The New Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Suicide rates have been on the rise since the emergence of COVID-19. Although some suicides will not be prevented, society can focus on preventive measures such as providing space and support for those who are struggling and choose to live.
Beyond Advocacy
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Condolences to my friend and dean of the Silver School of Social Work at New York University, Michael Lindsey, as he mourns the loss of his cousin, the great Frankie Beverly. Some may know his iconic group, Frankie Beverly and Maze, one of the smoothest R&B groups not associated with Motown. Their classic, Before I Let Go , became an anthem for soul music lovers and was played repeatedly at parties.
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International Federation of Social Workers
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
On September 7, 2024, a historic moment unfolded for social workers in Indonesia.
American Board of Clinical Social Work
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
There is no doubt that treating couples is often quite difficult. This is a primary reason that many therapists decide to not treat couples at all. In fact, statistics say that the rate of failure for couple therapy is higher than for individual therapy. Sticking with couple therapy requires knowing how to deal with moments of feeling that failure, which often manifests as irritation and impatience within the therapist.
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University of Connecticut
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
By Kimberly Phillips Many young adults celebrate their 18 th and 21 st birthdays with presents and cake, but those in the foster care system might dread those milestones for the uncertainty they bring. “One story that hits my heart is that of a young woman getting ready to turn 21 and age out of the foster care system in California,” says Nathanael Okpych , an associate professor in UConn’s School of Social Work.
Social Work Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Going beyond clichéd self-help advice, Self-Care in Social Work, 2nd Edition applies a cognitive coping framework to social work activities to support practitioners in preventing or reducing burnout, secondary trauma, and vicarious trauma. This framework is woven into chapters devoted to self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-efficacy, applying social work skills to the practitioners themselves.
The Guardian
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Pete Lavender writes that the NHS doesn’t need more reform, it needs funding, Prof Geeta Nargund says the Darzi review leaves out gynaecological services, while Dr Karl Brennan flags up social care, and Woody Caan staff morale When Tony Blair was elected in 1997, it was on a platform of “saving the NHS”. He assured us that it must change or die. Then followed Labour’s agenda for change , bringing in private healthcare to take some of the burden from a struggling NHS, which was only struggling be
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