Community Care

MAY 9, 2023

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Social work leaders must integrate anti-racism into all aspects of practice to achieve change, experts told a conference recently. At the inaugural social worker education anti-racism network (SWEARN) conference, panelists and delegates agreed that while positive steps had been taken, through training, to get organisations talking about anti-racist practice, leadership buy-in was critical t

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Social Work With Adults

MAY 10, 2023

Lyn Romeo: Those of you who are regular readers of my reports and blogs will know that one of my priorities continues to be the importance and value of social care research in social work. So, I am absolutely delighted to host this guest blog from social workers who have fellowships with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). It’s so inspiring to have their contribution.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 9, 2023

During Mental Health Awareness Month , there’s a lot of talk about shrinking the stigma. While it might look different than it used to, the stigma surrounding mental health is alive and well. While many would agree on how important it is to shrink the stigma, it’s easier said than done. Shrinking the stigma isn’t only in our words; it’s in our actions.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 12, 2023

CASWE-ACFTS Annual Conference Date :May 30 to June 2, 2023 This year’s CASWE-ACFTS conference will be held in conjunction with York University’s School of Social Work. Join us for this four-day in-person experience! Reckonings and Re-Imaginings: Indigenous and Black Offerings to Social Work and Beyond CASWE-ACFTS Conference, as part of Congress, Canada’s largest humanities and social science Conference, will be in person again for the first time since 2019, May 30- June 2 nd 2023 !

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 9, 2023

● We begin with a quote from an extraordinary eight-month investigation by WOUB Public Media in Athens Ohio. A little girl in foster care whispers to her mother during a “supervised visit”: ‘Mommy, I’m scared. Please, please don’t make us go back,’” [her mother] Theresa recalled. “She says, ‘Please don’t make us go back to this foster home. Please Mommy, don’t make us go back there.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2023

By Sarah Meisinger MSW, LICSW It has been a long time coming and I have finally decided to pause and dedicate some time to reflect on the importance mentorship has played throughout my social work career. In order to effectively illustrate the impact of mentorship within our profession, I reached out to an important social worker in my life and someone I consider a mentor and friend, Nick Johnston.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 11, 2023

IASSW & Power Us welcome you to attend our fifth webinar tomorrow at 15.30 CET. Professor Jean-Pierre Wilkens from the Netherlands will be talking about Integrating Experiential Knowledge in Social Work Education and Research: A Necessary and Challenging Innovation The presentation will be followed by a discussion. You register by scanning the QR code.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 8, 2023

There are so many things Black parents must teach their children that white parents like me never had to deal with: There’s “the talk,” – when every Black parent has to tell their children how to behave when stopped by the police. There are the reminders to never forget a driver’s license, so the cops don’t think the nice car they’re driving was stolen.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead, Kim M. Simpson and Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Consultant, Susan Bodiker. It is easy to forget how terrified we were in the early days and months of the pandemic—and the relief we felt when mRNA vaccines were developed, approved, and rolled out across the country in seemingly record time.

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The New Social Worker

MAY 9, 2023

My feeling is that TikTok can and is being used in the service of free speech; organizing for social change; and providing valuable education to people who might not otherwise have access. That may be why it has been targeted for shutdown.

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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.

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 9, 2023

Call for articles/contribution – Social Dialogue #28 Theme : Social Work, Social Development Goals and Global Sustainable Development Social work aligns with the SDGs, especially in eradicating poverty, promoting gender equality, fostering social inclusion, and empowering communities. The magazine “Social Dialogue”, issue 28, will be focused on “What social work interventions are being used in various regions and nations that are in line with the SDGs and achieving sustai

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Bipolar Bandit

MAY 11, 2023

Practice self-care regularly, such as getting enough sleep, exercising and eating well-balanced meals. Journaling is a great place to unpack your thoughts and feelings during this time as well. Prioritize your mental health by taking breaks when needed and engaging in activities that bring you joy. The healthy activities that you identify may be good coping skills to use consistently.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 7, 2023

An important new study estimates the chances of children encountering the family police (a more accurate term than “child protective services”) during their childhoods. I first learned about the study when Prof. Robert Latham, Associate Director of the Children & Youth Law Clinic at the University of Miami linked to it on his excellent blog. The study measures the likelihood of being subjected to a child abuse investigation, the likelihood of being forced into foster care and the likelihood

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The New Social Worker

MAY 8, 2023

The New Social Worker reviews the book Book No Longer Welcome—The Epidemic of Expulsion From Early Childhood Education.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 11, 2023

It’s National Women’s Health Week (May 14-20), an opportunity for social workers to encourage women to make their health a priority, including avoiding drinking too much alcohol. With their distinctive skillset and as key providers of mental and behavioral health services in a wide range of settings, social workers are in a unique position to prevent risky drinking among women.

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Bipolar Bandit

MAY 11, 2023

Mental health is a topic that has been gaining more attention in recent years as society moves towards breaking the stigmas surrounding it. With the rise of mental health awareness campaigns, increased people are becoming aware of the importance of mental health and its effects on a person’s life. This article aims to provide an in-depth look into the benefits of martial arts for mental health.

