Thu.Sep 28, 2023

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Acknowledging the Impact of Indigenous Residential Schools: Commemorating Orange Shirt Day

International Federation of Social Workers

Indigenous Peoples around the world remain distinct from surrounding settler societies despite attempts at forced assimilation.

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100 Powerful Quotes About Never Giving Up

Social Work Haven

As social workers, sometimes we may have feelings that hurt or emotions that sting the most. We get these feelings when we find ourselves stuck and unable to effectively change people’s lives because of several factors such as time restraints and limited resources. Equally, in our personal lives, sometimes we have the longing for impossible things indeed, because they are impossible; nostalgia and reminiscence for what never was; the desire for what could have been; regret over not being someone

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Embracing Self-Compassion

Abuse Survivor

Life is a constant journey, and sometimes, it feels like we’re navigating through uncharted territory. Today, I want to open up about my personal journey, one that’s been marked by self-discovery, resilience, and most importantly, self-compassion. The Struggle with Rigidity For the longest time, I held myself to impossibly high standards.

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How to Create a 5-Year Plan

Social Work Haven

Have you ever wondered how to create a 5-year plan ? Creating a 5-year plan involves setting yourself goals that would help improve your overall wellbeing. One of the most important lessons I have learned in life as part of my personal development is that some goals can easily be achieved and others can take a long time. Personal development is about improving yourself.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Nate Okpych Explores Impact of “Enduring Relationships” on Older Foster Youth

University of Connecticut

Associate Professor Nate Okpych led one of the first large-scale representative studies about the effects of long-lasting, supportive relationships on older foster youth. The more than 700 youth interviewed were participants in the CalYOUTH Study, which evaluated the impact of extending the foster care age limit from 18 to 21 on youth outcomes in early adulthood.

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Unleash Your Inner Lion: Attitude Powerful Lion Quotes to Inspire

Social Work Haven

Discover the profound wisdom of empowering attitude powerful lion quotes and how it relates to social workers today. A social worker, like the king of the jungle, possesses a lion’s heart and exhibits the lion’s attitude in the face of adversity. Just as the lion’s roar reverberates through the savannah, a social worker’s actions echo in the lives of the individuals they serve.