My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

One of the things I’ve learned on my mental health journey is that I can be extremely hard on myself. When I make mistakes or experience setbacks, I am quick to place the blame squarely on my shoulders. When I succeed, I’m reluctant to take any of the credit or share in any part of the praise. And while I know many of the reasons behind this (and since I don’t want to turn this post into a pseudo-therapy session), I’ve never really known what to do about it – which

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Digital exhibition: Making the Invisibility of Social Work Interventions in Climate Issues Visible. Professor Lena Dominelli is a qualified social worker and holds a Chair in Social Work at the University of Stirling. Lena has specific interests in climate change and extreme weather events. Through her research, she has created the concept of ‘green social work’ as a new paradigm for theory and practice.

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Negative self-talk can be transitioned into ability or growth-based self-talk. What might this look like? Dr. Veronica Hardy walks social work students and practitioners through steps to change negative self-talk into an opportunity for empowerment.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Posted November 12, 2021. Each fall, Medicare beneficiaries can review, compare, and change their coverage options during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP). The OEP, sometimes known as the annual election period, began on October 15 and ends on December 7. Changes made during the OEP affect coverage between January 1 and December 31, 2022. (The Medicare OEP is distinct from Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment , which occurs November 1 through December 15.).

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A few months ago marked four years of My Brain’s Not Broken and I will be honest – I did a terrible job of marking this milestone. Like many other people, 2021 has felt like a whirlwind of a year, and it’s felt almost impossible to keep up with everything. Every day brings tasks to accomplish and challenges to overcome, and if you don’t stop and look at the bigger picture, you miss some things.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Hint: It’s the county that tears apart families at one of the highest rates in the state, and yet has one of the worst records in the state on a key measure of child safety. Bob Gualtieri, the sheriff of Pinellas County, Florida (metropolitan St. Petersburg) is really upset. It seems he’s noticed something we’ve been pointing out on our Florida blog for years: Eckerd Connects, the longtime “lead agency” responsible for what happens to foster children after they’re torn from their homes in Pinell

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Garrett Rutledge. We’ve all heard of self-reflection, and I’d wager most of us would feel comfortable defining it. But generally, self-reflection exists more as a concept that’s understood in theory rather than in practice. How many of us genuinely self-reflect consistently? And how could we? Why should we? Today’s world is full of information, activity, and resources; […].

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In Part 2 of his 2-part series on organizational reputation, Gary Grant discusses some of the considerations in taking steps to protect your organization's reputation on social media sites.

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International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The IFSW a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council issued the following statement to the UN 60th Session of the Commission for Social Development. The IFSW encompasses 146 social work associations, representing over 5 million social workers worldwide (IFSW, 2021, IFSW Statement on the Draft on the Right to Development). […].

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Michigan Social Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Berenice Castillo, Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Psychology, has successfully defended her dissertation entitled "Three Studies Examining Externalizing Behavior and Substance Use Among Diverse Youth." Her committee consisted of Andrew Grogan-Kaylor, and John Schulenberg (co-chairs), Cristina Bares and Matt Diemer. Castillo will join Florida International University as an assistant professor of social work in January.

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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.

Swhelper

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

SWHELPER. A new analysis led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers finds that the number of U.S. adults who report they have a disability is 27%, representing 67 million adults, an increase of 1% since the data were last analyzed in 2016. In this new study, which used data collected in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]. View Full Article - New Analysis: More U.S.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various aspects of daily living and has brought difficult challenges that many are still adjusting to. The effects of COVID-19 can cause many negative feelings, including stress, fear, isolation and sadness. Countless people have experienced increased stress or reported negative mental health as a result of the challenging pandemic.

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University of Connecticut

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Name, Profession Title, SSW Class & Concentration. Ayesha R. Clarke, Deputy Director at Health Equity Solutions, c/o 2018, Policy Practice. Brief description about your current career path . After I graduated, I was hired by COMPASS Youth Collaborative and assumed the role as Vice President of Operations. I utilized the skills I learned about program planning and policies to understand my role and how to push accountability for programming.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Tom and Jerry. One of the best Christmas presents I ever got was a Tom and Jerry puppet. My Tom and Jerry puppet looked exactly like the cartoon characters. Tom had a blue head made of rubber. His body was blue corduroy fabric with a white oval belly. My hands fit in the puppet’s body. I put my thumb and baby finger in the arms. Jerry, also rubber, fit on a tab that was connected to one of Tom’s hands.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Valeria Sinclair-Chapman. Diversity is big business in the academy. Foundations such as Ford, Carnegie, and Robert Wood Johnson support academic efforts to diversify the professoriate; and colleges and universities across the country are investing significant resources in diversity efforts. Furthermore, the academy has begun hiring chief diversity officers, following corporate sector trends — 60% of Fortune 500 companies […].

