Gary Direnfeld
MARCH 10, 2022
The thing about living with a narcissist is that they may seem confusing. One minute you are blamed for everything and the next you are bombarded with gifts or affection. The good side keeps you hooked into the relationship. Don’t be confused. That is exactly the purpose of all that positive attention after the bad. That positive attention is not delivered as an apology or expression of real kindness or compassion.
Psychological Health Care
MARCH 7, 2022
Many everyday factors can influence your mood or overall sense of happiness and fulfillment. Factors may include diet, physical activity, sleep, weather, social interactions, financial stability, health, stress, exposure to news, social media use, clutter, catastrophes and more. However, there are actions and routines you can establish to help build and boost positive mood and equip you to better cope with life’s ups and downs.
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Community Care
MARCH 7, 2022
Children’s homes are profiteering from a “broken” market in which demand far exceeds supply, the children’s minister has warned. This is driving huge spending on placements by local authorities, with fees of £8,000 plus a week “not unusual”, Will Quince told the House of Commons’ education select committee last week. How big are your caseloads? The Department for Education calculates average caseloads for children’s social workers in England as 16.3.
My Brains Not Broken
MARCH 8, 2022
When it comes to marking moments and memories in my life, I tend to reflect whenever a significant marker comes around. I think about what the world was like in that moment being marked and how I fit into that specific moment. Sometimes I pick and choose what to reflect on, which is what happened last week. Though I haven’t quite sat with the March 2022 of it all (yes, that’s two years of pandemic for us in the States), I’ve come to realize that in those past two years, I’
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Gary Direnfeld
MARCH 10, 2022
Trigger warning: This post addresses domestic violence and child awareness. ——— The issue was the child’s fear of going to school. We talked about the parental relationship. She was convinced that her child new nothing of the abuse between her and her partner. She said it always took place after the child was in bed. Changing the conversation, we talked about the abuse she knew of between her parents when she was a child.
The New Social Worker
MARCH 5, 2022
School Social Work Week gives individuals and school communities the opportunity to celebrate the rich history and deep contributions of school social work professionals. The theme for the week is “Time To Shine.
Social Work Update brings together the best content for social work professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
MARCH 11, 2022
WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY AT THE UNITED NATIONS GENEVA – Programme & Presenter’s details. Wednesday 16 March 2022 (ONLINE). Positioning Social Work in an Eco-social World: Building New Partnerships and Alliances. Like every year, social workers around the globe will celebrate World Social Work Day in March this year to promote and disseminate a common message worldwide.
Sober Courage
MARCH 10, 2022
Boredom is sometimes a part of life, but it can be dangerous for someone newly sober. People who are early in recovery find themselves with more time on their hands, time that used to be spent acquiring, using, or recovering from alcohol. Oftentimes people move away from healthier habits when they are actively drinking, and … Continue reading 50 Things To Do Sober.
The New Social Worker
MARCH 9, 2022
New social work graduates should not have to settle. Apply for your dream job and ask for fair pay and work-life balance. Employers need you to apply. This is your chance to set the stage for your future.
Community Care
MARCH 8, 2022
Council social workers are receiving a 1.75% pay increase this month, back paid from April last year, after unions agreed a deal with employers. The rise constitutes a real-terms pay cut with the government’s preferred measure of inflation – the consumer prices index – having risen from 1.5% in April last year to 5.5% in January 2022 and further rises baked in.
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 Service Workforce
MARCH 7, 2022
This blog was written by Lanre Williams-Ayedun, Senior Vice-President of International Programs at World Relief, and originally published by Christianity Today’s The Better Samaritan.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
MARCH 11, 2022
NGO CSW66 Forum Online (Zoom) Side Event. Organized by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), Rutgers University School of Social Work (USA), and Studio Samuel (Ethiopia). Grassroots Empowerment Approaches that Give Girls a Voice. Monday, March 21, 2022 8:00 am – 9:30 am (EST). Integrating a curriculum in social work education on Empowering the Girl Child is a key strategy for building capacity of social workers to advance agency and give voice to girls 12-18 for. achie
The New Social Worker
MARCH 10, 2022
The New Social Worker’s book review of Home Made. “Who among us doesn’t have a client we still wonder about? It’s a unique sort of grief and worry that Hauck wrestles with throughout the book.
Community Care
MARCH 8, 2022
Peers have overturned a government change to the cap on care costs that would reduce its benefit for less well-off people, and also voted to bring forward its implementation date from October to April 2023. The House of Lords yesterday backed a cross-party amendment to remove a clause from the Health and Care Bill that would only count client contributions to personal care costs – not the full bill – towards the £86,000 cap, for those receiving means-tested council support.
Learning Social Worker
MARCH 11, 2022
In my patch of the world it’s a beautiful spring day. But for the people of Ukraine things are bleak. A visit to the cemetery where Tim is buried prompted me to think about the importance of geographical connectedness; of winter and spring; and of life and death. I’m sharing my thoughts because I want to capture how I feel. Readers of He Died Waiting will know that Tim is buried in the village I grew up in.
Gateway Foundation
MARCH 10, 2022
Inpatient rehabilitation treatment (also called residential treatment) isn’t always required to overcome addiction. If you don’t have severe physical, mental or emotional challenges due to substance misuse, regular attendance at an outpatient program can help you reach recovery. However, if a substance use disorder is severe, inpatient treatment is often necessary.
The New Social Worker
MARCH 6, 2022
“The Time Is Right for Social Work” is an inspiring theme for NASW’s 2022 Social Work Month. But is the time truly right for social work to address these challenges, and who decides? And how will this moment in our history be different?
