Social Work Haven

APRIL 25, 2023

Welcome to the world of social work, where empathy is not just a term, but a way of life. As social work practitioners, we understand the importance of empathy in our practice. It is the bedrock of our profession – enabling us to understand our clients’ needs and be better equipped to help them. In the era of social-cognitive neuroscience, we have learned that the brain is wired for empathy and has a remarkable ability to mirror the emotional state of others.

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Community Care

APRIL 24, 2023

Government safeguarding advisers set out a series of recommendations for improving care, social work practice, commissioning and regulation in residential services for disabled children and those with complex needs, in a report last week. The study, from the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel , came in response to “very serious abuse and neglect” of children – mainly autistic or with learning disabilities – at three residential special schools registered as children

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The New Social Worker

APRIL 24, 2023

Increasing access to necessary resources for clients can be as easy as the swipe of a finger. Awareness of accessibility tools available on smartphones can help social workers provide access to apps, resources, and providers for clients.

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Community Care

APRIL 25, 2023

More and more looked-after children are being placed far from home, with increased risk of lower wellbeing, according to research issued today. Children in care and care leavers charity Become published the findings today as it launched a campaign, #GoneTooFar, to end inappropriate placements far from home in England. Children who had experienced multiple placements were more likely to be moved while more children from England are being placed in Scotland and Wales, according to data Become obta

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Community Care

APRIL 26, 2023

Care worker pay should be raised, charges for services cut and people be provided with clear rights to support as part of a shift to a more personalised, accessible and fair adult social care system, set out today. However, significant investment and political will are required to realise this ambition from a context of significant unmet need, workforce shortages and lack of choice for people needing care and carers, said the study, commissioned by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Se

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My Brains Not Broken

APRIL 27, 2023

I love music. I love listening to it, having it on in the background, seeing it live, popping on a record. I love the way music can make me feel any and every emotion there is, sometimes without even trying. Most importantly, I love music because of the way it impacts my mental health. That’s why, each month on My Brain’s Not Broken, I’m going to share a song with you.

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The New Social Worker

APRIL 26, 2023

Most individuals in distress do not first interact with a social worker. Instead, they go to places incorporated into their daily routines. Adding a social work presence to veterinary spaces can provide needed screening, education, and intervention.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Yes, it’s this guy: It’s tough being part of America’s “child welfare” establishment these days. Americans are catching on to the harm done by a massive child welfare surveillance state that falsely equates child removal with child safety, and investigates the homes of more than half of all Black children. They’re noticing the massive confusion of poverty with neglect – and not buying the excuses for it.

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My Brains Not Broken

APRIL 25, 2023

There are many ways my life has changed in the past few years. Many of those things are in my day-to-day life, but I also feel like the world is changing around me. From the way we work to the way we interact with the world, these changes mean that my life looks different. One of these ways is the ever-growing presence of multi-tasking in my day-to-day life.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

By Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA Dr. Kathleen Cox and Dr. Sue Steiner bring the concept of ‘self-care’ out of the shadows and demystifies its significance in the lives of social work practitioners and leaders. The authors’ undergraduate and graduate students inspired them to more fully flesh out the tenets of self-care as a means to prepare them for the field.

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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.

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 22, 2023

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR IASSW BOARD OF DIRECTORS The International Association of Schools of ‪Social Work‬ ( IASSW ) announces four vacancies on the IASSW Board of Directors for 2024-2028: There is one position open for President ( years of serving: 2024-202 8) , one position open for Secretary ( years of serving: 2024-202 8) , and two positions for Member at Large of the Board of Directors ( years of serving: 2024-2028).

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National Casa Gal

APRIL 26, 2023

“As an advocate, it is empowering to have my voice heard, to bring challenges we may see at our local level and to not only be heard and respected but to see change happening,” Po says. Read More. The post Meet the National Volunteer Council co-chairs appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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International Federation of Social Workers

APRIL 28, 2023

Power struggles between Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, have resulted in fighting and clashes between Sudanese armed forces […]

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

By Daniel Pollack & Kathryn Krase Social workers cannot assume they will stay in their jobs for a long time. Most social workers stay in a job for fewer than five years. When you leave your job, you might leave your clients too. You might consider: “Can I bring my clients with me?” An instinctive response might be, “Of course!” But the answer is more complicated.

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The New Social Worker

APRIL 23, 2023

The University of Iowa School of Social Work has announced the results of the 2023 National Poetry Contest for Social Workers. Read the three winning poems.

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Social Work.Career

APRIL 27, 2023

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 55 free webcasts that we 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, May 2023 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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International Federation of Social Workers

APRIL 28, 2023

“The health and wellbeing of social workers is an essential element in their effectiveness”, said IFSW President Joachim Mumba, highlighting the IFSW campaign for improved working conditions for social workers […]

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

By Daniel Pollack & Kathryn Krase Social workers cannot assume they will stay in their jobs for a long time. Most social workers stay in a job for fewer than five years. When you leave your job, you might leave your clients too. You might consider: “Can I bring my clients with me?” An instinctive response might be, “Of course!” But the answer is more complicated.