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Nnatasha Tracy

MAY 10, 2023

Bipolar emotions and my genuine emotions are two different things, even though they come from one brain. In fact, they can be two opposite things. It's quite complicated to separate a bipolar emotion from my legitimate, organic emotion. What I often find is that the bipolar emotions are so overwhelming that my genuine emotions get drowned out. I feel like I'm trying to separate s specific drop of water from the ocean.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 12, 2023

Testimonial from Individual Member of IASSW and Guest Editor of Social Dialogue Magazine (upcoming volume) I am grateful to IASSW and the Publication Committee for giving me this opportunity as guest editor for the upcoming volume of Social Dialogue magazine. I have been working on an international project funded by IASSW since 2022. Being the Indian partner for the IASSW project titled “Guidelines on “Social Work Practice Education & Internationalization: A Critical Review&

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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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NASW Foundation

MAY 11, 2023

It’s National Women’s Health Week (May 14-20), an opportunity for social workers to encourage women to make their health a priority, including avoiding drinking too much alcohol. With their.

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Bipolar Bandit

MAY 11, 2023

Practice self-care regularly, such as getting enough sleep, exercising and eating well-balanced meals. Journaling is a great place to unpack your thoughts and feelings during this time as well. Prioritize your mental health by taking breaks when needed and engaging in activities that bring you joy. The healthy activities that you identify may be good coping skills to use consistently.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Curious to know the differences between a Psychologist vs Social Worker? Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Whereas psychology focuses primarily on understanding and exploring the inner workings of people’s minds, social work focuses more on helping people with their daily life issues.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 9, 2023

Professor Matt Smith’s research was cited in the MIT Technology Review on the potential of using virtual reality as a therapeutic tool, specifically for incarcerated individuals. Smith originally developed Molly, a virtual-reality tool for job interview training, for underserved groups. Molly was used in a pilot program with 44 men involved with the justice system.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2023

By Sue Coyle, MSW Every year, more than 20,000 young adults age out of the foster care system. They are between the ages of 18 and 21, some having chosen to voluntarily remain in care after 18. Their transition from the child welfare system to adulthood is often difficult as they tackle education, employment, housing, relationships and, simply, next steps.

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Bipolar Bandit

MAY 11, 2023

Mental health is a topic that has been gaining more attention in recent years as society moves towards breaking the stigmas surrounding it. With the rise of mental health awareness campaigns, increased people are becoming aware of the importance of mental health and its effects on a person’s life. This article aims to provide an in-depth look into the benefits of martial arts for mental health.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication? This is a very common question a lot of people ask in relation to the role of the social worker in health and social care. Social workers play an important role in promoting the health and wellbeing of people in the community. However, their role in relation to medication management is often unclear.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 9, 2023

Lecturer Laura Sanders’ work with animal-assisted therapy (AAT) at her farm is featured in Crazy Wisdom Journal. “Instead of vegetables, we produce mental health,” she says. Sanders describes her approach to AAT and how she uses it to teach relationship-building with social work students.

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Relias

MAY 8, 2023

Trauma is pervasive. 70% of adults have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. This can include many different experiences. Surviving a natural disaster, experiencing abuse or sexual assault, first responders arriving at the scene of a crime — all these experiences (and more) can create a traumatic stress response. For healthcare organizations of all kinds, becoming trauma-informed has never been more important.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the School of Social Work is able to offer a number of scholarship opportunities to our BSW and MSW students each academic year. These scholarships not only help students meet their financial obligations but also recognize their academic achievements and contributions to the social work profession. Congratulations to our scholarship recipients!

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

MAY 7, 2023

Introduction Let’s be honest. Emotional clutter wastes your time and energy. It causes you to focus on thoughts, feelings and beliefs that keep you frozen and unable to move. You feel stuck in a place that hurts, cause you to feel anxious, depressed or both. Holding onto emotional clutter is like hoarding. Useless clutter fills the room preventing enjoyment and peace.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 9, 2023

Assistant Professor Lindsay Bornheimer was an invited faculty speaker at the Albert J. Silverman Conference in the Department of Psychiatry this week. She spoke about her study in a presentation on "Adapting a Cognitive Behavioral Suicide Prevention Treatment for Adults with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders in Community Mental Health.

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Beautiful Voyager

MAY 7, 2023

Editor’s Note: I learned about Olga when she reached out to me through a form on this site. She is a pretty incredible designer and person, as you will see when you read on. Thank you, Olga, for shining your light with the world, and with us. All of the illustration you see here is Olga’s. My name is Olga, I am 26 years old, and since childhood I have been suffering from mood swings, derealisation, anxiety and ADHD.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

MAY 11, 2023

In the previous blog post, I addressed the importance of using the present-day conflicts that couples bring to therapy to access historical wounds, traumas and losses. But often couples don’t want to talk about their pasts. They have usually come to deal with current conflicts–not their family histories. Therapists in my consultation groups often ask, “What do I do when I try to get into family history and they just won’t go there?

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