March, 2022

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Two Ways to Decolonize a Social Work Research Course

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Editor’s Note: Dr. Amy Werman, DSW, LCSW , is a lecturer at the Columbia School of Social Work , with over 20 years of teaching experience in social work education. In this blog post, she shares two practical suggestions for social work research courses, focusing on ways to decolonize traditional content and integrate an anti-racist/anti-oppressive approach to teaching about research methodology.

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What Does Depression Look Like? More Than You Think

My Brains Not Broken

Recently, I came to terms with the fact that I’ve been experiencing a tricky bout of depression for the past month or so. It wasn’t easy to spot, and even though I’ve lived with depression for almost a third of my life, I couldn’t recognize it for a long time. However, it took putting some dots together (and a very patient partner who gives as much support as she can) for me to realize I was living under a fog of depression.

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Special Report on DSM-5-TR—What Social Workers Need To Know

The New Social Worker

On March 18, 2022, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) published the text revision of DSM-5, known as DSM-5-TR. This special report highlights some of the key changes in DSM-5-TR that social workers need to know.

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The Scariest Parts of Bipolar Disorder

Nnatasha Tracy

The scariest parts of bipolar disorder depend on who you ask, I guess, but I can think of quite a few scary things; after all, serious chronic illnesses like bipolar disorder tend to be scary on their very face. From having to deal with bipolar disorder for the rest of your life to possibly losing your life to bipolar disorder, there's a lot of which to be scared.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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New Book: Youth and The Mystery Wall by Phil Frampton

International Federation of Social Workers

Phil is founding member of the Care Leavers Association in England. He writes about the failings of the care system from the from the perspective of his experiences in England, but he sets them against wider international cultures and policies. Ruth Stark, who wrote the foreword to this book, commented: “The unique perspective that Phil […].

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Federal Grants Available to Promote Elder Justice

Social Work Blog

Image description: Multiracial group of seven older adults, all smiling and positioned closely together. Posted April 1, 2022. The federal government is soliciting proposals to fund various programs that prevent and address elder abuse. As noted in a recent NASW Practice Perspective , social workers are currently involved in similar grant-funded programs and play critical roles in elder justice.

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Taking Pressure Off My Coping Techniques

My Brains Not Broken

Over the years, I’ve added many coping techniques and strategies to my mental health toolkit. While these techniques have provided a lot of support on my mental health journey, they’ve also created some problems. I realized I was putting too much pressure on my coping techniques, and that’s what I want to share today. My best example of this problem is my current relationship with meditation.

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Celebrating School Social Work Professionals: Uniquely You!

The New Social Worker

School Social Work Week gives individuals and school communities the opportunity to celebrate the rich history and deep contributions of school social work professionals. The theme for the week is “Time To Shine.

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Foster Care in America: Realities, Challenges and Solutions

KVC

Whether foster care seems like something you’re called to or your are simply curious to learn more, you’re in the right place. On any given day, nearly 407,000 children are in foster care in America. That includes more than 40,000 children in areas served by KVC Health Systems. The primary goal of foster care is reunification. At KVC, we work toward this goal by helping families with the tools and support they need to function in a healthy way.

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Continuous Professional Development. International Short Course

International Federation of Social Workers

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) International Short Course by the Social Services in the Context of Conflict Network Download Course Brochure Co-organisers: Educating for Peace – Social Work in the Context of War and Conflict This 6-week CBT Short Course critically explores different dimensions of social work in the context of conflict.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Bandit

TikTok Video. YouTube Video. Infographic. PSYCHOTHERAPY. Cognitive-Behavioral Information. Psychodynamic Information. Humanistic. Integrative/Holistic. IPSRT (Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy) Information. MEDICATIONS. Antipsychotics Antipsychotics A–Z Information. Mood Stabilizers Information. Benzodiazepines. Anti-Depressants. Anti-Convulsants.

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Joint World Conference on Social Work Education and Social Development (SWESD)

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Redefining social policy and social work practice in a post-pandemic society: Social welfare programs and social work education at a crossroads. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 all around the world, we are now facing newly emerging social problems and social demands. Inequality, exclusion, discrimination, global unemployment and food insecurity has been intensified, and it is expected to be increased even more as the COVID-19 pandemic continues for over two years.

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Spring Is Here! Kind Of. Maybe?

My Brains Not Broken

As I write this, I am looking out the window to another 50-degree, so-so winter day. But I don’t care because to me, March means one big positive for my mental health – the no-good, rotten, very bad days of winter are almost at an end. And even though spring isn’t “officially” here yet (at least not according to the calendars I looked up), I’m an early adopter of spring because of what it represents and what it can mean for our mental health.

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Is This Truly the Right Time for Social Work, and Who Decides?

The New Social Worker

“The Time Is Right for Social Work” is an inspiring theme for NASW’s 2022 Social Work Month. But is the time truly right for social work to address these challenges, and who decides? And how will this moment in our history be different?

