Community Care
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Social worker shortages are making an already challenging job ‘unsustainable’ for some practitioners, Ofsted has warned in its annual report, published today. The inspectorate said problems recruiting and retaining staff were arguably the biggest challenges facing children’s social care and one that had got worse since the pandemic.
Gary Direnfeld
DECEMBER 21, 2022
If you are sensitive, you may be shying away from important conversations. In so doing, things left unsaid, unresolved, may fester. Those difficult conversations are important to have. You can start by acknowledging you have something difficult or awkward to talk about, but still need to do so. That is known as meta-communicating. You communicate about the need to communicate.
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Gateway Foundation
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. People can develop PTSD from many experiences, including natural disasters, abuse or other life-altering events. Some people may turn to substances to cope with their symptoms and strong emotions. Some people develop misconceptions regarding PTSD, which creates a stigma within the mental health community that could prevent people from seeking the help they need to improve their healt
My Brains Not Broken
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Every year, around this time, I like to take stock of the year I had. I wish I did this in a more formal way, but I don’t. It’s mostly thought and reflection, but it’s very important for me to think back on the year I’ve experienced. It helps me process things I might have otherwise missed, and I think it plays a big role in helping me move through certain things and prepare for the year ahead.
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The International Association Of Schools Of Social
DECEMBER 16, 2022
International scientific conference “Social Work and Social Policy in times of crises” The Institute of Social Work and Social Policy at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje celebrates 65 years of education of Social Workers in North Macedonia. They will organize the International scientific conference “ Social Work and Social Policy in times of crises” which will be held in Ohrid from 19 until 21 September 2023.They are School Member of International Assoc
Nnatasha Tracy
DECEMBER 8, 2022
I never stop crying. I can understand why you might think this isn't true. After all, my cheeks are dry right now. But, believe me, I never stop crying, whether it's external or suppressed enough to be internal. I have found depression can be like that. No matter what is happening — good or bad — the tears are always there. The depression is always there.
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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Yesterday, in a post about “child welfare” and the moral bankruptcy of social work, I noted that Alan Detlaff of the University of Houston, who has dedicated his career to fighting racism in family policing (a more accurate term than “child welfare”) had been ousted as the Dean of the university’s Graduate College of Social Work. I wrote that I have no doubt he could have kept that deanship if he’d simply used the playbook perfected by another social work dean, Richard Barth at the University of
Michigan Social Work
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Dean Beth Angell has been appointed the Phillip Fellin Collegiate Professor of Social Work. Angell’s research focuses on behavioral health, particularly on serious mental illness and its intersection with substance abuse and criminal justice involvement. Some of the topics of her research studies have related to treatment seeking, treatment engagement and adherence; consumer-provider interactions and relationships; sources and consequences of stigma; and mandated or involuntary treatment.
My Brains Not Broken
DECEMBER 30, 2022
My last post of the year is usually one of my shortest ones. It’s a simple message, but one I wish was spread more this time of year, so I try to reflect on it at least once during the month of December. I don’t know about you, but this year certainly had its share of ups and downs. There were a lot of good moments, but there was also a lot of times that were painful and sad.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Conference – Social Work as a Human Rights Profession. 9-10 December, 2022. Purpose of the conference: The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness about social work as a global profession focusing on human rights of global citizens. Motto of the conference: Advancing human rights in global social work profession The conference is dedicated to 18 years work of Georgian Association of Social Workers.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Social Work Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Ohio Capitol Building. The National Association of Social Workers Ohio Chapter (NASW Ohio) is demanding the state legislature not pass legislation that could seriously harm thousands of Ohioans who are experiencing mental health struggles. The Ohio Senate on Nov. 30 amended Substitute HB 509 to allow people with degrees other than social work to be a licensed social workers, an action that will erode the quality of mental health care in the state.
Gateway Foundation
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Heavy drinking and chronic alcohol use can significantly impact the immune system and decrease immune function. Most people probably don’t think about the body’s immune system when they think about drinking alcohol, but alcoholic drinks can weaken the body’s ability to fight off viruses and infections, making the body more prone to colds, bacterial infections, and serious health conditions such as cancer and liver failure.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2022
● There’s Another outstanding installment in the series from ProPublica and NBC News, documenting the enormous harm family policing does to children. This time, the story looks at child welfare’s “death penalty” – termination of children’s rights to their parents. There’s a special focus on West Virginia, which is both the child removal capital of America and the termination capital of America.
