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Councils given guide to evidence on mentoring schemes for children in care

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Review of evidence base Foundations’ practice guide was based on a systematic review of the effectiveness of mentoring and befriending schemes for at-risk and care-experienced children and young people, success factors and barriers, carried out by academics at Liverpool John Moores University.

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The 9 Social Work Competencies You Need to Know

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We demonstrate professional commitment by taking responsibility for our conduct, practice, self-care and development. Set some time aside and take on some online training or pay for course at a university to enhance your social work skills further! Your self-care is your responsibility at all times.

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The Emotion Wheel Made Simple

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It can be a powerful tool for growth and self-awareness. Lastly, it provides an opportunity for self-reflection and growth. According to this theory, these core emotions are universal across cultures and are expressed through facial expressions. It can also be used as a source of self-reflection and growth.

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How Can You Support Your Staff During and After a Crisis?

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These strategies can help you create a workplace where staff feel safer — both physically and psychologically. Professors from Case Western Reserve University take this concept further by outlining how you can help team members communicate their needs by “ coaching with compassion.” 6 steps to support staff during a crisis 1.

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100 Powerful Quotes About Never Giving Up

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This quote highlights the importance of self-awareness and recognising when a situation or goal is no longer worth pursuing. – 2 Timothy 1:7. For nothing will be impossible with God.”

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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

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According to research from Johns Hopkins University , nearly 800,000 Americans become permanently disabled or die due to a misdiagnosis every year. Patient safety was defined by the Institute of Medicine two decades ago simply as “ the prevention of harm to patients.” Medical errors are a healthcare professional’s worst nightmare.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

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Leia Salzman, PhD, LCSW, from the Tulane University School of Social Work, describes collective trauma as “an event, or series of events that shatters the experience of safety for a group, or groups, of people.” Collective trauma occurs when this type of event happens to an entire community.