Upcoming Events
Past Events & Resources 2022
8th European Conference on Religion, Spirituality and Health (Hybrid Conference)
June 2-4, 2022 | Amsterdam NL
June 2-4, 2022 | Amsterdam NL
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Topic: Religious, Spiritual and Existential Aspects in Mental Health Care
In Cooperation with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It will be an inspiring experience, a state-of-the-art program based on an interdisciplinary approach, scientific exchange with national and international colleagues! |
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How the Spirit Moves Us: Sharing Our Collective Experiences (Virtual Conference)
June 7-10, 2022 | Baltimore, Maryland
June 7-10, 2022 | Baltimore, Maryland
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Guided by our conference theme, “How the Spirit Moves Us,” we hope to explore ways that social work and spirituality collectively address the political, racial, environmental, economic, and health disparity issues that separate us. Together we will examine the ways that these global concerns are addressed through social work practice, education, and scholarship.
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The International Forgiveness Institute presents the International Educational Conference on Agape Love and Forgiveness
July 19-20, 2022 | Madison, WI
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This conference has the dual purpose of giving you a chance to explore two vital moral virtues, which are key to our humanity: agape love and forgiveness. Agape love is defined as being in service to others for their sake and this can require effort and even at times be painful. To forgive is to work toward reducing resentment and offering goodness of some kind to those who have not been good to you. The entire conference will be in English with simultaneous interpretations in Arabic, Hebrew, and Mandarin.
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Canadian Society for Spirituality & Social Work: Spirituality, Ethics and Social Work Competence
May 19, 2022 | Virtual Online
May 19, 2022 | Virtual Online
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We invite you to join us for a workshop on ethical issues that arise when spirituality meets social work practice. N will guide us through an interactive workshop on spirituality and social work competence with the use of case studies. Participants will be welcomed to share their own experiences.
Meet our Presenter: N serves at the Professional Practice and Advocacy Consultant with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. Prior to this role, N worked in several capacities, including providing community-based counseling, hospice and palliative care social work, community organizing, health care leadership and administration and teaching social work. N’s doctoral research is in compassion fatigue and burnout for health care workers. |
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The US and Canadian Societies for Spirituality & Social Work: Spirituality Present: Spirituality, Cultural Diversity & Social Work
Thursday, April 21st, 2022 | 12:30pm-2:00pm EDT via Zoom
Thursday, April 21st, 2022 | 12:30pm-2:00pm EDT via Zoom
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Join us for the first of a series of virtual lunch and learn conversations brought to you by the U.S. SSSW and CSSSW! There is no charge for this event,
The U.S. Society for Spirituality and Social Work (SSSW) and the Canadian Society for Spirituality and Social Work (CSSSW) are collaborating to bring you the first of a series of virtual lunch and learn conversations! We welcome you to join us for a discussion on Integrating Spirituality and Culture in Social Work Practice. Our speakers for the day include: Dr. Diana Franco, Dr. Maribel Lopez, Dr. Heather M Boynton, and Emma De Vynck, MSW Student. Drs. Diana Franco & Maribel Lopez's Presentation Topic: Spirituality, Diversity, and Culturally Responsive Social Work Practice Dr. Heather M Boynton & Emma De Vynck's Presentation Topic: Spiritual and Cultural Attunement in Social Work Practice. |
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Yoga for Mental Health event, facilitated by Lucille Villaseñor-Caron (MSW, RSW, E-RYT, AWP), from
Happiness & Wellness Therapy.
Lucille is a Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (CYA-E-RYT 500+), and an Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner who is interested in the overall well-being and harmonious interconnectedness of all that exists.
The event was lovely, with a balance between education on yoga for happiness, and the eight limbs of yoga, as well as the immersive experience of relaxation Yoga Nidra exercise. For those who attended, we welcome you to complete the feedback form for the event (your feedback is important to us it helps us to strengthen our offerings).
Lucille has graciously shared with us a 46-minute recording she prepared of a guided Yoga Nidra meditation, available to you. We invite you to take a break for your mental health and wellness, to connect and honour your spiritual being. You deserve it!
If you wish to download this recording yourself, you can also access the recording via Google Drive by clicking here or stream it from the play button below.
