Plenary Keynote Speakers

PROMOTING HARMONY AND JUSTICE IN A WORLD OF CONFLICT

An International Conference on Social Work and Counselling Practice

Dr. Dora Tam, School of Social Work, University of Western Ontario

Presentation Title: Justice and Community Response on Intimate Partner Violence in Canada and Their Transferability in China [Abstract][Powerpoint]

 

Workshop Title: Women Abuse in Chinese Communities: Prevalence, Prevention, Intervention and Program Evaluation [Abstract]

Professor Virginia C. Robbins, Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston,

Clinical Professor and Director of Field Education

Workshop Title: Achieving Harmony In the World of Social Work Education: Creating Transformative University-Community Partnerships [Abstract]

 

Workshop Title: The Rotational Model of Field Education: A Signature Pedagogy Exemplar [Abstract]

 

In-house Workshop Title: Training Seminar for New Field Instructors [Abstract]

Professor Brigid Daniel, Department of Applied Social Science, University of Stirling [BIO]

Presentation Title: Child Welfare and Protection Reform in the UK— Messages from Our Experience [Abstract][Powerpoint]

 

Workshop Title: Resilience: A framework for positive protective practice with children [Abstract]

Workshop Title: Child Neglect: Recognising and responding to unmet need [Abstract]

Mr. Liu Ren Jou, President, Tainan Family EQ Development Association, Tainan, Taiwan  劉仁州先生，台南市家庭情緒智商發展協會理事長

Presentation Title: Counselling for Deep Healing: Therapy from the Family Perspective [Abstract]

 

Workshop Title: Sensitivity Training: Using Personal Stories of Pain [Abstract]

Workshop Title: Inner Healing: The art of expressing one’s feelings and

claiming personal freedom from the past [Abstract]

Professor Edward Canda, School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas

Presentation Title: Spiritually Sensitive Social Work: Evidence and Theory Base for Promoting Harmony of Self, Society, and World [Abstract] [Powerpoint] [Full paper]

 

Workshop Title: Spiritual Diversity as Resource for Personal and Community Health and Well-Being  [Abstract] Co-presented with: Ms. Hwi-Ja Canda

Professor Monit Cheung, Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston

Presentation Title: Utilizing Child Sexual Abuse Interview Protocol with Diverse Client Populations [Abstract][Powerpoint]

 

Workshop Title: Guided Imagery Applications in the Counseling Process [Abstract] Co-presented with: Professor Patrick Leung

Workshop Title: Multicultural Counseling Practice and Evaluation with Evidence-Based Outcomes [Abstract] Co-presented with: Professor Patrick Leung

Professor Patrick Leung, Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston

Presentation Title: Practitioners as Evaluators: Models for Evidence-based Practice Evaluations [Abstract][Powerpoint]

 

Workshop Title: Multicultural Counseling Practice and Evaluation with Evidence-Based Outcomes [Abstract] Co-presented with: Professor Monit Cheung

 

Workshop Title: Guided Imagery Applications in the Counseling Process [Abstract] Co-presented with: Professor Monit Cheung

Professor Susan H. Gere, Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, Lesley University

Presentation Title: Evidence-informed Trauma Counseling in an International Context [Abstract][Powerpoint]

 

Workshop Title: Evidence-informed Trauma Counseling in an International Context [Abstract]

Mrs. Deborah Ann Holosko, School of Social Work, University of Georgia

Presentation Title:  Developing Evidence Based Questions in Determining Capability for Long Term Care Decisions [Abstract][Powerpoint]

 

Workshop Title: Conducting Assessments with Impaired Elderly Clients [Abstract]

 

Workshop Title: Injecting human positive growth and strength perspectives in working with the elderly [Abstract]

Dr. Kwok Siu-Ming, School of Social Work, University of Western Ontario

Presentation Title: Child Welfare Discourse in Western Cultures and Its Implications to Child Protection Practice in Chinese Communities [Abstract][Powerpoint]

 

Workshop Title: Exploring Promising Practices with Youth Gang in Chinese [Abstract]

Professor Joav Merrick, Medical Director, Division for Mental Retardation, Ministry of Social Affairs, Jerusalem, Israel [BIO]

 

Presentation Title: A world of conflict. Service for people with intellectual disability in Israel in the midst of many conflicts [Abstract][Powerpoint]

Dr. Kam Ping Kwong, Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of HK

 

Presentation Title: Back to the “Social” of Social Work: Reviving the Social Work Profession’s Contribution to Promoting Social Justice [Abstract][Powerpoint]

Professor Andrew Pithouse, School of Social Sciences, University of Cardiff

Presentation Title: Engaging early in children's needs in England through the Common Assessment Framework: New challenges for practice in England and Wales? [Abstract] [Powerpoint]

 

Open Lecture: Generating a shared response to child and family needs through the Common Assessment Framework – an introduction to practice [Abstract][Powerpoint]

 

Open Lecture: Using new technology in social work assessment and planning - harmonising practice or harming professional decision-making? [Abstract]

Professor Lawrence Gerstein, Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services, Ball State University [BIO]

 

Presentation Title: Social Justice Initiatives: Peaceful Solutions to Challenging Opportunities [Abstract][Powerpoint]

Professor Steven Shardlow, School of Community, Health Sciences and Social Care

University of Salford [Bio]

 

Presentation Title: Ethical Social Work for a Harmonious and Just World [Abstract][Powerpoint]