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Controlling the narrative: How the state of Washington is trying to censor the foster parent voice in court

Child Welfare Monitor

Given this, one might expect that changes to the caregiver report form would by preceded by extensive communication and feedback from caregivers as part of the editing process. For example, “Are you maintaining open and viable communication with the child’s biological parent?” This did not happen.

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Developing a Personalized Social Media Policy for Social Work Practice

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

i), respect with colleagues (2.1), and when conducting supervision and consultation (3.1). Having a social media policy for one’s syllabus can help students manage the use of technology for communication and work in the classroom. and select two or three that you like and one that you do not like.

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The Role of the Interpretation Guide in the Self-Study: CSWE Accreditation

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Editor’s note: Melissa Freedman, MSW, is a social work educator and consultant specializing in leadership, supervision, administration, and quality management and assurance. Such a description has helped to communicate to programs the significant importance of the BOA’s guidance in how to best answer each of the compliance statements.

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Reflecting on the Idea of Permanent Solutions

My Brains Not Broken

I also can feel pressure to communicate with people in the “right way” (spoiler alert: there isn’t one right way, as it turns out), or want to make sure I’m giving someone the correct answer every time they ask a question. For example, my anxiety can make decision-making quite difficult.

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Autism Social Skills Training: Strategies for Developing Empathy

Relias

Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have some level of difficulty with social communication and interaction skills. Client Consultant the Center for Spectrum Services. BST is useful in training both job-related activities and social communication skills. R, Q.C.S.W.,

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Social Work England consults on best interests assessor training standards

Community Care

It has launched the consultation in the wake of the government’s decision in April to delay introducing the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) – its planned replacement for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) – beyond the next election, due in 2024.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

Relias

“Commitment to consistent DEI initiatives, especially training, not only is important for patient safety and better health outcomes, but also can be key for retaining qualified, engaged employees,” observes Rola Aamar, PhD, Senior Clinical Effectiveness Consultant at Relias. How and when to use interpreter services.