Social Work Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic alcohol use along with mental health challenges have been exacerbated by pre-existing and new stressors. Social workers provide counseling services and mental health treatment to individuals who may also have an alcohol use disorder and help them address barriers to treatment.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

(Chicago) Thanks in large part to a bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, the number of licensed non-independent social workers has increased by 100% since Dec 1, 2021 in Illinois, exceeding the 10,000 mark for the first time.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 14, 2023

You asked, what are the benefits of being a social worker? Social work is a profession dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. It is a field that requires social work practice skills and offers a unique opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on people’s lives.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2022

As America faces a mental health crisis, the need for suicide prevention services is more imperative than ever. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is ranked as the second primary cause of death in young people among the ages of 10 to 34 and the tenth most frequent cause of death in the United States.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 10, 2022

While RJ is becoming increasingly popular among K–12 educators and in schools, emphasis is typically on its social justice applications, including its use as an alternative to zero-tolerance discipline policies and its role in dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Thanks in large part to a bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, the number of licensed non-independent social workers has increased by 100 percent since Dec 1, 2021 in Illinois, exceeding the 10,000 mark for the first time.

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Community Care

JUNE 29, 2023

The NHS increased the size of its mental health social work workforce by 20% from 2019-22, official figures show. The figures includes trainee social workers in year one of the Think Ahead fast-track qualifying programme.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Children & Schools , Health & Social Work Social Work Research are available by subscription at a discounted rate for NASW members, either online or in print. Although social workers have an elevated risk of infection with COVID-19, no previous studies have investigated the virus’s impact on practitioners.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Police have opened an investigation into abuse of patients at a mental health hospital uncovered by the BBC. Panorama filmed staff assaulting , inappropriately restraining and secluding and verbally abusing and humiliating patients at the Edenfield Centre run by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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Child Welfare Monitor

OCTOBER 5, 2024

One can counter every one of these horrific anecdotes with a story of a Black child who would have been saved if social workers had not believed and deferred to the parents. The child welfare system does not provide mental health services but, like parents, it often struggles to secure them for its clients.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an invitation to social workers to make conversations about alcohol use part of routine practice—and to make sure they’re armed with the facts. What is alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)? These conversations can have a major impact.

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Community Care

JUNE 28, 2023

The NHS increased the size of its mental health social work workforce by 20% from 2019-22, official figures show. The figures include participants on the fast-track Think Ahead programme, which is geared towards training people to work in mental health social work.

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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.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In her time there, she has been instrumental in minimising long-term detentions of people with learning disabilities under the Mental Health Act 1983. Social Worker of the Year Awards judges said she has significantly increased the likelihood of people participating in an election through her work on the Promote the Vote initiative.

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Community Care

MARCH 25, 2022

Children’s social workers’ caseloads are bigger, more complex and harder to manage, taking a toll on their mental health and family life and leaving some contemplating quitting. A third of social workers said their caseloads had increased “a lot” over the past year, while a further 36% said they had risen “slightly”.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 17, 2023

Do you use Instagram or other social media platforms to create awareness on mental health or self-love? As a mental health blogger, I have realised that using hashtags can encourage social media users to explore content that catches their eye. How to Use Hashtags Effectively On Social Media?

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Social Work Haven

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Knowledge of social work intervention strategies is central to the social work role. The role of the social worker becomes increasingly important as communities become more diverse. Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies. Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Moving more will help relieve your stress, increase your balance, improve your mental health, sleep better, improve your concentration and become fit. Ensure that friends and family you surround yourself with have positive energy as this can help improve your mental wellbeing. What are the benefits of moving more? Put it first!

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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. Do social workers use psychology? Ecological systems, strengths-based, etc.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Licensed mental health care professionals diagnose ADHD using the DSM-5. Mindfulness is a practice that encompasses a variety of mindfulness-based interventions. One study found these interventions to be complementary to other active treatments for ADHD, like behavioral interventions and medication.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Beginning January 1, 2022, clinical social workers (CSWs) will become eligible to participate in Medicare’s Quality Payment Program (QPP). Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention. December 2021. 15 other provider types participate in the QPP. Elder Maltreatment Screen and Follow-Up Plan.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Socialworkhaven.com Useful Resources Social Work To-Do List Social Work To – Do List: What To Include: We sometimes struggle with managing our daily tasks as social workers. That is why a social work to-do list may help us manage better. That is why a social work to-do list may help us manage better.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, what is a social worker home visit checklist? A social worker home visit checklist serves as a comprehensive guide for social workers conducting home visits to assess the holistic health and well-being of their clients. Over the years of practice, I have also found this tool useful.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an invitation to social workers to make conversations about alcohol use part of routine practice—and to make sure they’re armed with the facts. What is alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)? These conversations can have a major impact.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – What is the Difference? – Social workers and case managers are both integral parts of the healthcare industry. Who is a social worker? Knowing the distinctions between these roles can aid in determining the ideal career path in human services.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

People with FASDs may be at high risk for school challenges, criminal justice issues, substance use disorders, and mental health disorders. The sooner you stop drinking, the less health risks your newborn baby may encounter. September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month.

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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. People with FASDs are at high risk for trouble in school, trouble with the law, alcohol and drug abuse, and mental health disorders.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Why do you need to know about famous social workers? Famous social workers play an important role in our society, providing much-needed support to individuals and families who are facing difficult life situations. This list in this article comprises the 41+ most influential social workers currently alive.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 14, 2023

As a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW), the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) period can be a daunting and challenging time, especially when you do not have access to the right resources. Knowing where to find the best books for newly qualified social workers could help make your ASYE more enjoyable.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

A student contacted me recently wanting tips on how to write on the topic; ‘why I want to be a social worker’ I explained the great benefits of being a social worker. I also embedded myself in this task and wrote with my own experiences and views on why I became a social worker in an essay format.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Interview Questions Every Social Worker Must Know (Adult Services) TIP #1 –Prior to applying for a social worker role, it is vital that you understand the role of a social worker. TIP #2 –The role of the social worker requires a unique set of skills. Why did you pursue social work as a career?

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

Healing Justice Values Alongside Therapeutic Interventions. In the spirit of collaboration, she invited a small group of facilitators, herbalists, health and healing activists to help dream up this offering together. This was community care that in the Field, we might call an “intervention” at the meso level. By Violeta A.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? You also asked other burning questions … Whether you’re contemplating a career in these fields or simply curious about the intricate facets of human behaviour and social work, this is the place to start. What degree do you need to be a social worker?

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

This book aims to showcase social workers’ diverse and impactful roles across various settings. We seek contributions in English from social workers actively practicing or utilizing their social work degrees in traditional or unique settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I invested both time and money to help me gain useful skills and knowledge which I can now use to support student social workers on placements. Socialworkhaven.com Useful Resources Social Work To-Do List Social Work To – Do List: What To Include: We sometimes struggle with managing our daily tasks as social workers.

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