My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

One of the things I’ve learned on my mental health journey is that I can be extremely hard on myself. When I make mistakes or experience setbacks, I am quick to place the blame squarely on my shoulders. When I succeed, I’m reluctant to take any of the credit or share in any part of the praise. And while I know many of the reasons behind this (and since I don’t want to turn this post into a pseudo-therapy session), I’ve never really known what to do about it – which

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Since its original description over 160 years ago, Bipolar Disorder has been a tough diagnosis to make accurately. At different times called “circular insanity,” “manic depressive psychosis,” and “manic depression,” Bipolar Disorder was not officially recognized as a standalone mental illness until 1980. Now we know that Bipolar Disorder is actually a group of four distinct illnesses with different severities and diagnostic criteria.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Elspeth Slayter. Recently, I had the opportunity to give a webinar on disability cultural competence to social service workers, but was met with many blank stares. As a disabled social worker myself, I often notice that the disability community is not recognized as a cultural group. Disability is also not considered as a social identity in diversity […].

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

The next World Social Work Day takes place on the 15th March 2022. The theme: ´Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind´ coincides with the theme of the people´s summit that will take place on the 29th June to the 2 nd July. The theme presents a vision and action plan to create new global values, policies and practices that develop trust, security and confidence for all people and the sustainability of the planet.

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

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Nnatasha Tracy

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

I've always said there isn't a diet that treats bipolar disorder. This is still true. Nonetheless, there is a diet that may be best for mental illness and cognitive decline; it's called the MIND diet. Few people have heard of the Mediterranean-DASH diet intervention for neurodegenerative delay (MIND) diet, and it is a work in progress, but the MIND diet outlines a broad eating plan that, according to research, can help your brain function at its best and slow cognitive decline.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Never lose hope because things can change. Circumstances and situations change, sometimes in the blink of an eye and sometimes over a few years. I like spending time outdoors, so I think of change as weather patterns and seasons. Using this as a metaphor, we dress appropriately for the daily weather and for each season, we must also take care of our mental health through the changes and challenges that life throws at us.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Linda R. Tropp. Debates about the value and meaning of public education are not just about report cards and standardized test scores. The hope is that public education will equip youth with what they need to reach their full potential and flourish as the next generation of citizens. To achieve this goal, most people realize that public schools […].

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Digital exhibition: Making the Invisibility of Social Work Interventions in Climate Issues Visible. Professor Lena Dominelli is a qualified social worker and holds a Chair in Social Work at the University of Stirling. Lena has specific interests in climate change and extreme weather events. Through her research, she has created the concept of ‘green social work’ as a new paradigm for theory and practice.

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International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster was launched today. It highlights the theme ´Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind´. The theme coincides with the name of the people´s global summit that will take place on the 29th June to the 2nd July. The […].

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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.

Nnatasha Tracy

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A major refrain in the mental health world is that stigma prevents people from seeking mental health care, and that's why we need all these anti-stigma campaigns and programs. Well, the actual facts beg to differ. While stigma may prevent mental health care in a minority of cases, there are far bigger reasons why people who need care don't get it. This begs the following questions: Why are advocates always harping on about stigma?

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There are many symptoms for anxiety and anxiety disorders: feelings of panic or doom, shortness of breath, trouble sleeping, a general sense of uneasiness…the list goes on and on. Symptoms of anxiety can create challenges with how we view the world and view ourselves, creating issues with self-worth, confidence and self-esteem. But lately I’ve noticed one one area that I don’t often see people discuss – self-doubt.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Retaining direct support professionals (DSPs) is a seemingly never-ending challenge for organizations that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Agencies are always looking for ways to help new hires understand and get excited about the job, engage their employees, and recognize the experience of their veterans. A DSP peer mentoring program is a great way to increase employee engagement and retention.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

SWHELPER. The COVID-19 pandemic shed a glaring light on the important role that technology and access to high-speed internet play our lives. You would not be able to read this story without an internet connection and a device to read it on. How would you communicate with loved ones, do your homework or pay your bills […]. View Full Article - The Digital Divide is a Human Rights Issue.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Tribute to Prof. Vimla Nadkarni . Antoinette Lombard – University of Pretoria “ Meeting Vilma the first time as a social work colleague, implied the privilege of meeting a friend for life. With her warm and caring personality, she spoke out on injustices and stood up fearlessly for what she believed in. She inspired others to act, engaged in action at the forefront, and led by example.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Ariel Sellers, as she was known before her adoption, was reported missing by her foster/adoptive parents. Now they've been charged with her murder. (Honolulu police dept. photo) We don’t know why six-year-old Ariel Sellers was taken from her parents. But we do know this: ? Relatives were ready to take her in. They say Hawaii’s family police agency, known as “Child Welfare Services” (CWS) ignored them. ?

