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October 2008 Announcements
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New SWC Member

My name is Amy Lynn and I wanted to say hello! I'm excited to be a part of this forum and I hope to learn from you and also share what I can from my experiences.

I'm an LCPC and registered art therapist (ATR) practicing in Chicago's Lakeview and Logan Square neighborhoods. I work with women, children and families. In my holistic approach to treatment, I use art therapy, psychotherapy and other expressive therapies, in addition to collaboration with other healing professionals. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as art-based wellness workshops.

My interests and background specifically include helping women through life transitions like pregnancy, new motherhood and career change, in addition to helping women cope with life stressors, such as caregiver distress, postpartum depression, grief & loss, and general "superwoman overload." I also help children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, loss, and difficult family situations, and find that art therapy is especially helpful with this population. I have extensive experience working with people with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities and behavior disorders, and offer school-based consultations for children having difficulties. My degree is in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I really enjoy working with families when applicable. If you are interested in learning more about my practice, I have a website - www.amylynntherapist.com

I really enjoy networking and I welcome collaborating you. Please feel free to contact me any time. I look forward to getting to know you!

Amy Lynn, LCPC, ATR (amylynntherapist@gmail.com)
Chicago, IL, USA
Creative Youth Organisation Nepal

1st international youth cultural international program

Find out more by visiting http://www.creativeyouth.com.np

Sajan (creative.youth@hotmail.com)
Nepal
New SWC Member

Can any one help me out to get an opening in disaster management domain?

Ronnie Thimothy (romechikku@yahoo.co.in)
India
Networking between USA and Canada

As a PSU student in 2003, I was part of a contingency of Oregon Psychiatric and Social Work students who visited mental health, addictions, and other key social service sights in Vancouver, BC including those located in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. In part, because of lasting positive impressions from that brief experience, I am interested in networking with Canadian Social Work professionals or agencies who have information regarding US citizens gaining sponsorship and/ or a work visa toward social work employment opportunities in Canada. I am primarily interested in relocation to Western Canada such as BC or Alberta. (I am happy to provide reciprocal information for those interested in social work regulations/ licensing requirements, educational, or other social work-related opportunities in California or Oregon).

Steve Stolzoff (stoltrain@gmail.com)
Oregon, USA
The World Psychiatric Association (Zone 3) presents...

Culture and Mental Health:
Emerging Trends in Psychotherapy and Social Programs
(International and Cuban Approaches)

Palacio de Convenciones, Havana, Cuba, February 1 - 6, 2009

www.cubaconf2009.org

Join North American and Cuban experts in the mental health field and helping professions along with your peers for a week-long gathering to disseminate, exchange and discuss emerging trends in psychotherapy and social programs. The days will offer many opportunities to participate in workshops and symposia with some of the leaders in the mental health field from Canada , the United States , and Cuba , to go behind the scenes in site visits to interesting mental health, community development, and education and health programs in Havana with the assistance of bilingual Cuban hosts. There will be evening music and dance, and bilingual "conversation cafes" for Cubans and visitors alike.

Featuring:
Dr. Cristóbal Martínez, Bill O'Hanlon, John Bričre, Michael Stone, Martha Straus, Esther Perel, Paul Foxman, Susan Partnow, Judith Myers Avis, Lawrence Shulman, Margaret Wehrenberg, Jill Freedman, Gene Combs, Vanessa Jackson, Makungu Akinyela, Curtis J. Austin and Vanessa McAdams-Mahmoud. plus leading Cuban professionals in mental health and community work.

And after the conference...
In addition to 3 days of conference (February 2-4), there will also be 2 days of full-day post-conference workshops with Bill O'Hanlon, John Bričre, Paul Foxman, Jill Freedman & Gene Combs, Esther Perel, Lawerence Shulman, Michael Stone, Martha Straus and Margaret Wehrenberg.

Culture and Mental Health: Emerging Trends in Psychotherapy is an international non-profit conference presented by
The World Psychiatric Association.

US Citizens:

1. Can U.S. citizens attend this conference?
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasure authorizes travel to Cuba for attending meetings/conferences or professional research. Meetings/conferences must be organized by an international professional organization, institution, or association headquartered outside the United States and that regularly sponsors events held in other countries.

This conference, organized by the World Psychiatric Association, meets these requirements.

To be eligible to travel under this general license for the attendance of this conference on psychotherapy and social work, U.S. citizens must be able to demonstrate that they are engaged in full-time work related to mental health. A resume or a curriculum vitae is generally sufficient to establish your full-time professional work.

