Social Work Week: COVID Challenges and Innovations
OASW London & Area Presents: COVID Challenges and Innovations
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 2 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
9:00 - 11:00 AM: THE INEQUITIES OF SERVICE DELIVERY UNMASKED: EXPLORING THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACTS OF CRISES ON OPPRESSED GROUPS
Presenter: Trevor Hinds
For over 15 years, Trevor has been a leader within social services, travelling and speaking globally about the intersections of race and gender, violence and the construction of masculinity. As the owner of black unicorn Consulting he works with organizations to develop a critical lens to policy and practice to help initiate change.
11:00 - 11:45 AM: MINDFUL MEDITATION
Facilitator: Diane Yeo
Diane Yeo is a mindfulness coach and developer of SimplyPresent™, a mindfulness program for people with busy minds and a busy life. Find out more about Diane’s work: www.dianeyeo.com
Noon - 1:00 PM: COVID-19 AND DIRECT PRACTICE
Presenters: Arria Compton, Devonne Strachan, Anne Toth, And Other LEN Members
A panel discussion on the implications COVID-19 has had on social workers’ direct practice experiences.