The New Social Worker
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Do you have a morning routine? Your morning routine doesn’t have to be elaborate. It’s more important to just begin. Here are 7 ideas to get your day started. Give your best self to your clients and manage your stress before your stress manages you.
Gary Direnfeld
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Relationship? How do you approach developing one? Think of your head, your heart, your genitals. Start from the top and work your way down. Get to know someone. Experience that person over time. Get a sense of how they manage boundaries and expectations. Observe and think it through. Consider if what is observed and experienced is consistent with what you would want for yourself.
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The Guardian
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Market in England is broken and failing too many children, says chair of independent review Private providers of children’s homes and foster care are making “significant and persistent” profits by charging cash-strapped local authorities elevated prices for increasingly scarce placements, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said. The largest private providers of children’s homes are now charging councils an average of £3,830 a week per child, with an average operating profit margin o
National Casa Gal
OCTOBER 20, 2021
“We are so fortunate to have Ben Garren serve on our board of trustees,” said National CASA/GAL Association CEO Tara Lisa Perry. “Garren’s corporate legal expertise, leadership and experience as guardian ad litem will advance our critical work of serving children, youth and families.”. Read More. The post The National CASA/GAL Association for Children welcomes Ben Garren to board of trustees appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
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Society of Clinical Psychology
OCTOBER 18, 2021
As clinicians and psychotherapists, we are called to care for the mental health and well-being of the people who come to us. When working with minorities, this also means that we must be aware of the social system we navigate and how social norms, stereotypes, and biases may affect us and the person(s) we take care of in the clinical setting. A particularly insidious form of subtle bias is microaggressions.
Gary Direnfeld
OCTOBER 22, 2021
If from early on, you experienced trauma and were poorly supported, it may skew your set-point for self-protection. As a result, you may inadvertently accept inappropriate behavior at a higher level than those without early trauma. Those early traumas include fighting between parents, yelling and screaming, name calling, hitting, belittling, sexual abuse, parental separation, parental drug or alcohol problems, multiple moves, bullying, etc.
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The Critical Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2021
By Abbi Jackson. Independent Social Work Consultant, Senior Planning Officer, Practice Educator, Lecturer. I have written this book to help guide students and newly qualified social workers in applying theory to practice. I aim to help people learn from the experience of established workers, firstly to gain insight into practice in areas they have no professional experience yet, but primarily to help them consider how decisions are made reflexively in the moment.
Famcare
OCTOBER 20, 2021
We listen to our clients about what they need from their Case Management Software! These needs drive us to make improvements and develop solutions that just make sense. Since we introduced our Covid-19 forms and tools last year, the landscape surrounding this pandamic has changed, our clients needs have changed. Our FAMCare devolpment team listened!
Gary Direnfeld
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Chatted with someone about a dispute over parenting time and decision making. They were also quite upset about the facts of their situation and wanted the truth to be known. The thing is, the dispute regarding the care of the child was near resolved, yet they were hoping to pursue a determination of truth. A pursuit of truth between separated parents where both allege abuse by the other is risky.
Gateway Foundation
OCTOBER 20, 2021
When you picture someone who has a substance use disorder, what comes to mind? The media influence on drugs and alcohol might cause you to imagine a person who’s down on their luck, living on the streets or who has mental health issues. Depending on the drug in question, you might imagine different types of… The post Substance Use Stereotypes appeared first on Gateway.
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 Guardian
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Debbie Vickers is among tens of thousands of care home staff likely to lose jobs because of Covid vaccine rules Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Carol Thomas, a retired health academic who lives with multiple sclerosis, is about to lose not just a carer but a companion because of the government’s “no jab, no job” policy.
The New Social Worker
OCTOBER 18, 2021
When I started in social work, I thought self-care only meant vacations, pedicures, and socializing. Then I got sick. I was forced into deep self-care of the mind, body, and spirit. Don't wait like I did.
