Social Work Haven

MAY 14, 2023

You asked, what are the benefits of being a social worker? Social work is a profession dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. It is a field that requires social work practice skills and offers a unique opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on people’s lives. While the challenges can be significant, the benefits of being a social worke r far outweigh them.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 18, 2023

Oftentimes during Mental Health Awareness Month, people share their stories about mental health. They open up about their struggles, the challenges that mental illness can present. These stories can vary in experience, but there is a common purpose: to raise awareness. By sharing our stories, we are creating spaces that help other people share theirs.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 16, 2023

By Jo Seiders, LCSW, CDE May 17 th is commonly recognized as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — a day many people around the globe celebrate gender and sexual diversity and collectively confront oppression, discrimination, intolerance, and violence that many LGBTQIA2S+ folks experience daily. The significance of May 17 th is that on that day in 1990 the diagnosis of “homosexuality” was no longer recognized in the ICD 10 — the 10th revision of the International Stati

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Community Care

MAY 14, 2023

By Natasha Sabin, Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse Across the UK in 2021, there were, on average, over 850 arrests for online sexual offences every month. Sadly, the ease with which child sexual abuse material can be viewed and shared has led to a huge growth in the production of abuse images and in the numbers of people accessing them. Data shows that, compared with those convicted of other forms of sexual offending, individuals who access child sexual abuse material are more likely to

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Why do you need to know about famous social workers? Famous social workers play an important role in our society, providing much-needed support to individuals and families who are facing difficult life situations. They help people cope with problems such as poverty, unemployment, mental illness, addiction, abuse, and neglect. By understanding the work of famous social workers, we can appreciate their impact on society and learn from their example.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 16, 2023

Wouldn’t it be nice if mental health was simple? If we could do one or two things, and that would solve our problems? I’d love that. One of the aspects of mental illness I dislike the most is how persistent it is. I’ll be going on about my day, trying to get tasks done, and then feel a flash of anxiety. Or I will get sad for no reason at all, as if the world is closing in on me.

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Nnatasha Tracy

MAY 18, 2023

I get asked about how I wrote a book about my mental illness all the time. My book is Lost Marbles: Insights into My Life with Depression & Bipolar , and I published it in 2016. It has done very well for me, and I don't regret writing the book for a moment. That said, writing a book about mental illness is not for the faint of heart. It's harder than you think , and many people find it less rewarding than they think.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 17, 2023

A Message from Dean Nina R. Heller to the Alumni Community Dear Alumni, This year has marked key milestones in the history of UConn School of Social Work. We recently celebrated our 75 th anniversary with a special event at the Bond Ballroom in Hartford. I was especially pleased to see so many of our alumni, faculty, staff, both current and emeriti, students, and community partners at our celebration.

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Bipolar Bandit

MAY 13, 2023

One of the first things we are told by experts is how important structure and discipline is for children. We teach them the rules of the house, how to play with peers, how to behave with elders and the rules of the dinner table. We assign for them a time to wake up, a time to nap and a strict bedtime. No fruits after evening, no shoes inside the house, the rules are endless.

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The New Social Worker

MAY 18, 2023

Networking and collaboration are big terms heard throughout social work. That old adage of "it's not what you know but who you know" comes to mind.

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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.

KVC

MAY 19, 2023

Nevertheless, I Persisted: Robin’s Inspiring Success Story When Robin was just three years old, her mother’s substance use led to her and her siblings being placed in foster care for their safety. This began a long and difficult road for Robin. She was adopted, but the family was not able to stay together. Despite many heartbreaking experiences, her KVC case workers were a consistent support to her.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 18, 2023

New Directions in Social Work Education in Africa: Challenges and Prospects; Guest editors: Susan Levy and Uzoma Okoye New Directions in Social Work Education in Africa: Challenges and Prospects is a newly published Special Issue in Social Work Education: International Journal, edited by Susan Levy and Uzoma Okoye. The collection brings to the fore some of the unique, rich, and varied aspects in contemporary African social work education, and will contribute to the knowledge base to inform, s

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Social Work Blog

MAY 18, 2023

By Paul R. Pace As someone who ran a large organization when he was dean at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, Richard P. Barth, PhD, MSW, says he knows the need for unanticipated expenditures that may not be very large but are timely and important. “Discretionary funding to support leadership can help make an organization run more smoothly and have a greater scale of accomplishment,” Barth says of one of the reasons he donates to the NASW Foundation.

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Therapist Development Center

MAY 17, 2023

The way psychotherapy concludes with a client can be a vital aspect of healing. This final stage of counseling, clinically referred to as “termination,” typically indicates when a client will transition to another clinician, take a prolonged break, or no … Continued The post Law and Ethics Exam Prep: Termination appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.

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Beautiful Voyager

MAY 16, 2023

This piece was first published in 2016, so a lot of the “people are asking me” framing is because I had just started talking about mental health publicly. I am surfacing it again now, in 2023, because I am still asked “How do I fix anxiety quickly?” regularly, and hearing people share their own tale of the wave seems more important than ever. A few days ago I got a call from a friend I've known for years.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 18, 2023

INVITATION TO AFRICA DAY INDABA 2023 The African Social Work Network (ASWNet) and Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA) cordially invite you to the Africa Day Indaba 2023. An indaba is an Ubuntu-inspired discussion space which values contributions from as many people in attendance as possible, in a respectful and reciprocal manner.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 16, 2023

Field Faculty Yatesha Robinson has been selected as a 2023 Michigan Road Scholar. The annual Michigan Road Scholar Tour is a five-day traveling seminar through the state of Michigan for U-M faculty. The tour provides a unique opportunity for faculty to learn more about the state’s economy, government, geography, educational systems, history and the diverse communities and cultures.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Several years ago, I made an offer to America’s latter-day “child savers” – the term their 19 th Century counterparts proudly gave themselves as they tore impoverished immigrant children from, their parents: I suggested a mutual moratorium on using horror stories to influence policy. I knew they’d never take me up on it. Because when it comes to advocating for a take-the-child-and-run approach, horror stories are all they’ve got.

