Caritative social work

IDC study conference

IDC (International Deaconate Center, Germany) organized study conference in September 15-18, 2022. Also study program directors of the Welfare studies at European Christian Academy took part. Academic results of the conference were presented to the ECA Senate by Chairman of the Senate as.prof. Ervīns Butkevics.

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Presentation of a book by prof. Klaus Kiessling

New book by prof., Dr. theol. habil. Dr. phil. Dr. h.c. Klaus Kiessling was presented in Frankfurt (Germany) (available also electronically). The book has also an article by prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane about Caritative social work in Latvia – much inspired and academically supported by professor. Actually prof. Kiessling is co-author of the program at Christian […]

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Seminar for social workers hosted by the Ministry of Welfare

Seminar and practical discussion “Prerequisites for healthy communication” was hosted by the Ministry of Welfare in cooperation with Riga city and Jurmala municipalities, June 5, 2022. Prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane and as.prof. Guntis Dišlers moderated the seminar.

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EC-EZA international seminar, May 26-28, 2022

European Christian Academy hosted annual international EC-EZA (European Center for Workers’ Questions) seminar “The Future of Work in the Baltic States and Other EU Countries: Automation, Workforce Transition and Quality of Employment” in May 26-28, 2022. Experts from European Academy of Sciences, Latvian Trade Unions Confederation, Bank of Latvia, Ministry of Economics, as well as […]

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Senate meeting together with employers

Senate of Latvian Christian Academy held meeting together with invited representatives of employers of the social work students, April 14, 2022. Results of the pre-diploma and qualification fieldworks of students of the study program “Bachelor in Caritative social work” were analyzed and discussed in cooperative way. Secretary General of Latvian Free Trade Unions Ass. Mr. Egils Baldzēns, director of the social care center “Kurzeme” and president of Social care and rehabilitation institutions ass. Mr. Visvaldis Gūtmanis, head of the center for multifunctional social services for children and adults “Dzīvības aka” Mrs. Aija Akmane, head of the Jūrmala city Day care center for children with functional disabilities Mrs. Aija Tuņa participated in the meeting as employers; from Academy – assist. prof. Dace Dolace, ass.prof. Lāsma Līcīte-Ķurbe, assit. prof. Ervīns Butkēvičs.

Conference of social workers

Annual conference of social workers for 2021/22 study year was held in March. The conference invites vast audience from all over country. Rector of Christian Academy prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane present unique, although less known topic “Foresight methodology in social work practice”.

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Article on Caritative social work by prof. S.Gūtmane – in Lithuania

Work”. The article presents interdisciplinary approach to social work theory and practice stemming from the Biblical Judeo-Christian anthropology. It is practically useful view on the unique potentials of social work in modern risk society. Academic editor of the Proceedings is

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Another discussion about the Istanbul Convention at the Academy

Another discussion on Istanbul Convention was held at the Academ in September 13, 2021 – its problematics, about agression against women and other issues related to social work in the context of the Convention. Discussion was attended by students of Caritative and Social work, Supervison, head of the Students’ Council Edīte Dzelme. Discussion was moderated […]

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Journal for professional Social work development

Ministry of Welfare has launched new journal aimed at professional development of social workers “Social Work in Latvia” (“Sociālais darbs Latvijā”). The journal is published within the social work development project. the first issue of the journal offers article by Rector of European Christian Academy prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane “Transforming attitude to a client: anthropological and […]

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Annual “Welfare Day”

Annual “Social Welfare Day” gathers both graduates and students from Social work and Caritative social work study programs, currently in May 19, 2021. Program: discussion about the role and prestige of social worker’s profession and criteria for its effectiveness. Disucssion was moderated by the head of Association of the Professional Christian Social Workers Mrs. Aina Āriņa. The question was: how to follow requirements of the Law of Social services with regards to Caritative social work and how employers evaluate the performance quality of graduates?

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