Personal & Lifestyle Webinars

In a world where the role of government is a subject of ongoing debate, it is crucial to seek understanding on the age-old question: Is government a necessary evil or the arbiter of virtue? From a Christian perspective, we can gain valuable insights into how to think about the role of government in the contemporary world. By considering the fundamental truths about human nature and the intricacies of economics, this webinar seeks to craft a new framework—a political economy of government that aligns with Christian principles and biblical human flourishing. Join us for this webinar followed by an interactive Q&A session with Dr. Anne Bradley, George and Sally Mayer Fellow for Economic Education and TFAS Vice President of Academic Affairs, who will delve into this topic and explore how the Christian worldview provides a unique lens through which we can reevaluate the government’s role in our lives and modern society.

Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people are faced with myriad resonance puzzles as they learn to play their vocal instrument to meet unique personal goals. This webinar will provide participants with evidence-based therapeutic applications of an acoustic solution called Hirsch’s Acoustic Assumptions in order to solve resonance puzzles. Participants will develop tools that they can use immediately in their practice.

Vividly written and exhaustively researched, Jonathan Eig’s bestselling King: A Life is the first major biography in decades of the civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. ― and the first to include recently declassified FBI files. In this “new definitive biography” (The New York Times), Eig gives us an MLK for our times: a deep thinker, a brilliant strategist, and a committed radical who led one of history’s greatest movements, and whose demands for racial and economic justice remain as urgent today. Eig, who is also the author of the award-winning Ali: A Life, speaks about his new book with Randall Kennedy, renowned legal scholar and faculty member at Harvard Law School, whose latest book is Say It Loud! On Race, Law, History and Culture.

A panel discussion on legal and medical precedents that have led to the division between the disability and LGBTQ+ communities. Panelists Simone Chriss, Director of Transgender Rights Initiative at Southern Legal Counsel Katherine Pérez, Director of the Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy, and Innovation Victoria M. Rodríguez-Roldán, Coordinator of State Autism Strategy for Maryland Department of Disabilities Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, global activist-scholar, author, and community leader Claudia Center, Legal Director of Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund

Join us for the UNAIDS Asia Pacific World AIDS Day 2023 report launch and virtual communities share fair. This webinar aims to highlight the importance of community-led responses in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We will discuss key findings from the report and share best practices on community engagement. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from experts and connect with like-minded individuals.

Join our upcoming webinar on November 29th, focusing on 'Skin Picking and Depression'. The host will be Dr. Sofia Wenzler, our Chief Clinical Officer. The webinar investigates the influence thought patterns can have on mental health.The session includes a discussion on cognitive biases and their effect on emotional well-being. Attendees will also receive practical techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts, leading to a more positive outlook.Speakers: Dr. Sofia Wenzler and Dr. Vladimir Miletic

We join forces with L’Oréal Paris to ensure everyone’s self-worth, leveraging our 5D’s methodology to help people safely intervene when they experience or witness harassment in public spaces. Through this 1 hour training we use a clear, adaptable, and expert-approved set of tools that have been proven to reduce the prevalence of street harassment. The goal of the Stand Up program is to ultimately build a culture where street harassment is seen as unacceptable behavior.

The experiences of the 2SLGBTQIA+ children and youth involved with Ontario’s child welfare system remain fairly invisible and there are limited clinical approaches designed to strengthen the skills of social workers and those providing care. This presentation, in partnership with OACAS, will: (1) Review the existing literature on 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in child welfare (2) Outline an emerging decision framework for clinical decision making to support 2SLGBTQIA+ children & youth involved with child welfare (3) Provide specific strategies for affirming social work practice with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their caregivers. This Webinar is FREE for everyone. This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. When ASL interpretation is required, please indicate the preference in the registration form. The incorporation of ASL interpreters will depend on availability. NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION QUESTIONS: OASW is committed to inclusion and promoting a diverse range of identities, experiences, perspectives, and voices across all areas of the Association. As such, the registration contains some optional questions that are intended to assist us to better understand our social work community and ensure that our work is reflective of the diverse membership of OASW and our profession.

In honour of National Housing Day on November 22nd, the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is hosting a webinar, “Accessing Housing Data in Rural Ontario." Currently, there is a shortage of proper housing data in rural Ontario. The lack of adequate data is a barrier to the planning and construction of more social and affordable housing in rural communities. During this webinar, you will hear from ROI’s Senior Data Analyst, Danielle Letang and RHIS Data Analyst & Trainer, Charlotte Craig, as they share online housing data resources such as ROI’s Rural Ontario Facts Housing Dashboard and Factsheet, and the Rural Housing Information System (RHIS), a centralized data tool developed to fill the housing information gap. These resources can be used to support municipalities, developers, and homebuilders in the planning and development of affordable housing in their communities. After the presentations, there will be a Q&A session from the audience.

BuildDirect is a leading omnichannel building material retailer. The BuildDirect platform delivers a full assortment of building materials to homeowners and home professionals in North America. Webinar Agenda: • Third Quarter 2023 Financial and Operational Highlights • Growth Outlook