Social Work With Adults

JUNE 29, 2023

Lyn Romeo: I am delighted to introduce Hannah’s blog this week as we look ahead to the national Children and Adults Principal Social Worker Conference in Birmingham. The PSWs are vital to improving social care services for children, adults and families, helping to create supportive environments in which best practice can thrive. I feel very proud to work with them to support, challenge and evolve our practice to be the very best it can be.

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Michigan Social Work

JUNE 27, 2023

ENGAGE Program Manager and Lecturer Fatima Salman spoke about the role of social workers in creating policy that supports mental health on the podcast “Breaking Through” with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner. “Policy affects all of us,” said Salman. “We actually had the most amount of social workers running for office and winning ever in Michigan which is phenomenal because they approach policy through a mental health perspective.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

JUNE 30, 2023

Editor’s note: Melissa Freedman, MSW, is a social work educator and consultant specializing in leadership, supervision, administration, and quality management and assurance. In this blog post, she shares guidance for social work educators about how to start planning for the important task of reaffirmation and the initial process of accreditation with the Council on Social Work Education.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 13, 2023

For the past few years, I’ve researched data and statistics surrounding mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month. I think it’s important to understand what mental health challenges exist for unique communities and groups of people, and these statistics help paint that picture. Every year, statistics show that the LGBTQIA+ community disproportionately at risk for mental health challenges, mental illness and suicide.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JUNE 15, 2023

Photo: members of the IFSW UN Commission from left to right, Hamed Olamaee, Tobis Roosen, Shenae Osborn, Evelyn Tomaszewski, Michael Cronin, Klaus Kühne, Charles Mbugua, Anne Deepak, Sebastian Cordoba, Suresh […]

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JUNE 25, 2023

Closing Date for Nominations extended – 31 st July 2023 The International Association of Schools of ‪Social Work‬ ( IASSW ) announces four vacancies on the IASSW Board of Directors for 2024-2028: There is one position open for President ( years of serving: 2024-202 8) , one position open for Secretary ( years of serving: 2024-202 8) , and two positions for Member at Large of the Board of Directors ( years of serving: 2024-2028).

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 12, 2023

Juneteenth is June 19th. I’ve been reflecting on how this important holiday highlights the crucial need for attention to self-care and self-love in the Black community.

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Bipolar Bandit

JUNE 8, 2023

What the book is about: The Invisible Backpack is a labor of love created from a life-long struggle to come to terms with who the author is and accept himself as he was meant to be. We are all born with an invisible backpack on our backs. It is where we put all the hurts of life. When we are young and courageously climbing the stairs of life, it is extremely light, and we really don’t know it’s there.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 28, 2023

Today’s post will be short but sweet. Many of my posts are written in advance or pre-scheduled, which I enjoy doing. But sometimes I want to share how I’m feeling in the moment, which requires some quick thinking and reflecting. So, in the midst of a very busy time in my life, I wanted to reflect on the importance of slowing down. There’s often a negative connotation to telling someone (or being told) to slow down.

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Relias

JUNE 29, 2023

Supervision is necessary to ensure that practitioners are correctly implementing services and are developing professionally. The Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) requires supervision for those seeking to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA). The BACB also requires ongoing supervision for BCaBAs and for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT).

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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

JUNE 30, 2023

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on June 29 made a ruling on affirmative action that will have profound and long-term implications for the country. With a 6-3 majority decision, SCOTUS declared in Students for Fair Admissions inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JUNE 25, 2023

IASSW definition on Clinical Social Work The IASSW have been asked to express the IASSW definition on Clinical Social Work. The IASSW President formed a task force to work on this important initiative. The task force presented their report and definition to IASSW Board Members in the recent Board meeting held in Porto, Portugal on June 18-19. The Board of Directors reviewed the definition of clinical social work and this is the result after much feedback, but of course as all definitions, it

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 7, 2023

The film opens six months after Otto’s cherished wife Sonya has died. In flashbacks, we learn how Sonya and Otto met, all they loved about each other, and the crisis they faced together. Marisol and other neighbors take an interest in him.

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Beautiful Voyager

JUNE 8, 2023

A few weeks ago, Gregorio “Craig” Lewis sent me an unusual email requesting to join the “Meet a Voyager” series. Instead of writing in words, Gregorio sent me a video telling me a little bit about himself and his journey. His genuine warmth and kindness radiated from the screen, and I knew I wanted to learn more about his past. So we did our Q&A in an unusual way: I sent him questions, and he sent me video responses.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 30, 2023

Today’s post is an interview with Tiffany Whitlow, who is the co-founder of biotechnology research company Acclinate, and its associated community brand NOWINCLUDED – the online health community focused on empowering the Black community to make better-informed health decisions. In this interview, we talked about NOWINCLUDED, shrinking the stigma, and the importance of taking charge of your mental health.

