Why and how pets matter: bringing animals into our social work space (bitesize session)
Thursday 21 March, 11.30am to 12pm
Sessions in Social Work England's Social Work Week 2024 programme.
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Why and how pets matter: bringing animals into our social work space
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Why and how pets matter: bringing animals into our social work space (bitesize session)
Thursday 21 March, 11.30am to 12pm
About this session
This session explores the role that animals play in the lives of humans, and why it matters.
Learn about the significance of the human-animal bond and the importance of social workers practicing from a human and animal-centric perspective.
If you are a social worker or student social worker, based in children's and families' settings, adults or mental health settings, this session is for you.
Speakers
- Dr. Mary Elizabeth Rauktis – Associate Research Professor, Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, USA
- Rebecca Stephens – Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Sussex and Co-Director of Education, International Association of Veterinary Social Workers