises.
Participants must have completed our Counselling Skills Level 1
Certificate Program or an equivalent and have current direct counselling
experience. A university background in social work, psychology,
criminology, human ecology, nursing, or occupational therapy is
preferred. Please contact Karla at
coned@dal.ca with questions regarding prerequisites.
Enrollment is limited to 30 participants.
30 Continuing Education Credit Hours.
Registration Fee
- On or before April 20, 2015 - $700
- After April 20, 2015 - $735
Registration deadline: May 10, 2015
