Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 10, 2024
In the mid 90s I was given an amazing opportunity. I was asked to develop a private brain injury rehabilitation program. I did. It was amazing. I had an unlimited budget. There was a stipulation. I had to include a few other professionals already hired. One in particular had a tremendous ego. Although an unlimited budget, I still set a budget. He overspent.
MQ Mental Health
AUGUST 12, 2024
Celebrating International Youth Day: A day to honour the transformative power of sports. This blog, written by MQ ambassador Amazin LeThi , explores how sports can profoundly impact LGBTQ youth. As we celebrate International Youth Day, it’s crucial to recognize the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ youth and the transformative power sports can have in their lives.
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CAPC
AUGUST 16, 2024
Simple steps that palliative care leaders can take to encourage team engagement and inclusivity, and help identify risks of unexpected departures.
Relias
AUGUST 14, 2024
As part of our 12th-anniversary celebration featuring crepes and mimosas, our CEO, Kay Krafft, shared a poem in his toast that encapsulates the spirit of Relias and the passion that drives us forward. Inspired by our mission and the communities we serve, this poem, crafted by ChatGPT using Relias.com content in the style of Jane Austen, paints a picture of our commitment to enhancing healthcare through innovation, education, and support.
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.
Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 10, 2024
Don’t you just love those kids who lie straight to your face? He was six. He hit another child. An adult saw it. The adult told the child’s parent who then asked their kid if he hit another child as described. Of course the child said he didn’t. That prompted a game of getting the truth. “Are you sure?” asked the parent to which the child responded, “Why don’t you believe me?
MQ Mental Health
AUGUST 13, 2024
Content warning: Mentions of self-harm, suicide, or suicidal thoughts Written by volunteer Ben White, this blog details his journey through a depressive period, and the strength it took to change his life for the better. My name is Ben, I am a 28-year-old medical secretary, from London. When it comes to mental health, everyone has a story to tell, whether it be about themselves, a friend, or a family member.
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Relias
AUGUST 12, 2024
Trauma is an emotional response to living through a stressful event. A traumatic event can affect a person’s sense of safety, self, and ability to regulate emotions. They may have a hard time handling everyday things. They may not connect their trauma to current health problems. For healthcare professionals, it is important to consider both physical and mental well-being.
Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 10, 2024
If everything is a negotiation with your child, everything will be an argument. Imagine that playing out at school. Teacher says to 30 students, “Take out your books.” The teacher uses that voice that says this isn’t a request, it’s a requirement. It’s non negotiable. They typically listen. Some parents have difficulty being clear and unequivocal and then complain that their child doesn’t listen.
MQ Mental Health
AUGUST 13, 2024
A world-first study from Flinders University has revealed that doomscrolling—habitual checking of disturbing social media stories—negatively affects our perception of humanity and life's meaning. Doomscrolling involves spending excessive time scrolling through traumatic news such as shootings, terrorism, and conspiracies, often to the point of addiction.
Social Work Awards
AUGUST 12, 2024
Social workers shortlisted for prestigious national awards The Social Worker of the Year Awards is pleased to announce this year’s finalists. All those who have been shortlisted are being recognised for their extraordinary practice and will find out if they have won the Award in their category at a special event this November in London. The finalists were chosen by panels of independent judges including previous award winners, social workers, industry leaders and people with lived experience of
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University of Connecticut
AUGUST 15, 2024
Shauna Figueroa, LCSW Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6 pm – 8 pm Live Webinar 2 CECs Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors The Challenging Stereotypes of the Black Women training is an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of the stereotypes and realities surrounding the Black Woman narrative. This training series seeks to unpack the historical roots, societal impact, and contemporary implications of this harmful stereotype, while fostering und
The Guardian
AUGUST 15, 2024
The child protection system is so stretched that some cases are simply marked ‘closed’ without children being seen at all, caseworkers say. In the northern rivers, the situation is among the worst Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast It begins with a phone call. A 10-year-old boy rings, asking for help because his mum’s not coping, she’s been drinking and can’t look after him.
Community Care
AUGUST 14, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The failure rate for the children’s assessed and support year in employment (ASYE) has fallen but black and minority ethnic practitioners remain less likely than white counterparts to pass the year. Skills for Care’s annual report on the children’s ASYE for 2023-24 also showed that women were consistently more likely to pass the year compared with men, continuing another t
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 11, 2024
We, the Nordic Associations of Social Workers, urge our governments to demand that international humanitarian law is upheld in Gaza.
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University of Connecticut
AUGUST 15, 2024
Yoko Kawai, PhD Lecturer, Yale School of Architecture ?, October ?, 2024 Live Webinar 9 am – 12 pm 3 CECs The workshop will be recorded. The video camera will not record participants’ faces. Registration Fee: $75 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors The pandemic has significantly impacted the wellbeing of social workers and other practitioners with increased anxiety, depression, and isolation due to demanding caseloads and the shift to telehealth.
The Guardian
AUGUST 14, 2024
Families bear the brunt of politicians’ neglect of elder care, writes Alan Walker , while Maria Brenton and Tim Johnson look to the Netherlands and Ireland Gaby Hinsliff’s piece will have resonated with anyone who has ever given frail parents everything that is lumped together under the label of “care” ( The shrunken state expects families to fill the voids in health and social care.
Relias
AUGUST 14, 2024
Workplace violence is a growing concern in many sectors, but it’s particularly challenging in home healthcare settings. Home health workers provide essential services, often to vulnerable populations, in environments that are not always controlled or predictable. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts that the job market for home health and personal care aids will grow by 22% from 2022 to 2032, adding about 804,600 new jobs.
University of Connecticut
AUGUST 15, 2024
C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP, FASHP Distinguished Professor and Chair, Pharmacy Practice, UConn School of Pharmacy Wed, Sept 25, 2024 – Live Webinar 10 am – 11:30 am 1.5 CECs Registration Fee: $37.50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors summarize the clinical evidence behind psychedelics for mental health disorders.
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
AUGUST 12, 2024
Money from the sale of shares was urgently needed to fund his care, but it only arrived after my husband’s death My 83-year-old husband had to go into a care home last year. We were self-funding, but the money soon ran out and, last October, I had to sell shares he had through share administration service Equiniti. I had registered power of attorney.
University of Connecticut
AUGUST 15, 2024
Anthony Gay Thursday, November 21, 2024 Live Webinar 6 pm – 8 pm 2 CECs Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors In this training we will look at the psychological and social factors that contribute to gangs and their historical roots and evolution in America to gain an understanding of the socio-economic factors that fuel their existence.
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