2018

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Call for Papers: Adoption Quarterly Special Issue

Jaeran Kim

I’m guest editing a special issue of Adoption Quarterly with Bibiana Koh. Please forward to your colleagues and let us know if you have any questions! . ———————————————————————————————————————-.

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Rekindle that Friendship and be Friends with your Spouse Again

Swhelper

Many courtships start because of attraction and lust, while genuine feelings and emotional intimacy in relationships grow over time. The passionate beginning of a relationship is filled with fireworks, but if you really want your marriage to last you and your partner need to be friends as well as lovers.

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Navigating Conversations About Race, Racism and Privilege

Simmons University

While most ethnic and racial groups acknowledge that racism and discrimination exist in the U.S., they have differing opinions about the effects on specific communities. SocialWork@Simmons Professor Shari Johnson shares her tips to ensure that discussions about race and discrimination are productive rather than destructive. The post Navigating Conversations About Race, Racism and Privilege appeared first on SC-UMT.

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351 – Problem Gambling and Mental Health

Counselor Toolbox podcast

People often refuse to seek help for gambling disorder because of stigma. Stigma regarding gambling appears to be largely culturally created. Exposure to people who have pathological gambling disorder to reduce othering shows the greatest promise for the reduction of stigma. People often refuse to seek help for gambling disorder because of stigma. Stigma regarding gambling appears to be largely culturally created.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Storify – Broken page links

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Please note that, throughout this blog, I make extensive use of twitter conversations saved on Storify – I used that site for years to help me collate my thoughts and save conversations with others. Sadly, Storify closed in 2018 so those links no longer work. However, I have saved all my Storify stories on another site, so the work is not all lost.

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Exposure to Domestic Violence Costs U.S. Government $55 Billion Each Year

Swhelper

The federal government spends an estimated $55 billion annually on dealing with the effects of childhood exposure to domestic violence, according to new research by social scientists at Case Western Reserve University. The results of a study on the national economic impact of exposure to domestic violence—published in The Journal of Family Violence—showed higher health-care costs, […] View Full Article - Exposure to Domestic Violence Costs U.S.

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Life After Addiction Treatment: How to Fill the Void During Recovery

Swhelper

The first year of recovery is difficult to manage. Triggers lie everywhere and applying the skills you learned in rehab is easier said than done. When a recovering addict first begins life after their addiction, they may discover a void left from their past life.

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3 Ways to Keep a Positive Attitude and Be More Successful

Swhelper

Your life is going to be full of setbacks, that’s just the nature of things. Life is full of ups and downs, and the best thing you can do is position yourself to make the most of those good times while hedging against the rough ones.

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Top Apps and Tools Recommended for Every Entrepreneur

Swhelper

Running a small business takes a lot of work. Today there’s technology that will help you with this. This technology won’t only help you stay on top of what you’re doing but it will also help you free up time so you’re not always chained to your office.

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Senate Bill Introduce to Improve Access to the Mental Health Act

Swhelper

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) applauds Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) for introducing the bipartisan Improving Access to Mental Health Act (S.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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When Business and Social Good Intersects Communities Benefit

Swhelper

Annually, London Borough hosts the Camden’s Business Awards where a range of local companies, large and small, were up for recognition for their contribution to innovation, the local economy, design and the creation of new job opportunities.

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Booking.com and Web Summit Expand Commitment to Women in Tech

Swhelper

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 25 APRIL 2018 – Booking.com, one of the world’s largest travel e-commerce companies and a digital technology leader, announced a global partnership with Web Summit. Together they will host a dedicated ‘Women in Tech’ networking and mentoring program at the flagship Web Summit event, as well as initiatives at affiliated events […] View Full Article - Booking.

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Why Work Requirements Will Not Improve Medicaid

Swhelper

One out of every five low-income Americans depends on Medicaid, the national insurance program for the poor jointly run by federal and state governments. Medicaid provides insurance coverage for a broad array of health services from pregnancy care and childhood immunizations to emergency hospitalizations.

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Speaking event

Jaeran Kim

I’m pleased to announce that I will be presenting at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) conference this coming August. Please consider attending! 2018 NACAC conference flyer.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Exploring Scotland’s Wellness Health Book Review

Swhelper

Can Scotland’s overall poor health record be explained by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

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iCloud Backup on iPhone and iPad – Discussing The Process and Its Many Advantages

Swhelper

Your iPhone and iPad might have cost you a fortune. In a manner, these are almost like prized possessions. However, leaving aside the financial aspect, you are more concerned with the idea of saving your precious memories stored in these expensive devices. Support authors and subscribe to contentThis is premium stuff.

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The Divorce Divide in 2018

Swhelper

For many years, there has been a misconception that half of divorces end in marriage. Luckily, this generalization is flawed.