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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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National Casa Gal

APRIL 27, 2023

The National CASA/GAL Association for Children is pleased to recognize the Honorable Amanda N. Heath, Judge, Augusta Judicial Circuit/Superior Court, Augusta, Georgia, and member of National CASA/GAL’s Judicial Leadership Council. Read More. The post Former CASA volunteers now serve as judges who champion children and families appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 28, 2023

Are you a social worker feeling like a sloth on a Monday morning? Are you surfing the internet instead of doing actual work? Fear not, my friend! I’ve got a secret recipe to get you motivated and moving. It’s not some fancy-schmancy potion, it’s simply motivational solo quotes that will kick your butt into gear! Why waste time browsing puppy memes when you could be out there conquering the world?

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Relias

APRIL 28, 2023

Birth trauma is a serious condition that affects large numbers of women each year. Yet, it is still widely misunderstood. Due to this, those experiencing birth trauma may not seek help right away or at all. When those experiencing birth trauma do come to your organization, it is crucial for your staff to understand this type of trauma and how to help those living with its effects.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

A soldier and his family meet with a clinical social worker. By NASW Alabama Chapter Executive Director Dawn Ellis-Murray Greetings social workers and social work advocates. It’s done. HB56 , the bill allowing clinical social workers to diagnose within their scope of practice, passed in the Alabama Senate. It is now ready to be signed into law.

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National Casa Gal

APRIL 27, 2023

The National CASA/GAL Association for Children is pleased to recognize the Honorable Amanda N. Heath, Judge, Augusta Judicial Circuit/Superior Court, Augusta, Georgia, and member of National CASA/GAL’s Judicial Leadership Council. Read More. The post Judges who champion best interest advocacy appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 27, 2023

The role of the social worker involves engaging with people at points of crisis or need. The emotions of both practitioners and the people they interact with are central to decision making. The emotion wheel comes in handy for social workers to help manage and work through difficult emotions. In order to have an awareness of our own emotions as well as those of the service users or clients we support requires emotional literacy.

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Relias

APRIL 27, 2023

The healthcare revenue cycle process is more complex than ever. Healthcare leaders face constant changes in regulations, billing rules, payer requirements, and technology. To keep up with all of it, your staff needs constant training. Fortunately, there’s a big return on investment. “Organizations that devote time and resources to staff education perform at higher levels and have better revenue cycle metrics ,” affirmed Richard L.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

By Amber Sutton, PhD, LICSW As part of a BSW diversity course at Auburn University at Montgomery in Alabama, I used a collaborative poetry exercise as a way to center the lived experiences of the students and to showcase how research can be creative and meaningful. By lived experiences, I mean the personal responses they shared in having to think about and write about where they came from and the memories that have influenced them I have previously written about the power of poetry and provided

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

● The child needlessly taken, almost at birth, from a Black family in Texas has been returned home – after having been separated from her family for some of the most important days of her life, her first. The 19 th has an update. And here’s their original story , which shows how the case lives at the intersection of two types of bias. ● As WBTV shows in this tragic case, sometimes it takes a whole lot longer For a family to be reunited.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

A social work practice skill is the ability to do a particular social work task well. Social work is a demanding yet rewarding profession that requires an individual to have a wide variety of social work practice skills , techniques and knowledge. These skills can be innate or acquired through education. Whether these professional skills are acquired or innate, it is important that professionals continually develop them throughout their career.

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Relias

APRIL 24, 2023

Employment for individuals with autism is a pressing issue worthy of attention. According to recent studies , the employment rate for adults with autism is alarmingly low. A significant portion of individuals with autism are not able to secure gainful employment which can lead to a host of challenges, including financial difficulties and social isolation.

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National Casa Gal

APRIL 25, 2023

The volunteers’ perspectives will inform national efforts to recruit, train, engage and retain volunteers, as well as improve the volunteer experience. Read More. The post National Volunteer Council gives voice to CASA/GAL volunteers appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

APRIL 24, 2023

Intersectionality refers to the interconnectedness of social categories such as race, gender and socioeconomic status. It can enhance understanding an individual and the interplay among their identities. For example, a person may identify as non-binary and self-report in an ethnic minority category. In addition to these primary identities, there could be less salient ones such as religious or spiritual preferences and generational group.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

What does the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Mean? Before discussing capacity assessment, let’s look at the legal framework within which assessments take place. The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) (2005) is a legislative framework that has been in force since 2007 and applies to England and Wales (people over the age of 16). Using a 2-stage functional test of capacity, the practitioner must determine if there is an impairment of, or disturbance in the functioning of a person’s mind or brain (stage one

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