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Reconstructing the Narrative: How clients tell stories and how practitioners deconstruct stories Presented by the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) Course Description The course examines how racialized clients use storytelling to navigate service delivery and how social work practitioners deconstruct stories of racialized clients. It explores the mental health impact of having a story deconstructed as a racialized person. Finally, the course asks practitioners to examine how the questions they ask can validate and reconstruct a client’s identity. Course Instructor Audrey Thompson, BA, MSW, RSW is a passionate advocate who believes that individuals can be a vehicle for empowerment and change, especially among those who have faced adversity in their lives. Audrey is a registered social worker and holds a Master in Social Work , an Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration and Governance. She has volunteered with various organizations in her career and has hosted a radio program. Currently, she is employed as a program and clinical manager working with women fleeing from violence. She has held numerous positions during her career, including individual rights and systemic team advocate, rights coordinator, and program coordinator. She has designed and conducted workshops in Canada, Japan, Argentina and Denmark on various areas, including sexual health, rights, life skills, facilitation, knowledge exchange, and employment. In addition, she founded A NYANGO , an organization dedicated to creating engagement platforms. Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 9:00 am-12:00 pm Cost
This event is being offered at a reduced rate thanks to support from Employment Ontario, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada. |
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