The New Social Worker
JANUARY 4, 2023
What helped our tech columnist get through pandemic lockdown? Technology, of course, including reading and listening apps, cooking tech, Alexa, and others. And now that lockdown is over, the same tech continues to add value to everyday life.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JANUARY 3, 2023
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 04:35 Secure Attachment and Emotional Intelligence How consistency develops EI 07:10 Secure attachment. What responsiveness develops 10:05 How validation and encouragement develop emotional intelligence 13:15 Summary TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 04:35 Secure Attachment and Emotional Intelligence How consistency develops EI 07:10 Secure attachment.
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My Brains Not Broken
JANUARY 3, 2023
Happy New Year! I’m sure you don’t need to read another post from me about how I feel about New Year’s resolutions ; I can save that song and dance for another year. Instead, what I’d like to focus on today is how I’m hoping to approach the year: what I can bring to the table, how I’m hoping to grow, and trying to build on what I’ve learned about myself in 2022.
Social Work Blog
JANUARY 6, 2023
The January 2023 issue of the journal Social Work is now online. NASW members can read it here. Here are some of the articles in this issue: Beyond Ramps, Curb Cuts, and Captions: A Call for Disability Justice in Social Work. Despite decades of advocacy, Disabled people continue to experience ableism—such as inaccessibility, stigma, and exclusion—in all realms of social work.
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!
The New Social Worker
JANUARY 2, 2023
A winter pause inspired some P’s and Q’s that can deepen and strengthen our self-care. Here, Erlene considers 5 P’s. Her next post will discuss Q’s of self-care, i.e., asking critical, clarifying key Questions.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JANUARY 2, 2023
TITLE: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL WORK IN REALISING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. Date: 18th January, 2023, Hybrid Mode, (Hybrid event/ in person Nelson Mandela University). Please register to get meeting link : [link]. CO-HOSTED BY IASSW/ ASSWA/ NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY/JOHANNESBURG UNIVERSITY/ASASWEI. Time: 9h00 to 17h00. The Sustainable Development Goals are designed to hold governments around the world accountable to ensure that the debilitating poverty and inequality in their countries are s
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Swhelper
JANUARY 5, 2023
Deona Hooper. Tech and Movement Building: How to Hold Space in the Digital Age Part 1 by Avani Parekh of Facebook. Avani explores using technology to build community and provide service. This presentation was created for our global virtual summit for Spring 2020. View Full Article - Tech and Movement Building Part I.
Relias
JANUARY 3, 2023
Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have some level of difficulty with social communication and interaction skills. They may find it difficult to engage in conversations, understand implied social rules, respond to nonverbal cues, or see others’ perspective. Using autism social skills training can help your clients, children, and adults alike improve their skills in these areas.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JANUARY 6, 2023
Social Work in Social Policy: Engagement Strategies for Today and the Next Generation—A Book Event |. January 26, 2023 (virtual event, register to receive link) REGISTER. Social workers have profoundly shaped social policy for over a century, but how can they continue to influence it effectively? On January 26, join an international team of sponsors for Social Work in Social Policy: Engagement Strategies for Today and the Next Generation—A Book Event , a panel discussion with John Gal and Idi
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JANUARY 2, 2023
Does that health care worker who wants you to fill out a questionnaire about “adverse childhood experiences” think you’re really just a “mentally ill, violent, criminal deadbeat”? Check out these website comments , both from the same commenter, during a discussion of issues that touched on “adverse childhood experiences” (ACEs), the confusion of poverty with neglect and racial bias in “child welfare”: You can give some poor families a million dollar house and 20,000 dollars a month and it won’t
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.
The New Social Worker
JANUARY 3, 2023
Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work program at Morgan State University and CEO of a behavioral health company in Baltimore, will be the new chief executive officer of the National Association of Social Workers.
Social Work Blog
JANUARY 4, 2023
The December 2022 – January 2023 issue of Social Work Advocates is available online. You can view the flipbook at this link. Some of the stories in this issue: When Prisoners Go Home: Preventing Recidivism Among Top Goals for Social Workers. Social workers are instrumental in helping men and women prepare for release and success as they leave prison.
Swhelper
JANUARY 5, 2023
SWHELPER. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University and chief executive officer of a behavioral health company in Baltimore, will be the new chief executive officer of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) beginning February 6. Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, succeeds […].
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JANUARY 3, 2023
● ProPublica and NBC News wrapped up their extraordinary series on the harm of family policing with an urgent reminder that “In Child Welfare Cases, Most of Your Constitutional Rights Don’t Apply.” They also published an update to their story about racial bias in family policing, a story that focused on Arizona. Turns out one of the foremost critics of that system quoted in the story has an interesting new job.
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Community Care
JANUARY 6, 2023
The Scottish Government must pause its ‘disruptive’ plans to remove social care from council control, in order to shore up local authority services that face real-terms cuts in 2023-24. That was the message this week from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities , in response to the 2023-24 Scottish budget , published last month, which COSLA claimed would put social care services under “tremendous pressure” The Scottish Government said the budget would provide over £5
Nicole Clark Consulting
JANUARY 4, 2023
Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. The board of directors is a governing body for an incorporated organization, consisting of individuals that provide strategic governance and support to an organization’s leader, staff, and stakeholders. Here in the United States, in order to maintain 501(c)3 nonprofit status, an organization needs to [.].
