Researcher: Sarah McGreer, PhD student in Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary

About the Study: This study explores how school social workers in Alberta support Black students in junior high and high school through culturally responsive practices. It aims to better understand the successes, challenges, and systemic barriers faced by school social workers in educational settings. Participants will share their professional experiences through two confidential interviews (each 60–90 minutes, online or in-person), with the opportunity to review and refine their contributions. Findings will help inform improvements to social work training, school policy, and student support initiatives.

Respondents: You are eligible if you:
1. Are a licensed school social worker currently practicing in Alberta.
2. Have experience supporting Black students in K–12 schools.
3. Are willing to participate in two interviews.
4. Are comfortable reflecting on your professional experiences.

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For questions: Email Sara

Researcher: Iris Plain Eagle, Doctor of Social Work Student, MSW, RSW, (Alberta Canada)

About the Study: This is a new study about traditional knowledge that could help Indigenous social workers practicing in the Treaty 7 region better understand experiences of using medicinal plants to address First Nation, Metis, or Inuit client trauma related to colonization.

For this study, you are invited to describe your practice experiences of using medicinal plants to address Indigenous client trauma related to colonization in the context of challenges and opportunities.  

Fore more Info: See the attached documents: Research Invitation, Consent Form

Respondents must be: Indigenous Social workers, Registered, Providing services within the Treaty 7 region.

Incentives: Participants will receive a $20 Tim Horton’s gift card as a thank you, from the Researcher

For Questions or to show intent to participate: Email or Call the Researcher.

Researcher: Vanessa Tombolini, Doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Adler University (Vancouver Campus).

About the Study: The study will examine mental health clinicians’ attitudes, beliefs and knowledge about case conceptualization and treatment planning, to contribute to research in case conceptualization and treatment planning.

Respondents: Individuals are eligible to participate if they meet the following requirements: Currently live in Canada, Currently working as a licensed mental health professional in Canada (Registered or Chartered Psychologist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Counselling Therapist, or other provincial equivalent, Registered Social Worker, Psychiatrist), Are comfortable reading and writing in English, Have previously or currently provide psychotherapy services for adult clients with anxiety, Have access to the internet to complete the survey

For more information about the research and how to participate: View Attached Poster, and or Visit this Link

For questions: Email Vanessa

Researcher: Alisha Stubbs, MSW, PhD Candidate - Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University.

About the Study: This study explores the competencies required for school social workers to effectively meet the non-academic needs of autistic students and ultimately enhance students’ well-being and academic success.

What’s Involved in This Study?
This research consists of two parts, and you are invited to participate in Part Two: This part involves a national survey designed to assess the competencies that school social workers currently possess and to explore factors influencing these competencies, such as specialized autism training and administrative support.

Respondents: Social worker in Canada, or have been one within the last 5 years, Interested in helping identify the training needs of school social workers in working with autistic students.

Incentives: Participants can enter a draw to win one of 26 gift cards ranging from $25 to $100. 

For more information or questions: Call or Email Alisha

Researcher: Sarah Southey, PhD Candidate - Wilfrid Laurier University (Ontario)

About the study: This study seeks to understand the barriers and facilitators of workplace inclusion and wellbeing for autistic human services workers in Canada and the United States. It is the first large-scale study to examine these topics, thus the results will offer new knowledge and most importantly inform efforts to promote the inclusion of autistic human services workers.

Respondents: Any autistic identifying person currently working in helping professions/human services should be eligible.

This online survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete

Incentives: Eligible participants will receive a $10 gift card.

For More Info, and to participate see: REB Clearance | Survey Info Page Plus Content | SurveyDetails | Survey Link

For Questions: Email Sarah