The 38th Annual International Association of Social Work with Groups SymposiumNew York, NY | June 15 - 18, 2016

Group Work across the Globe: Building Transformative

Connections

SYMPOSIUM THEME

New York University, Silver School of Social WorkNew York, NY

LOCATION

15 countries & 20 U.S. States were represented

Countries represented include:Australia, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Canada, China, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Lithuania, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, USA

PARTICIPANTS

Focus: Group Work Education, Practice, &

Research

Activities: Plenaries, Invitationals, Papers, Workshops, Posters &

Social Gatherings, Outings in New York

(agencies, tourist attractions, exploring…)

ABOUT THE 38TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

IASWG BACKGROUND• Founded in 1979, IASWG is the premier international association for social

workers and allied professionals engaged in group work.

• The purpose of this non-profit, member-driven organization is to promote excellence in group work practice, education, field instruction, research and

publications.

LOYOLA’S PRESENCE IN NEW YORK11 students presented papers or posters, or led a

workshop

4 full-time and part-time faculty participated

169LARGEST CONTINGENT – EVERY YEAR

student presenters at IASWG Symposia since 2005

alumni participated 8

LOYOLA’S PRESENCE AT IASWG SYMPOSIA SINCE 2005Total Presenters: 169 – Total Non-Presenter Attendees: 35

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Presenters Participants

Minneapolis, MN

Jersey City,NJ

Cologne, Germany NJ

Chicago, IllinoisNJ

Montreal, CanadaNJ

Long Beach, CANJ

Garden City,NYNJ

Boston,MANJ

Calgary,CanadaNJ

Chapel Hill, NCNJ

New York, NYNJ

San Diego, CA

• All students presenting at the symposium received support from the Social of Social Work.

• Students were able to volunteer to offset symposium cost.• Volunteering enabled students to immediately become involved with the

symposium and IASWG community.

FUNDING & VOLUNTEERING

Students, faculty, and alumni…

• Presented & attended workshops, papers, & poster presentation

• Networked with peers and fellow IASWG attendees

• Explored New York!

AT THE SYMPOSIUM

LOYOLA FACULTY PARTICIPANTS

• Brian Kelly, Paper• “Group Work in Health Care Settings: Prioritizing Strengths-Based Approaches”

• Teresa Kilbane & Benji Marton, Paper

• “Hi, My Name is _____________ and I am a grateful member of Al-Anon Family Groups”

• Ann Bergart, Workshop

• “Doubling in Group Work”

• Joyce Webster, IASWG Secretary

STUDENT & ALUMNI POSTERS & WORKSHOPS

• Rebecca Strauss, Workshop • “Mindfulness Practices in Groups with

Individuals with Serious Mental Illness” • Elizabeth Stoltenberg, Workshop

• “Utilizing Arts-Based Techniques to Meet Children's Developmental Needs”

• Padraic Stanley, Papers & Plenary Panelist• “Integrating an Evidence-Based Group Model for

Diabetes Self-Management into Primary Care Practice”

• “Effective Group Work Practice with Undocumented Immigrants”

• Panelist on the Sumner Gill Memorial Plenary – “Welcoming Newcomers: Social Group Work with Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees”

STUDENT POSTERS

• Benji Marton• “Exploring the Disenfranchised Grief and Stress Faced

By Animal Care Workers: Utilizing Group Work to Facilitate Healing”

• Philip Redmond • “Support Group to Help Fight Stigma Associated with

HIV/AIDS”• Nicholas Vandermolen

• “Video Game Assisted Therapy”

STUDENT POSTERS• Olivia Lebow & Lauren Kostoglanis

• “Family Grief Support Group for Those in Hospice Care”

• Tharsica Vignesh & Mariya Shmuylo • “Groups in Healthcare: Comparing

Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Teams”

• Katie Siegel, Nathan Andre Roter & Juan Ibarra Flores• “An Agency Adapts: A Case Study in

Continuing Services During Illinois’ Budget Impasse”

STUDENT POSTERS

• Laura Nessler • “Erasing the Distance and Beginning a Dialogue:

Using Documentary Theatre as a Catalyst for Group Cohesion and Education”

• Ari Levin • “Group Work in Senior Living Environments:

Are the Elderly being Neglected?”

FUN IN NYC!

NETWORKING & SOCIALIZING!

…OUR FEARLESS LEADER!  

REFLECTIONS ON THE SYMPOSIUM

“It was lovely to meet with other professionals and students who were passionate in their field. It may seem scary to present at/attend a conference, but I HIGHLY recommend it. Everyone is extremely friendly and open to meeting others!”

- Tharsica Vignesh

“IASWG is more than just a chance at professional development -- it is an opportunity to understand the unique facets of global social work, to form relationships with people from varying cultural backgrounds and values unlike your own, and, most importantly, to dance with them!

- Benji Marton

REFLECTIONS ON THE SYMPOSIUM

“Loyola’s contribution to the IASWG Symposium is internationally recognized. Our students and alums are outstanding ambassadors for Loyola’s commitment to education and professionalism. It is a true joy to be part of this process.”

Shirley SimonAssociate Professor, School of Social Work

HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH IASWG

Get involved in the Illinois chapterContact iaswgillinois@gmail.com

or visit iaswgil.weebly.com

Attend or Present at the 39th Annual IASWG SymposiumJune 7th – 10th, 2017 back in NYC

Visit www.iaswg.org

Look for upcoming workshops on identifying and developing a presentation for the IASWG Symposium. SSWSO’s Committee on Academic and Professional Development will be announcing dates soon!

CONTACT:JOYCE WEBSTER, ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, CHAIR OF THE ILLINOIS IASWG CHAPTER IASWGILLINOIS@GMAIL.COM

SHIRLEY SIMON, ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSSIMON@LUC.EDU

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