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Relias

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Recent social movements such as Black Lives Matter and protests over the murder of George Floyd have brought anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion to the forefront of American consciousness. For behavioral health providers, addressing racism and racial trauma in behavioral healthcare is crucial. Providers have a moral obligation to understand how incidents of racism can impact clients of color and have the competency to address this impact.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Deciding to enter an addiction recovery program is courageous because it’s about more than just sharing your feelings or finding the willpower to quit using. Addiction recovery addresses your physical, mental and emotional needs, and that requires effort. Whether you are contemplating this decision or it’s already been made, you should be proud of yourself for taking… The post Debunking Myths About Addiction Recovery appeared first on Gateway.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

We start with two big virtual events TODAY (Nov. 10): ? At 12:45 p.m. ET, Andrea Elliott, author of Invisible Child, discusses her outstanding book and the intersection of law, journalism and social justice at this event sponsored by the New York University School of Law Forum. ? Attending it will be just what you need to tune up your b.s. detector when the evangelists for predictive analytics (basically computerized racial profiling) in child welfare try to sell it at a virtual event at 5:00 p.

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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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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Wendy Taylor. Though virtual learning is seemingly becoming less commonplace across the country, it’s still certainly around and likely will be for some time. And we all know that virtual learning has its challenges. Especially when it comes to differentiating in the virtual classroom. For students with special education accommodations, teachers will need to get creative in […].

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Michigan Social Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Joint PhD student Charles Williams II is the subject of a new “This is Michigan” video, which chronicles the emergency response program Williams spearheaded during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The School of Social Work partnered with the Historic King Solomon Baptist Church in Detroit, where Williams is the pastor, to care for those in the community who were hit hard by the shutdown.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Intravenous (IV) drug use can cause many adverse effects on health and long-lasting medical complications. When germs are on the skin or the needle, they can be introduced into the bloodstream. That risk factor means IV drug use comes with various health dangers. Learn more about the possible infections and complications associated with IV drug misuse… The post The Health Dangers of IV Drug Use appeared first on Gateway.

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The High Court has ruled that local authorities can usually arrange for children in their care to have Covid-19 and flu vaccines even when parents object. At a family court hearing last week, Mr Justice Poole ruled that authorities could generally agree the vaccination of children for whom they have a care order without court approval, despite parents’ objections, so long as: The vaccines in question were being administered to children of the relevant age as part of a national programme approved

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

SWHELPER. As researchers investigate reasons for America’s persistent gender wage gap, one possible explanation that has emerged in roughly the last decade is that women may be less competitive than men, and are therefore passed over for higher-ranking roles with larger salaries. But a new study suggests that it’s likely not that simple.

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University of Connecticut

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Dear Colleagues, I hope this greeting and update finds you all well and healthy. It has certainly been a strange twenty months as we have had to find ways to adapt and develop new ways of relating, teaching, learning, and working. For some of you, things may feel a bit more “back to normal” and others may find that there are lessons learned through the pandemic that we can incorporate into our family and work lives.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Conflicts in couple relationships hand us the potential for profound, deep, permanent change “on a silver platter”. Knowing how to respond to this opportunity is the key to effective couples treatment. Too often couple conflicts make therapists anxious, and they prematurely shut down the most fertile ground for empathy and understanding. In a previous blog post, I addressed the concept of regulation.

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A council’s multiple breaches of the Care Act and failure to give due regard for a woman’s human rights left her malnourished and degraded, a report has found. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found that Gloucestershire council failed to appropriately assess or meet Miss X’s needs or support her partner, Mr L, in caring for her, leading him to burn out and leave.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

SWHELPER. When Frank Kilpatrick set out to convince more younger people to get the jab, he knew he’d have to overcome several roadblocks. One, young people tend to feel invincible, and thus somehow unaffected by the COVID-19 virus. Two, they aren’t moved by data that shows the benefits of vaccination. Three, they tend not to watch […]. View Full Article - Too Many Young People Aren’t Getting the Jab – Can Music Change Their Minds?

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Exclusive: Survey finds nine in 10 leaders say work pressures and lack of staff are unsustainable in England Patient safety in the NHS in England is being put at “unacceptably high” risk, with severe staff shortages leaving hospitals, GP surgeries and A&E units struggling to cope with soaring demand, health chiefs have warned. The health service has hit “breaking point”, the leaders say, with record numbers of patients seeking care.

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Social Care

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

"If having the vaccine could save a life, why wouldn’t you?". Research brings reassurance. My colleagues have asked me many times if I have had the flu jab. My answer has always been “No, I don’t need the flu vaccine, I’m not a sickly person, I never get ill. I have a good immune system.” I then decided to read up on flu and why I should have the vaccine.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

William Milton Bowen. In recent years, the idea of tuition-free colleges and universities in the United States has made its way into mainstream political debates. In many ways, this idea makes good economic sense. Federal subsidies that help state governments eliminate undergraduate tuition and fees at public universities shift tax burdens to the federal government.

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Head of Care England says Tory policy has widened gulf between the two services since start of pandemic Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers have deepened the split between social care and the health service since the pandemic began, the chief executive of trade group Care England has said. In a devastating attack on the government, Professor Martin Green said that ministers tested out controversial policies on social care and treated it “like the child they ar

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