Community Care

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Councils have been warned that charging parents for taking children into care will undermine safeguarding and increase costs. The Family Rights Group (FRG) delivered the message after Derbyshire council set out plans to charge parents who agree to have their children accommodated under section 20 of the Children Act 1989.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Social Work History Network (UK) and the Social Welfare History Group (USA) are pleased to announce an upcoming online event on 24 September 2024, at 19:30 BST (UK) / […]

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The Critical Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

by Bob Thomson My book Management from A to Z and Back Again has just been published by Critical Publishing. The book offers a variety of ideas that invite the reader to reflect upon and enhance how they manage themself and the people who work for them. It focuses on the human and relationship aspects of management – soft skills, as it were – rather than topics such as finance or strategy.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Did you know that while only 10% of professionals across industries report experiencing disruptive behavior in the workplace, healthcare professionals report rates that are three times higher? In fact, horizontal violence — also known as lateral violence or workplace bullying — is alarmingly prevalent in nurse-to-nurse interactions, with estimates suggesting that between 46% and 100% of nurses experience or witness this behavior at some point in their careers.

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

[div class=”127″] The government has cut £115m from planned funding for adult social care training and development this year. As a result, far fewer care staff will be able to gain baseline qualifications in social care and no funding will be ploughed into continuing professional development (CPD) for regulated professionals, such as nurses, working in the sector.

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MQ Mental Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait lasting from toddlerhood to early adolescence, finds MQ supported eating disorder research at UCL, King’s College London and the University of Leeds. The study, published in the Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry compared survey results of parents with identical or non-identical twins in England and Wales from the ages of 16 months to 13 years.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Exchange program between the School of Social Work at McGill University and the Japan College of Social Work organizing International Study Exchange Seminar Series : Exchanging information and news of social welfare system and social work practice between Quebec and Japan. Please register and you will receive an email notice every month when a video is uploaded to the Japan College of Social Work YouTube Channel ( [link] ).

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Caseloads have fallen at Cafcass, but social workers are continuing to struggle with work pressures, according to a survey. The family court body said that the average caseload for social workers in its long-term teams fell from 21.7 in spring 2022 to 19.9 in May 2023, before dropping further, to about 18 now.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

AvenirSocial, the Swiss Association of Social Workers, held a meeting last week to consider how they, as a professional association, and their members can utilise the ‘People’s Charter for a […]

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The New Social Worker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Suicide rates have been on the rise since the emergence of COVID-19. Although some suicides will not be prevented, society can focus on preventive measures such as providing space and support for those who are struggling and choose to live.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

MQ Mental Health

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments worldwide implemented measures like stay-at-home orders and school closures to limit the spread of the virus. For children navigating adolescence, these lockdowns occurred during a critical period marked by emotional, behavioural, and social development. New research from the University of Washington, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , found that the pandemic led to accelerated brain maturation in adolescents, more notably

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Rules curbing councils’ use of agency social workers in children’s services will start coming into force next month, the Department for Education (DfE) has announced. Under the policy, English authorities will be expected to agree regional pay caps on locums’ hourly rates, refrain from hiring early career practitioners, or staff who have recently left permanent roles in th

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A new Social Service Workforce Census, the first of its kind in Romania, reveals significant challenges in the country’s social services sector.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

● If you think Darth Vader was bad, wait ‘till you see how the family police operated a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. For The Imprint , Prof. Josh Gupta-Kagan writes about it, and what we can learn from it in our galaxy right now. ● Prof. Gupta Kagan, a lawyer, joins with a social worker, Andrea Asnes, and a doctor who authored the definitive history of the modern child welfare surveillance state, Dr.

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Reimagining Social Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

This post links to the most recent presentation in a series of on-line Seminars that have been organised by the Social Justice and Child Protection Research Network Aotearoa.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Assistant Dean for Practicum Education Non-Tenure Track Clinical Associate/Clinical Full Professor* : [link] Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position in Macro Social Work Appointments beginning in Fall 2025 Semester: [link]

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

On September 7, 2024, a historic moment unfolded for social workers in Indonesia.

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CAPC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A tenured massage therapist shares the benefits of message therapy—and offers 5 practical steps for integrating this discipline onto your palliative care team.