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Nicole Clark Consulting

JUNE 13, 2023

The first evaluation I ever led was for The Doula Project. My relationship to The Doula Project started with being a volunteer as a graduate student, and joining the board of directors a few years later. Based on feedback from the organization’s Leadership Circle, there was a gradual decrease in volunteer shift sign-ups, and as [.] The post Before You Start Collecting Data, Read This appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. But while there’s no question that these professionals are an irreplaceable part of every community, far too many go without their services due to the mental health workforce shortage.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JUNE 6, 2023

Make a difference-Social Work without barriers: In response to sustainable development and public emergency IASSW invite you to join the International Conference of the ASEAN-Social Work Education and Social Development 2023. The conference entitled, “Make a difference-Social Work without barriers: In response to sustainable development and public emergency” is jointly organised by China and Global Development Network, Department of Applied Social Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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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.

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 5, 2023

One way to think about self-care is by using the metaphor of a road trip. Just like a road trip, self-care requires planning, preparation, and a clear destination.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JUNE 8, 2023

Photo: Heike Erkers president of Akademikerförbundet SSR Akademikerförbundet SSR, the Swedish Social Work trade union, have criticised government plans that require social and health professionals to report any persons living […]

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 22, 2023

There are many new buzzwords in the world of mental health, and one of the ones I’ve thought a lot about is the idea of self-awareness. In the past few years, self-awareness is brought up more and more in regards to living a mentally healthy life. Though it seems like a simple concept, my journey with self-awareness has been anything but simple.

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Nicole Clark Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

Try this and let me know how it goes for you. Getting clear on why you’re collecting data shifts your organization from being reactive to proactively data driven. You know why you’re collecting data. You may even have data. What do you do with it? Let’s try data sense making. Data sense making is a [.] The post Try This: Data Sense Making appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

By Cassie Brown, MSW, LCSW PRIDE (noun): 1) a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired 2) consciousness of one’s own dignity. June is Pride Month. Throughout the country, there will be rainbow-bedecked parades, parties, and marches.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JUNE 1, 2023

Prof Dr Azlinda Azman appointed new Higher Education DG Prof Dr Azlinda Azman , IASSW Treasurer has been appointed as the new Higher Education director-general effective Wednesday (May 31) until May 30, 2025, the Higher Education Ministry, Malaysia announced. Azlinda, who was previously Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) deputy vice-chancellor (Student Development Affairs and Alumni) replaces Prof Datuk Dr Husaini Omar who went on mandatory retirement on March 10.

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 15, 2023

Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Dakota, Arizona, and other states have recently banned or restricted various forms of gender-affirming health care with transgender people. Social workers play important roles as advocates for access to services.

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National Casa Gal

JUNE 15, 2023

The 7-2 Supreme Court decision is an enormous victory for Native children, Native families, and Tribal Nations. Read More. The post Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 20, 2023

Like many people, there are days when I feel off or don’t feel like myself. Sometimes I wake up feeling that way, and other times that feeling hits me at some random point during the day. Regardless, the moment that feeling hits is a familiar one. It’s almost as if there’s a missing piece to a puzzle, or as if I’ve forgotten an answer to a question I’ve known my whole life.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JUNE 28, 2023

Years ago, out of extreme desperation, I tried EMPowerplus by Truehope. While I don't necessarily consider this a mistake, it certainly wasn't worth my while -- it had no benefit whatsoever. Regardless, Truehope itself disgusted me as a company. Recently, again, someone asked me about it, so I decided to take another look at their website and see how one of my least favorite companies is doing.

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Nicole Clark Consulting

JUNE 6, 2023

Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. This question comes from Larissa, a graduate student in Arizona. Larissa write: Hi Nicole, I’m a graduate student currently taking a class about research and evaluation. I also just finished a course in evaluations within education and training. My first assignment is to distinguish [.] The post Ask Nicole: Should Research Come Before Evaluation?

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Ambassador and NASW (DC-VA) Member, Lauren Morris, MSW, ACM, LCSW-S Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 are trending down according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data. Still, only 17% of eligible people nationwide have received an updated booster dose. Trends noted from CDC data collected in 2021 showed the general population being fully vaccinated at 59.8% while only 25% of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) were vaccinated.

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Bipolar Bandit

JUNE 8, 2023

What I Learned from Hosting 100 Hours of Peer Support By CeCe Cheng, CEO and Founder of ShareWell Peer support isn’t a phrase we hear all that often and I wasn’t fully aware of what it meant until I needed it. Two years ago, I was in an emotionally abusive relationship and my recovery from that changed the course of my life. I saw a therapist and spoke to friends but still felt lonely and isolated.

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 1, 2023

Social workers are in key leadership positions to create policies and practices to confront workplace maltreatment, respond to the needs of survivors, and promote a healthy work environment.

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