Dr. Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov Vichanya Pamjat’ (Eternal Memory) to the social worker, activist, advocate, trailblazer, humanitarian, caring, sharing and loving human being, executive director of the A Way Home Kamloops: Katherine McParland, BSW, MSW. Katherine is a human being that once you meet, you will never be able to forget her smile, laughter, drive, vision,…

On Saturday November 21st at 9:00 a.m. social workers will share their stories on using instagram to inspire virtual chat attendees to explore the power of image in promoting social work policy, advocacy, education and research. Please register on Zoom to watch live presentations, ask instagram page creators questions and learn about the power of…

Twenty-four times on the planet Earth, depending on your time zone, humanity is reminded about the 11th hour, 11th minute, 11th day of the 11th month to commemorate Remembrance Day. In pandemic times, commemoration happens virtually to protect the most vulnerable and minimize the spread of a new war global community is facing in 2020:…

Sasha Kondrashov and Ani Dingamtar Wikipedia defines patience as the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. After reading such a definition, ask yourself a question, is it empowering? Internet is full of advice on how to be patient: “The Skill of Patience“, “The Quality of Patience“, “Compassionate…

Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov BC has an election this Saturday. It is a snap provincial election, and many newcomers to Kamloops might not know how to vote as it will be their first elections. This post can help newcomers to exercise the highest privilege Canadian citizen has, the right to vote. First, make sure you meet…

In the eye of the storm: Pandemic social work during COVID-19 in long-term care Ontario. Pandemic affected all social work practice areas and allowed us to uncover multiple extreme inequities in service delivery for vulnerable populations. In summer 2020, during the first global offering of the pandemic social work course at Thompson Rivers University, a…

Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov, PhD In Canada, September 30 is associated with the Orange Shirt Day when communities are coming together in a reconciliation and hope spirit because of every child matters. The day is recognizing the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and well-being. It is an affirmation of our…

Dr. Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov. This year many universities are worried that students might not return to study and take a gap year. It might seem as a legitimate worry as no one can predict the impact of the pandemic on post-secondary education. Soon universities will release fall admission numbers, and we will know the impact…

Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov, PhD Recently I asked some of my former TRU students on what makes them choose to study at the School of Social Work and Human Service at the Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Education and Social Work. Here are the top 5 reasons. TRU allows students who complete the human service diploma…

Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Education and Social Work and #EMPRSocialWork present Gliding Through Pandemic 1 Day In-Kind Intensive Course August 29, 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Course Schedule 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. The Glider Model for Teaching and Learning Remotely: UD and Hy-Flex Curriculum Design. Presenter: Dr. Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov 12:00 p.m. -13:00 p.m. Best…

Two TRU students are doing summer research projects and need your support. One project focuses on current or former TRU students who identify as low-income during their studies and their experiences with university support services and another asking BC rural social workers about sexual assault services and how COVID-19 has affected the service delivery. If…