Social Work With Adults
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Lyn Romeo: On a recent visit to Harrow council, I was delighted to meet their cohort of apprentices and to hear about their amazing journeys towards qualifying as social workers or occupational therapists. Many of them had lived experience of social care in their own lives and have also worked as support workers, social work assistants and in other related social care employment.
American Board of Clinical Social Work
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
September is Suicide Prevention month. Suicide continues to be among the leading causes of death in the U.S. This public health challenge affects various population groups ranging from youth to White men and Native Americans to Veterans. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 94% of adults believe that suicide can be prevented.
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Health & Social Care Workforce
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Carolin Hess is a PhD student in the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce who has been awarded Doctoral funding from the NIHR School for Social Care Research.
Save the Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
I look at my supervisor , slightly stunned. She has just told me that my client has refused to continue seeing me, saying that I’ve been insensitive to his needs and that I’ve asked irrelevant questions. That night, I go home, wondering if I should just quit social work. As professionals, there are those days, aren’t there? When you wonder if you should just leave the profession, since you seem to be doing more harm than good.
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University of Connecticut
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
UConn School of Social Work announces the continuation of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC)–UConn Research Partnership, through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in the amount of $1.366 million through June 30, 2024. This MOA is funded through a combination of both state and federal sources. The OEC-UConn Research Partnership was established in 2018 as a multidisciplinary team of researchers, data analysts, social workers, and program management specialists who conduct rigorous asses
Community Care
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
One of the most concerning recent developments in social care has been the huge growth in the number of children with highly complex needs made subject to deprivation of liberty (DoL) orders. For many, these have involved moving into unregistered placements – without Ofsted’s regulatory oversight – with severe restrictions placed on their movement and access to technology, constant supervision, often by multiple staff members and significant use of restraint.
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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
● What does it really mean to confuse poverty with “neglect”? This heartbreaking, thoroughly reported story from CT Mirror has all the nuance and all the angles. ● Among those quoted in the story: Kelley Fong, whose new book, Investigating Families has been called by Prof. Martin Guggenheim “the best book of its kind I’ve ever read.” Prof. Fong will be interviewed at the second of these two events sponsored by the City University of New York School of Law.
Social Work Haven
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
As social workers, sometimes we may have feelings that hurt or emotions that sting the most. We get these feelings when we find ourselves stuck and unable to effectively change people’s lives because of several factors such as time restraints and limited resources. Equally, in our personal lives, sometimes we have the longing for impossible things indeed, because they are impossible; nostalgia and reminiscence for what never was; the desire for what could have been; regret over not being someone
Community Care
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Lyn Romeo will step down as England’s chief social worker for adults in January after just over a decade in the post. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said Romeo was taking retirement. “Lyn Romeo CBE will step down as chief social worker for adults at the end of January as she is retiring,” said a DHSC spokesperson. “We are hugely grateful for Lyn’s leadership over the last 10 years, which has ensured that social work in adult social care is well placed to suppor
International Federation of Social Workers
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Indigenous Peoples around the world remain distinct from surrounding settler societies despite attempts at forced assimilation.
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 New Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
A perfect storm for the development of an eating disorder includes six interrelated factors. Here is what you need to identify and understand how these factors express themselves uniquely in each client and create effective interventions.
Social Work Awards
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The Social Worker of the Year Awards is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Trustees. Following recruitment rounds earlier this summer, Lisa Buttar and Jon Glasby have joined the charity’s Board of Trustees, each bringing years of valuable experience. A Learning and Development professional for over 15 years, Lisa Buttar retrained as a Social Worker and qualified in 2017.
Community Care
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Cafcass has started prioritising the allocation of “less urgent” private law cases in London to help maintain safe workloads for its social workers. The decision to institute the prioritisation protocol comes on the back of a 27% rise in the number of private law applications in the capital over the past 12 months. The family courts body said the decision was also driven by the challenges it and partners faced in maintaining staffing levels and the impact of ongoing family court dela
International Federation of Social Workers
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
At the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit 2023 was convened to mark the ‘half-way’ point to 2030.
Living Sober
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
It was initially hard and I started out by ignoring social settings but as my sober confidence grew so did my resolve as well as my ability to know that I’m just as fun without alcohol.
Sober Courage
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Rehabilitation centers for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), commonly known as rehabs, are specialized facilities that provide comprehensive treatment and support for individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. These centers are designed to help individuals address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to achieve and maintain long-term recovery.
Community Care
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The local government pay dispute for England, Wales and Northern Ireland remains unresolved following a meeting between the three unions last week. UNISON, GMB and Unite agreed to meet again at the end of October but are currently pursuing different strategies in response to employers’ offer of a £1,925 rise for staff earning up to £49,950, with 3.88% on the table for higher-paid workers.
