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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

FAVOR has developed a language that social workers and others can use to talk with the public and policymakers about recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. EP13: Facing the Opioid Crisis [Podcast]: Opioid addiction has become a public health crisis in the United States.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending November 30, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

When Honolulu Civil Beat reached out to NCCPR for comment on the findings of a study, done by the state’s own Court Improvement Project, of what really happens in child welfare court hearings, I said: “What this report tells us is that Hawaii doesn’t really have a court system for ‘child welfare’ cases at all.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

FAVOR has developed a language that social workers and others can use to talk with the public and policymakers about recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. He recommends that we look at the opioid addiction pandemic through a harm-reduction lens, rather than a punitive one.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Empathy and Active Listening 7. Essential social work skills include empathy, authenticity, resilience and respect. Client Assessment 2.

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Stories of Life-Changing Connections: Mental Health Support, Family Reunification, Foster Care and Adoption

KVC

We celebrate the inspiring ways children and adults have healed from serious challenges like strained family relationships, mental health needs, addiction, loneliness and hopelessness. Storytelling’s power is why, each year, KVC Health Systems holds a Story Contest. We received many entries to our 2022 Story Contest.

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20 Success Stories: Mental Health, Family Reunification, Foster Care and Adoption Support Transform Lives

KVC

We celebrate the inspiring ways children and adults have healed from serious challenges like strained family relationships, mental health needs, addiction, loneliness and hopelessness. Child welfare professional feels growing empathy for families – Kimberly Vaughn, KVC Kansas.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

Substance Abuse and Social Work: Working with People Struggling With Addiction: This article explains how social workers can support those struggling with addiction, from helping them access substance abuse treatment to providing emotional support throughout the process of recovery. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.