??? This Thanksgiving, we are incredibly grateful for the support of our community and the unwavering passion our members show every day in helping those who need it most. Wishing you all a joyful and fulfilling Thanksgiving! ???? #Thankful #CommunitySupport #Gratitude
International Association of Veterinary Social Work
非盈利组织
Cleveland ，Ohio 889 位关注者
VSW is an area of social work practice that attend to the intersection of humans and animals.
关于我们
Veterinary Social work is an area of social work practice that supports and strengthens interdisciplinary partnerships that attend to the intersection of humans and animals. The four main focuses of VSW is Animal-Assisted Interventions, The Link between Animal-Human Violence, Compassion and Burnout Management, and Animal-Related Grief & Bereavement.
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www.iavsw.org
International Association of Veterinary Social Work的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Cleveland ，Ohio
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2018
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US，Ohio ，Cleveland
International Association of Veterinary Social Work员工
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Check out our Director of Education, Rebecca Stephens!
We are now on the third day of #16DaysofActivism and continuing to raise awareness of the link and the different sectors that are connected to our work at the Links Group. Today, we talk to Rebecca Stephens about her role in Social Work and how this is linked to animals. ??????????????, ?????????? ?????? ???????? ???? ?? ???????????? ?????????? ???????? ????????????????????? My background is in Social Work, with experience in Australia and the UK. In Australia, I supported victim-survivors of abuse during court proceedings in a resource-limited, remote area. Since moving to the UK in 1999, I have transitioned to more strategic roles in project management and academia. I am currently a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Sussex incorporating themes relating to the human-animal bond in the curriculum. I am also the Director of Education for the International Association of Veterinary Social Work. ?????? ?????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ??????????? About 18 months ago, I connected with the Links Group when I was formulating a plan to create Veterinary Social Work in the UK. After researching social workers’ understanding of “the link,” I co-delivered training on the human-animal bond in the context of domestic abuse with the Links Group. I’m currently pursuing a PhD on collaboration between social workers and veterinary teams to promote the welfare of both humans and animals. I became a Trustee of the Links Group in August 2024. ?????? ?????? ???????? ???? ???????? ?????? ???? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ????????????????????? Many women and girls do not feel safe reporting their experiences, making it difficult to understand the full extent of the issue. To end this violence, we must discuss it openly, even when it's uncomfortable. Creating safe spaces for sharing stories is essential. The 16-day campaign is important to me because nearly every woman I know, including myself, has a personal story of experiencing some form of gender-based violence. ???????? ?????????? ?????? ?????? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????????????? ?????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???? ‘?????? ??????????’ ???????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ???? ????????? Communicating and collaborating with compassion is how I see it, especially regarding the difficult decisions people make about their companion animals in the context of domestic abuse. Safeguarding humans and animals should be viewed as interconnected issues. All professionals must work together to drive macro-level changes, including legislative, policy and cultural shifts, in how we address abuse and violence affecting both humans and animals. #16DaysofActivism #EndVAWG
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Have you heard the news? We have welcomed our new Board of Directors this month and they have already began to diving into the amazing work we are doing at the IAVSW! We look forward to serving our members and the community through different projects in the next 2 years. #iavsw #humananimalbond #hab #veterinarysocialwork #vsw #animalwelfare #BoD
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Our next meeting of our Education working group is coming up! Register at https://buff.ly/4930BsO We hope to see you there! Who: Anyone! Members or non members. What: This meeting will provide an opportunity for you to join one of the subgroups, where you can bring ideas to further these new projects. When: Nov. 26, 2024 Where: Virtual via Zoom
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Shoutout to our new VP! Will sure to be a great session.
4 in 5 Canadian households own and love at least one pet. That's a compelling reason to consider animals in direct service work! Interested in learning more? Join the Toronto Humane Society's Dillon Dodson at this upcoming FREE webinar for an intro the field of veterinary #SocialWork and the human-animal bond. ?? https://lnkd.in/g9gMyRNg
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Wellness Wednesday: Take a moment today to reflect on gratitude. Write down three things you’re grateful for in your work. How do these positives impact your day-to-day interactions with clients? Share your thoughts with a colleague or use them as a reminder during challenging times. Remember, gratitude can help foster resilience and joy in our important work! ?? #WellnessWednesday #Gratitude #SocialWorkSelfCare #IAVSW
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??? Did you know November 10-16 marks Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week (HARA Week)? Established in 2016 by the Animals & Society Institute, this week is dedicated to celebrating and understanding the profound bonds we share with animals. At IAVSW we recognize the importance of these relationships and their impact on our well-being. Let’s spread awareness and appreciation for our furry friends and the joy they bring to our lives! ???? #HARAWeek #HumanAnimalBond #CelebrateAnimals #IAVSW
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Mark your calendar for our next FREE webinar ?? Multispecies Livelihoods- A human and animal welfare approach to (eco)tourism and human-animal relations Date/Time Date(s) - Wed, Nov 13, 2024 MST 9:00 am - 10:30 am Location An estimated 100,000,000 nonhuman animals are used in the global tourism industry annually, impacting human wellbeing in a myrid of ways, yet research into the impact of these interactions on human and animal welfare and wellbeing has only blossomed in the past couple of decades. Industry regulations vary by country, if they exist at all, and regulation is often times absent leaving nonhumans reliant on the care of the humans who oversee them, creating potential for moral injury and conflicting feelings. While research is emerging that examines nonhuman animals’ living conditions, justice, and welfare, there remains a dearth in the literature regarding the rights, agency, and welfare of nonhumans in tourism settings and the resultant impact on human mental health. This presentation centers on Multispecies livelihoods and well-being, a posthumanist approach that equitably considers the rights, agency, and welfare of nonhumans and humans alike, and is also applied to settings beyond tourism. Drawing from three papers that examine power relations between species and how this can translate into human-human power relations, as well as the impact of tensions between species-level versus individual-level animal and human welfare, provide insights into how human-animal relations could improve if humans recenter their focus to the rights, agency, and welfare of both other humans and other beings. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eT4VbBt9 #HumanAnimalInteraction #HumanAnimalBond #ProfessionalDevelopment #FREE #AnimalWelfare #HumanAnimalRelations #GlobalTourism
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??? Welcome new followers to the International Association of Veterinary Social Work (IAVSW)! We’re so glad to have you here in our community committed to supporting the well-being of professionals in the veterinary field. We understand that the human-animal bond is profound, but it can also create emotional challenges for those who care for our pets. Our goal is to provide support and resources for these caretakers, helping them improve their own lives and, by extension, the lives of the pets they care for. Get ready for a journey filled with valuable insights and connections! ???? #Welcome #IAVSW #VeterinarySupport
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