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Social Work To-Do List: What You Must Include

Social Work Haven

I learnt early in my social work career that social work can easily take over your life. Social work to do list helped me manage my time effectively after trying different approaches. Trending Content on Social Work Haven. To begin with, I focused most on my cases and tried to stay on top of emails, voice messages, reports at all times. In doing this, I took work home with me, missed tea and sometimes lunch breaks just to ensure I have covered everything.

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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. People can develop PTSD from many experiences, including natural disasters, abuse or other life-altering events. Some people may turn to substances to cope with their symptoms and strong emotions. Some people develop misconceptions regarding PTSD, which creates a stigma within the mental health community that could prevent people from seeking the help they need to improve their healt

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Getting Out of My Head

My Brains Not Broken

Some days I wish I could get out of my head. I don’t always know what I mean when I say that, but the sentiment is there. It feels like I live most of my life inside my head and every so often, I want to burst out. I’m sure actually doing so isn’t as dramatic as all that, but it feels like it would be. Being ‘inside your head’ is a fancy synonym for overthinking a moment or situation but when you do it often, it feels like it’s just the way you experience thin

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New York Giants’ football player, Nick Gates, dons National CASA/GAL logo on gameday cleats

National Casa Gal

"I want to pay-it-forward and spotlight the huge need for CASA volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected kids." --Nick Gates. Read More. The post New York Giants’ football player, Nick Gates, dons National CASA/GAL logo on gameday cleats appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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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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“[Like being] stopped and frisked for 60 days”: NYC family policing traumatizes kids, confuses poverty with neglect and is racially biased. Who says so? Some of their own caseworkers.

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

It’s all in a report commissioned by the Administration for Children’s Services itself. Among the recommendations: “Transparently share information and data around decision-making.” ACS’ response: Don’t release the report! In a survey, ACS' own workers say there should be a law requiring them to tell families their rights, but their leadership opposes it.

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Rogério M. Pinto Named Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare

Michigan Social Work

Professor Rogério M. Pinto was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. The academy is an honorific society of distinguished scholars and practitioners dedicated to achieving excellence in the field of social work and social welfare through high-impact work that advances social good. Fellow status is among the highest professional accolades bestowed to social work scholars.

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New Treatment for Bipolar Disorder and Resources How to Learn About Them and Apply Them to your Life

Bipolar Bandit

The main reason for writing this is to raise awareness about a new group on Instagram called Keto Bipolar Research lead by Julie Fast, a world- renowned pioneer on the bipolar disorder front. She has written many books and if you have not heard of her, I highly suggest you look into reading them. She has spent three years of research on this topic of using diet to control bipolar disorder symptoms and has a lot to share with her guests in her group.

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New child welfare data from NYC confirm: The “unintended abolition” worked!

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Key child safety measures show significant improvement A Black Families Matter rally in New York City in 2020. (Photo by Rise) This is the first of three parts about a scathing report, commissioned by the New York City family policing agency itself, which found pervasive racial and class bias in the agency, and rampant confusion of poverty with “neglect.” ?

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Press Release: NASW Ohio Chapter demands legislature drop bill that would let other professions become licensed social workers

Social Work Blog

Ohio Capitol Building. The National Association of Social Workers Ohio Chapter (NASW Ohio) is demanding the state legislature not pass legislation that could seriously harm thousands of Ohioans who are experiencing mental health struggles. The Ohio Senate on Nov. 30 amended Substitute HB 509 to allow people with degrees other than social work to be a licensed social workers, an action that will erode the quality of mental health care in the state.

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Your Social Work Career Coach: How To Embrace a Job Seeker’s Market in Social Work

The New Social Worker

Across the U.S., we have seen a surge in jobs for social workers in 2022. Opportunities have increased in terms of number of jobs available, salaries, sign-on bonuses, and working conditions.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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DUTCH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS IS CELEBRATING 75TH ANNIVERSARY

International Federation of Social Workers

Operating under different names, but since 1947 BPSW (The Netherlands) can be proud of a flourishing social workers association that already exists for 75 years, and still going strong. As […].

