Social Work Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. On July 16, 2022, after two years of preparation since the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved its implementation, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system became a reality. This monumental event has implications for the many Americans that have experienced or are at risk of a substantial behavioral health crisis.

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 9, 2022

I like to bounce around many topics here on My Brain’s Not Broken, especially surrounding anxiety and depression. However, one of my other favorite things to do is break down myths surrounding mental health. Usually it happens on a whim, when I feel there’s a need to debunk a certain aspect of mental health. The more that I do this, the more I see a need to debunk and breakdown these mental health myths.

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International Federation of Social Workers

AUGUST 9, 2022

Photo by the UN The IFSW Message on World Indigenous Peoples Day Today on World Indigenous Peoples Day, IFSW acknowledges the indigenous social workers that have for decades worked patiently to steer the profession towards understanding, respecting and celebrating diverse cultures. IFSW acknowledges that in many places around the world social work as a profession […].

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The New Social Worker

AUGUST 8, 2022

Fancy socks can sustain a social worker whose day is filled with stories of violence and trauma. A poetic reflection.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Getty images. In July, many NASW members alerted their state chapters to a disturbing and potentially deceptive marketing practice impacting social workers nationwide — involving CareDash, a healthcare review and referral website for a wide variety of healthcare providers, including clinical social workers. CareDash has been posting the profiles of thousands of social workers — without their consent or knowledge — in order to drive their prospective clients to provider networks

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 11, 2022

There are many ways to combat mental health challenges, and one of them that I’ve been reflecting on recently is motivation. Using motivational techniques has been very helpful when it comes to my mental health. I’ll watch videos, listen to speeches, or find quotes that give me a boost. I want to find things that will give me the energy I need to get through this moment and on to the next.

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Nnatasha Tracy

AUGUST 11, 2022

Recently I was asked what to do when you don't want to take your bipolar medication. What do you do when you're battling medication noncompliance (also known as nonadherence ) within yourself? I thought this was a good question as it's something that many of us battle with. We know we need to take the medication, but some part of us doesn't want to take the medication.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Social workers spend a tremendous amount of time and resources developing interventions to help serve disadvantaged families and individuals. It is critical to know what barriers are impacting participants from enrolling in programs since if people are not enrolling, then the positive benefits of those programs go unprovided. Social services use is a critical aspect in the field, and the current study seeks to better understand the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and so

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The New Social Worker

AUGUST 10, 2022

Have you wanted to incorporate animals into your social work practice? In this Conversations on Social Work Careers video, Jennifer Luna interviews Janet Finch and her therapy dog Allie on animal assisted therapy, Pet Partners, and therapy dogs.

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International Federation of Social Workers

AUGUST 8, 2022

Global Agenda Unbuntu WebinarsGlobal Agenda Unbuntu Webinars Global agenda- Theme one ubuntu ASIA PACIFIC REGION WEBINAR Webinar : 10th August, 2022, 08.00 UTC Location: By Zoom The Global Agenda Taskforce [IFSW; IASSW; ICSW] have asked the Asia Pacific region to provide a brief report on progress towards the Global Agenda for Social […].

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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.

Therapist Development Center

AUGUST 8, 2022

This month’s ASWB LMSW and LCSW topic is one that is important well beyond the exam: Clinical Documentation. Even our code of ethics speaks to the importance of clinical documentation. “Social workers should take reasonable steps to ensure that … Continued. The post LCSW Exam Prep: Clinical Documentation appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule of the Physician Fee Schedule that announced proposed policy and practice changes for Medicare Part B payments beginning January 1, 2023. The proposed changes may impact social work practice and reimbursement in various settings and that of other Medicare providers.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 12, 2022

Addiction recovery lasts long after the initial treatment, which means your care must continue as well. Returning home can be a harrowing experience — the challenges and struggles you faced before may still be there, along with the memories of your previous substance use. We’ve assembled this guide to help you find the continuing care you need as you adjust and adapt to your new sober life.

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International Federation of Social Workers

AUGUST 9, 2022

The Israeli Union of Social Workers calls for the Palestinian Social Workers to join them in dialogue to explore how the two unions can communicate and work together advancing the profession in the region. IFSW supports the Israeli Union and Palestinian Union of Social Workers working towards cooperation and setting a civil-society example for their […].

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Relias

AUGUST 11, 2022

The goal of the revenue cycle is to receive reimbursement. So how do you make sure you’re reimbursed accurately and on time? The answer may seem complex, but it comes down to accurate coding. Medical billing and coding are two of the most important factors of the revenue cycle, yet the importance of coding accurately is often not monitored, assessed, or facilitated as much as it should be.

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Michigan Social Work

AUGUST 10, 2022

In a work of fiction for Current Affairs, Associate Professor Terri Friedline imagines “The Day Wells Fargo Closed” — the day when a bank once deemed “too big to fail” is shut down for the benefit of the public.

