Tue.Sep 19, 2023

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending September 19, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

We start this week with something a little different. It’s a picture from the Twitter feed of Prof. Deadric Williams of the University of Tennessee, showing him during one of his lectures – and one of the slides he uses. He uses it to illustrate the desperate efforts of “scholars” to avoid facing up to the fact that the usual reason for racial disparities in any field, including family policing, is racism: ● You know how family police agencies say they never take children because of poverty - an

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From CASA child to CASA advocate

National Casa Gal

CASA played a vital role in my life as a former foster youth, as well as in the life of my sister. Read More. The post From CASA child to CASA advocate appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Report on one year of partnership and shared efforts strengthening the field of social work in Ukraine and foster resilience during the most challenging times of war

International Federation of Social Workers

As we mark the one-year anniversary of International Federation of Social Workers Europe’s (IFSW Europe) presence in Ukraine, we are reminded of the incredible journey we’ve engage in together.

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Palliative Care: Social Workers Help Ensure Patients Have Access, Find Satisfaction

Social Work Blog

By Sue Coyle Social workers play an important role in health care, even more so as health care services become increasingly integrated. The impact that social workers have on their patients, the patients’ families and the health care team as a whole varies depending on the setting and the specialty. However, the one constant is social workers’ ability to connect their patients with the resources and additional services they need.

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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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Social work responds to crises and challenges that threaten the well-being and life of people and communities

International Federation of Social Workers

Social work responds to crises and challenges that threaten the well-being and life of people and communities. Crises do not respect national borders.

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Therapist Turns Game-Creation Hobby Into Full-Time Business

Social Work Blog

By Alison Laurio Jessica Marcrum, MSW, LSW, a clinical social worker focusing on individual therapy and cases of trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse and sexual abuse, has put her private practice in Pittsburgh on hold for a while as she focuses on building her tabletop game-design hobby into a business. The ENNIE award-winning writer, director and game designer is co-founder of Unseelie Studios and Threeflings stream-play game shows.

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Therapist Turns Game-Creation Hobby Into Full-Time Business

Social Work Blog

By Alison Laurio Jessica Marcrum, MSW, LSW, a clinical social worker focusing on individual therapy and cases of trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse and sexual abuse, has put her private practice in Pittsburgh on hold for a while as she focuses on building her tabletop game-design hobby into a business. The ENNIE award-winning writer, director and game designer is co-founder of Unseelie Studios and Threeflings stream-play game shows.

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Th Voices of Social Work Practitioners in Ukraine

International Federation of Social Workers

Based on my experience this year at the Community Center for Social Support, I can confidently state that Ukraine needs a strong social work profession and comprehensive social services to […]

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How to Become a Transformational Leader in Four Steps

Relias

Transformational leadership is a powerful management methodology backed by decades of research. Transformational leaders improve outcomes related to the following: Effectiveness and performance Creativity and innovation Well-being and motivation Satisfaction and commitment Engagement, trust, and communication Despite the introduction of new leadership models and theories over the past 40 years since the emergence of transformational leadership, researchers have found that many borrow from its fo

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Palliative Care: Social Workers Help Ensure Patients Have Access, Find Satisfaction

Social Work Blog

By Sue Coyle Social workers play an important role in health care, even more so as health care services become increasingly integrated. The impact that social workers have on their patients, the patients’ families and the health care team as a whole varies depending on the setting and the specialty. However, the one constant is social workers’ ability to connect their patients with the resources and additional services they need.

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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.

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A moment that changed me: I played My Way to people with dementia. The effect – the sheer clarity – was like magic

The Guardian

When I started doing sensory stimulation workshops, I worried that playing music for the group would fall flat. I couldn’t have been more wrong In 2013 I was in my last year studying theatre and performance at the University of Leeds. I was a fairly normal student, I think. I sometimes worked hard, often drank too much and thought I was really cool, even though I definitely wasn’t.

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Therapist Turns Game-Creation Hobby Into Full-Time Business

Social Work Blog

By Alison Laurio Jessica Marcrum, MSW, LSW, a clinical social worker focusing on individual therapy and cases of trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse and sexual abuse, has put her private practice in Pittsburgh on hold for a while as she focuses on building her tabletop game-design hobby into a business. The ENNIE award-winning writer, director and game designer is co-founder of Unseelie Studios and Threeflings stream-play game shows.

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How Are You Talking About Suicide Prevention?

My Brains Not Broken

How do you have a conversation about a sensitive topic? Where do you even begin? This month, I’ve written several posts about information and resources related to suicide prevention. I’ve been able to compile numbers and information that makes it clear that suicide is a public health issue we need to address as a society. But despite all this information – despite knowing that this is a problem that we need to face – I still have trouble talking about it.

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