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SUMMARY:FIFSW "Alumni Thrive Series" — Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite FIFSW Alumni to register for the complimentary “Alumni Thrive Series” — a set of in-person sessions created exclusively for our alumni community. These interactive gatherings will focus on promoting self-care and professional sustainability for social work professionals and creating opportunities to reconnect with peers and build new connections. \nJoin us in January and February 2026 for meaningful conversations\, practical strategies\, and a chance to strengthen the bonds that make our alumni network thrive. \nLocation\nLOCATION UPDATE: The last session on February 24\, 2026 will take place at Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work\, University of Toronto\, 700 Student lounge (7th floor) 246 Bloor Street W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1V4 \n  \nRegister for sessions in the FIFSW Alumni Thrive Series\nAbout the sessions\nTherapeutic Yoga\nWednesday\, January 21 @ 6:00 pm\nLed by Julia Gibran\, FIFSW Alumna\, MSW Class of 2018\, this class is designed to support wellbeing and reduce stress. It will explore simple seated and standing poses to release tension and help soothe burnout. It will also practice calming breathwork and light tapping techniques to support the nervous system and cultivate a sense of levity\, clarity\, and calm. \nMeditation\nWednesday\, January 28 @ 6:00 pm\nLed by Dr. Ramona Alaggia\, Associate Dean\, Research & Professor\, FIFSW. This guided meditation session is designed to improve mental clarity and emotional balance. \nFlow\nWednesday\, February 4 @ 6:00 pm\nWednesday\, February 11 @ 6:00 pm\nLed by Arafat Opar\, fitness and Pilates expert\, specializing in core stabilization\, body coordination and flexibility\, this class is a gentle fusion of continuous rhythmic movement and breath designed to restore balance\, enhance flexibility and improve coordination. \nMindful Meditation\nTuesday\, February 24 @ 6:00 pm\nLed by Dr. Ellen Katz\, Professor Emerita\, FIFSW\, this session introduces relational mindfulness theory and skills for clinicians and clients. Emphasizing the therapeutic relationship and nervous system regulation\, it highlights how clinicians can use mindfulness to calm themselves and teach clients to regulate mind\, body\, and heart. The session explores sensations\, emotions\, feelings\, and thoughts—the four foundations of mindfulness—in relational practice. \n 
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/fifsw-alumni-thrive-series-winter-2026/
LOCATION:Private: Koffler House\,  569 Spadina Cres\,\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 2J7\, Canada
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