Social Work Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Join your colleagues who’ve been published in Social Work Advocates magazine’s Viewpoints section! Social Work Advocates magazine is accepting submissions for the Viewpoints column , which helps readers understand developments in the social work profession, why they are important, and how to get involved. If you are a current NASW member and have a topic you’re passionate about, we want to hear from you!
Abuse Survivor
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes, it throws challenges our way that we never saw coming. One such challenge for me has been navigating Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). It’s a condition that has not only tested my resilience but also pushed me to confront the unrealistic standards I held myself to.
Social Work Haven
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Discover the profound wisdom of empowering attitude powerful lion quotes and how it relates to social workers today. A social worker, like the king of the jungle, possesses a lion’s heart and exhibits the lion’s attitude in the face of adversity. Just as the lion’s roar reverberates through the savannah, a social worker’s actions echo in the lives of the individuals they serve.
Community Care
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Qualified social workers who have been out of practice for at least two years will face minimum learning requirements if they want to rejoin the register in Scotland. Regulator the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has launched a consultation on introducing return to practice requirements similar to those in England and Wales. Under the plans, a person who had been out of social work practice and not on the SSSC register for two to five years would need to have completed a minimum of 180 h
The Social Care Elf
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Daisy Long reviews E.W Gadsby, G Wistow & J Billings article A critical systems evaluation of the introduction of a ‘discharge to assess’ service in Kent The post Are Discharge to Assess services delivering on their promise? appeared first on National Elf Service.
Blurt It Out
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Menopause is a natural transition that every woman experiences as she reaches her late 40’s to mid 50’s. Along with the physical changes, menopause can also bring about significant emotional and psychological shifts. One common concern that women face during this phase is anxiety. The fluctuation in hormone levels during menopause can trigger anxiety and affect overall well-being.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Associate Professor Shanna Kattari is the editor of “Exploring Sexuality and Disability: A Guide for Human Service Professionals,” published earlier this month. It is the first book on sexuality and disability published specifically focused on those serving and supporting the disability community (compared to targeting only academics or only disabled people), and one of 10 books on sexuality and disability that exist in the world.
Clinical Psychology of Social Interaction
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Josh Hindmarsh has recently joined us as a PhD student! His research revolves around states of approach-avoidance conflict (i.e., competing motivations towards reward and away from harm). He looks forward to adapting an existing behavioural paradigm to explore these conflict states through a social lens while incorporating biological measures. Josh is pursuing his studies through the Max Planck School of Cognition , a doctoral program dedicated to advancing the understanding of cognitive process
The Social Care Elf
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Daisy Long is back to blogging for the National Elf Service and in her first blog she has reviewed M.Kagan's 2022 article on Social Workers’ Attitudes towards Evidence-based Practice: A Multidimensional Perspective. The post What impacts on social workers attitudes towards evidence-based practice? appeared first on National Elf Service.
Blurt It Out
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Menopause is a natural transition that every woman experiences as she reaches her late 40’s to mid 50’s. Along with the physical changes, menopause can also bring about significant emotional and psychological shifts. One common concern that women face during this phase is anxiety. The fluctuation in hormone levels during menopause can trigger anxiety and affect overall well-being.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Lecturer Jewel Woods spoke with Psychology Today on the connection between therapists and their clients and why increasing the representation of men, particularly Black men, in the behavioral health workforce is so important. “There are so few male African-American clinicians, but we have tremendous opportunities to do good.
Hospice Chaplaincy
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Patrice Richardson. There is no doubt that the American population is aging; life expectancy has increased and, in turn, more people are living longer and sicker. By the year 2030, 70 million Americans will reach the age of 65.
CAPC
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
With cardiovascular disease affecting close to 10% of adults, authors discuss the critical role palliative care can play in patient care.
Blurt It Out
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Menopause is a natural transition that every woman experiences as she reaches her late 40’s to mid 50’s. Along with the physical changes, menopause can also bring about significant emotional and psychological shifts. One common concern that women face during this phase is anxiety. The fluctuation in hormone levels during menopause can trigger anxiety and affect overall well-being.
The Guardian
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Advinia has failed to return more than £7,000 in unused fees despite repeated demands and promises to do so A grieving family have hired lawyers after one of the UK’s largest care home operators withheld thousands of pounds in unused fees after their loved one died. Clara Willetts, 95, died on 19 June in the £186-a-day Netherton Green care home in Dudley run by Advinia.
Abuse Survivor
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Life is a constant journey, and sometimes, it feels like we’re navigating through uncharted territory. Today, I want to open up about my personal journey, one that’s been marked by self-discovery, resilience, and most importantly, self-compassion. The Struggle with Rigidity For the longest time, I held myself to impossibly high standards.
CAPC
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Why surgeons should pursue formal palliative care training and how to integrate this training into surgical residency.
Blurt It Out
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder, affecting nearly one in three individuals over the course of a lifetime. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with this condition, you may be interested to learn more about it. So, you may be wondering – how does anxiety affect your daily life? What do these symptoms feel like? What do they look like?
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