My Brains Not Broken
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
I’ve written before that one of the topics I’ve learned most about in the four years I’ve done this blog is suicide prevention. As we reach the end of Suicide Prevention Month , I try to take time to reflect on what I’ve learned this month and how that helps my work in suicide prevention going forward. After my research this month, I’ve been able to connect more dots in regards to suicide prevention.
Nnatasha Tracy
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
People tell me to "find god" to cure my bipolar disorder. I understand that people have various motivations for doing this, and the motivations tend not to be sinister, but that doesn't make me appreciate this sentiment in the least. These people are imposing and pious, and self-righteous, and as a rule, these are characteristics I don't care for in people.
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The New Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
The authors propose a broad definition of equity-minded social work practice, with five areas of action social workers can take. Doing equity-minded work needs to take place at multiple levels, meaning personal, interpersonal, and professional.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Each piece of vintage luggage in the installation performance tells a piece of Rogério Pinto's story. Crafted into sculptures, suitcases and trunks recount a period when he was consumed by the loss of his three-year-old sister Marília and his family's struggles after her death. Born and raised in Brazil, Pinto , a professor and associate dean for research and innovation at the University of Michigan School of Social Work , found a way through the visual and performing arts to confront a painful
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National Casa Gal
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
“We are so fortunate to have newly elected NCJFCJ president, Judge Puig-Lugo join our board of trustees. Judge Puig-Lugo brings vast experience in diversity, equity and inclusion and family cases that will enhance our existing perspective and work,” said National CASA/GAL CEO Tara Lisa Perry. Read More. The post The National CASA/GAL Association for Children welcomes Judge Hiram Puig-Lugo to board of trustees appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Most of the letters to the editor in response to this New York Times essay reek of exploitation. Sixto Cancel grew up in foster care, survived the experience and now runs Think of Us , an organization dedicated to changing the system that did him, and so many other children, so much harm. He wrote a powerful Guest Essay for The New York Times about his experiences.
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Beyond Advocacy
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Unlike Ayn Rand who believed the world would end when she died , many of us—particularly those who devote our lives to social work—would like to live our lives knowing we are contributing something that will leave the world in a bit better shape that it was when we arrived. We are trying through our work at CRISP to influence as many social workers as possible to become more engaged in the political arena where our skills, knowledge, and values are in short supply.
Social Work.Career
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 40 free webcasts that I could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […]. The post Free Mental Health Webinars, October 2021 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
International Federation of Social Workers
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Working together to raise awareness and reduce stigma On behalf of IFSW EUROPE we stand with the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) in recognizing 1-10 October as Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week. This exciting new initiative kicks off on 1 October with the UN International Day of Older Persons and will include daily programs, downloadable […].
The New Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
As social workers, we cannot be neutral. Consider how you benefit from, and even uphold, conscious and unconscious biases, as well as structural racism. This is life-long work.
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.
University of Connecticut
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Lori Ratchelous, LMSW. Saturday, October 23, 2021. 9 am – 11 am. 2 CECs. $40 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors. $50 – All Others. The webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete. Animal assisted therapy (AAT) has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Questions surface as to what AAT really is.
Social Service Workforce
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In many contexts, volunteers have been critical for continuing social service delivery throughout the pandemic.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Last week, we hosted an in-person (and virtually accessible) Centennial Homecoming and Reunion weekend. This was our very first in-person alumni event since the pandemic started over 18 months ago, and it was a lot of fun to see so many wonderful friends! The feedback we received from guests has been uplifting and inspiring. One alum stated that the weekend was like “chicken soup for the soul”.
The New Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
Here’s what to ask and what not to ask. The social work job interview is your time to shine. Asking thoughtful questions will make you stand out from other applicants.
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University of Connecticut
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
All practitioners of groups are welcome – those currently facilitating in the virtual world and those facilitating in person groups who are interested in developing new knowledge and skills to integrate into their practice. Joan Letendre, PhD, LCSW. Thursdays, December 2 and 9, 2021. 1 pm – 3 pm. 4 CECs. $80 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors. $100 – All Others.