Swhelper
JANUARY 6, 2023
Flynn Jones. A high-performance culture in an organisation makes people want to come to work because they know that their input counts and that their efforts are valued by the company and by their co-workers. It allows them to focus on doing what they do best every day without having to worry about how others might react […]. View Full Article - What is High Performance Culture and How to Create It.
Social Work Blog
JANUARY 6, 2023
By Sue Coyle, MSW. As the world nears the end of the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States is both transitioning back toward pre-pandemic life and settling into a new normal. It’s a delicate balance that continues to evolve, as does the virus. Cases of the coronavirus have not disappeared. In mid-September, two and a half years after the pandemic began in the U.S., there were 471,611 reported weekly cases in the country and 3,230 deaths.
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Community Care
JANUARY 6, 2023
There is a “mixed picture” in relation to tackling racism on assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) programmes, the latest analysis of children’s services schemes has found. While there had been a general improvement in discourse around racial diversity and inclusion, there was often a disconnect between the intent of senior managers and the experiences of newly qualified social workers, found Skills for Care’s 2021-22 report on the children’s ASYE.
Relias
JANUARY 5, 2023
The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) 2023 Health Care Workforce Scan examined the current state of the healthcare workforce with a deep dive into employment challenges across U.S. hospitals and health systems. The report provided recommendations to address major issues that healthcare organizations will face in the coming year. Workforce issues are still one of the top concerns in the healthcare field since the COVID-19 pandemic, along with supply chain disruptions, inefficiencies, inequiti
Swhelper
JANUARY 6, 2023
Deona Hooper. Why Taking Care of Yourself is the Best Thing You Can do for Your Client – This webinar is for those who feel like they are on the verge of burnout. Find out the steps to rekindle your spark. In a few simple steps, you can transition from burnout to firestarter. Not only will […]. View Full Article - From Burnout to Firestarter.
Beyond Advocacy
JANUARY 3, 2023
The King of Football, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to the world as Pelé, was among the notables who passed away in 2022 , a list that includes Pope Benedict XVI, Queen Elizabeth II, Sidney Poitier, Bill Russell, Barbara Walters, and many more familiar names as the early television generation begin exiting the planet. They all lived incredible lives, but none more remarkable than the diminutive footballer who dominated his sport more than any before him.
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.
Community Care
JANUARY 5, 2023
Social care leaders from across local and central government and provider bodies have been recognised in the New Year Honours as the sector battles one of the toughest winters in many years. Leaders of the two of the main provider organisations, Nadra Ahmed, of the National Care Association (NCA), and Jane Townson, of the Homecare Association, were awarded a CBE and OBE, respectively, in the annual list.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JANUARY 5, 2023
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 How do I set and maintain personal boundaries intro 00:35 Symptoms of weak personal boundaries 04:55 Symptoms of rigid personal boundaries 15:28 Physical personal boundaries (I have the right to my personal space and to not be touched) 28:13 Affective or emotional boundaries (I have the right to my own feelings) 35:51 Cognitive […] TIMESTAMPS 00:00 How do I set and maintain personal boundaries intro 00:35 Symptoms of weak personal boundaries 04:55 Symptoms of rigid persona
Swhelper
JANUARY 5, 2023
Deona Hooper. Social Worker and Twitter Employee, Jerrel Peterson MSW, created this presentation for our virtual spring 2020 summit. This is a discussion on how to leverage research, data, and ethics to address complex social and political issues at a global scale. Topics covered include making the transition from micro to macro practice, the challenges of […].
The Guardian
JANUARY 5, 2023
NHS trusts in south-west using hotels to free up beds to help them cope with winter crisis UK politics live – latest news updates Hospitals in several parts of England are discharging patients into “care hotels” in an effort to free up desperately needed beds to help them cope with the NHS winter crisis. NHS trusts providing acute care in Devon, Cornwall and Bristol and surrounding areas have begun moving patients who are medically fit to be discharged into hotels.
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.
The Frontline
JANUARY 6, 2023
Recently, we caught up with Donna, a social worker based in Essex. Donna has been a social worker since 2008 and during that time has maintained her passion for helping children and families, upon hearing about the Pathways Programme she jumped at the chance to apply. Find out about Donna’s experience of the first Pathway 1 residential below. Before starting your journey on Pathway 1, what were you hoping to get out of the programme?
SECTIONED
DECEMBER 31, 2022
I’m not sure whether I’ll swim through this winter. I’m not making any plans. But, whatever happens, swimming outdoors & my swimmy friends have meant that, for better or worse, I’ve stayed around for longer. A friend said to me last week, of someone we’d both swum with and who had died by suicide last year, that he felt awful wondering whether he could have done more to support her.
Swhelper
JANUARY 3, 2023
Deona Hooper. Avani Parekh is a Program Manager for Community Partnerships, in Asia Pacific for Facebook where she helps community leaders power up their leadership, access, and impact across the Facebook platform of apps. A lover of using technology to help the underserved and voiceless, she’s formed communities and platforms to foster empathy and support for women […].
The Guardian
JANUARY 1, 2023
Charity Become says ‘shocking’ numbers highlight need for stability and more funding for foster carers More than 1,200 children in care were uprooted and had to move placements over Christmas last year, figures from councils in England show. The “shocking and upsetting” numbers, collated by the national care charity Become, showed that an average of 79 looked-after children had to change foster carer or children’s home each day over the 2021-22 festive period.
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