International Federation of Social Workers
DECEMBER 22, 2022
IFSW is pleased to announce that three more national associations of social work have been admitted as full members. The National Alliance of Professional Social Workers of Kazakhstan, the Guinea-Bissau Association […].
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My Brains Not Broken
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Does the title of this post sound a bit off? Well, that’s because it’s a play on the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” a classic Christmas song that has more covers and iterations than I could care to count. And even though this time of year actually is one of my favorite times of the year, it’s also incredibly busy.
The New Social Worker
DECEMBER 12, 2022
In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna interviews Becky Morales, LCSW-S. Have you thought about changing careers into private practice? Becky is in private practice and MORE.
National Casa Gal
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Superior Court Judge David Soukup of Seattle conceived the idea of using trained community volunteers to speak for the best interests of children in court. Read More. The post Past as prologue – From 40 to the future appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
Swhelper
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Deona Hooper. Sara Kauffman’s presentation was designed to give helpful information to helping professionals who may encounter refugees in their practice areas. Additionally, it provides helpful governmental resources for practitioners to add to their toolboxes. Sara Kauffman, LCSW created this presentation for the SWHELPER Summit in March 2018.
Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.
You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Are the failures of social work really just a matter of degree? (Image from Depositphotos ) Call it The Perennial Whine of the Licensed Social Worker. It crops up over and over when there’s any story about what family police agencies (a more accurate term than “child welfare” agencies) do to families. Most recently I saw it repeatedly in comments on the Washington Post story I discuss here , about a family traumatized by a midnight raid by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
International Federation of Social Workers
DECEMBER 22, 2022
World Social Work Day has been celebrated around the globe since 1983. This year, IFSW and UNRISD teamed up once again to mark the Day at the United Nations in […].
My Brains Not Broken
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The more experience I’ve gained on my mental health journey, the better I’ve gotten at recognizing my depression and the reasons behind it. That being said, depression can still be tricky. There are times where I feel like I know exactly why I feel depressed; other times, it’s like a feeling or emotion comes out of nowhere. The wintertime is actually one of the trickiest times to recognize my feelings.
The New Social Worker
DECEMBER 19, 2022
2022 is a wrap. The New Social Worker’s list of Top 5 Articles for 2022 tells us the story of what has been on social workers' minds. We look forward to spending 2023 with you, our readers.
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National Casa Gal
DECEMBER 16, 2022
"We are grateful for all our partners and supporters who have helped us serve the children, youth and families involved in the court system." --Tara Lisa Perry, CEO. Read More. The post Happiest of holidays – a message from our CEO appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
Gateway Foundation
DECEMBER 14, 2022
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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2022
● “I missed years of my childhood,” said one of his daughters, Sierra, 12, who was separated from her siblings while in state custody “If I could talk to the head of Arizona DCS I would say don’t take my father from me ever again.” The quote is from still another in the outstanding series of stories from ProPublica and NBC News. This one focuses on racial bias in the big city where that problem may be worst – Phoenix, Arizona.
International Federation of Social Workers
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The IFSW Indigenous Commission takes this opportunity to put it on record that as Social Workers we understand the importance of Human Rights as it is of fundamental importance to […].
My Brains Not Broken
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Earlier this week, I wrote a post about getting stuck in my head. Some days, I really wish I could get out of my head. I have so much going on in my brain, it can be exhausting trying to engage with it on a daily basis. This is easier said than done, of course, but I’d still like to have that option when possible. But even when we want to get out of our own heads, where do we start?
The New Social Worker
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Pursuing a doctoral level degree in social work can increase a person’s income. Having more income is great, but is that a true reason to pursue an advanced degree? Ask yourself these four questions before you decide.
Social Work.Career
DECEMBER 28, 2022
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 40 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […]. The post Free Mental Health Webinars, January 2023 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
DECEMBER 7, 2022
IASSW UN NY NEWSLETTER FALL 2022. PDF FALL 2022 NEWSLETTER (FINAL).docx. Download here : [link].
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2022
● We begin, of course, with the superb story from CBS News Sunday Morning – a story that, in 12 minutes tells you everything about how “child welfare” really works. And notice the "age restriction" notice. In other words: what the family police agencies that are supposed to "protect" children really do is so traumatic, children shouldn't see it! For additional context on the first case discussed in the story, from Colorado, see this story from Diane Redleaf in Reason, and this NCCPR Blog post.
International Federation of Social Workers
DECEMBER 15, 2022
The 61st United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD61) will take place from 6 to 15 February 2023 in conference room 4 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. […].
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