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Invisible Heartbreak: PSWs share Front Line Experiences

Renison Lecture Series

2021-07-20 19:00:00 2021-07-20 20:30:00 America/New_York Invisible Heartbreak: PSWs share Front Line Experiences VIRTUAL Online -

Tuesday, July 20
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2021-07-20 19:00:00 2021-07-20 20:30:00 America/New_York Invisible Heartbreak: PSWs share Front Line Experiences VIRTUAL Online -

VIRTUAL

What is it like to feel invisible? Throughout the pandemic, our healthcare system has relied on the work of Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to maintain a high level of personal care for patients, but some PSWs describe feeling invisible, and that their jobs were precarious. Those working in this field share a deep love for their care work, and grief when experiencing loss during a time when “personal” care has been limited by Personal Protective Equipment and physical distancing. This panel discussion will explore the experience of PSWs during the pandemic, using photovoice images, and narrative interviews.

Moderator:

Tayo Bero is an award-winning radio producer and freelance culture writer. Her work often appears in publications like Chatelaine Magazine, Teen Vogue, the Guardian as well as on CBC Radio. Covering race, culture, feminism and the Black diaspora, Tayo is committed to uplifting marginalized voices and sharing untold stories.

Panelists:

Dr Trish Van Katwyk: A major focus of my work is exploring the ways in which community immersion and artistic expression can activate healthy communities and many important ways of knowing. I like to support and participate in collaborations that can critique structures that can hold us back and create obstacles to positive, holistic, and collective health. In other words, I like to work with others to make change in the name of social justice.

Veen Wong: I am a social worker with a passion for research and have worked in the health and social service sectors for over a decade. I completed my Master of Social Work at the University of Waterloo with a focus on mental health promotion and arts-based research. My research interests include health equity, arts-based methodology and technology.

Tyheriah Philbert : I graduated from the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Psychology program at the University of Guelph-Humber, and am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Waterloo.  I have a wealth of experience working with children, families, and youth from diverse communities across the City of Toronto. I combine my experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with intersectional and critical social approaches to community engagement and research.

This program is presented in partnership with Renison University College.

Please register on Eventbrite by clicking here. Registrants will receive an e-mail 24 hours before the start of the program with an invitation to join.

Hosted by: Nancy

AGE GROUP: | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Guest Speakers |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

Online

Phone: 519-886-1310 ext. 129

Hours
We're closed Friday March 29 due to Closed for Good Friday
Mon, Mar 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 Closed
(Closed for Good Friday)
Sat, Mar 30 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Closed for Easter Holiday)

Upcoming events

Fri, Mar 29, All day
Online
All locations closed for Good Friday

Sat, Mar 30, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Mar 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Sun, Mar 31, All day
Online
All locations closed for Easter Holiday

Mon, Apr 01, All day
Online
All locations closed for Easter Holiday

Tue, Apr 02, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Wed, Apr 03, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Thu, Apr 04, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Fri, Apr 05, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 06, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adults / Everyone welcome

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Mon, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.

Tue, Apr 09, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 7 and up with a caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
Families with children ages 4 to 10 years old.

Wed, Apr 10, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
McCormick Branch
For families

Wed, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 5 and up

Wed, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 5 and up

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Gamerspace
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult

Thu, Apr 11, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Thu, Apr 11, All day
Outreach
University and College students

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver

Fri, Apr 12, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 13, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.

Mon, Apr 15, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Mon, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.

Tue, Apr 16, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adults
This event is full

Tue, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
Families with children ages 4 to 10 years old.

Tue, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Adults

Wed, Apr 17, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch
Adults

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
Ages 3 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Gamerspace
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult & Older Adult

Thu, Apr 18, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver

Thu, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult

Fri, Apr 19, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 20, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room,Program Room
Families

Mon, Apr 22, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 11 to 23 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 2 2024 at 9:30am

Tue, Apr 23, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Tue, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 4 to 8 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 2 2024 at 9:30am

Tue, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
Families with children ages 4 to 10 years old.

Tue, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, April 2 2024 at 9:30am

Wed, Apr 24, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 24, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
Ages 3 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For families with children ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 3 2024 at 9:30am

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Thu, Apr 25, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 6 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver

Thu, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 5 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Thursday, April 4 2024 at 9:30am

Thu, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
Adult
Registration opens Thursday, April 4 2024 at 9:30am

Thu, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult

Fri, Apr 26, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 27, All day
Outreach
For Teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

Sat, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Digispace (Recording Studio)
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
Registration opens Saturday, April 6 2024 at 9:30am