Ï㽶ÊÓƵ

Congratulations to Vandna Sinha for being appointed a William Dawson Scholar

Published on: 11 May 2016

The Selfie in Solidarity challenge started as a class project for Dr. Shadi Martin's Anti-Oppressive Practice Course at McGill school of Social Work.

The students were asked to take action to effect personal and social change on a social justice issue. With the use of social media, the students started an international campaign to raise awareness about child marriages around the world.

Published on: 14 Apr 2016

SWRK 445 to First Peoples and Social Work

Published on: 7 Apr 2016

Congratulations to Leah Woolner, Top 25 finalists in SSHRC's 2016 Storytellers challenge.

Published on: 7 Apr 2016

Ìý

Mr. Mike Loft, Academic Associate at the McGill School of Social Work and member of the Mohawk community at Kahnawake, arguing for greater recognition of First Nations at a to explore the academy’s role in learning from the past and responding to the TRC’s recommendations for the future.Ìý See poster details.

Ìý

Published on: 5 Apr 2016

On March 9th, 2016, the McGill School of Social Work welcomed nine high school students from the English Montreal School Board as part of their Career Exploration Program.Ìý

The students had the opportunity to visit the Wilson Hall building and attend the course Intro to Practicum (SWRK 222), given by Karen Hetherington and Shadi Martin. Ìý

Published on: 16 Mar 2016

CONGRATULATIONS!

Lorraine Derocher has won the Fonds de recherche duÌýQuébec – Société et culture (FRQSC) February for her book entitled «ÌýIntervenir auprès de sectes religieuses en protection de la jeunesse - Un défi .

¹óɳ¢±õ°ä±õ°Õ´¡°Õ±õ°¿±·³§!

Published on: 7 Mar 2016

The passing of Victor Goldbloom,Distinguished McGill Alumnus

It is with great saddness to announce the passing of Victor Goldbloom, Distinguished McGill Alumnus.

See for full details.

Published on: 26 Feb 2016

Treating Genocidal Traumas

With the recent civil unrest in Syria and the number of displaced people seeking refuge is large. Myra Giberovitch, a genocidal trauma specialist shares tips and methods to assist refugees put down roots and highlight their resilience.

See

Published on: 26 Feb 2016

In Loving Memory of Glenn Drover, written by Sarah Loten, Glenn's daughter.

Published on: 8 Jan 2016

On behalf of Dr. Sharon Bond, Program Director, and the entire M.Sc.(A) Couple and Family Therapy team, we would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Ainsley Jenicek,Ìý Alexa Leon,Ìý Johanna Petkau, and Anouk Huizink on being the first cohort to complete the M.Sc.(A) CFT program.

This is a very special occasion as McGill is the first university to offer a Master’s degree in Couple & Family Therapy in Quebec - the first province to formally recognize the Profession of Couple & Family Therapy.

Published on: 18 Nov 2015

The Royal Society of Canada has announced 48 new members to The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists today, including six McGill scholars.Ìý One of the new members include McGill’s Myriam Denov, School of Social Work.

Published on: 17 Nov 2015

Surviving a genocide Trauma

On Monday, November 9: Genocide Trauma expert, Myra Giberovitch, talks about Holocaust Survivors’ contributions to society and the positive lessons they teach about recovery from genocidal trauma.Ìý

Watch Surviving a genocide , on GlobalNews.ca.

See TEDxMontreal YouTube

Published on: 17 Nov 2015

The Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology (CREGÉS) satellite office is a space where students interested in aging issues can network, provide mutual support and share their research interests and practice experiences. The satellite office works in collaboration with the main principles of CREGÉS, the Center for research and expertise in social gerontology at the Cavendish University affiliated Health and social service centre.

Published on: 13 Nov 2015

This year’s Distinguished Dissertation Award winner (Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) has spent much of her academic career studying its impact on children and their families.

Dr. Bree Akesson received her PhD in social work from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.Ìý She is now an assistant professor at Wilfrid Laurier University specializing in international child protection and the psychosocial effects of war and disaster on young families.

Published on: 27 Oct 2015

Pages

Back to top