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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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NASW joined ACLU to get temporary restraining order in Texas transgender child case

Social Work Blog

Getty images. BACKGROUND: Texas attorney general Paxton issued a legal opinion that said gender affirming treatment/procedures constitute child abuse. Based on that legal opinion, Texas Governor Abbott instructed DCPS to conduct CPS investigations on any of these “abusive” gender affirming procedures. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) requested a temporary restraining order (TRO) in district court to prevent Texas DCPS from conducting a child abuse investigation on a family who sought g

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Three Ways to Care for Children Orphaned by COVID-19

Social Service Workforce

This blog was written by Lanre Williams-Ayedun, Senior Vice-President of International Programs at World Relief, and originally published by Christianity Today’s The Better Samaritan.

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Alumni Awards and Annual Meeting 2022

University of Connecticut

The School of Social Work will celebrate its inaugural Alumni Awards during its annual meeting this spring. The details and awards winners are described below. Congratulations to our amazing alumni winners! Date : May 7, 2022. Time : 6-9 PM. Location : The Clerestory, Manchester, CT. RSVP here ! 2022 Winners Emerging Social Worker Leader. Nary Rath, MSW ‘19, California Program Manager at SEARAC.

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WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY AT THE UNITED NATIONS – GENEVA: Programme & Presenter’s details

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY AT THE UNITED NATIONS GENEVA – Programme & Presenter’s details. Wednesday 16 March 2022 (ONLINE). Positioning Social Work in an Eco-social World: Building New Partnerships and Alliances. Like every year, social workers around the globe will celebrate World Social Work Day in March this year to promote and disseminate a common message worldwide.

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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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Breaking Old Habits and Building New Ones

My Brains Not Broken

After writing my post earlier this week , my mind drifted to the topic of habits. If I’m being honest, I was never too interested in forming and practicing habits. I understand their value and how they can help people improve their lives – what I didn’t like was the attitude I created toward my habits, especially in the past two years.

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How To Begin Your Social Work Career During the Great Resignation

The New Social Worker

New social work graduates should not have to settle. Apply for your dream job and ask for fair pay and work-life balance. Employers need you to apply. This is your chance to set the stage for your future.

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Social Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency Crisis Services

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. W hen the National 988 Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline goes into effect July 16, 2022, it will probably be the most significant public policy initiative impacting behavioral healthcare since the Medicaid expansion. While 988, the new congressionally mandated three-digit calling code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, was originally conceptualized as a national standardized system for comprehensively responding emergency behavioral health crisis calls, it ha

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Myth-making in Maine

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Maine’s equivalent of the GAO falls for the Big Lie of American child welfare – and the Disney version of how the system works There are many reasons five-year-old Logan Marr died in 2001. The most important is that she was placed with a foster mother – and former caseworker for the state “child welfare” agency – who tied her to a highchair in the basement with 42 feet of duct tape.

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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.

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India: Professional Social Work Response to COVID–19 Affected Families

International Federation of Social Workers

The report Professional Social Work Response to COVID-19 Affected Families in India: Facilitating Services and Building Awareness during the Second Wave, is the outcome of a nationwide online survey carried out between July and September 2021 to capture the professional social work’s response to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India.

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CASA/GAL volunteer advocates for teen with autism to achieve permanency

National Casa Gal

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We need more volunteers like Anthony across the country to advocate for children with developmental disabilities. Read More. The post CASA/GAL volunteer advocates for teen with autism to achieve permanency appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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We All Deserve Nice Things

My Brains Not Broken

Today’s post might be short, but that’s because the message is simple. Over the weekend, I checked off one of the biggest things currently on my bucket list – I saw my favorite musical on Broadway. And even though it still makes me uneasy to gush on this blog about things I love (here’s hoping I can get more comfortable with that!

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Social Workers as Emergent Leaders in Research, Technology, and Practice

The New Social Worker

We live in interesting times. The time is right for social workers in research, technology, and leadership roles. And the time is always right for social work.

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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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Relief Organizations Working in Ukraine, Statements from Social Work Groups

Social Work Blog

Here are some organizations offering relief to Ukrainian refugees. Ukraine Relief Organizations. Care Ukraine Crisis Fund. Doctors Without Borders. Unicef. World Central Kitchen. International Rescue Committee. International Committee of the Red Cross. UN Crisis Relief. Save the Children. Statements from Social Work Organizations on war against Ukraine.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

Relias

Healthcare organizations have a growing responsibility to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts not only for their employees, but also to better serve patients and their families. DEI has been a recent focus for businesses and organizations across the world, but perhaps none stand to make a greater impact than the healthcare industry, as it directly affects patient health outcomes and quality of life in a profound way.

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International social work in Education and training

International Federation of Social Workers

Two members of the IFSW education commission will take part in a workshops funded and supported by the European Association of Schools of Social Work (EASSW) inviting social work academics, students and practitioners across Europe to explore the significance of International Social Work and how it can be integrated in the social work education, training and […].

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CASA volunteer advocates for teen with autism to achieve permanency

National Casa Gal

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We need more volunteers like Anthony across the country to advocate for children with developmental disabilities. Read More. The post CASA volunteer advocates for teen with autism to achieve permanency appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.