Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era. Children and their families rely on school social workers (SSWs) to meet increasingly pressing and common mental health needs. However, burnout may jeopardize not only SSWs’ well-being, but also their collective ability to serve this vulnerable population.

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Community Care

JULY 16, 2023

Action must be taken to reduce the increasing demands on council social workers from age assessments of unaccompanied asylum seekers, a leading director has said. Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) president John Pearce said the association was working with the Home Office and Department for Education to refine the asylum age check process to reduce the amount of social work capacity it required.

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Social Care

JULY 18, 2023

"Caring responsibilities can happen overnight or be a gradual process, but either way, many people. don’t recognise themselves as carers. They just feel they’re doing the right thing." [Image created by freepik.com ] Shared endeavour Care and support in this country is undoubtedly a team effort (as anyone who has lived and worked through the last three years in particular will testify).

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 18, 2023

As someone who lives with anxiety, my brain often feels like it’s moving a million miles per hour. I think we all feel this way at one time or another; we have so many things to do, and it doesn’t seem like there’s enough time to do it all. I’ve noticed the themes of relaxing and slowing down on my posts in recent months, and I think that’s a response to my current state of being.

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JULY 16, 2023

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Two cases illustrate the need for those good, bipartisan "child welfare" laws the Texas Legislature has been passing lately. Two weeks ago I wrote about a news story concerning new laws in Texas that bolster due process for families. In that story one lawyer pushes the idea that, “The failing in … [recently passed] laws is that the standard is so high now for a child to be removed.

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 20, 2023

There are several symptoms of depression that can make life challenging. Whether these impacts are on our physical health, our mental health or something else, you don’t always know how these symptoms will impact you in your day-to-day life. After years of living with depression, one thing I’ve come to realize is that my experience with depression has a massive impact on the way I see the world.

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The New Social Worker

JULY 19, 2023

Jane Seskin, LCSW, writes poetry.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 19, 2023

This week we begin with multiple examples of how the horror stories go in all directions: ● In 2021 the Texas Legislature, by nearly unanimous vote, passed a bill tightening the state’s definition of neglect. One lawyer complained that “The failing in the laws is that the standard is so high now for a child to be removed.” As I said, that law passed in 2021.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 20, 2023

From engaging in yoga and reading a book to watching a beloved TV program or heading to the beach, however you choose to take time for yourself, doing so is incredibly important. Self-care is essential to maintaining a healthier and happier life. It involves dedicating time to activities that promote overall well-being, to better your physical and mental health.

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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.

National Casa Gal

JULY 19, 2023

Read More. The post Celebrating a rich discussion with National CASA/GAL Book Club author David Ambroz and his memoir, A Place Called Home appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Michigan Social Work

JULY 18, 2023

In 2018, ENGAGE launched the Small Grants Program to encourage faculty to build partnerships with Detroit community-based organizations and to support resident-led efforts to strengthen Detroit neighborhoods. These awards are supported by the Office of the Provost and are part of the School of Social Work’s strategic effort to connect Detroit engagement efforts and increase impact in the city.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

JULY 17, 2023

The Corona Virus Pandemic taught us numerous life-long learning experiences.Three years later, we continue transitioning.Mandatory masking was finally lifted a few months a- go.Some of us working remotely returned to the office for increased socialization.Others found remote work was perfect and won’t look back.Virtual modality of conducting business is a new norm.As things return to their new “normal”, a greater emphasis is now placed on not solely existing.But Living and finding a good work a

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Social Work Blog

JULY 20, 2023

From engaging in yoga and reading a book to watching a beloved TV program or heading to the beach, however you choose to take time for yourself, doing so is incredibly important. Self-care is essential to maintaining a healthier and happier life. It involves dedicating time to activities that promote overall well-being, to better your physical and mental health.

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University of Connecticut

JULY 17, 2023

Name : Sevasti Galanis, '19 MSW Profession/Field : Forensic Social Work Bio and Key Accomplishments : Seva works full-time for the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services at Whiting Forensic Hospital as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She also works at Turning Leaves Counseling as a psychotherapist part-time. Her experience after graduating from the UConn School of Social Work has been working with underprivileged individuals struggling with persistent psychiatric and addicti

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Michigan Social Work

JULY 18, 2023

Assistant Professor Rebeccah Sokol spoke with multiple news outlets about a recent study that showed teens who have been exposed to violence have a significantly higher rate of carrying firearms. Sokol said “This study highlights the importance of identifying the unique circumstances that link these two different types of exposure to violence to youth carrying firearms.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JULY 16, 2023

The International Conference on Social Work and Social Research Deadline: August 30, 2023 Submissions are invited for abstracts of papers to be presented at the International Conference on Social Work and Social Research, which will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, and virtually on November 24-25, 2023. Organized by Azerbaijan University in partnership with the Center for Social Development at Washington University’s Brown School (USA), Sakarya University (Türkiye), and the Social Research Center (A

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Social Work Blog

JULY 20, 2023

From engaging in yoga and reading a book to watching a beloved TV program or heading to the beach, however you choose to take time for yourself, doing so is incredibly important. Self-care is essential to maintaining a healthier and happier life. It involves dedicating time to activities that promote overall well-being, to better your physical and mental health.