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What #NeverAgain Means for Workplace Violence for Helping Professionals

Swhelper

What does the #neveragain movement mean for workplace violence for helping professionals? Social Work Helper hosted a free live discussion with security expert and threat management specialist, Hector Alvarez, on workplace violence prevention and tips.Support authors and subscribe to contentThis is premium stuff. Subscribe to read the entire article.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

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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From Civil War Letters to Instagram: Social Media Trends Are Nothing New

Swhelper

It might seem new, and maybe narcissistic, that people feel the need to share their lives with the world – tweeting about what they had for breakfast and sharing videos on Instagram of their kid getting a haircut.Support authors and subscribe to contentThis is premium stuff. Subscribe to read the entire article.

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What Americans Think about Poverty and How to Reduce It

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The 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty attracted little attention in 2015, and the 20th anniversary of welfare reform was barely noticed the following year. Although poverty tends to be overlooked by elected officials, policy experts, and the media, it remains a large and chronic social problem. According to the U.

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Why the United States Needs a Woman in the Presidency

Swhelper

Even had Hillary Clinton prevailed in the 2016 presidential contest, the United States would still have arrived late to the promotion of a woman to the highest executive office. And since Clinton lost, the United States has yet to enter this game.

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Tough Conversations: A Tool for Parents, Part I

Swhelper

The “Courageous Conversations Compass,” a tool for ensuring that conversations around race and culture are productive in the workplace, was designed and shared by Glenn Singleton and Curtis Linton to promote courageous yet respectful dialogue. Support authors and subscribe to contentThis is premium stuff. Subscribe to read the entire article.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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Gay, Bisexual, Sexually Abused Male Inmates More Fearful of Prison Rape, More Open to Therapy

Swhelper

There is nowhere to escape in what often is referred to as a “sexual jungle,” especially for the most vulnerable. However, “Zero tolerance” toward prison rape is now national policy thanks to the Prison Rape Elimination Act passed by the United States Congress in 2003.

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Open Channels: If, When, and How to Communicate Social Work Research Beyond Academic Outlets

Jaeran Kim

I’m in Washington, D.C. for a social work conference, and yesterday I participated on a panel as part of the SSWR ‘s Roots and Wings Roundtable series. The conversation was about alternative modes of sharing scholarship beyond the traditional academic audience of peer review journals. I really enjoy these conversations and this one was no exception.

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348 -Dom-sub and Female Led Relationships: Overview for Counselors

Counselor Toolbox podcast

D/s relationships can take many forms. They can be bedroom relationships or 24/7 TPEs. There are very significant differences between the different types of relationships which clients should explore prior to entering into a contract. D/s relationships can take many forms. They can be bedroom relationships or 24/7 TPEs. There are very significant differences between the different types of relationships which clients should explore prior to entering into a contract.

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347 -Overview of BDSM for Counselors

Counselor Toolbox podcast

As many as 20-50% of people have engaged in some type of BDSM behavior, bondage and spanking being the most common. Part of becoming a kink-aware therapist is recognizing that some of your clients engage in some type of BDSM activities which may or may not be contributing to their distress. BDSM covers a wide range of activities, almost all involving some level of power exchange.

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345 -Human Sexuality and Cultural Responsiveness

Counselor Toolbox podcast

A majority of the population dabbles in some form of kink. Practitioners who embrace kink, especially BDSM and polyamory are often reluctant to disclose these issues to their medical or mental health providers. Issues of shame and guilt often arise when people first discover their alternate sexual preferences and can be compounded by a culturally insensitive therapist.

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344 -Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Screening and Interventions

Counselor Toolbox podcast

The number of people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is increasing, and these clients are disproportionately represented in the legal and child welfare system, and often have significant challenges in school Early and effective differential diagnosis can help a person with an FASD achieve the highest quality of life. The number of people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is increasing, and these clients are disproportionately represented in the legal and child welfare system, and often

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343 -Spiritual Steps to Happiness Part 4

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn how authenticity, gratitude and patience can help people be less stressed and actually increase their happiness. Learn how authenticity, gratitude and patience can help people be less stressed and actually increase their happiness.

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342 -Recovery Residences-What They Are and Effectiveness

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn about different types of recovery residences, the varying levels and phases and explore the benefits of the milieu created by the social model. Learn about different types of recovery residences, the varying levels and phases and explore the benefits of the milieu created by the social model.

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341 – Spiritual Steps to Happiness Part 3

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Spiritual Steps to Happiness Part 3 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Counselor Toolbox Podcast CEUs/OPD/CPDs are available for this presentation at [link] for clinicians in the US and [link] for clinicians in Australia. Objectives ~ Openmindedness/Teachability/Curiosity ~ Optimism ~ Compassion Openmindedness/Teachability/Curiosity ~ Why this logically makes sense that it could improve happiness and reduce distress ~ When […] Spiritual Steps to Happiness Part 3 Dr.

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340 -Trauma Informed Interventions

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn how to create safety and develop trust through the use of cultural resources, peer support, transparency, collaboration and empowerment to help people explore events, experiences and effects, and respond in a way that helps them live a rich and meaningful life without feeling retraumatized. Learn how to create safety and develop trust through the use of cultural resources, peer support, transparency, collaboration and empowerment to help people explore events, experiences and effects, and