April, 2021

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Introducing our new @SWVirtualPal student co-hosts

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Social Work Virtual Pal (#SWVirutal Pal) is a global and virtual community of practice for the social work profession, that digitizes the practice of having a pen pal for professional learning and networking. This community focuses on connection and collaboration among social work practitioners, students, and educators to offer the profession an opportunity to harness its collective knowledge for the greater good.

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Why Did It Take Me So Long To Accept My Mental Health Medication?

Beautiful Voyager

Photo by Vladislav Babienko. And is accepting medication different than taking it? Attention to details has never been one of my strengths. It may come as a surprise (or not) for some people; having held various marketing management positions during my career. I believe that somehow, with extra efforts, I’ve been able to pay attention to the small stuff when needed.

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Leah’s Story: A Helping Hand Prevents Neglect

Shelter, Inc

Child neglect, a form of child abuse, can be defined as not meeting a child’s needs in any of four areas: physical, medical, emotional, or educational. Yet, some of a child’s needs, like food and shelter, are more obvious than others. Until babies come with instruction books, parenting skills need to be learned. Some learn from their parents or other family members.

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4 State-Specific Factors That Affect a Child’s Wellbeing

KVC

What does a child need to thrive? Most people know that children need shelter, food and love to be happy and healthy, but there’s more to consider. Overall child wellbeing can be affected by the child’s own personality and those around them like their family and community. But larger systemic trends in their home state also have a direct impact on children’s wellbeing.

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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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Free Mental Health Webinars, April 2021

Social Work.Career

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Mental Health Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring 45 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 […]. The post Free Mental Health Webinars, April 2021 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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Barefoot Social Workers Reach Remote Areas of China with Child Protection Services

Social Service Workforce

by Save the Children China Country Office. Save the Children China Country Office offers special thanks for contributions and support from: Wenhui and his colleagues, Cangyuan County Civil Affairs Bureau, Cangyuan Women’s Federation, Danjia Township in Cangyuan and Yongwu village in Danjia Towship.

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Depression – Breaking Out of the Cocoon and Thinking You've Failed

A Splintered Mind

Sometimes we can be so fixated upon the finish line that we miss how far we’ve already come. © Alan Watson Featherstone Ah, if I hear another commercial on the radio with a smooth-talking announcer earnestly pretending their company cares about me during these “unprecedented times”, I may puke. I’ve moved way beyond that acid reflux-ish moment where my stomach’s contents race to my mouth to voice their opinion.

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Endocannabinoids and Mental Health

Counselor Toolbox podcast

~ Explore the role of the endocannabinoid system in ~ Mood disorders ~ Cognitive disorders ~ Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders ~ Pain ~ Stress ~ Explore the role of the endocannabinoid system in ~ Mood disorders ~ Cognitive disorders ~ Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders ~ Pain ~ Stress

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Chief Social Workers for Adults present their annual report for 2020/21

Social Work With Adults

"In 2020, the pandemic meant we had to move from offices and bases to our bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens to work.". Challenges and changes. The Chief Social Workers for Adults annual report 2021 is our opportunity to look back over the last year and reflect on the progress made on the priorities set out in last year’s plan and to celebrate our collective achievements.

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Show Pride in the Profession with a Professional Social Worker Pin!

NASW Foundation

The NASW Social Work Pin Program enables social workers to show pride and commitment to the profession at the same time they support our National Social Work Public Education Campaign. The .

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Child and Elder Abuse Prevention

Counselor Toolbox podcast

~ Define the three types of prevention ~ Review risk factors for abuse ~ Identify strategies for preventing abuse and neglect ~ Discuss reasons prevention programs fail 3 Types of Prevention ~ Primary: Keep it from happening ~ Secondary: Prevent worsening ~ Caregiver: Verbally abusive or neglectful caregiver ~ Child or Elder: Anxiety, depression, low self esteem ~ Tertiary: Prevent additional issues ~ Define the three types of prevention ~ Review risk factors for abuse ~ Identify strategies for

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills and 12-Steps

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives - The Goal of ACT - What is Mindfulness? - How Does ACT Differ from Other Mindfulness-based Approaches? - What is Unique to Act? - Destructive Normality - Experiential Avoidance - Therapeutic Interventions - Confronting the Agenda - Control is the Problem, Not the Solution - Six Core Principles of ACT Objectives - The Goal of ACT - What is Mindfulness?

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives - Why was DBT created - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation - Identify DBT assumptions about clients and therapists - Explore skills to help clients learn - Distress Tolerance - Emotional Regulation - Interpersonal Effectiveness Objectives - Why was DBT created - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation - Identify DBT assumptions about clients and therapists - Explore skills to help clients learn - Distress Tolerance - Emotional Regulation - Interpersonal Effectiveness

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CBT Interventions Group Activities

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Explore ways to teach Cognitive behavioral interventions in group Explore ways to teach Cognitive behavioral interventions in group

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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Co-Occurring Disorders Current Evidence Based Treatments

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Sponsored by BetterHelp. Clinicians, sign up with BetterHelp to increase your bookings and work from teh comfort of your own home. [link] Co-Occurring Disorders Current Evidence Based Treatments Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Objectives ~ Review current research on evidence based and promising practices for Co-Occurring Disorders Intro ~ Most people with addictions also have other co-occurring […] Sponsored by BetterHelp.

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Child Abuse Awareness Types, Prevalence, Indicators and Impact

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives ~ Child Abuse Awareness: Types, Prevalence, Indicators and Impact Objectives ~ Child Abuse Awareness: Types, Prevalence, Indicators and Impact

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Trauma Informed Care for Persons Who Are NeuroAtypical

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives ~ Define Neuro-Atypical ~ Explore how they may experience the world differently ~ Reflect on experiences not traumatic to people who are neurotypical may be traumatic to those who are neuroatypical ~ Hypothesize about how common parenting practices might be traumatic and overwhelming to the infant/toddler who is neuro-atypical ~ ACEs in individuals who are neuroatypical ~ TIC for people who are neuroatypical Objectives ~ Define Neuro-Atypical ~ Explore how they may experience the worl

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Pharmacology of Alcohol

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives ~ Explore the impact of alcohol on neurotransmitters and major bodily systems Intro ~ Heavy drinking worsens morbidity from chronic disease as it exacerbates the effects of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hepatitis, and interferes with the metabolism and therapeutic actions of various medications ~ According to the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020,” U.S.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

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.