For further information on the regulations, please see http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/cuba/cuba.shtml

2. As an American engaged in full-time mental health work, do I have to apply for a visa or approval from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) before travelling?
If you meet the criteria set by the general license (see above), then you do not need prior written approval. If you should decide to make your travel arrangements to Cuba through an OFAC-authorized travel service provider such as Marazul Charters Inc. (see below), you may be asked to fill out an affidavit affirming that you qualify for this general license. But please note, the travel service provider is not responsible for deciding eligibility; their service consists of making your travel arrangements and co-ordinating all paperwork (e.g. resumes, program details) to assist your passage through U.S. Customs.

Conference Sponsor:
DALHOUSE University

Conference Registrar:
Leading Edge Seminars Inc
www.leadingedgeseminars.org
www.cubaconf2009.org
(416) 964-1133
Michael Kerman / Emilio Ojeda
Question from New SWC Member

Please advise best resources for preparing for ASWB exam.  Also any job opportunities in the St. Pete, Florida area and any therapists support groups.  Thanks much.

Pamela Sherwin (pdsherwin@yahoo.com)
Florida, USA
Do you want to apply your skills to international humanitarian work?
I help you do that.

NGOabroad is a unique service that provides frugal, customized international volunteer optionsand helps people enter international humanitarian work. http://www.ngoabroad.com/

AFRICA: NEW OPPORTUNITIES
We just returned from our whirlwind trip to Africa.

1. AT-RISK YOUTH IN POST CONFLICT NATION
Abandoned kids were recruited by RUF rebels during the war.Now kids orphaned by the war are in the same vulnerable position. Our colleagues' aim is to prevent future conflictsby increasing literacy & incomes; and engaging youth.

2. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Until only recently, DV was shoved under the rug. It still requires strong cultural sensitivity.
a. Help launch low-key community education campaign.
b. One DV org is now ready to offer tx to men who have grown up in violence.

3. KIDS: AIDS, ABANDONED or TRAFFICKED
What will Africa look like in 10 or 20 years with so many kids without guidance?
a. Have strong residential tx experience? We need you.
b. Family re-unification experience needed.
c. Click with youth? Click here.
d. Male mentors & musicians for our Boyz 2 Men program.

4. COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Help launch women's or income-generating or refugee programs in Africa or in South America. Project or program management skills are needed everywhere.

5. MENTAL HEALTH
We have a request from a citizen not the government to help with mental health services.Patients are shackled at government hospitals. We will start by, "nibbling at the edges"rather than a "frontal assault", community education.

6. REFUGEES
Seeking art, dance or music therapists.

NGOabroad specializes in harnessing your skills to humanitarian need.These are volunteer positions. (But we also help people into international careers.)Applications accepted for rolling basis. No end date. 
Interested? Please READ the entire NGOabroad website.
Email info as requested on home page: embedded resume & answered Questionnaire to info@NGOabroad.com

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NGOabroad has 3 services:

1) Exciting international volunteer programs working with at-risk youth who have been trafficked or abandoned; domestic violence; AIDS; community organizing; empowerment of women;teaching refugees and women & girls; vocational training,capacity building, nursing & medical; small business development.   

2) A guide to the resources to fulfill your goals. Ideal for people entering humanitarian work:current job openings, the organizations to watch for openings, and entry to advanced opportunities.We give you the raw materials, you make it happen! Tap our expertise & vast database to:
--enter or advance in international development; 
--fulfill personal dreams ("I always wanted to.."); 
--or unusual requests.   

3) Career Consults that help people enter into or advance ininternational humanitarian work. Your skills & experience determine if you qualify.Ann McLaughlin MSW brings 25 years counseling experience to help:articulate your strengths; clarify your goals; design strategies; writecover letters & resumes that "get-your-foot-in-the-door." http://www.ngoabroad.com/
New SWC Member

I am seeking volunteer positions anywhere in the world for a period of one year. I have interest in international social work.

Ejukwa Osam (ejuks200@yahoo.com)
Minnesota, USA
New SWC Member

I'm a new MSW interested in clinical work and psychodynamic theory. I'm a m looking for work.

Michael (mjcarter9@gmail.com)
Massachusetts, USA
Looking for an International Internship

At present I am looking for an internship in the USA/Australia for the 4th semester starting in Feb.09-May09 (with a duration of 12 weeks).I'd like to work together with a company, which promotes a program against sexual assault (against Juveniles, Women and Men) or with works together with people who suffer from an eating disorder.