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A Splintered Mind

AUGUST 12, 2022

The technical hurdles have been overcome, and I come to a decision regarding blogging. This is a slow process, but I'm glad I'm going through it. Regardless of Multi-Irons Syndrome , I need to focus on only one or two projects if I want to publish a book by the end of the year. This is a journal I am writing on my Kobo Elipsa eReader.

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International Federation of Social Workers

AUGUST 12, 2022

International Youth Day 2022 On International Youth Day, IFSW reflects on how young people have been significantly underrepresented in decision-making, policy-making, and the debate about their own issues, needs and aspirations. This is evident even in professional bodies. This year the theme of “intergenerational solidarity: creating a world for all ages” speaks to us […].

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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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Relias

AUGUST 8, 2022

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans’ mental health has been negatively impacted in several ways. The rates of anxiety and depression in the U.S. have grown considerably, leading many experts to worry about a potential rise in crisis situations such as suicidal ideation, overdoses, and domestic violence. The ability of your staff to mitigate various types of crises has never been more important.

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Michigan Social Work

AUGUST 9, 2022

Associate Professor Matthew Smith created role-playing job interview training that helps people with autism and other disabilities find employment. Smith partnered directly with youth with autism spectrum disorders, their parents, teachers and employers, as well as employed adults with autism spectrum disorders, to ensure the program reflected their needs.

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A Splintered Mind

AUGUST 11, 2022

These tech-heavy entries focus on the nuts & bolts of hosting a blog. It's not exciting reading, but I needed to resolve this problem if I wanted full focus moving forward. Sometimes our most passionate goals require us to sludge through drudgery before we can attain what we seek. In this case, I want to host my blog on my home server, but have been putting off the grunt work because it's frightfully boring.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

AUGUST 11, 2022

A frequent complaint that therapists hear from couples when they enter treatment is that they have felt hurt by each other. They want to tell us all about the pain that their partner has inflicted on them, and they often seem to want the therapist to declare which one of them has been the “most” hurt. The difference between hurt and harm can be conceptualized as two points on the ends of a continuum–from the most innocent forgetting to a lethal beating.

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University of Connecticut

AUGUST 11, 2022

This workshop teaches new supervisors and updates those who are experienced about the range of skills involved in individual and group supervision in an array of service contexts. Supervisors are guided in structuring regularly scheduled supervisory sessions in accordance with the learning styles of supervisees and the appropriate use of individual versus group meetings.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

The city can make smarter choices that will reduce the number of kids placed in foster care, which will reduce strain on the system — and save kids from having to sleep in conference rooms. We’ve all heard the adage that goes: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” A classic example of that adage is Philadelphia’s approach to the welfare of its children.

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A Splintered Mind

AUGUST 10, 2022

While I was sick from October 2021 to April 2022, I allowed myself to pile on new projects as a coping strategy. It worked. Having new plans helped keep me focused forward. Now that my health has taken a turn for the better, however, I need to spend my time wisely. It's time to rid myself of cruft, and focus on the most important projects. This is a journal I started keeping on my Kobo Elipsa eReader.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 10, 2022

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University of Connecticut

AUGUST 11, 2022

This workshop highlights challenges supervisors may face including supervisees’ performance problems, organizational challenges, and ethical dilemmas in practice. Supervisors will collaborate in exploring strategies for addressing these challenges and promoting worker self-care to strengthen worker wellness and retention. Participants will seek to integrate lessons learned throughout the program.

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The Guardian

AUGUST 8, 2022

Opposition criticises decision not to make big fiscal interventions in final weeks of Boris Johnson’s premiership Earlier this year Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Brexit opportunities minister and one of the most hardline Brexit enthusiasts in the government, tried to persuade colleagues to get the government to commit to getting rid of all retained EU law within four years.

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Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 6, 2022

It was 1985. I had recently graduated with my Masters in Social Work. I was working for the Catholic Children’s Aid Society in downtown Toronto. The case involved a young boy. If I recall correctly, maybe about twelve-years-of-age. The issue was school truancy. The thinking of the supervisor was to possibly apprehend. We had yet to really investigate.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 7, 2022

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University of Connecticut

AUGUST 11, 2022

This workshop helps supervisors to support social service staff in using evidence-informed approaches to common illness-related challenges that confront clients across the life course. Included are care transitions, acute health crises, management of chronic conditions, navigating health and long-term care systems, and the intersections of these issues with cultural diversity.

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The Guardian

AUGUST 8, 2022

Explained: from Covid to dire workforce shortages, the health service faces a deepening crisis The health secretary, Steve Barclay, has warned the NHS faces serious challenges this autumn. We take a look at the growing pressures on the healthcare system. Continue reading.

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