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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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Community Care

JULY 19, 2023

The government is seeking a new chair for Social Work England , in the wake of Lord Patel’s resignation from the role in March. The successful candidate will hold the post for up to three years, earning £450 a day for 80 days’ work a year. The chair’s role is to run Social Work England’s governing board, holding its chief executive, Colum Conway, to account for the regulator’s performance.

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Shelter, Inc

JULY 19, 2023

It is with immense sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our esteemed colleagues, Pat Cinquini. Pat was not only an invaluable member of our team but also a dear friend and a source of inspiration to so many of us. Her dedication, passion and commitment to excellence were truly remarkable. Over the last six years as our Grants and Communications Manager, Pat contributed significantly to Shelter’s growth and success, including writing and securing funding for Shelter’s You

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Creative Play Therapist

JULY 18, 2023

Hopscotch Kids Games – Why child therapists are loving this NEW mental health games app for kids Technology is allowing innovative clinicians the opportunity to create new pathways for people to learn, practice, and interact with behavioral health materials – all while having fun! As a result, there is a growing trend of digital play for children that enhances mental health and emotional regulation.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era. Children and their families rely on school social workers (SSWs) to meet increasingly pressing and common mental health needs. However, burnout may jeopardize not only SSWs’ well-being, but also their collective ability to serve this vulnerable population.

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Community Care

JULY 19, 2023

There are positive signs regarding the family justice system’s drive to cut the number and length of care proceedings, its head has said. The number of public law cases – most of which are council applications for care orders – have fallen year on year and there are indications further progress is being made, said president of the family division of the High Court Sir Andrew McFarlane, in a note to colleagues issued last week.

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Shelter, Inc

JULY 18, 2023

Shelter, Inc. is thrilled to welcome Simone Wheeler as our new Development Director. Simone brings over fifteen years of fund development and philanthropic innovation, primarily in human services and child welfare. Simone most recently served as VP Development at The Cradle, a recognized leader in infant adoption, where she successfully developed and implemented a fundraising plan to drive sustainable growth.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

JULY 18, 2023

The Corona Virus Pandemic taught us numerous life-long learning experiences. Three years later, we continue transitioning. Mandatory masking was finally lifted a few months a- go. Some of us working remotely returned to the office for increased socialization. Others found remote work was perfect and won’t look back. Virtual modality of conducting business is a new norm.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JULY 16, 2023

The International Conference on Social Work and Social Research Deadline: August 30, 2023 Submissions are invited for abstracts of papers to be presented at the International Conference on Social Work and Social Research, which will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, and virtually on November 24-25, 2023. Organized by Azerbaijan University in partnership with the Center for Social Development at Washington University’s Brown School (USA), Sakarya University (Türkiye), and the Social Research Center (A

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Community Care

JULY 20, 2023

Social work bodies have voiced their disappointment at the absence of any references to the profession in the health service’s long-term workforce plan, issued by NHS England last month. The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) England criticised the omission in the context of social workers being “a crucial component of the healthcare system”, a stance then backed by Think Ahead, the fast-track training provider for mental health practitioners.

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Social Work With Adults

JULY 19, 2023

Social work students and practice educators can inspire each other to learn, develop and grow [Image created by freepik.com ] Inspiring the next generation One thing I really love about my profession is the passion, dedication and commitment social work professionals have for supporting students and newly qualified social workers to develop their skills, knowledge, and expertise in working with individual, families and communities.

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The Guardian

JULY 18, 2023

Unequal pay, parental leave and cultural expectations are stopping men increasing their domestic duties, survey shows Men around the world are eager to increase their caring responsibilities at home, but ingrained social expectations and a lack of support are discouraging them from doing so, according to a new report. Between 70% and 90% of men across 16 of the 17 surveyed countries said they felt equally responsible for care work as their partner, but unequal pay and inadequate government polic

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The Frontline

JULY 19, 2023

Kamala Panday started the Frontline programme in the summer of 2020. After qualifying as a social worker, she went on to join a children with disabilities team, before moving to safeguarding and currently works in a Mental Health in Schools team training to be a children’s CBT therapist. As we spoke over Zoom, a photo of a woman posing with a degree certificate appeared faintly in Kamala’s background, attesting to her love of learning.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 21, 2023

Depression and gambling can affect people from all walks of life, regardless of age, sex, race or income. Depression and gambling problems can impact a person’s life to the point where it’s challenging to carry out the most basic tasks, and they can have devastating effects on your relationships or your ability to work or go to school. It’s essential to consider depression and gambling when seeking treatment since each intensifies the symptoms and severity of the other.

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Michigan Social Work

JULY 18, 2023

ENGAGE Program Manager and Lecturer Fatima Salman was invited by Vice President Kamala Harris to attend the Eid ul Adha celebration at her residence last week. Salman spoke with Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff about the impact of social workers across the country. Salman is also the president of the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and the National Council of Chapter Presidents Chair.

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