When

3-Part Wellness Series for Social Work Students from 12 to 1 pm ET

Wednesday, October 21: Staying Well in Social Work - Understanding the Psychological Risks

Wednesday, October 28: Caring Without Carrying - Finding Your Zone of Helpfulness

Wednesday, November 4: We Were Never Meant to Do This Alone - Peer Support in Social Work

Where

      Zoom

Costs

      OASW Student Members: Free!
      Student Non-Members: $10+HST/session

Series Description

Social work is meaningful work, but it carries real psychological demands: trauma exposure, emotional labour, ethical tension, and workplace conditions that can wear practitioners down over time. This three-part series helps social work students build the foundation for a sustainable career before they enter the field.

Students will learn to recognize the occupational risks specific to social work, explore their own helping patterns and boundaries, and discover how to intentionally build peer support and professional community from the start of their careers. The series emphasizes that well-being is not solely an individual responsibility; it is shaped by workplaces and systems too.

Please note: while the events are geared towards social work students, all social work professionals are welcome to attend.

Presenter 
 

Amanda Rocheleau, BSW, MSW, RSW , is a social worker and professional speaker based in Ottawa, Ontario. With 20 years of experience in the field and a bachelor's and master's degree in Social Work from Carleton University, Amanda has developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by helping professionals in healthcare, social services, education, and public service settings.

Her journey began with a deep commitment to community work, but after nearly a decade in the field, she saw how widespread burnout was among her colleagues and felt it herself. She began to ask: how can we sustain the energy and resiliency to continue helping in such a complex and troubling world? This question sparked her passion for helping others navigate occupational stress and build resilience, shaping the foundation of her current work.

As the founder of her own private practice, Amanda offers counselling and consulting services to help individuals and organizations reduce the risk of psychological injuries and burnout. Her practical delivery approach has resonated with over 800 professional and conference groups across Canada, where she has been featured as a speaker and trainer on positive workplace practices and personal well-being. Amanda has also created workshops, online courses, workbooks, and a podcast called The Giving Tree Podcast , all designed to help individuals and organizations build resilience and promote sustainable well-being.

If you require ASL or French interpretation, please email Jenna jenna@oasw.org. Note that incorporation of interpreters will depend on availability.

NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:

OASW is committed to inclusion and promoting a diverse range of identities, experiences, perspectives, and voices across all areas of the Association. As such, the registration contains some optional questions that are intended to assist us to better understand our social work community and ensure that our work is reflective of the diverse membership of OASW and our profession.