Professional Development
SWSA-Leth is dedicated to the students of the southern region social work program and have committed to seeking best practice opportunities and provide opportunities for th students to build on their professional development through various training session and presentations.
The social work profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships, and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well being. Utilizing theories of human behaviour and social systems, social work intervenes at the points where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work (IFSW)
VOLUNTEER
Ways to get invovled with our community:
Spark Champions for...
Ignite UR Spark Fair
Currently in the process of finding Spark Champions, so if you have a particular skill/talent/passion or spark that you would like to share with the youth in our community contact Chris Windle at 403.388.7683 or chris.windle@albertahealthservices.ca
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TRAINING
Training opportunities to advance skill-sets:
Suicide Prevention Training
SWSA is currently seeking an opportunity for all BSW students to attend a 2-day (or 1-day refresher) training in suicide prevention.
Stay posted!
TOOLS
Tools for professional development:
UofC FSW Professional Development
ACSW Workshops
UofL Career & Co-op Services (CCS)