Practicum Resources

Virtual Field Instructor Resources | May 19, 2020 – updated July 9, 2020
E-Resources for Working Remotely | June 11, 2020
E-Resources for Trauma and Loss | June 11, 2020
E-Resources for Working with the LGBTQ+ Community | June 11, 2020
E-Resources for Research | May 15, 2020
E-Resources for Working with Youth | May 4, 2020
E-Resources for Understanding and Addressing Various Forms of Violence | April 24, 2020
E-Resources for Substance Use | April 14, 2020
Strategies for Remote Supervision of MSW Students | April 22, 2020
Online Resources | April 2020
Online Training for FIFSW Practicum Students | March 2020

PODCASTS AND VIDEOS:

In March 2020 a global pandemic caused all practicums at FIFSW to continue only remotely. Some field instructors were abruptly deployed, leaving their students without a practicum. The Practicum Office reached out for field instructors for these students. Mariana Paz-Solden had 128 hours remaining. Morgan Weatherup, a FIFSW graduate and a field instructor at Ontario Shores, agreed to provide supervision, remotely. Here is their story.

CBC RADIO: White Coat, Black Art. How virtual therapy is helping people cope with the pandemic’s mental health strains

Tanya Sharpe’s weekly web series on covid19’s impacts on vulnerable populations. https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/new-online-series-presented-by-the-crib-explores-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-vulnerable-populations/

WORKSHOPS AND OTHER REMOTE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

June 23, 2020 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm – Webinar: You’re doing what? Merging harm reduction and trauma-informed practice in Violence Against Women (VAW) shelters. Presented by: Dr. Susan Scott and Dr. Angela Hovey, Lakehead University, School of Social Work, Orillia. Link for details and registration.
Volunteer Opportunity: Red Cross Telephone Assurance Volunteer Registration link