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Hop Over the Rabbit Hole

Gary Direnfeld

It created a rabbit hole of communications over which the accusations got crazier and nastier. She learned that rather than seeking to defend herself, the less she responded, the less those communications were received. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. She thought she had to set the record straight.

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Children’s social workers to be measured against new post-qualifying standards

Community Care

Children’s social workers are to be measured against a new set of post-qualifying standards (PQS), under Department for Education (DfE) proposals. Published for consultation last week, the suggested PQS are designed to work in tandem with the proposed social work induction programme (SWIP).

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Child Protective Services in the District of Columbia: An alarming increase in incomplete investigations in FY2024

Child Welfare Monitor

All three of these groups made more referrals in FY2023 than FY2024, while counselors, therapists, social workers and medical professionals made fewer, suggesting that children may be seeing fewer of these professionals with the disappearance of virtual options spawned by the pandemic.

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Conversations on Social Work Careers: Allison Peeler, Communicator

The New Social Worker

In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna talks with Allison Peeler, LMSW, an award-winning communications professional and Licensed Master Social Worker.

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Israeli Union of Social Workers Invites Palestinian Union to build communication and cooperation

International Federation of Social Workers

The Israeli Union of Social Workers calls for the Palestinian Social Workers to join them in dialogue to explore how the two unions can communicate and work together advancing the profession in the region.

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The Annual Christmas Concern

Gary Direnfeld

Remember, even after whatever means of communicating or negotiating you choose and assuming you even reach an agreement, don’t expect it’s going to go as planned. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Christmas is coming fast, especially if you are a separated parent with a nar-cissistic ex.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

Social workers dedicate their lives to helping others, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society. However, research shows members of the social work profession are more likely to experience work-related stress, burnout, and a lower quality of life compared to other professions and the general population.