Nina Hagenauer (so071015@gmail.com)
Austria/Lower Austria/ Sankt Poelten
Bisnouli Sarvodaya Gramodyog Sewa Sansthan (BSGSS)

An all India based NGO based at New Delhi as 'Project Cordinator' with effect from 1st January 2006. The organisation is very active in the realm of women empowerment focusing on social mobilization and capacity building, education, healthcare, vocational training, handicraft promotion  as well as awareness generation. It is pertinent to mention here that the  organization has been recognized  by the  Delhi Government  by appointing it  as the Nodal Agency for running the  Gender Resource Centre (GRC), an initiative of the Department of Social Welfare, Govt. of NCT of Delhi,  at Dakshinpuri, New Delhi. In addition to it, it has also been appointed as the Nodal Agency of Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK), an autonomous body functioning under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt. of India, in the state of Punjab.

JOB DESCRIPATION AT BSGSS:

- To co-ordinate the activities of outreach centres located at Delhi (south Delhi), Varanasi (U.P.), Sangrur, Gurdaspur (Punjab) and Chandigarh.

- Manage the activities under STEP project (Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women, Ministry of WCD, Govt. of India, New Delhi) both in south Delhi and Sangrur, Punjab.

- Mange the activities for handicraft development under AHVY Project (Baba Saheb  Ambedkar Hastashilp Vikas Yojana, Office of the Development Commissioner,(Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, New Delhi) both in south Delhi and Varanasi.

- Management of SHGs and  micro-finance supported by Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK).

- Supervise  staff welfare activities in Delhi (south Delhi), Varanasi (U.P.), Sangrur (Punjab) and Chandigarh.

- Liasoning with several govt. offices and departments§Organise workshops on capacity building, women empowerment, income generation activities, micro-enterprises etc.

Anup Kumar (anupkumar1975@rediffmail.com)
New Delhi, India
CEU School

Our web based continuing education credit program lets social workers learn online, in comfort and at their own pace. Our program is a fast, efficient, easy to use and affordable program.  There is no need to leave your home or office, no need to travel to a training center. You decide when you want to go online and you control the pace of your learning. We are an approved provider of the NASW. Our core belief is that learning should be a fun and rewarding experience that can empower social workers to become problem solvers. 

I would like the opportunity to discuss saving your members money and putting together a package that works within your budget. 

You may feel free to visit our website at www.ceuschool.com and/or contact me at j.capalino@comcast.net so that we can arrange a convenient time to speak. I look forward to partnering with you to help your organization meet your continuing education credit needs. 

Sincerely,
Joan Capalino
CEU School
j.capalino@comcast.net
New SWC Member

My name is Jodi Bertschinger. I am a social worker at a rural hospice in Northern Wisconsin. I have been working in this field for the past 6 months. Since I am the only social worker in our company, I do not have an opportunity for networkin or talking to other social workers. I am looking for someone working in the hospice/geriatric/death & grief areas.      

Jodi Bertschinger, MSW, CAPSW         
Social Worker         
Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.         
Medford WI 54451         
715-748-3434
jodibertschinger@tds.net
International Social Work Exchange Program with CIF-Sweden

CIF-Sweden invites social worker and related professionals to a 4.5 weeks professional exchange program in Sweden 17 April - 17 May 2009. Application has to be with CIF-Sweden 1 December 2008.

Economy
There is no registration fee.
CIF-Sweden provide for living and costs related to the program
The participant must pay his or her own travel to and from Sweden and have full travel insurance coverage including third party liability.

Applicant Requirements
Professionally qualified and employed as a social worker or in other social work related professions;involved in direct service with clients;
have a minimum of 3 years professional experience and
understand and speak English fluently.

Read more at www.cif-sweden.org

Karin Holmqvist (web@cif-sweden.org)
Sweden
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November 2008 Announcements
New SWC Member

I would love to hear from other social workers who work in hospital and other settings to help give me a broader view of the world of social work. It would be useful to gather an international perspective, which would be invaluable especially when working with students. I would be happy to share thoughts on practice within the Northern Ireland/UK context.

Jacqueline (jacq_nook@hotmail.com)
Northern Ireland
New SWC Member

I would like to hear from other social workers who have obtained their LISW license, willing to provide professional encouragement, provide pointers about how to obtain LISW license and experience,and build a professional friendships with.

Linda Ward, MSM, LSWI (lindaannward@hotmail.com)
United States Ohio Mansfield