Teaching & Learning in Social Work
AUGUST 5, 2021
This blog post is one of a three-part series about how to write a values-based teaching philosophy. In this blog post, we (April Love and Laurel Hitchcock) cover tips for writing and presenting a values-based teaching philosophy. The first post offers a process for identifying your teaching values and in the third post, we share our own values-based teaching philosophies.
Bipolar Bandit
AUGUST 19, 2021
Language matters. We hear people refer to the weather as bipolar. We hear people call their toddler’s tantrums bipolar. We hear people joke that their unreliable cars are bipolar. I get it, no one is perfect, and I highly doubt the people using that language are trying to be hurtful. Unfortunately, what I hear most frequently is people using the word “bipolar” as a way to put someone down and for me, that STINGS.
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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
AUGUST 25, 2021
We begin with two great videos: ? Prof. Dorothy Roberts talks to Kathleen Creamer of Community Legal Services of Philadelphia about “demystifying abolition:" ? See also Prof. Roberts’ essay for the Summer issue of Dissent , which begins this way: Imagine if there were an arm of the state that sent government agents to invade Black people’s homes, kept them under intense and indefinite surveillance, regulated their daily lives, and forcibly separated their families, often permanently.
Michigan Social Work
AUGUST 25, 2021
Assistant Professor Jaclynn Hawkins has been appointed as the new Associate Director of the Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Center for Health Equity Research and Training, where she is a Signature Program faculty affiliate. "I was the recipient of the Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Endowed Scholarship as a PhD student which made a huge difference in my life.
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International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 25, 2021
Events in Afghanistan have moved quickly in the last few weeks. There is and will continue to be uncertainty for everyone, both for the people who remain in Afghanistan and the people who are forced or feel compelled to leave. Internationally there is a shared fear about the rights and dignity of women and girls. […].
National Casa Gal
AUGUST 20, 2021
Volunteers like Sara make a life-changing difference for children and youth. Read More. The post CASA volunteer fosters love of reading with comic books appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
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Bipolar Bandit
AUGUST 24, 2021
Mental illness is not something we acquire by choice, yet it becomes a stigma upon our existence. People from all walks of life encounter psychological issues due to varying reasons; there is no particular age or circumstance. Some people are able to overcome mental disorders without professional help, while others cannot. Whatever the case, a person’s mental illness should not become their definition or identity.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
AUGUST 11, 2021
We begin with legislation – enacted … ? Perhaps you assumed it already happens: Of course, if children are torn from an impoverished parent’s arms the parent at least gets a lawyer, right? Not necessarily. In some states, it’s at the whim of the judge. But that’s no longer true in Minnesota. And the Minnesota law has some good language about when that lawyer should be appointed. ?
Social Work.Career
AUGUST 31, 2021
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 35 free webcasts that I 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, September 2021 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 13, 2021
Last week’s Climate Report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (1) highlights significant global concerns on climate change and a call for immediate and drastic changes to prevent an escalating catastrophe. The IFSW Climate Justice Program offers this statement as a way to interpret the Climate Report through an ecosocial worldview lens; […].
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.
National Casa Gal
AUGUST 16, 2021
Tawanna Brown, of Verona, New Jersey, an incoming freshman at Seton Hall University, is the 2021 recipient of the Akerman Academic Excellence Scholarship. Read More. The post Akerman and National CASA/GAL Association for Children announce 2021 recipient of Academic Excellence Scholarship for foster youth appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
Michigan Social Work
AUGUST 31, 2021
Professor William Elliott spoke with WalletHub about college affordability and student loan debt. He calls for a new approach in how we think about the cost of higher education. “I want to frame the question more like, should students and their parents have to think mostly about the return on investment when picking a college? It leads to inequity,” said Elliott.
Bipolar Bandit
AUGUST 26, 2021
Side Note: Information about Schizoaffective Disorde r. After 13 years of living with schizoaffective disorder, hallucinations are a somewhat normal part of my life. They are neither constant nor always terrifying, but they do occur even with my treatment regimen. Everyone’s experiences are different, but here’s a look into what my visual, auditory, and tactile hallucinations are like.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
AUGUST 1, 2021
The Imprint has a very good story about that new study showing the obscene rates at which family policing agencies investigate families – particularly nonwhite families. As you may recall, that study estimated that in two of America’s 20 largest counties, Los Angeles and Maricopa (metropolitan Phoenix), more than 70 percent of Black children would be forced to endure the trauma of a child abuse investigation before they turn 18.
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Social Work.Career
AUGUST 1, 2021
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 30 free webcasts that I 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, August 2021 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 25, 2021
The newsletter Vol. 5 (2020-21) of Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers, highlights the 5th Kerala Social Work Congress held online on 18-20 Dec 2020… The newsletter KAPStans Voice 20-21 Vol.5.
National Casa Gal
AUGUST 17, 2021
Today and every day, please join us in celebrating the phenomenal work of nonprofits– staff members, volunteers and those who support us – who are impacting lives every day. Read More. The post Celebrating positive impacts on National Nonprofit Day appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
Therapist Development Center
AUGUST 30, 2021
Hello Social Workers! If you are looking for information about the ASWB exam registration and how to get starting, congratulations! That means you have already shown your determination and commitment to becoming a Social Worker. Now, all you need … Continued. The post ASWB Exam Registration – What You Need to Know appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.
