My Brains Not Broken
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The more experience I’ve gained on my mental health journey, the better I’ve gotten at recognizing my depression and the reasons behind it. That being said, depression can still be tricky. There are times where I feel like I know exactly why I feel depressed; other times, it’s like a feeling or emotion comes out of nowhere. The wintertime is actually one of the trickiest times to recognize my feelings.
The New Social Worker
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The 2022 series, A League of Their Own, is an enriching, must-see comedy drama highlighting the cost of prejudice and cruel societally imposed restrictions, set against the backdrop of women’s sports in the 1940s. Read the review.
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Nnatasha Tracy
DECEMBER 8, 2022
I never stop crying. I can understand why you might think this isn't true. After all, my cheeks are dry right now. But, believe me, I never stop crying, whether it's external or suppressed enough to be internal. I have found depression can be like that. No matter what is happening — good or bad — the tears are always there. The depression is always there.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
DECEMBER 7, 2022
IASSW UN NY NEWSLETTER FALL 2022. PDF FALL 2022 NEWSLETTER (FINAL).docx. Download here : [link].
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My Brains Not Broken
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Every single year, it’s the same old story: winter is coming, coming, coming…then it gets here. And we get sad. Growing up on the East Coast (and still living there today), I’m used to the familiar patterns of the seasons. I enjoy being able to experience all four seasons every single year (though autumn is often too short). But for some reason, every year I am shocked at how hard it is to adjust when winter hits.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2022
● We begin, of course, with the superb story from CBS News Sunday Morning – a story that, in 12 minutes tells you everything about how “child welfare” really works. And notice the "age restriction" notice. In other words: what the family police agencies that are supposed to "protect" children really do is so traumatic, children shouldn't see it! For additional context on the first case discussed in the story, from Colorado, see this story from Diane Redleaf in Reason, and this NCCPR Blog post.
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The International Association Of Schools Of Social
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Conference – Social Work as a Human Rights Profession. 9-10 December, 2022. Purpose of the conference: The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness about social work as a global profession focusing on human rights of global citizens. Motto of the conference: Advancing human rights in global social work profession The conference is dedicated to 18 years work of Georgian Association of Social Workers.
The New Social Worker
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Pat Libby has provided individuals with a “roadmap” to the process of lawmaking with her book The Empowered Citizens Guide: 10 Steps To Passing a Law That Matters to You. Read The New Social Worker's book review.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2022
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS FOSTER CHILD AND/OR THIS FOSTER PARENT? IF SO, PLEASE CALL THE MT. VERNON, WASHINGTON STATE POLICE AT (360) 428-3211 It was more than a week before anyone realized the foster child on the left was missing. It took even longer for police to release the photo on the right - a photo of Amanda Dinges, the foster mother who allegedly kidnapped the child.
Community Care
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The ‘failed’ Care Act 2014 must be properly implemented as part of a radical shift in adult social care from a ‘transactional’ to an ‘enabling’ service, peers have said. This should be underpinned by a fully-funded long-term plan for the sector based on the ambition of promoting ‘gloriously ordinary lives’ for disabled and older people and a better deal for carers, said the House of Lords adult social care committee, in a report published today.
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.
Social Work Haven
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Theories in social work help with explaining situations and social relationships. Theories were developed when similar patterns of behaviour or repeating cycles of behaviour were observed in the lives of many people. A theory helps to explain a situation and perhaps how it came about. We may group theories under macro-social work theories or micro-social work theories.
Relias
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A gap analysis , or gap assessment , is a staple tool of business management that applies to all types of businesses, including healthcare organizations. The “gap” refers to the difference between business goals and actual performance. Without a gap analysis, it can be difficult to identify the specific problems that are causing your organization to fall short of a goal.
Gateway Foundation
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) may also display antisocial behaviors. Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) or antisocial behavior can include poor impulse control, which can cause people to engage in risky behaviors, such as sharing needles with others, resulting in HIV or hepatitis. People with ASPD may have little concern for the harm that can be brought to their bodies, believing that the rules do not apply to them.
Community Care
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Just over 1,000 social workers have been removed from the register despite paying the £90 fee and meeting continuing professional development (CPD) requirements in this year’s renewal round. Social Work England released the figure after several social workers reported being inadvertently barred from practice by what they described as flaws in the regulator’s online registration system that meant they did not complete the renewal application form.
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Michigan Social Work
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Professor William Elliott III told Stateline , an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts, that children’s savings accounts not only help families save for college, they can also instill them with hope and ambition. “Children’s savings accounts give people some grounds for believing they can change their future,” said Elliott.
Relias
DECEMBER 8, 2022
We all love free tools that help our organizations perform better. But there is a particular educational tool that tends to fall under the radar of many healthcare organizations. Every year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) releases the Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER). The PEPPER gives your organization a snapshot of your case mix, coding, and billing practices and compares you to other providers in the nation, Medicare Administrative Contra
Social Work Haven
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Social work involves working with people who may feel low because of sudden changes in their lives. In addition, the social work role has been associated with burnout, depression, job related stress, poor work life balance resulting in a high turnover in the field. Mental health needs a great deal of attention, and it is up to you to make healthy choices.
