Gary Direnfeld
MAY 28, 2022
It may be the biggest, but not the first stressful event in my life, my impending open heart surgery. With those prior events, I have had episodic/situational anxiety. What works for me in terms of managing the fear/dread of overwhelming situations is remembering the transient nature of these circumstances. One way or another, things change and those issues will be addressed.
My Brains Not Broken
MAY 31, 2022
Every year when I reach the end of Mental Health Awareness Month , I try to reflect. I reflect on mental health in the state of my community, my city and my country, and I wonder if anything has happened this month that could lead to substantial change. This year, I have to say I’m a little discouraged. I know I’m usually a little more positive about mental health awareness, but after this month it seems like we have so much of it backwards.
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Social Work Blog
JUNE 3, 2022
Getty Images. We write this letter to LGBTQIA2S+ kids and youth to express deep gratitude that you exist, because our world would be incomplete without you. We honor the richness of your authenticity and openly proclaim that you are perfect exactly as you are. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”.
The New Social Worker
JUNE 1, 2022
Technology has changed many things for the better. However, as with most things, the presence of technology presents a side that is less than benign. Used in the wrong ways, it can—and does—cause harm to our communities.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Nnatasha Tracy
JUNE 1, 2022
Snap Out of It! is talking to Christina McCarthy of One Mind at Work , the leading brain health nonprofit committed to healing the lives of people impacted by brain illness and injury through global, collaborative action. Christina is going to talk about both the moral and the business case for making workplaces accessible to those with mental illness and how her past experiences have driven her to care deeply about mental illness.
My Brains Not Broken
JUNE 2, 2022
When it comes to mental health, one of the things that is discussed a lot is stigma. The stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness comes up a lot in this space, and it’s something that can become impossible to ignore. But as much as people bring it up when we talk about mental health, the stigma continues to exist and cause harm to people who experience mental illness or other mental health challenges.
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The New Social Worker
MAY 30, 2022
Ozark, The Dropout, and Anatomy of a Scandal offer a unified warning of what can and does go wrong in today’s world. Read our analysis in Vital Topics: Social Work & Film.
Relias
JUNE 2, 2022
Workplace violence is an all-too-common problem in healthcare, and the recent shooting in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital complex serves as the latest tragic example. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor, the rate of serious workplace violence incidents was, on average, more than four times higher in healthcare than in private industry between 2002 and 2013.
University of Connecticut
JUNE 1, 2022
SOCIAL CURRENT® ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DR. CRISTINA MOGRO-WILSON OF UCONN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FOR FAMILIES IN SOCIETY JOURNAL Dr. Mogro-Wilson to Succeed Dr. Sondra Fogel, Who Helmed FIS For the Past Seven Years. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Social Current , formerly the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and the Council on Accreditation, today announced the selection of Dr.
International Federation of Social Workers
JUNE 2, 2022
The IFSW-AP UN Representatives, including Dr. Wilaiporn Kotbungkair (Thailand), Dr. Sebastian Cordoba (Australia), and Mr. Kim Sug Pyo (South Korea), attended the 78th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) held at UNCC Bangkok and online during 23–27 May 2022. This event is an auspicious occasion as ESCAP is […].
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Gateway Foundation
MAY 30, 2022
Summertime, with its longer days and pleasant weather, usually means more outdoor events and parties. From pool parties to weddings and backyard BBQs, these events often have one thing in common — alcohol. While alcohol and summertime socialization may go hand in hand for many individuals, this combination can prove tempting for people recovering from addiction.
Social Work Blog
JUNE 1, 2022
Getty Images. By Marisa Markowitz, LMSW, CASAC-T. When students leave the halls of academia and decide to venture on their first social work job, there is trepidation. Will I be able to cut it? Do my skills align with the amount of knowledge I gained in school? Students must decide what type of social worker they want to become, and where they would like to work.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JUNE 1, 2022
Here are some of the stories I’ve been catching up with since returning from vacation: ? Even the new head of New York City’s family policing agency says: “We have to eliminate false and malicious reporting.” The Imprint reports on the harm done by false, anonymous reports alleging child abuse (and by the way, data show the term “false anonymous report” is almost redundant) – and what can be done about it. ?