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.
Bipolar Bandit
AUGUST 23, 2021
Johnny Whitfield is a former newspaper reporter and editor. For those struggling with a mental health diagnosis, the most important people in their lives are often their caregivers – the people who make sure they take their medicines, get to doctor’s appointments, and help them deal with the basic necessities of life. The responsibilities of a caregiver can be all-encompassing, from helping pick up the pieces following an episode, to advocating for the person’s needs with medical professionals.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
AUGUST 31, 2021
? Wow! Those child abuse numbers sure look scary - but then they would, when you double and triple the real numbers. NCCPR has the graphic evidence in this column for The Imprint. ? ProPublica Illinois has a follow-up to their investigation revealing that the state routinely fails to provide Spanish-speaking families with help in their own language – or even a caseworker who speaks Spanish.
NASW Foundation
AUGUST 22, 2021
The NASW Foundation is proud to announce its 2021-2022 scholars. This exemplary group of master's degree students is receiving $66,000 in awards from two programs that promote diversity, equity, and.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 25, 2021
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) shares the concern of all people of goodwill about the humanitarian crisis affecting so many people in Afghanistan. The United Kingdom has a moral responsibility to the people affected by the crisis and must do all in its power to provide support and assistance. “BASW has a particular […].
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Counselor Toolbox podcast
AUGUST 29, 2021
We often focus on the primary grief after a breakup but fail to consider: Secondary losses that need to be grieved (friends, routine, role/identity, dreams) Guilt (and the need for processing) Changes in self reference and default mode (and the need for alterations) Depressive symptoms that result from the stress of the breakup as well as being a part of the grieving process Grief has 5 phases: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance #cheapceus #allceus #counselingskills #dawnelisesnip
Therapist Development Center
AUGUST 2, 2021
The NASW recently published revisions to the social work code of ethics. While minor in terms of how this will impact the exam (more on that later), these revisions are crucial to our field. These changes to the code of … Continued. The post NASW Code of Ethics Updates: Self Care appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.
Bipolar Bandit
AUGUST 14, 2021
I enjoy taking pictures and then adding quotes to them. Some of these are my own quotes, but most of them are from other people and I have given them credit. Disclaimer: I used Canva to make many of the designs. 54 until here. Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” ? Roy T. Bennett. Take responsibility of your own happiness ; never put it in other people’s hands.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
AUGUST 2, 2021
? Movement for Family Power and the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls have launched their #RepealASFA campaign – urging Congress to erase an odious law that has erased hundreds of thousands of families. Their analysis of the law’s origins is striking. Here’s an excerpt: When we consider the Adoption and Safe Families Act, we situate our analysis not only in the elements of the law, but also the dominant imagination that allowed it to exist and survive wi
The Frontline
AUGUST 10, 2021
Saul Lovell is a Frontline Fellow whose career in social work spans over 13 years. Now in his sixth year as a social work manager, Saul is currently leading a new team on a project called ‘social work in schools’ in Croydon. ‘Social work in schools’ is an innovation that Croydon Council is committed to as part of their systemic practice, where social workers are based in schools rather than council offices.
Health & Social Care Workforce
AUGUST 4, 2021
Caroline Emmer De Albuquerque Green, NIHR ARC South London Post-Doctoral Fellow at the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce, introduces a new report on the promotion of the health of women working in home care, which … Continue reading →
Counselor Toolbox podcast
AUGUST 7, 2021
Listening and Hearing Set ground rules Stop mind reading Stop projecting One person and one thing at a time Use objective language Have a safe-word and de-escalation plan if you feel like you are getting defensive or being attacked Listening and Hearing Set ground rules Stop mind reading Stop projecting One person and one thing at a time Use objective language Have a safe-word and de-escalation plan if you feel like you are getting defensive or being attacked
Therapist Development Center
AUGUST 2, 2021
In this month’s MFT FREE practice question we will revisit a topic that has recently received attention in the national media: mental health conservatorships. If you keep up with pop culture, you’ve likely heard about, if not watched, Framing Britney … Continued. The post MFT Practice Question: Conservatorship appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.
Bipolar Bandit
AUGUST 18, 2021
The Art of Playing for Good Mental Health. Have you forgotten how to play? When we suffer from mental illness, play often goes out the window, but we need to play to gain good mental health; it is vital for refuelling our brain with positive thoughts and increasing our self-esteem. Table of Contents. What is the Art of Playing? Good Mental Health Begins With Play When Was The Last Time You Played?
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
AUGUST 19, 2021
A concept some of us have been pushing for decades has suddenly become a centerpiece of the child welfare debate: Family policing agencies routinely confuse poverty with neglect. It follows, therefore, that an enormous amount of what we call “child maltreatment” can be solved through a two-step process. 1. Find the poor people. 2. Send money. Research bears this out.
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