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Making Time to Talk About Alcohol Use

Social Work Blog

Four in five adults who reported being asked about their alcohol use at a checkup in the past two years and reported current binge drinking were not counseled to reduce their drinking, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. By Diana Ling, MA and Leslie Sirrianni, LCSW.

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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. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential. They keep their promises and follow through on commitments.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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If a mom isn’t doing well, her kids will fail to thrive — they may do poorly in school and in life. For example, some women may prefer to receive counseling from a female provider, from someone who speaks their language, or from someone who shares their religious beliefs. Where a mom goes, a family goes.

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

Social workers can work in different settings, such as schools, hospitals, non-profit organisations, government agencies, and private practice. Social workers offer a wide range of services, including counseling and therapy, individual and group sessions, to help people deal with emotional, psychological, and behavioural issues.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Some of these articles are free to access.

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Simple Guide on Safeguarding Children and Child Protection

Social Work Haven

Safeguarding and child protection The Children Act 1989 and safeguarding The Children Act of 1989 puts clear responsibilities on local authorities, health agencies, and schools to work together to protect children from harm, and to provide appropriate support when needed. Record – all relevant information accurately and confidentially 4.

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NCCPR at the Kempe Center Conference: Attn: Family Police: Children's "well-being" is none of your damn business!

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

She indicates her strong preference for adoption by strangers is based in part on the fact that prospective adoptive parents “are generally relatively privileged in socioeconomic terms … and live in neighborhoods with better schools and community facilities, which are relatively free from drugs, crime and violence” [p.89].