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Guest Post: Bipolar Is Not An Insult, It’s A Medical Condition by Marisa Feliciano

Bipolar Bandit

Language matters. We hear people refer to the weather as bipolar. We hear people call their toddler’s tantrums bipolar. We hear people joke that their unreliable cars are bipolar. I get it, no one is perfect, and I highly doubt the people using that language are trying to be hurtful. Unfortunately, what I hear most frequently is people using the word “bipolar” as a way to put someone down and for me, that STINGS.

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CASA volunteer fosters love of reading with comic books

National Casa Gal

Volunteers like Sara make a life-changing difference for children and youth. Read More. The post CASA volunteer fosters love of reading with comic books appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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NCCPR in Youth Today on why the rocket scientists can stick to their day jobs

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

A concept some of us have been pushing for decades has suddenly become a centerpiece of the child welfare debate: Family policing agencies routinely confuse poverty with neglect. It follows, therefore, that an enormous amount of what we call “child maltreatment” can be solved through a two-step process. 1. Find the poor people. 2. Send money. Research bears this out.

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Prevention Principles in Case Management and Addiction

Counselor Toolbox podcast

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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!

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Guest Post: The Art of Playing for Good Mental Health by Lou Farrell

Bipolar Bandit

The Art of Playing for Good Mental Health. Have you forgotten how to play? When we suffer from mental illness, play often goes out the window, but we need to play to gain good mental health; it is vital for refuelling our brain with positive thoughts and increasing our self-esteem. Table of Contents. What is the Art of Playing? Good Mental Health Begins With Play When Was The Last Time You Played?

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Celebrating positive impacts on National Nonprofit Day

National Casa Gal

Today and every day, please join us in celebrating the phenomenal work of nonprofits– staff members, volunteers and those who support us – who are impacting lives every day. Read More. The post Celebrating positive impacts on National Nonprofit Day appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Social Work Considerations for Chronic Conditions

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60 Mental Health Quotes that Inspire, Encourage, or Educate #10

Bipolar Bandit

I enjoy taking pictures and then adding quotes to them. Some of these are my own quotes, but most of them are from other people and I have given them credit. Disclaimer: I used Canva to make many of the designs. 54 until here. Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” ? Roy T. Bennett. Take responsibility of your own happiness ; never put it in other people’s hands.

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Akerman and National CASA/GAL Association for Children announce 2021 recipient of Academic Excellence Scholarship for foster youth

National Casa Gal

Tawanna Brown, of Verona, New Jersey, an incoming freshman at Seton Hall University, is the 2021 recipient of the Akerman Academic Excellence Scholarship. Read More. The post Akerman and National CASA/GAL Association for Children announce 2021 recipient of Academic Excellence Scholarship for foster youth appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Did child welfare fearmongering contribute to the increase in COVID among children?

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

An eighth-grade girl died the morning of Saturday, Aug. 14, in Raleigh, Miss., mere hours after testing positive for COVID-19. Multiple sources told the Mississippi Free Press that the student had attended classes at the school most of the week, including Wednesday, before testing positive for COVID-19 at week’s end. Her health quickly declined afterward. -- Mississippi Free Press , Aug. 15, 2021 Just one week into the new school year, 5,599 students and 316 employees in Hillsborough County [Flo

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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A Strengths Based Approach to Depression

Counselor Toolbox podcast

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IFSW Statement on the Draft Convention on the Right to Development

International Federation of Social Workers

IFSW supports the draft convention on the right to development highlighting its eco-social aspects and sees each concern as interrelated. As the global professional body for social work the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) acts as an inclusive and democratic facilitator of global standards, policies and ethical principles. Each of the Federation’s 146 national […].

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Identifying Strengths

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Diabetes Counseling

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Environmental Safety in Case Management

Counselor Toolbox podcast

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Insurance Aspects of Case Management

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Case Management Review SAMHSA TIP 27

Counselor Toolbox podcast

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Strengths Based Tools to Address Mood Disorders

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Strengths Based Tools to Address Mood Disorders Strengths Based Tools to Address Mood Disorders

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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Caring for Caregivers

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