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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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Children’s Home Society of Washington

MAY 15, 2023

As a single mom with a history of trauma, life wasn’t easy for Rebecca*. Her anxiety made her feel worried about her 5-year-old daughter Isabella’s well-being, and she was at a loss on how to access the help she so badly needed. Rebecca was stuck in an unstable housing situation without a support system in her life or the resources to move. In addition, she struggled to set clear rules with her daughter, who had trouble listening.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 15, 2023

Invitation for Panama Conference in April 4-7, 2024. Dr. Karene Nathaniel De Caires, former Vice President of IASSW and Deputy Dean of The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Trinidad and Tobago is inviting you all social workers across the world to participate in Panama Conference in April 4-7, 2024.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 16, 2023

Professor Joe Ryan was quoted in the Michigan Chronicle about new protocols set by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as part of their Keep Kids Safe Action Agenda. “MDHHS demonstrates a strong commitment to data-driven decisions to help keep children safe and guide the development of services for families,” he said. “Department actions such as increasing the number of family resource centers that provide critical services to vulnerable families and expanding home visiting pro

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Bipolar Bandit

MAY 13, 2023

One of the first things we are told by experts is how important structure and discipline is for children. We teach them the rules of the house, how to play with peers, how to behave with elders and the rules of the dinner table. We assign for them a time to wake up, a time to nap and a strict bedtime. No fruits after evening, no shoes inside the house, the rules are endless.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Why do you need a sample letter of recommendation for a social worker? Well, writing a letter of recommendatio n can be a powerful tool in helping social workers advance in their careers, prepare for their interviews, secure job opportunities, or pursue educational endeavors. As a social worker, you may find yourself in a position where you are asked to write a letter of recommendation for a colleague, student, or mentee.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 15, 2023

Panama Conference in April 4-7, 2024 Invitation by LOC Silvana Martinez former President of IFSW ,Professor at Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y Trabajo Social and Kenia Batista Presidenta de la Asociación de Trabajadores Sociales de Panamá at Asociación De Trabajadores Sociales De Panamá is inviting you all social workers across the world to participate in Panama Conference in April 4-7, 2024.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 16, 2023

Professor Luke Shaefer spoke with Michigan Advance about Rx Kids, a new program in Flint, Michigan, which will work to improve residents’ health by alleviating poverty in the state’s poorest city. The program, which is likely to begin in 2024, specifically focuses on maternal and infant health outcomes at a community level; every Flint resident who is pregnant will be eligible to receive direct cash payments during their pregnancy and throughout the first year of their child’s life.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 17, 2023

Joan Letendre, PhD, LCSW Tues, June 27, 2023 9:30 am – 4:oo pm In-person : SSW Building, 38 Prospect St, Hartford – Room 113 5 CECs – includes one hour of content on cultural competency $100 – UConn SSW Alumni & Current Field Instructors $125 – All Others The social isolation and loneliness experienced by many during the pandemic has shown us that people need connection and groups are one way to bring people together.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 17, 2023

This May, NASW is proud to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month and to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions Jewish Americans have made to the United States and the social work profession. As the country grapples with an alarming increase in violence, vandalism, and harassment against Jewish people and Jewish institutions, NASW stands with the Jewish community, calling for renewed efforts to prevent violence, threats, and intimidation against Jewish individuals and institutions a

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 13, 2023

THE 2024 KATHERINE A. KENDALL MEMORIAL AWARD- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations are invited for the Prestigious Katherine A. Kendall Memorial Award for distinguished contribution to the development of social work education internationally. Nominees can come from any region of the world and IASSW membership is not required. Most importantly, the nominee’s biography must match the required criteria as indicated in this document.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 16, 2023

Assistant Professor Lindsay Bornheimer and Research Project Coordinator Juliann Li Verdugo received a 2023 Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Outstanding Research Mentor Award. Each year, UROP recognizes outstanding mentors who have exceeded expectations in providing opportunities and guidance to their UROP students. These exceptional mentors demonstrate an interest in the college experiences, academic goals and career plans of their students.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 17, 2023

Whether you are an experienced group practitioner or new to the practice, we invite you to join us to learn and explore group work in today’s practice world. Social group work has a long history of bringing people together in many settings for enjoyment and to share common concerns, provide support and mutual aid, generate diverse solutions to problems, and learn new skills.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

MAY 15, 2023

As a private clinician, and Manager of the Social Work Department at the Valley Hospital, collectively we view our purpose as making a difference, making connections, making meaning and making a life- all of which entails breaking barriers on a daily basis. As social Workers, we are trained to help people address personal and systemic barriers to optimal living.

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Community Care

MAY 15, 2023

The ratio between the numbers of staff and the people they support is not safe in UK social work services, say two-thirds of practitioners. Social workers are also working increasing amounts of overtime and facing rising levels of burnout on the back of the pandemic, while over a third have considered leaving the profession. Those were among the findings of the sixth wave of research into Covid-19’s impact on health and social care practitioners, which started in May 2020 and has been carr

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