Happiness & Wellness Therapy.
Lucille is a Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (CYA-E-RYT 500+), and an Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner who is interested in the overall well-being and harmonious interconnectedness of all that exists.
The event was lovely, with a balance between education on yoga for happiness, and the eight limbs of yoga, as well as the immersive experience of relaxation Yoga Nidra exercise. For those who attended, we welcome you to complete the feedback form for the event (your feedback is important to us it helps us to strengthen our offerings).
Lucille has graciously shared with us a 46-minute recording she prepared of a guided Yoga Nidra meditation, available to you. We invite you to take a break for your mental health and wellness, to connect and honour your spiritual being. You deserve it!
If you wish to download this recording yourself, you can also access the recording via Google Drive by clicking here or stream it from the play button below.
CSSSW's Vice President, Heather Boynton takes part in a panel discussion Spirituality and Ethics in Social Work.
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Spirituality is a key component of the human experience and human identity. In this webinar series, an overview of the ethical implications of spiritualty to social work practice will be presented, and a perspective on the ways in which diversity can impact the integration of spirituality and social work.
The ethical and practical implications of these issues will be discussed. Session 2: A panel discussion focusing upon this same topic- challenges and opportunities Webinar Objectives: • Review connections of spirituality, ethics and social work • Introduce some areas of focus concerning spirituality, ethics and social work • Define spirituality and religion as they relate to the field of ethics in social work • Consider implications for social work practice |
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Canadian Society for Spirituality & Social Work: Centering Ourselves with Consciousness to Serve Others and Self-Heal
April 13, 2022 | Virtual Online
8:00pm-9:30pm AST
April 13, 2022 | Virtual Online
8:00pm-9:30pm AST
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Learning the power of Vedic Scientific Principles and cultivate your spiritual development.
Meet our Presenters: Dr. Heather M. Boynton Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Calgary-Edmonton Campus has worked in mental health for 30+ years as a Child and Family Therapist, Mental Health Consultant, and Manger in Adult Services. Her research and teaching interests include spirituality, trauma, grief and loss, posttraumatic growth, child and family mental health, integrative and holistic practices, and interprofessional collaboration and education. She is an adjunct professor in Kinesiology at Lakehead University, Faculty at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and a Member of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Dr. Indrani Margolin Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Northern British Columbia. Her research and teaching interests include: Consciousness & Mahavakyam Meditation, Holistic Therapeutic Practice (body, mind, spirit), Girls’ and Women’s Wellness (Bodyself), Arts-based Research, and Social Worker and Student Self-Care. Dr. Indrani serves on the Northern FIRE (Feminist Institute for Research & Evaluation) Leadership Team at UNBC and the Canadian Society for Spirituality & Social Work. Required Materials: 8” circular cut out of white paper, pens, crayons or markers. |
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Canadian Society for Spirituality & Social Work: Yoga for Mental Health
March 24, 2022 | Virtual Online
3:00pm-4:30pm AST
March 24, 2022 | Virtual Online
3:00pm-4:30pm AST
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We invite you to join us for an experiential workshop on yoga as a spiritual philosophy and mind-body science! Lucille will briefly share how yoga can be experienced as a complete system of spiritual therapy, and then facilitate a 45- minute practice which includes breathing techniques, accessible standing and sitting stretches, and a deep relaxation exercise.
Meet our Presenter: Lucille Villaseñor-Caron is a Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist, Certified Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner who offers psychotherapy, counselling and Ayurvedic Yoga therapy to individuals, groups, couples and families seeking support to overcome structural, interpersonal, mental, emotional, physical and/or spiritual challenges. Furthermore, she facilitates mental health related workshops, group therapy programs, and specialized employee-wellness and workplace-health services in private practice, and with both government and non-governmental agencies. It is her passion to be of service to others by creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere that supports happiness, wellbeing and healing. As the founder of Happiness & Wellness Therapy, she offers her services in three languages: English, French and Spanish through a wholistic and tailored approach to therapy that acknowledges practical tools, modern psychological theories and ancient wisdom from different cultures to support happiness, wellbeing and healing in a cross-cultural manner. |
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