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parental love, parental intrusion, and love's diverse strands

Clinical Philosophy

And to know oneself for unloved is after all a terrible thing - and many a patient will for a long time have chosen to continually deploy depressive defences than to risk too much contact with that notion. They're generous, perhaps, with gifts and offers to help you out; they really do want to spend time with you.

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NASW Proudly Acknowledges Women’s History Month

Social Work Blog

It helps raise awareness about issues such as gender equality, women’s rights, and the need for diversity and inclusion. However, attention to women’s rights waned during the economic depression of the 1930s.

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Finding Hope and Healing: 71 Powerful Bible Verses about Depression and Anxiety in Social Work

Social Work Haven

Interestingly, I find myself embarking on a unique journey of faith and healing where I explore Bible verses about depression (KJV) within the realm of social work. Depression and anxiety can be isolating experiences, often leaving individuals feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. What Bible verse should you read when depressed?

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Colorado task force’s solution to stop children from running from residential treatment: Fence ‘em in & lock ‘em up!

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The report notes that these recommendations are not meant to apply to family foster homes not because the idea of fencing a foster home necessarily appalled them, but because of the diverse needs of children and youth in foster home placements and the large volume of foster homes located throughout the state. None was from Colorado.

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Call for Submissions: 101 Things to Do with a Social Work Degree

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

This book aims to showcase social workers’ diverse and impactful roles across various settings. Represent various specializations within social work, coming from diverse demographics, geographical areas, and work settings. We look forward to your contributions and to showcasing social workers’ diverse and impactful work!

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. Why Do Kids Bully? . The reasons children bully can be difficult to pinpoint.

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Three NCID Anti-Racism Grants Awarded to School of Social Work

Michigan Social Work

U-M’s Anti-Racism Collaborative, an initiative of the National Center for Institutional Diversity, has announced the 2024 Anti-Racism Grants. Professor Joseph Himle and Associate Professor Addie Weaver have received an Anti-Racism Grant for their project FARWell: The Formula for Anti-Racist Wellness and Therapy.

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