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Negative self-talk can be transitioned into ability or growth-based self-talk. What might this look like? Dr. Veronica Hardy walks social work students and practitioners through steps to change negative self-talk into an opportunity for empowerment.

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

One thing that I’ve always known is that my writing can be…lengthy. That’s the case everywhere for me when it comes to my work, but it’s especially true for this blog. Oftentimes, I’ve written entire posts where I’ve realized that it took me 500 words to get to the point, or worse – that I never actually made the point I was trying to make!

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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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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Posted November 12, 2021. Each fall, Medicare beneficiaries can review, compare, and change their coverage options during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP). The OEP, sometimes known as the annual election period, began on October 15 and ends on December 7. Changes made during the OEP affect coverage between January 1 and December 31, 2022. (The Medicare OEP is distinct from Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment , which occurs November 1 through December 15.).

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International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The images broadcast from Belarus mirror many other horrific situations around the world where the abuse of people is a product of failed political processes. It is illustrated by nation-states moving security and military forces to particular borders to prevent or force migration, leading to shattered lives and sometimes destabilized societies. Migration is often fueled […].

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Seminario Internacional Proyecto IASW UNAM España Sudáfrica. International Seminar Spain, Mexico and South Africa Mapping Social Work in Higher Education due to COVID-19 will be held online on November 30th. It will be BROADCAST: School of Social Work ENTS UNAM [link] EscuelaNacionaldeTrabajoSocial ENTSUNAM. 11:00 hrs Mexico / 18:00 hrs Spain / 19:00 hrs South Africa.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Compared to the billions of dollars wasted on things like harming children by institutionalizing them , the small item discussed in this story in The Imprint is barely a drop in the bucket - and odds are it won’t actually make things worse. But it’s hard to imagine anything that more perfectly captures the banality of child welfare thinking than this waste of $20 million: Five organizations will spend this federal grant money to create a “Quality Improvement Center on Engaging Youth in Finding P

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Five years ago, I was fired. I loved my job. But being fired was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Dr. Erlene Grise-Owens reflects on getting fired, letting go, and allowing space for new meanings.

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Since this week is Thanksgiving in the US, I’m thinking a lot about the word gratitude. Being in the mental health space, I heard this word quite often. One of the most common tips for people dealing with depression centers around finding gratitude in our lives. There are many ways that people can find gratitude (and I hope to make a post about that in the near future!

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A man practices self-care by taking time to relax in nature and listen to music. Social workers dedicate their lives to helping others, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society. However, research shows members of the social work profession are more likely to experience work-related stress, burnout, and a lower quality of life compared to other professions and the general population.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Taking care of one’s wellbeing is a vital part of a healthy life. Many strive to maintain the appearance of what is culturally expected. We see this striving especially during the holiday season. Women and men chase their idea of perfection. It starts with the decorations. Then moves to the perfectly baked turkey with all the perfectly dressed trimmings.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

In Remembrance of Prof. Vimla Nadkarni. It is with great sadness that the IASSW announces the passing away of Dr. Vimla Nadkarni on the morning of 20th November 2021. Dr. Nadkarni was an Emeritus Professor and also the Past President of IASSW from 2012 to 2016 and Immediate Past President from 2016 until her demise. She was Former Dean and Retired Professor of the School of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

I don't know if you can say "the handwriting is on the wall" for New York City's family policing agency, but this is one of the messages JMacForFamilies projected onto the wall of the fisrt-stop parking place "shelter" where some children are taken when they're torn from their parents in New York City. It was part of a protest last week. ? Hey, remember when New York City schools and the city’s family policing agency, the Administration for Children’s Services, promised that this year they would

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Public speaking is practiced throughout the social work profession. With a public speaking mindset, focus on the audience, practice, and observation of colleagues, social workers can build their speaking skills and overcome glossophobia.

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

After writing about gratitude earlier this week (including my tips on how to have a better relationship with gratitude ), I thought more about Thanksgiving. Specifically, I reflected on the word thankful and what it means to me. Thankfulness and gratitude don’t come easy to me, and I know there are plenty of people who it doesn’t come to either.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Self-medicating with a prescription or over-the-counter medication or other substances can be dangerous. Before taking any medication, it is always best to talk to a medical professional and ensure that the drug is right for you. In some cases, the effects of self-medicating can lead to a dependence on the substance. In the most severe… The post Dangers of Self-Medication appeared first on Gateway.

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International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

IFSW is co-facilitating the ´Co-Building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind´ people´s summit. Today’s press release (link), issued by the summit partners, invites all people globally to contribute their ideas to making this vision a reality. “We the partners have walked alongside people who have navigated difficult journeys through the current global COVID […].

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