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Social Work

We Were Not Built to Break

We Were Not Built to Break: Racially Affirming Care for Black Children, Families, and Communities offers social service and education providers who work with Black children, youth, and families a critical understanding of the ways in which race and racism influence the experiences and outcomes of Black children, youth, and families. This book addresses the documented disproportionate representation of Black families in child welfare systems, where they often face excessive surveillance, family separations, and systemic pathologization. This project seeks to disrupt these problematic narratives by intentionally focusing on the strengths, capacities, and capabilities of Black communities, which have been foundational to their survival for generations. Most workers who are involved in the lives of Black children—ECEs, CYCs, social workers, teachers, or healthcare providers—are seldom members of Black communities and are trained using perspectives and curriculum that remain culturally and racially irrelevant. Recognizing these challenges, this book seeks to provide current and future practitioners with concise, easily accessible, detailed information that can enhance their engagement with Black families. Dr. Daniel explores the role of ‘race’ as a socially constructed marker in Canada, examines the impact of racism on Black communities, and introduces alternative frameworks that highlight resilience, cultural identity, and community strengths. We Were Not Built to Break is intended for Child and Youth Care, Social Work, ECE, Teacher Education, and Psychology programs within universities and colleges in Canada. Features
  • Pedagogical features include key terms, case studies, and recommended readings
  • Provides students with information about various African-centered theories and practices for assessing, intervening, and supporting Black children, youth, and families
 
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The Essential Guide to Psychoactive Drugs in Canada, Third Edition

The Essential Guide to Psychoactive Drugs in Canada, Third Edition provides a practical understanding of psychoactive drug pharmacology and physiology, accessibly unpacking the risks and therapeutic applications of the most commonly used and misused drug families, including depressants, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, and psychotherapeutics. Rick Csiernik demystifies the misuse of prescription compounds, as well as drugs that are new to North American communities, such as captagon, xylazine, and nitazene. This third edition continues the work of the previous editions, featuring thoroughly updated references as well as new boxes focusing on key contemporary pharmacological issues including differences in opioid versus stimulant overdose, e-cigarettes and vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, microdosing, and Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabinol. The appendices are expanded to include an easy-to-read summary of the effects of active drug use and withdrawal, as well as the effects of psychoactive drugs on adolescents and seniors. Light on jargon and heavy on evidence, The Essential Guide to Psychoactive Drugs in Canada supplies the blueprints that every service provider needs to dispense sound, evidence-based care and is an ideal resource for counsellors, therapists, instructors, and students looking to acquire an in-depth, practical understanding of drug use, medication, and addiction. Features:
  • Updated references with a focus on contemporary pharmacological issues
  • Uses accessible language suitable for foundational undergraduate courses
  • Instructor resources include PowerPoints, a test bank of multiple choice and true/false questions, and an extensive instructor’s guide comprising group activity and discussion questions, suggested short assignment questions and critical thinking essay questions, and additional resources
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School Counselling in Canada

School Counselling in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide is a collaborative text that explores the evolving and multi-faceted role of school counsellors at the intersection of education, mental health, and advocacy. Unlike general counselling resources, this book focuses on the specific challenges and responsibilities of school counsellors within Canadian contexts. School counsellors are not only advocates, confidants, and guides—they are also clinicians, educators, collaborators, and leaders who are instrumental in creating supportive and inclusive educational and counselling environments that promote student wellbeing and success. This book blends scholarly research, lived experience, and practitioner wisdom to examine the evolving profession, ethical considerations, and the diverse and complex realities of school counselling across Canada. Using a collaborative co-author model, featuring school counsellors, practitioners, educators, and members of the Indigenous community, from various provinces, the chapters unpack specialized school counselling knowledge that will serve both future practitioners and their students in reaching their full potential. Designed for current and future school counsellors, as well as educators, administrators, and the education community as a whole, this guide offers the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of school counselling and better support student wellbeing, equity, and meaningful change. Its comprehensive and collaborative approach to school counselling makes this resource suitable for Education and School Counselling programs at Canadian Universities. Features:
  • This text offers an in-depth look at various aspects of school counselling, while incorporating multicultural, decolonial, Indigenizing, trauma-informed, and relational lenses that can enrich understanding and practice
  • Robust pedagogical features include a glossary and discussion / reflective questions
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Social Gerontology in Canada

Social Gerontology in Canada introduces students to the key topics in social gerontology, a multi-disciplinary field concerned with the study of the social aspects of aging and older adults. This text provides an overview of key theories, policies, and topics, incorporating intersectional and strength-based approaches to aging studies. Strong learning features are included in each chapter, designed to be interactive and student-friendly. Social Gerontology in Canada was written in close collaboration with undergraduate and graduate students, who contributed to the writing of the chapters, ensuring that they are accessible and readable. The chapters are concise and written in a conversational tone to appeal to all readers interested in social gerontology. The book is packed with pedagogical tools, and there is a focus on interactive and case-based learning to enhance real-world application and practical knowledge. Within each chapter, an intersectional lens including a strong focus on ethnic and gender diversity of older Canadians is included, and each chapter also features a “gerontology in practice” textbox that explains how the material covered in the chapter can be applied to real life. Social Gerontology in Canada is intended for sociology, gerontology, aging studies, social work, and health studies programs within universities and colleges in Canada that take a social sciences/sociological approach to aging and gerontology. Features
  • Written in a concise and conversational tone with the explicit aim to match the reading level of undergraduate students and arm them with practical learning takeaways
  • Emphasizes positive aspects of aging and challenges prevalent ageist assumptions
  • Pedagogical features include expected learning outcomes, questions for critical thought, additional resources, glossaries, additional resources, boxed inserts, pause and reflect boxes, and figures, charts, and tables
  • Instructor resources include PowerPoints and sample test questions
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Mental Health

Essential Works by Rick Csiernik

Working with Families and Communities

Foundational Reading

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