Community Care
MAY 31, 2022
By Mithran Samuel and Charlotte Goddard. The care review’s plans to tackle the shortage of suitable care placements risk increasing costs and bureaucracy and making decision-making more remote from children and young people. That was the verdict of sector bodies representing councils, private providers and children and young people in relation to last week’s final report from the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care.
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Relias
JUNE 1, 2022
Coding is high value — and in high demand. Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We are seeing sign-on bonuses. The best coders can pretty much pick their jobs,” reported Sue Bowman, RHIA, CCS, MJ, FAHIMA, Senior Director of Coding Policy and Compliance for the American Health Information Management Association.
Social Work Blog
JUNE 1, 2022
June 2022. Following a recent update from the Center for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS), NASW has received multiple inquiries regarding telehealth place of service codes (POS) for Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance companies. The purpose of this blog is to clarify what POS codes clinical social workers should use when providing telehealth services.
Nicole Clark Consulting
JUNE 1, 2022
Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. Today marks 6 years since leaving my employer to run my business full time. While I no longer talk about the ins and outs of running a business anymore, today is an exception. Six years ago, I was more excited, more hopeful, less secure in whether [.]. The post Ask Nicole: Pros & Cons of Naming Your Business After Yourself appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
Community Care
MAY 31, 2022
By Patrick Grafton-Green and Mithran Samuel. Councils would require an “unfeasible” increase in adult social work numbers to implement the government’s care reforms unless they change systems, according to a report last week. English authorities would need to carry out an estimated 105,000 extra Care Act assessments a year because of an influx of self-funders into the system on the back of the reforms, which are due to be fully implemented in October 2023, found the study by t
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Relias
JUNE 1, 2022
Coding is high value — and in high demand. Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We are seeing sign-on bonuses. The best coders can pretty much pick their jobs,” reported Sue Bowman, RHIA, CCS, MJ, FAHIMA, Senior Director of Coding Policy and Compliance for the American Health Information Management Association.
Social Work Blog
JUNE 1, 2022
Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work, 2nd Edition by SaraKay Smullens. The first edition of Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work was a breakout hit, providing a guiding light for those who were struggling. In the second edition, author SaraKay Smullens has updated the text to reflect our evolving understanding of burnout. Once again, Smullens defines creative strategies for self-care and personal growth.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
MAY 31, 2022
IASSW Elections 2022: date extended for online voting. The IASSW election committee has decided to extend the deadline Wednesday June 15th. If you have not yet voted, Please go for it now. Please login here : [link] and proceed to vote. Note: Each Member ( Individual, Life Individual and School) can only vote ONCE. Affiliate Members do not have voting rights.
University of Connecticut
JUNE 1, 2022
Laurel L. Shortell, MSW, LICSW. Wed, Jul 20, 2022. 6:00 – 8:00 pm. 2 CECs. $40 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors. $50 – All Others. Webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete. Individuals with Asperger / autism profiles live in a world that is designed for those who intuitively recognize non-verbal signals and who understand the nuances of social interaction.
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.
The Guardian
MAY 30, 2022
Many reviews have focused too much on procedural and administrative issues at the expense of more emotional ones, says David Saltiel The report by the child safeguarding practice review panel on the deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson is admirably balanced. It avoids blaming individuals and sticks to its remit of setting out lessons to be learned ( Review calls for child protection overhaul in England after two deaths, 26 May).
Gary Direnfeld
MAY 30, 2022
When someone tells you of their pain, just listen. Do not try to solve or suggest they will get through it or ask to look at the bright side. While it appears helpful, it is actually diminishing the experience of the person who as a result, may feel more immersed in their distress, not less. It can inadvertently suggest their issue is not so significant when to them, it is.
Community Care
MAY 30, 2022
The “turmoil” in Bradford’s children’s services led to practice failings in Star Hobson’s case that meant allegations of harm against her were not treated sufficiently seriously, a review has found. Assessments were “too superficial” and did not enable the identification of risks to the toddler or a plan to mitigate them, found the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s review of Star’s murder by her mother’s partner, Savannah Brock
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.
Social Work Blog
JUNE 1, 2022
Getty Images. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. The shooting of 13 people in Buffalo of whom ten perished by an avowed white supremacist was a tragedy waiting to happen. The fact that 11 of the 13 victims were Black was no mistake. The victims were targeted in a planned and calculated attack by a white supremacist radicalized into becoming a member of national racist and anti-Semitic hate groups.
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