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending November 30, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

There’s been so much news since the last round-up that I’m dividing this one up into two parts. Part two, tomorrow, is just for stories about Florida. ? Two years ago, New York City’s family policing agency, the Administration for Children’s Services, commissioned a study of racism in the agency. Among the recommendations: “Transparently share information and data around decision-making.

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Mental Health Impacts of Hurricane Harvey: Examining the Roles of Intimate Partner Violence and Resilience

Social Work Blog

Prior research has found that the prevalence and severity of intimate partner violence increase in communities experiencing a disaster. Less studied are the associations between intimate partner violence, disaster exposure, and mental health outcomes following disaster events. In a recent issue of the journal Social Work Research , co-published by NASW and Oxford University Press, researchers reveal findings from a study of intimate partner violence following a natural disaster.

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4,000 social workers face removal as 96% renew registration

Community Care

Just over 4,000 social workers will no longer be able to in practise in England because they did not renew their registration this year, according to provisional figures. The number marks an increase on last year’s figure (2,869) and represents 4% of those who needed to renew, up from 3% in 2021, said Social Work England. However, it is in line with previous years, which have seen 4,000 to 6,000 people leave the register annually.

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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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IFSW Representative calls for Greater Climate Action at the UN

International Federation of Social Workers

IFSW UN Asia-Pacific Representative Dr Sebastian Cordoba addressed the UN ESCAP Committee on Environment and Development this week advocating for greater climate action from Member States. The statement drew attention […].

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The New York Times rediscovers wrongful removal, class bias and racial bias in child welfare – and gets a lot right. But the story is marred by some glaring errors.

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

This is the third of three parts about a scathing report, commissioned by the New York City family policing agency itself, that found pervasive racial and class bias in the agency, and rampant confusion of poverty with “neglect.” ? Monday: Context for the new study : The Administration for Children’s Services’ own data show that when the agency pulled back, did fewer investigations and took fewer children – child safety improved. ?

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Monthly Series Engages Students, New Social Workers

Social Work Blog

By Alison Laurio. Managing student debt; concerns about risk and liability; how to begin a job search; what is a social work license, and why is or isn’t it important?; and landing your dream social work job are topics many social work students and recent graduates are eager to find out more about. Now they can, thanks to a free program conceived, launched and directed by NASW Michigan Chapter Executive Director Duane Breijak.

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Older people unlawfully detained in mental health hospitals because of poor DoLS practice, warns CQC

Community Care

Older people are being unlawfully detained in mental health hospitals “in very many cases” because of poor practice around the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), the Care Quality Commission has warned. The CQC said that, in some older people’s wards, staff were applying for a DoLS authorisation after the expiry of a patient’s stay for admission under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983, in cases where the person needed ongoing hospital care. “In very many

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

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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REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR: SOCIAL WORK CAREER IN CANADA

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR: SOCIAL WORK CAREER IN CANADA. Date: 26/11/2022. Day: Saturday. Event: International Webinar. Title: Social Work Career in Canada. Guest speaker: Dr. Dixon Sookraj, an Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Faculty of Health & Social Development at University of British Columbia, Canada. Supporting Agency: The International Association of Schools of Social Work.

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Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies

Social Work Haven

Knowledge of social work intervention strategies is central to the social work role. The role of the social worker becomes increasingly important as communities become more diverse. According to Parker (2013), as the influence of traditional frameworks such as religion and politics lessens, the social worker’s role becomes increasingly important.

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How to Enjoy a Sober New Year’s Eve

Gateway Foundation

It’s no secret that society often glamorizes binge drinking, especially on New Year’s Eve and other holidays. While it can feel challenging to navigate the holiday season sober, now is a great time to recommit to your goals and connect to the true meaning behind the holidays. While it will take some planning, celebrating sober will have you waking up refreshed on New Year’s Day, ready to tackle your goals with more clarity and ambition than ever before.

