Master of Social Work Research Practicum Reports
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The Master of Social Work program provides an option of completing the requirements with a thesis, or a practicum. The practicum option contains two streams: the field practicum and the research practicum. The full details for the program are provided here: Graduate Studies and Research -- Master of Social Work program.
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Sex trafficking in Canada: functional awareness and suggested strategies for service providers
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2020-12)This report details my experience developing and completing a research project at Family Service Regina (FSR) which is an accredited, non-profit community organization that provides a variety of support services within the ... -
The PE Kiwewin project: an examination of aging out of care services for Indigenous youth
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2020-08)This report of the practicum completes an environmental scan of services and models of service delivery for Indigenous youth who are aging out of the foster care system. Questions for this report centered on Indigenous ... -
The SIGN Walk-In Counselling Clinic evaluation : improving access to mental health services in rural Saskatchewan
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2020-11)This report examines how the implementation of the Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN) Walk-In Counselling Clinic (WICC) has impacted the rural area and community of Yorkton, SK in addressing mental health ... -
Growing forward: best-practice(s) in client-centred service(s) for those experiencing and using intimate partner violence
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2019-12)Research indicates there are different subcategories of individuals who use Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) based on their personal characteristics, past experiences, and current psychopathy. While no agreed upon standard ... -
Program evalutation: Family Service Saskatoon’s Intimate Partner Violence program
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2020-06)This research report discusses a program evaluation of the Family Service Saskatoon (FSS) Intimate Partner Violence Outreach program (IPV program). Intimate partner violence is a social issue that impacts lives all over ... -
Psychological health and safety in mental health care: a pilot project
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2020-04)The primary purpose of this research practicum was to pilot the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) in mental health care in the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Brief and ... -
Developmental evaluation of before it happens: examining human service providers levels of comfort in detecting vulnerability
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2020-06)This developmental evaluation was completed for the Before it Happens project, a 36 month federally funded project targeted to prevent violence to women and girls through multi-sector collaboration. As a research practicum ... -
Vulnerability detection for primary prevention of violence against women and girls
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2020-02)This paper provides a report of a research practicum completed in partnership with the Before it Happens initiative. Three objectives were established to gain knowledge and experience in the area of academic research. The ... -
Dads need help too: understanding the unique needs of young fathers
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2020-06)The purpose of this research project was to gain an understanding of how young dads experience fatherhood; and learn about their unique needs and their experiences seeking and accessing community supports. The research ... -
The impact of Indian residential schools on First Nation parenting in Saskatchewan
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2000-09)The Indian residential school system in Canada is one issue that has been at the forefront of social and cultural revitalisation for Aboriginal people in recent years. The reason for this attention is the influence that ... -
Developing a program evaluation for thinking for a change: integrated cognitive behavioral change program with incarcerated women in Saskatchewan: a research practicum report
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2019-03)A program evaluation was developed for use by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice with the cognitive behavioural program Thinking for a Change. The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the effectiveness of Thinking for ... -
A needs assessment of supports and services available to master of social work students attending the University of Regina, Saskatoon campus
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2018-11)This study used a qualitative research methodology and a needs assessment research design to assess the relevance and adequacy of supports and services accessible to Master of Social Work (MSW) students, attending the ... -
Phenomenological exploration of death doulas in Saskatchewan
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2019-07)The purpose of this research project was to explore and understand the emerging role, education, skills and services of death doulas in Saskatchewan. A review of the literature was conducted about community-based death ... -
An integrated approach to complex cases: adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health disorders, and criminal involvement
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2019-04)This research report is a local current state review of supports and services available to individuals with intellectual disabilities (IWID), mental health disorders (MHD), and/or criminalized behavior. These individuals ... -
A journey towards indigenous knowledge in social work practice: a research practicum at Sturgeon Lake Health Centre
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2018-06)This research practicum report explores the story of a spiritual journey that occurred alongside my learning during a research practicum at Sturgeon Lake Health Centre. My experience showed me that I had a lot of deep ... -
A critical case study on the meaning and role of 'race' in human rights work
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2004-02)Throughout history, whenever society has used 'race' as a human identity and categorization of people it has been associated with denial of dignity and rights. However, the Universal Declaration on Human Rights adopted by ... -
“It’s not about the waffle maker:” trauma-informed social work practice
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2018-04)This report highlights my Master’s in social work practicum experiences in private practice providing trauma-informed therapy to clients who have experienced varying degrees of interpersonal trauma. The purpose of the ... -
Integrating mainstream counselling approaches with First Nations healing practices for First Nations clients healing from sexual abuse
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2018-04)This article is based on a research practicum that integrated traditional First Nations healing practices and western-style therapies to provide a guide to healing from sexual abuse for First Nations clients. Residential ... -
Understanding the roles of social workers in palliative care
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2017-11)Palliative care is an approach intended to improve the quality of life for individuals who have been diagnosed with an untreatable condition and pending death. Social workers are members of palliative care interdisciplinary ... -
Student stress survey: a pilot study at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine
(Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2018-03)This report presents the findings of a master of social work research practicum at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). The research question for this study asks: “What are the stressors for the students at ...
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