Prosper Health Collective
OCTOBER 22, 2021
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Panic attacks can be very frightening with people often reporting that they think they ‘re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. Approximately 5 per cent of people in Australia will experience panic disorder in their lifetime, with 2.6 per cent experiencing panic disorder over a 12-month period.
Social Work Blog
OCTOBER 19, 2021
[Note: Below is an excerpt from an article in the most recent issue of the journal Children & Schools , co-published by NASW and Oxford University Press. The article was written by Sara Schjølberg Marques, MSc, assistant clinical psychologist, and Ruth Braidwood, DClinPsy, clinical psychologist, at DISCOVER Workshop Programmes in London. This article is free to be read on the Oxford University Press website.].
Swhelper
OCTOBER 22, 2021
SWHELPER. Each year, an estimated 800,000 people are trafficked globally, though the true number may be higher. In a quest to arm officials and stakeholders around the globe with more accurate and trusted data to better understand and address this global problem, the University of Georgia has established a new interdisciplinary center to combat human trafficking […].
Nnatasha Tracy
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Yesterday, I was asked how I know what is bipolar and what is me. As in, when I'm having a thought, emotion, or impulse, how do I know which of those things is coming from the bipolar disorder and which are genuinely me? This is not a simple question. The edges between me and the bipolar disorder are fuzzy. Bipolar disorder can be very loud and overtake my own voice.
Social Care
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Change is needed. The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) is among 18 local authorities (LA’s) signed up to the social care workplace race equality standard (WRES) initiative. The WRES has identified flawed and excluding systems where change is required. In particular, I am interested in how councils will address the comparative rate of ethnic staff being appointed from shortlisting and the percentage difference between organisations senior management membership and its overall workfor
inSocialWork
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Madeline Pérez De Jesús & Cindy Dubuque-Gallo. Most would agree that social work – which is rooted in the values and ethics of social justice – is in the social change business. So… is social work a political act? Politics and the exercise of power are still the environment in which we as a society put our collective values into action. Our guests argue that voting (that contentious little thing that’s been in the news lately) is social work.
Swhelper
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Clare Daniel. In the 1980s and 1990s, concerns about teen pregnancy voiced by policymakers and pundits helped garner support for welfare reform – as the public reached a consensus that teen pregnancy contributes to poverty and was encouraged by overly lenient welfare programs. Resulting welfare changes in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 […].
Reimagining Social Work
OCTOBER 20, 2021
A guest post by Ai Sumihira It has been a while since alert level 4 was declared in August 2021. Yes, it is extremely worrying to be in lockdown for such a long period, with annoyingly infectious variant of disease. – Just trying to breathe and to look for something positive.
Social Care
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Successful legislation is that which properly involves the people it is intended to benefit in its creation - like the Care Act. [Image from Mencap website]. Engagement stands the test of time. I wasn’t in the sector when the Care Act passed through Parliament, but I have since been struck by the affection people have for it. It’s rare for any piece of legislation to be so universally endorsed and supported.
Untipsy Teacher
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Dear Readers, I don’t write about not drinking much anymore, partly because my focus is on everyday life. Not that I don’t have an occasional thought about wanting a drink, but just that I know it’s not possible for me without probably overdrinking, so I dimiss that thought quickly. There is nothing in life that drinking made better.
Nicole Clark Consulting
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Starting with a simple question can lead to bigger impact. What does it mean to be data-driven as a nonprofit or smaller grassroots organization? You’re navigating being responsive to the communities you serve, providing services and programming that provide a more just and equitable world, while also being responsive to demands on your organizational capacity. [.].
