Thu.Aug 15, 2024

article thumbnail

Challenging Stereotypes of the Black Woman

University of Connecticut

Shauna Figueroa, LCSW Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6 pm – 8 pm Live Webinar 2 CECs Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors The Challenging Stereotypes of the Black Women training is an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of the stereotypes and realities surrounding the Black Woman narrative. This training series seeks to unpack the historical roots, societal impact, and contemporary implications of this harmful stereotype, while fostering und

LCSW 40
article thumbnail

NSW logged 112,000 children as at risk of serious harm last year. It has no idea what happened to 75% of them

The Guardian

The child protection system is so stretched that some cases are simply marked ‘closed’ without children being seen at all, caseworkers say. In the northern rivers, the situation is among the worst Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast It begins with a phone call. A 10-year-old boy rings, asking for help because his mum’s not coping, she’s been drinking and can’t look after him.

Schools 24
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

From Frazzled to Flourish: Building a Sanctuary for Your Work-From-Home Wellbeing

University of Connecticut

Yoko Kawai, PhD Lecturer, Yale School of Architecture ?, October ?, 2024 Live Webinar 9 am – 12 pm 3 CECs The workshop will be recorded. The video camera will not record participants’ faces. Registration Fee: $75 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors The pandemic has significantly impacted the wellbeing of social workers and other practitioners with increased anxiety, depression, and isolation due to demanding caseloads and the shift to telehealth.

article thumbnail

Psychedelic-Assisted Mental Health Treatment

University of Connecticut

C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP, FASHP Distinguished Professor and Chair, Pharmacy Practice, UConn School of Pharmacy Wed, Sept 25, 2024 – Live Webinar 10 am – 11:30 am 1.5 CECs Registration Fee: $37.50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors summarize the clinical evidence behind psychedelics for mental health disorders.

article thumbnail

Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

article thumbnail

Unmasking Gang Culture: Understanding and Addressing Gang Behavior

University of Connecticut

Anthony Gay Thursday, November 21, 2024 Live Webinar 6 pm – 8 pm 2 CECs Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors In this training we will look at the psychological and social factors that contribute to gangs and their historical roots and evolution in America to gain an understanding of the socio-economic factors that fuel their existence.