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Are You Struggling With a Social Worker Personal Statement?

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I made it clear that I believed the child was at risk of significant harm and all professionals present agreed with this. 3) Understanding of Equality and Diversity in Social Work Equality means ensuring everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of their abilities, their background or their lifestyle.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Additionally, you may refer clients to other resources and professionals, including support groups and medical practitioners, based on their diverse needs. Self-Care 13.

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What Is Lateral Violence in Nursing?

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Also referred to as horizontal violence or bullying, lateral violence is defined as non-physical, aggressive, hostile, and/or harmful behavior between coworkers. Combined with the psychological toll of working in a high-pressure environment, these stressors may make nurses more prone to interpersonal conflict and lateral violence.

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Integrating the 4 Rs of Trauma-Informed Care Into Your Practice

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A traumatic event can affect a person’s sense of safety, self, and ability to regulate emotions. By understanding trauma’s impact, identifying its signs, tailoring responses, and avoiding further harm, caregivers can foster healing and empowerment in a compassionate, informed manner.

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The 9 Social Work Competencies You Need to Know

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Diversity & Equality. We demonstrate professional commitment by taking responsibility for our conduct, practice, self-care and development. Your self-care is your responsibility at all times. The secret to lasting success is self-care and balance. Diversity & Equality.   Professionalism.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

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Trauma-informed care acknowledges the resilience and strength of people who have survived trauma and honors their diverse coping strategies and preferences to provide more effective care. 3 – Peer support and self-help Support from others with similar experiences is important, especially for individuals from marginalized communities.

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The Emotion Wheel Made Simple

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Theory as Incorporator A fourth function of theory sometimes overlooked is to show relationships between apparently diverse areas. When diverse areas are related successfully, it brings together two realms of phenomena and increases the generality of our concepts. It can be a powerful tool for growth and self-awareness.