Abuse Survivor
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Yes, I said it. Establishing boundaries can feel really bad at 1st. I currently feel multiple things about my recent purging of toxic people in my life. Again. I am beginning to accept that this will be a constant in my life and there won’t be a day when I am not susceptible to toxic relationships. I cannot control the other person but I can pay attention and continue to establish boundaries.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Lisa Wexler’s new research “A New Strength-Focused Framework to Prevent American Indian and Alaska Native Youth Suicide” is featured in this month’s National Institute’s of Health research highlights. Wexler’s research centers around Indigenous culture, knowledge, beliefs, and community collaboration.
The New Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
The New Social Worker book review of Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty
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The International Association Of Schools Of Social
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The Publication Committee with the Board of Directors of International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) is happy to announce the online launch of Voices of Social Work: The Eileen Younghusband Lectures 1984 – 2018. Access it Online Here. Member Access. If you’re an active IASSW member for 2021, please write an email to Rashmi Pandey at rashmi@iassw-aiets.org , and get your access code.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
?? Chat with me at [link] NOTE: ALL Podcasts are for educational purposes only and are NOT a replacement for medical advice or counseling from a licensed professional. Empathy helps you explore their reality through their eyes Detachment allows you to know clearly where you end and they begin so you can step in and […] ?? Chat with me at [link] NOTE: ALL Podcasts are for educational purposes only and are NOT a replacement for medical advice or counseling from a licensed professional.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Assistant Professor Ashley Cureton has received a 2021 Diversity Recognition Award from the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council. The award recognizes outstanding accomplishments of faculty, staff, students and alumni whose demonstrable efforts advance diversity and inclusion at Johns Hopkins University. “I am so honored to receive this award.
The New Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
In preparing a class discussion on racism, social work student Chameli Singh found that she first had to face herself and reflect on emotions about microaggressions and discrimination she has experienced.
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.
Social Work With Adults
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Colleagues past and present gathered online to reminisce and wish Fran well for the future. Fran-tastic. I'd like to take this opportunity to say a big thanks to Fran Leddra, who comes to the end of her secondment as joint Chief Social Worker (CSW) for Adults. Fran joined the Department of Health and Social Care in October 2019, from her role as Head of Service at Thurrock Council, alongside Mark Harvey, Director of Disabilities at Hertfordshire Council, to cover the CSW role, as I returned to A
Counselor Toolbox podcast
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
?? Chat with me at [link] NOTE: ALL Podcasts are for educational purposes only and are NOT a replacement for medical advice or counseling from a licensed professional. Most people have a certain amount of anxiety in relationships because they are vulnerable, and that person is important to them Abandonment anxiety is an issue when […] ?? Chat with me at [link] NOTE: ALL Podcasts are for educational purposes only and are NOT a replacement for medical advice or counseling from a licensed pro
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Shanna Kattari, “We need to realize that not all disabilities are the same, and we have different needs and require different accommodations”. Read the full story at WalletHub’s “2021's Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities” article.
The New Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
Stephen Cummings writes on technology, revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics, and the future.
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.
Gary Direnfeld
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
It begins with, “I have a friend.” We next hear the story of the friend’s calamity and then how it coincides with some other event. That these events coincide are then used to make the assumption they are connected. This is the basis of a logical fallacy. We all have them. Logical fallacies. My personal big one was believing the whole world was was Jewish.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
So much has happened during the three weeks I was on vacation that I’m sure this list is far from complete. But here’s some of what happened, starting with important news about two outstanding advocates with lived experience in the family policing system. ? “Vowing to work against racial discrimination and unnecessary family separation, a former foster youth from Connecticut and outspoken advocate for her peers has been named as an advisor to the Biden administration’s child welfare leadership t
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes School of Social Work alumni whose achievements exemplify the values of the School of Social Work and who have made an exceptional impact on the profession, the community and/or Social Work education. Learn more about the Distinguished Alumni Award ». 2021 Recipients. Gary Anderson, MSW ‘76 Professor, School of Social Work, Michigan State University.
The New Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
Items on the ASWB social work licensing exams go through several steps before appearing on an exam, including Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analysis. Steps include practice analysis, standard setting, item development, and form development.
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