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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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Michigan Social Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Professor William Elliott III spoke with the Washington Post for an article about the new Brilliant Futures program, a child savings account program for two cohorts of students in Prince George’s County in Maryland. Elliott discussed how college savings programs can give participants long-term hope. “Oftentimes when we think about poverty, we only think about the starving kid who can’t eat, not understanding that the additional problem and very significant problem with being poor is that you

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Dear UConn SSW Community, National Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, offers us the opportunity to honor prolific and diverse cultures of Latine communities. At the UConn School of Social Work, we believe in spotlighting this important occasion and the benefits these communities bring to our School, nation, and world.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

At Relias, individual stories of growth and achievement are not just celebrated—they are central to our identity. We sat down with Meredith Tobias, Enterprise Client Executive, whose career embodies the expansive opportunities and developmental culture at Relias. From her start in entry-level sales to becoming a top-tier enterprise client executive, Meredith’s sales success at Relias is a testament to ambition, resilience, and the supportive environment we foster.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Raju Chebium Maria Rangel earned her MSW in May from Loyola University Chicago and already has a job. The 50-year-old native of Mexico, who is fluent in Spanish and English, was offered a full-time job by the community service agency where she did one of two internships prior to graduation. Jaileene Arriaga is a year away from earning her MSW at the University of Connecticut but has already been offered a full-time job at the community service agency where she interned.

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Michigan Social Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Associate Professor Xiaoling Xiang is the principal investigator on a newly funded R01 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health. The study will span the next five years and focus on the implementation and effectiveness of Empower@Home , a digital mental health intervention designed to address depression in homebound older adults. “I've dedicated thousands of hours to developing and refining Empower@Home , and with this new R01 funding, we can now bring the program beyond research and i

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

There is no doubt that treating couples is often quite difficult. This is a primary reason that many therapists decide to not treat couples at all. In fact, statistics say that the rate of failure for couple therapy is higher than for individual therapy. Sticking with couple therapy requires knowing how to deal with moments of feeling that failure, which often manifests as irritation and impatience within the therapist.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Our Relias HR Operations team is the heartbeat of Relias HQ. They execute employee events, plan emergency response operations, coordinate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts , and more! This team, led by Jenny Calloway, Director of HR Operations, is often the first smiling face you see at the front desk. They are integral to our day-to-day operations at Relias HQ and our vibrant company culture.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional President, Machiko Ohara, and Regional Treasurer, Viktor Virag, will be presenting at an upcoming event as part of the International Study Exchange Seminar Series.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Article by Kim M. Simpson, Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead. A COVID-19 summer wave and new 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines this fall—the virus is still a part of our day-to-day lives, but not the dominant force that it once was. Vigilance continues to be a wise practice to stay healthy and safe, yet we live, today, with a far less intense focus on COVID-19 compared with the early months and years of the pandemic.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

There is no doubt that treating couples is often quite difficult. This is a primary reason that many therapists decide to not treat couples at all. In fact, statistics say that the rate of failure for couple therapy is higher than for individual therapy. Sticking with couple therapy requires knowing how to deal with moments of feeling that failure, which often manifests as irritation and impatience within the therapist.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Whole Health Program represents a transformative shift in how health care is delivered to Veterans. Moving beyond merely treating symptoms, this approach emphasizes a comprehensive, person-centric model that focuses on what truly matters to each individual. By prioritizing personal values, needs, and goals, Whole Health aims to empower Veterans to take charge of their well-being.

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CAPC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A JAMA editorial piece highlights two studies that propose how to improve access to palliative care for people with cancer and discusses the challenges faced.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By Kimberly Phillips Many young adults celebrate their 18 th and 21 st birthdays with presents and cake, but those in the foster care system might dread those milestones for the uncertainty they bring. “One story that hits my heart is that of a young woman getting ready to turn 21 and age out of the foster care system in California,” says Nathanael Okpych , an associate professor in UConn’s School of Social Work.

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Social Work Awards

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Ashley John-Baptiste returns to host the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2024 The Social Worker of the Year Awards is delighted to announce broadcast journalist and TV presenter, Ashley John-Baptiste, as the host of this year’s event in November. As a care leaver, Ashley is passionate about raising the aspirations of looked-after children and credits his social worker for helping him get to where he is today.

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