Community Care
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The government must introduce a target to cut the length of care proceedings along with an action plan to deliver it, with the average duration now well in excess of the 26-week limit. The call this week, from a House of Lords committee , came as the head of the family courts announced a “relaunch” of the public law outline (PLO”), which includes the 26-week limit, in the New Year, with the aim of cutting the duration of proceedings.
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.
Therapist Development Center
DECEMBER 5, 2022
We’re writing today to share an important update coming to the ASWB exams. This change impacts both the masters level LMSW exam and the clinical level LCSW exams. The ASWB announced: “In January 2023, test-takers will begin seeing a mix … Continued. The post ASWB Exam Changes! appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.
Gateway Foundation
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Depression is a complex condition that can significantly impact how a person views themselves and society. While researchers haven’t found one particular cause of the condition, many studies reveal a strong connection between depression and perfectionism. The tendency to be overly self-critical and hold oneself to high standards of performance can ultimately lead to depressive symptoms and other maladaptive behaviors.
Swhelper
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Deona Hooper. Dr. Kristie Holmes and Barbara Colwell, LCSW discuss how the Redcross supports emergency management services during natural disasters. The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Citation Holmes, Kristie and Colwell, Barbara.
Community Care
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Ofsted will introduce a separate judgment for care leavers in council inspections to help understand their “specific needs and experiences” better. The decision came on the back of a consultation, published in June, that saw 131 out of 141 respondents – including practitioners, sector leaders and researchers – endorse Ofsted’s proposal. Until now, the experiences and progress of care leavers have been inspected alongside those of children in care, but from next month each will be jud
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Social Work Haven
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Reading is an important part of social work education and professional development. By reading the latest research, social work articles, books, and other materials related to social work topics, you can stay up-to-date with current trends in the field while also gaining a better understanding of how to apply theories and techniques in practice. Social Work Quotes.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Two years ago, Dr. Robert Anda, one of the authors of the original study of Adverse Childhood Experiences, cautioned that the scores from questionnaires to screen children for ACEs could be “misappropriated” as a diagnostic tool. California does not appear to have listened. “Inferences about an individual’s risk for health or social problems should not be made based upon an ACE score, and no arbitrary ACE score, or range of scores, should be designated as a cut point for decision making or used
Social Care
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Unpaid carers are eligible for a COVID-19 autumn booster if they are caring for someone who is clinically vulnerable. They are similarly entitled to a free flu jab. [Image created by freepik.com ]. Protecting those who care for others. With the winter upon us, it’s more important than ever to protect ourselves and those we care for against COVID-19 and flu and get vaccinated.
Community Care
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Cafcass staff are being quizzed on their readiness to take industrial action after union leaders rejected a 2.51% pay offer for 2022-23. Napo and UNISON have sent out consultative ballots to their members – including social workers who practise as family court advisers – asking them whether they accept or reject the offer and, if the latter, whether they would be prepared to take industrial action in response.
The Guardian
DECEMBER 3, 2022
Most cases not caused by decision to discharge patients from hospital without testing, says former health secretary Care workers have hit back at claims by the former health secretary Matt Hancock that the Covid virus was brought into homes by infected staff. In his book, the Pandemic Diaries, which is being serialised in the Daily Mail, Hancock said only a small proportion of cases were caused by his decision to discharge patients from hospital without testing.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Most of the time when industries want more money from government, they cite their success. It takes a special kind of chutzpah to make the case for more taxpayer money based on your own failure. Yet that’s what the “residential treatment” industry has been doing in Colorado. News accounts have documented a litany of failure , from abuse of institutionalized children to runaways dying.
Social Care
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Meaningful, therapeutic and enjoyable activities are an important part of life in a home specialising in dementia care. [Image created freepik.com]. Care in the round. I’m the home manager at Vida Grange, one of Vida Healthcare ’s care homes based in Harrogate. I’m taking this opportunity to highlight the work we're doing behind the scenes to help raise awareness around dementia and specialist care delivery in a care home.
Community Care
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Over 800 practitioners have applied to rejoin the social work register in the immediate aftermath of this year’s renewal round. Social Work England said that, as of today, 842 had applied to be restored to the register, at a cost of £135. They are likely to include many of the 1,017 removed from the register on 1 December because they had not completed the registration application form, despite paying the £90 fee and meeting continuing professional development requirements.
The Guardian
DECEMBER 7, 2022
High court case is landmark test of use of unregulated experts in family justice proceedings in England and Wales A mother whose children were removed from her care against their wishes after an unregulated psychologist said she had “alienated” them from their father has lost a high court appeal to have her case reopened. The landmark test case came before the president of the family division in England and Wales, Sir Andrew McFarlane, who has said he will reinforce the need for the courts to fo
Gary Direnfeld
DECEMBER 7, 2022
People typically understand what is known as grief, that sense of emotional pain and adjustment to a significant loss, typically considered to be a person through death. However there are other kinds of grief, two of which are known as ambiguous and disenfranchised. Ambiguous loss and grief is when one mourns something like a relationship, yet the person is still here, with us.
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