• “It’s not about the waffle maker:” trauma-informed social work practice 

  McAvoy, Michelle (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 

  McArthur, Corrine (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 

  Hildebrand, Laura Amanda (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 

  Pierson, Amanda (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 ...
• The Pe-kīwēwin project: research practicum report 

  Field, Elliot (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2017-06)

  The Pe-kīwēwin (Coming Home) project is a 5-year long project designed to uncover policies that led to the Indigenous Child Removal System (ICRS) beginning in the 1950’s. The following is a research practicum report detailing ...
• Women healing from trauma: a facilitator’s guide 

  Thera, Donna Lynn (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2016-11)

  Women who have complex trauma often experience problems in acquiring necessary resources and supports needed to manage their symptoms. It is important that all women who are experiencing complex trauma be given the opportunity ...
• Wellness blankets: effects of textile based art on those with (dis)abilities 

  St.Hilaire, Megan (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2017-02)

  The research question that guides this research practicum is: does participation in a textile based art group aide in an increase in wellness for those with (dis)abilities? The goal was to research the effects of participation ...
• Developing a social work community centre: an exploratory and feasibility study 

  Patrick, Gloria (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2017-04)

  This research project focused on exploring the feasibly of developing a University of Regina Faculty of Social Work Community Centre that would serve as a student learning setting, supply programs and resources to the ...
• Walking the journey together: an analysis of a clinical social work practicum at Ehrlo Counselling Services 

  Kuckartz, Amanda (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2016-10)

  This practicum report reflects on the experiences during my Master of Social Work field practicum at Ehrlo Counselling Services. My practicum took place over the Spring/Summer semester of 2016. Throughout the 12 week ...
• Diversity in restorative justice: a research practicum report 

  Kamuti-Gaitho, Susan (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2017-04)

  The research report focuses on the notion of restorative justice, which attempts to address the harm caused by the criminal acts, as well as underlying structural issues and issues of power and privilege. Restorative justice ...
• Exploring the lived experiences of siblings who grow up with a sibling diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder 

  Day, Amanda (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2016-07)

  This research project explores the lived experiences of young adults who are living with a sibling diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by asking one methodological question: What are the lived experiences of young ...
• Access denied: exploring people with disabilities' experiences accessing an erotic life 

  Apps, Michelle (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2016-07)

  This paper investigates the lived experiences of people with physical and intellectual disabilities' in accessing an erotic life (defined as any sexually charged touch, with the desire to create intimacy). The research is ...
• The perspective of clinical caseworkers on the developmental trauma experiences of youth living in group homes at Ranch Ehrlo 

  Becerra, Susana Prado (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2016-08-29)

  Trauma is a common problem experienced by marginalized children, youth, and their families. It affects physical health, mental health, and relationships and often manifests as problematic behavior for which youth within ...
• A narrative way of being 

  Corbeil, Anjeanette (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2016-05-17)

  The helping relationship is intricately bound with genuine honour and ethical responsibility. Being invited into another’s story of hardship and uncertainty carries a profound obligation that holds a powerful opportunity ...
• Exploring and developing resources for families of children with a life-limiting illness 

  McKenzie, Lynn May (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2016-05-17)

  Nothing can prepare a person to care for a child with a life-limiting illness. Children are not supposed to die before their caregivers. Caregivers sometimes are left alone to figure out how to navigate through their ...
• Relational aggression among young girls : understanding the impact on victims and their families 

  Kritzer, Shannon Wendy (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2016-01-05)

  This study examines the impacts upon victims and families of adolescent female relational aggression. Many adolescent girls endure female relational aggression on a daily basis in their school, community, and home settings. ...
• Why you have to get in the chute : reflections on the integration of social work services in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine 

  Wasson, Erin (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2015-04-02)

  This report is a reflection on and an analysis of my Master of Social Work (MSW) practicum journey. I provide an overview of my learning experiences with particular attention to my role in the creation of an organizational ...
• Family therapy with youth and their families : a family therapy internship with the Youth Community Counseling Team 

  Harder, Doug (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2015-04-02)

  This report provides an overview of the Youth Community Counselling Teams integrated therapeutic approach of structural solution-focused family therapy, the values of the agency and how values are implemented. Case examples ...
• Outsider research in social work : thoughts, challenges, experience 

  Bzdel, Helen (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2015-04-02)

  I wrote this article to address the question of whether or not non-Aboriginal researchers can be involved in conducting research with Aboriginal people. Most of the literature on this topic over the last decade argues that ...
• “It’s not my time” : understanding MetSyn pilot project attrition from a women-centered perspective 

  Suchorab, Jennifer (Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina, 2015-04-01)

  This research project aimed to understand the lived experience of Saskatoon and area women who had discontinued the MetSyn pilot project from a women-centered perspective. The MetSyn pilot project was a program developed ...

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