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IASSW Surveys – 2021

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Would you like to help us improve? The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) is conducting two surveys to better understand our Membership Benefits as well as our Website & Social Media presence. We would love to get your feedback that will help us improve these offerings. Please click the links below to participate in the surveys.

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Suicide Prevention: How to Help When Social Determinants Spiral

Relias

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, when mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. Relias is one such ally. We admire the strength of our clients who work daily to help prevent suicide and are committed to supporting other organizations doing the same.

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National CASA/GAL launches poverty learning series

National Casa Gal

The National CASA/GAL Poverty Learning Series will feature resources and learning opportunities for 950 state organizations and local programs about the relationship between poverty and child abuse and neglect. Read More. The post National CASA/GAL launches poverty learning series appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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People with Bipolar Deserve Love

Nnatasha Tracy

People with bipolar disorder deserve love -- the same love as everyone else. It's important to realize this if you have bipolar disorder, yes, but it's important that everyone else realize that truism too. Love isn't something that is reserved for the perfect or the able , love is something that humans get to feel, period. Learn more about why I know that people with bipolar disorder deserve love.

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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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What Gets You Down?

A Splintered Mind

Sometimes external forces can induce depression. They can induce panic. They can control how you see the world if you let them. I’ve got surgery coming up this week, so I’m getting my blogging in early. I want to work on my current novel when I start to come out of the anesthesia. We’ll see how that goes. In the meantime, I’m watching the crypto market implode…again.

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Self-Care A-Z: Self-Care Clichés and How They Became Important Life Lessons

The New Social Worker

Self-care, as a concept, was mentioned throughout my educational program; but what it actually meant and how to implement it remained a mystery. In my first few years as a social work practitioner, I learned many lessons the hard way.

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Kristin Seefeldt Quoted in NPR on How Government Aid Has Reduced Poverty in Michigan

Michigan Social Work

Associate Professor Kristin Seefeldt was featured in an NPR article that analyzes the decrease of Michigan residents living in poverty as a result of financial aid assistance. Seefeldt discusses how pandemic stimulus checks and expanded unemployment benefits are helping families.

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Finding the Beauty in Chaos

A Splintered Mind

A new beginning that looks an awful lot like the old one. When I set out to explore fractal art, I face a confusing array of controls & parameters. It has taken me years to develop the eye to select the best cropping, the most flattering palette, and the most interesting settings, then present them in a pleasing manner. Without this discipline, the fractal is an utter mess with no focus.

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Donor Stewardship—The Job Isn't Finished When the Check is Received

The New Social Worker

Gary Grant provides a crash course on how to appropriately thank and reward donors for their generosity with tips on donor stewardship that take advantage of the power of the internet.

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Participants from Across the Globe Take Part in Global Conversation Event

Social Service Workforce

On 15th September 2021, the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance and Children and Families Across Borders co-hosted The social service workforce in and beyond the pandemic: A global conversation on adaptation, innovation and the fight for social justice.?

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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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Trying to Make the World a Better Place

Beyond Advocacy

Unlike Ayn Rand who believed the world would end when she died, many of us—particularly those who devote our lives to social work—would like to live our lives knowing we are contributing something that will leave the world in a bit better shape that it was when we arrived. We are trying through our work at CRISP to influence as many social workers as possible to become more engaged in the political arena where our skills, knowledge, and values are in short supply.

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Brooking Institute Highlights Robert Taylor’s Research on Black Extended Family Networks

Michigan Social Work

Professor Robert Joseph Taylor’s study on the inner workings of Black extended family networks is featured in the Brooking Institute’s “Class Notes.” Taylor’s research shows how younger Black women serve as crucial pillars in their families due to their high levels of involvement both within their family networks.

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JSWE Focuses on Education During the Pandemic

University of Connecticut

Dr. Cristina Wilson , Associate Professor and Research Director, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UConn Health), coedited a special issue of the Journal of Social Work Education (JSWE) that included 19 articles focused on best practices and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and prior natural disasters. Visit the CSWE website to read more and access the special issues. .

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My Soul is Tired

Abuse Survivor

I want to do the happy things and enjoy my life. I want to get outside and meet new people. Maybe make some new friends here in NY. I want to go and do all the things but I also feel stuck at home. I’m tired of trying so hard all the time. I’m just tired of it all right now. My soul is tired for me and what I’ve suffered and it’s tired for all the people I meet who are also hurting.

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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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A Daughter's Dilemma

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Mami always told me, “when I’m no longer able to take care of myself, put me in a nursing home…my dignity is very important to me”. These words and personal preferences were shared, by my now 87 year-old Mother, close to twenty years ago. At the time, Mami was physically healthy, and her mind was clear and strong. Other than never driving or speaking English, she was self-sufficient and a great role model to all her six children.

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Faculty Development Programme on ‘Outcome Based Field Education in Social Work’

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

ONE WEEK ONLINE Faculty Development Programme on ‘OUTCOME BASED FIELD EDUCATION IN SOCIAL WORK’ 28 September to 4 October 2021. The IQAC and Department of Social Work, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) (NAAC A++ – 3.83/4, NIRF -31 (2021)) is organizing a one-week ONLINE FDP on “Outcome Based Field Education in Social Work” in Collaboration with Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi (MoE – under the scheme of PMMMN

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Helping Parents Navigate the New Normal: Promoting a Child’s Social and Emotional Wellness

University of Connecticut

Deborah Poerio, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC. Wednesday, October 27, 2021. 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. 2 CECs. $40 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors. $50 – All Others. Webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete. The past year and a half have brought about unprecedented transitions for families and many parents find themselves in uncharted waters.

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder NCMHCE Exam Review Clinical Issues

Counselor Toolbox podcast

?? Chat with me at [link] NOTE: ALL Podcasts are for educational purposes only and are NOT a replacement for medical advice or counseling from a licensed professional. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by the belief that some aspects of one’s appearance are ugly, unacceptable, or otherwise deformed, while this is in fact not […] ??

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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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Winter vaccinations offer twice the peace of mind

Social Care

[Image supplied by freepik.com]. Pandemic pressures. The COVID-19 pandemic has created enormous challenges for the care sector and affected our service in so many ways. The additional pressure placed on my care home staff has been enormous, but they have gone above and beyond to protect our residents and provide the best possible care in what have been extraordinary circumstances.

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When the Challenge of College or University Comes Home to Roost….

Gary Direnfeld

We are almost a month into school. For those who have entered college or university, those students are just coming to face the extent of their academic challenges. Some will rise, some will fall. Parents will concern themselves greatly for those students in distress. For many, academic and social issues will not be new or unknown. For many it will create hardship and conflict.

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Guest Post: 27 Self-Love Tips from a Therapist by Heather

Bipolar Bandit

Loving yourself is hard, but it’s something that everyone wants to do. We all know that loving ourselves is important, but how can we actually go about doing this? If you’re like most people, then you’ve probably struggled with self-love for a long time and have tried dozens of different ways to make yourself feel better. The good news is that you can do some simple things every day to help build your sense of self-worth.

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Guest Post: Bipolar Disorder and Me by Lou Farrell

Bipolar Bandit

It has taken a long time for me to come to terms with my diagnosis of bipolar disorder. It was back in 2002, after the birth of my son, that things became a little strange, shall we say. Before 2002 I had been in and out of the hospital with depression; there was the idea floating about that I was exhibiting signs of bipolar, but I had yet to have a manic phase, so they could not diagnose me as such.

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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.