The Guardian
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Inspectors who visited Longfield residential home found dementia patients living in ‘undignified’ and dirty conditions A care home claiming “exceptional personalised care” for dementia patients has been put into special measures after inspectors found residents with faeces under their fingernails and food on their faces, wearing other people’s clothes and sleeping in dirty bedrooms.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2021
? We begin with, I kid you not, the table of contents from a law journal – specifically the issue of the Columbia Journal of Race and Law featuring papers presented at the Strengthened Bonds conference. The full issue is here. Here’s what you’ll find in it: PREFATORY MATERIAL Editor’s Note—Growth in Unprecedented Times, Nicolás Quaid Galván Foreword—Strengthened Bonds: Abolishing the Child Welfare System and Re-Envisioning Child Well Being, Nancy D.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
OCTOBER 22, 2021
An Interview with the IASSW President Annamaria Campanini, on the IASSW-BRASIL Channel. Interview with Annamaria Campanini, on IASSW-BRASIL Channel, within the scope of the Research “Internationalization of Brazilian Social Service and the Role of IASSW”, developed by the GEPE (Study and Research Group on Ethics) of UFPE, coordinated by Professor Alexandra Mustafá, on October 26, at 2:00. pm (Brazil) and 7:00. pm.
Prosper Health Collective
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Early Warning Signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterised by recurrent and persistent unwanted thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) that cause extreme distress. Often people will also engage in repetitive behaviours or mental acts aimed at reducing distress or preventing an obsessive fear (compulsions).
The Guardian
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Rishi Sunak will talk about ‘levelling up’, but desperate communities should prepare for more funding cuts When Rishi Sunak stands in front of the Commons for the spending review next week, the chancellor will no doubt serve up “build back better” buzzwords and promises of “levelling up”. Meanwhile you can expect him to be silent about the biggest funding crisis facing this country – and with it, the families going without crucial local services.
Gateway Foundation
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Alcohol abuse has well-documented effects on a person’s health and well-being. Heavy drinking can increase the risk of accident and injury, damage the liver over time, affect the brain and destroy relationships. Despite these well-known facts, drinking is a normalized – and even sometimes expected — part of life. While moderate drinking is common, this… The post The Link Between Alcohol and Cancer appeared first on Gateway.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
OCTOBER 22, 2021
An Interview with the IASSW President Annamaria Campanini, on the IASSW-BRASIL Channel. Interview with Annamaria Campanini, on IASSW-BRASIL Channel, within the scope of the Research “Internationalization of Brazilian Social Service and the Role of IASSW”, developed by the GEPE (Study and Research Group on Ethics) of UFPE, coordinated by Professor Alexandra Mustafá, on October 26, at 2:00. pm (Brazil) and 7:00. pm.
Prosper Health Collective
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Wondering about the early signs of depression? . Find out what they are in this video by Jason Leong. . The post Early Signs of Depression Video appeared first on Prosper Health Collective.
The Guardian
OCTOBER 17, 2021
Better integration, yes, merger, no: social care has always been the weaker sister and would lose out further Merging the NHS and social care is a very bad idea (“ Sajid Javid working on radical plan to integrate social care with health ”, News). Better integration, yes, merger, no. Your article says that the plan “would amount to one of the most far-reaching reforms since the NHS was founded in 1948”.
Famcare
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Today's blog is written by guest blogger, Beverly Nelson, from Stand Up for Caregivers ! We truly appreciate her for sharing these helpful insights. We all have rough periods in life. For seniors, however, slumps can be significantly harder to get out of, especially if they don’t have family around to offer support. Fortunately, friends, neighbors, and other community members have the power to make a difference for a senior feeling down.
Parenthood Understood
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Driving with my teenager this morning, I stopped at a stop sign and noticed a pair of women walking and talking nearby. Looking at the body language of the closest woman, I chuckled a little and said, “Uh oh, that looks like a big deal conversation! As we passed them, I noticed more body language, especially the other woman’s hands—they were by her side but with fingers splayed out.
MQ Mental Health
OCTOBER 21, 2021
What has research shown us about mental health? Recently we looked at some of the findings and discoveries made by MQ researchers from around the world in the first of a series of #LunchtimeLearning webinars. Some of the recent discoveries included: New advice about Anxiety treatments. A new tool for predicting Depression in children. Recent developments in the prevention of psychosis.
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