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How to help children manage stress caused by California wildfires

CCRC

Resources include: Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires ( En Espaol ) Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage ( En Espaol ) Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire – e-book for young children. (

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The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill explained

Community Care

By Tim Spencer-Lane The Childrens Wellbeing and Schools Bill was introduced in Parliament on 17 December 2024. The local authority must appoint at least one person to discharge the duty (in practice this is usually the virtual school head). Part 1 of the bill contains reforms to childrens social care.

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Trauma-informed Care Creates a Path Forward

Shelter, Inc

Feeling safe is the foundation of trauma recovery. To address this challenge, Shelter is rolling out a new program to provide mental health counseling services at local schools throughout Chicagoland. Sylvie Colon, a Clinical Therapist at Shelter, works with young people who have faced extremely difficult situations. “I

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UConn School of Social Work Faculty and Ph.D. Students to Present at CSWE 2024

University of Connecticut

Louis, MO, October 24-27, 2024; nine UConn School of Social Work faculty members and 12 Ph.D. Room: 2207 Presentation : The Implementation of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Recovery Residences: Theoretical Framework Author : Nichols, C. CSWE's 70th Annual Program Meeting takes place in St. Mortley, C. Klicheva, E. Holle, L. &

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ASASWEI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 9-12 September 2025

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

How social workers support resilience, adaptation, and recovery in affected communities. The impact of climate-related disasters (e.g., floods, wildfires, droughts) on marginalized and vulnerable populations. How social workers influence policies to address climate justice and environmental sustainability.

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IASSW  Statement on the World Mental Health Day 2022

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

In support with: East European subregional Association of the Schools of Social Work. We reflect upon the practical role social workers and the social work profession can play in the context of armed conflict and in the area of mental health recovery during post-war contexts.

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UB Social Work Researcher Introduces a New Tool for Treating Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Swhelper

The Multidimensional Inventory of Recovery Capital (MIRC), a project resulting from a roughly $408,000 grant in 2020 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, […] View Full Article - UB Social Work Researcher Introduces a New Tool for Treating Alcohol and Drug Addiction

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