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Government urged to fund return to social work scheme to bring back 200 practitioners

Community Care

Council heads have urged the government to fund another return to social work scheme to bring 200 practitioners back into practice and alleviate pressures on the workforce in England. The Local Government Association (LGA) made the call in a briefing ahead of a House of Commons debate last week on the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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Luke Shaefer Quoted in a New York Times on the Effects of the Child Tax Credit

Michigan Social Work

Professor Luke Shaefer spoke with the New York Times about the ongoing effort to bring back the Expanded Child Tax Credit. The pandemic-era program, which sent monthly checks to most U.S. families with children, helped cut child poverty nearly in half during the program’s six-month run. Shaefer’s research found that hardships fell as soon as the payments started and rose as soon as they stopped.

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9 Best Social Work Books You Need Now | Student

Social Work Haven

For the record, there are no magic books that will help you excel in your academic work without putting in the hours to study, stay organised and understand the modules taught. These recommendations are books I have used and whilst this is subjective, I think they are great resources for all social work students. Whether you are reading this article at the beginning of your studies or towards the end, it’s never too late to get these books.

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How to Enjoy an Alcohol-Free Christmas

Gateway Foundation

Our culture tends to normalize alcohol, and this is especially true on holidays like Christmas. While you might feel hesitant about celebrating the festivities without a drink in hand, there are many fun ways to spend this time of year sober and healthy. Ultimately, Christmas is about enjoying time with friends and family and making memories you’ll cherish for life, and being sober can help you appreciate the true meaning of the holidays.

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Law and Ethics Exam Prep: Business Practices and Policies

Therapist Development Center

One of the most fundamental aspects of navigating a new career as a psychotherapist is learning the business practices and policies that protect you and your clients. For many pre-licensed associates, this can feel like a daunting task. It’s no … Continued. The post Law and Ethics Exam Prep: Business Practices and Policies appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.

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New Treatment for Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia That Could Change Your Life ( Updating with resources occasionally)

Bipolar Bandit

UPDATES: ( Original Aricle scroll down to ORIGINAL ARTICLE ) Metabolic Mind is a great thing to check out. Living Well With Schizophrenia You Tube How Keto/ Carnivore Healed His Bipoar Dosorder You Tube Chris Palmer Link to Articles Below Ketogenic therapy can put #bipolar disorder in remission, but how does ketosis impact the brain and who responds best?

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15 Best Motivational Quotes to Inspire You Each Day

Social Work Haven

15 positive quotes explained to inspire you each day “Be the change that you wish to see in the world” ? Mahatma Gandhi Explanation Changes in life are unavoidable however, you can trigger personal change which can help you rise to the challenge and become a better, and stronger version of yourself. Through this journey you are able to inspire others positively as a result of what you have experienced.

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Council’s ‘relentless drive’ to improve children’s experiences helps it shed ‘inadequate’ tag

Community Care

Stoke-on-Trent has shed its ‘inadequate’ status, with Ofsted praising its “co-ordinated and relentless drive” to improve children’s experiences despite pandemic hardships. The council came under government intervention in 2019 after an inspection found children were not being protected, cases were being “inappropriately closed” and leaders did not understand the extent of the failings.

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Improving outcomes through Shared Lives

Social Care

The Shared Lives care model is growing again and it's a great way to care - and live. [Image created by freepik.com ]. Going for growth. The word ‘growth’ has attracted a bit of negative press in recent months. We have seen growth in bad things: cost of living, instability at home and abroad, and care worker turnover. But I want to talk about good growth, in this case, the growth of Shared Lives.

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Child asylum seekers detained as adults after UK Home Office ‘alters birth dates’

The Guardian

Unaccompanied child refugees describe attacks in notorious Manston camp after officials ‘ignore or discount’ ID documents The Home Office is routinely changing the dates of birth of unaccompanied child asylum seekers to classify them as adults, according to experts who say the practice is now happening on a “horrifying scale”. As a result, many children are being wrongly sent to the notorious Home Office site at Manston in Kent , the experts warn, and detained in unsafe conditions for up to seve

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Ugly Truth About Becoming a Practice Educator

Social Work Haven

As a social work student, a Practice Educator (PE) supported my 70 and 100-day placement. I aspired to become a Practice Educator to support students learning. The University ensured that students had access to several resources to help make our placement journey a success, however, placement experiences differed because of a combination of several factors.