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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Bullying is a top concern among parents of school-age children. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of five children reported being bullied during the school year. We see the impact of that as bullies and those they bully are twice as likely to self-harm and experience suicidal behavior.

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Developing a Personalized Social Media Policy for Social Work Practice

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

does the policy view social media as harmful or beneficial?). Step 2: Ask students to complete the Develop your Professional Social Media Policy Worksheet , which includes a series of questions and a short self-assessment to better understand one’s current use of social media in professional settings. E., & Drisko, J.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

In some cases, they can also lead to cutting and self-inflicted harm. Self-injury is more common than many people realize, mainly because those who struggle with it tend to hide this behavior. It’s essential to bring awareness to this topic, inform others about it and offer help to those dealing with self-harm.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide. They may engage in certain avoidance behaviors like: Withdrawing from family, friends, and co-workers Isolating themselves or hiding "away from the world" Avoiding family time or social functions or engagements Avoiding work or school by saying they're ill What Causes a Nervous Breakdown?

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NASW Member Voices: ?Can Social Workers Ethically and Legally Keep Clients when they Leave Their Agencies?

Social Work Blog

California law states: “[E]very contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business of any kind is… void.” ( CA BPC §16600 ). As the validity of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses is currently being examined, social workers should focus on minimizing harm to our clients.

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NASW Member Voices: ?Can Social Workers Ethically and Legally Keep Clients when they Leave Their Agencies?

Social Work Blog

California law states: “[E]very contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business of any kind is… void.” ( CA BPC §16600 ). As the validity of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses is currently being examined, social workers should focus on minimizing harm to our clients.

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Update: Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. Collaboration with clients in all aspects of LTSS planning and provision … to maximize dignity and self-determination.” November 12 Guidance. Visitors are an essential component of this continuum.