Community Care
MARCH 8, 2022
Temporarily registered social workers are being urged to restore their full registration to stay in practice with the government expected to end provisions enabling them to work in the near future. Social Work England and the Local Government Association called on those of the 6,353 temporarily registered professionals in England who wanted to stay in social work to apply to restore their registration in order to do so.
MQ Mental Health
MARCH 8, 2022
This International womens day, we want to celebrate the achievements of three inspiring past MQ Fellows. The MQ Fellows awards invests in early career researchers, giving them the support and funding they need to expand on their research and develop their careers within mental health science. Dr Helen Fisher MQ Fellow Helen Fisher used her award to understand how and why many children with troubled childhoods go on to develop psychotic experiences.
The Frontline
MARCH 7, 2022
The Frontline exChange this year focused on multi-agency working and how we can continue to work collaboratively across sectors to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families. As part of the annual event, we had an hour-long Social Work Coffee Break session , hosted by our chief executive Mary Jackson. We were joined by a range of professionals who spoke about how we can implement multi-agency working: Lisa Zaranyika – Frontline fellow and principal practice tutor on the Frontli
International Federation of Social Workers
MARCH 8, 2022
Social worker stands together against war # StandsTogetherAgainstWar IFSW Europe call social workers and social workers organisations in Europe to join our World Social Work Day Campaign: SOCIAL WORKER STANDS TOGETHER AGAINST WAR! Take a picture and post it on social media to support our campaign. Social Worker Stands Together Against War Join our effort […].
Community Care
MARCH 9, 2022
Local authorities are struggling to manage the children’s homes market, amid a shortage of suitable placements, according to a study. published yesterday. Almost half (44%) had either no publicly available or up-to-date strategy to secure sufficient local accommodation for looked-after children, found an analysis by What Works for Children’s Social Care (WWCSC).
Social Work Blog
MARCH 7, 2022
Family reunification following migration-related separations is often challenging for immigrant youth as they adjust to their new environment and reacquaint with their caregiver. Scant research has explored the experiences of family reunification specifically for unaccompanied immigrant youth. A recent issue of the journal Social Work Research , co-published by NASW and Oxford University Press, showcases a study of family reunification experiences.
Social Care
MARCH 8, 2022
"International Women’s Day has chosen ‘break the bias’ as this year’s theme. I believe we can all draw strength from its ideal in these worrying times." [Image copyright IWD ]. Strength in diversity. If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s the fundamental truth that collective action, free of self-interest, prejudice or judgement, can achieve amazing things.
International Federation of Social Workers
MARCH 6, 2022
#Social Work # Refugees #Ukraine In Ukraine, almost everyone is on the run. Those who are most resourceful will get by on their own or with the help of others. Most of them will travel further alone after a first shelter. Thousands of mainly woman and children have fled the fighting in fear for their lives. […].
The Guardian
MARCH 5, 2022
Research shows as many as 50% of ethnic minority carers say responsibilities hold them back from finding new positions Three out of five women say their caring responsibilities for children and other vulnerable or elderly relatives are preventing them from applying for a new job or promotion, while only one in five men say the same, according to new research.
CAPC
MARCH 11, 2022
How three clinicians folded principles of improv into their clinical care to navigate uncertainties of the pandemic.
The New Social Worker
MARCH 7, 2022
March is Social Work Month! The 2022 theme is “The Time Is Right for Social Work.” This month, Your Social Work Career Coach—Jennifer Luna—wants to have a conversation with YOU about your social work career. This video is packed with tips for you.
International Federation of Social Workers
MARCH 9, 2022
Download: IFSWE_SWREG webinar flyer 01.03.22 The IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) would like to warmly invite Social Workers around the world, from different backgrounds, to join us in a webinar, with small group discussions, to reflect on learning from social workers’ rethinking of what counts as ethical practice during Covid-19. We want […].
The Guardian
MARCH 11, 2022
Northern Ireland assembly had heard accounts of physical, sexual and psychological abuse Ministers in Northern Ireland have issued a long-awaited apology for what was described as “vile” and “unimaginable” sexual and physical abuse suffered by children in care over more than 70 years. After a minute’s silence in recognition of the victims, Michelle McIlveen, the education minister, led the apologies as some of those affected watched on.
SSW Netrwork
MARCH 9, 2022
In this new survey we are interested in elevating your ideas and experiences about ways schools are responding to and recovering from the multiple COVID-related traumatic experiences during the 2021/2022 academic year.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
MARCH 9, 2022
? Every once in awhile, a story about the horrors of the family policing system “breaks through” to a larger audience. Such is the case with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott using the vast power of the family police to enact his version of a far-right agenda: persecuting transgender children and their families. But the system he is using is largely a creation of the Left.
International Federation of Social Workers
MARCH 9, 2022
Download the NA Webinar Flyer The IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) would like to warmly invite Social Workers around the world, from different backgrounds, to join us in a webinar, with small group discussions, to reflect on learning from social workers’ rethinking of what counts as ethical practice during Covid-19. We want […].
The Guardian
MARCH 10, 2022
CMA finds local authorities are being forced to pay excessive fees for substandard privately run services The UK has “sleepwalked” into a dysfunctional market for children’s social care with local authorities forced to pay excessive fees for privately run services that often fail to meet the needs of vulnerable children, an official report has concluded.
CAPC
MARCH 8, 2022
Literature review clearly establishes what is known about disparities, barriers, and successful interventions with 16 key findings.
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