Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 27, 2022

However, there was the impact of surgery on the body requiring an extended period of recovery. Whatever the pain and discomfort of recovery, and that was significant, there would be a time when it would be history. I am meeting recovery targets. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Fretful, but doable.

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 27, 2022

Recovery another 2.5 I will be canceling appointments and because of at least a 6 to 8 week recovery, I will take off the entire summer. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. It came on the heels of a day that began with a call to go to hospital at 7:00 am.

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The New Social Worker reviews Deviate From Denial: Erasing the Stigma of Addiction and Recovery Through Inspirational Stories

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Community Care

JANUARY 18, 2023

Hospital social workers should be reinstated onto wards to support people to achieve better outcomes on discharge, amid the current severe pressures on the NHS and social care. That was the message today from the Adult Principal Social Worker Network in an open letter to health and social care secretary Steve Barclay.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

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

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Community Care

MARCH 31, 2023

The British Association of Social Workers England has warned of the risks of diluting the social worker role after the government unveiled plans for more assessments to be carried out by non-social work qualified staff. At the same time, the vacancy rate for council adult social workers rose from 9.5%

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Plus Scholarship Act would create a scholarship for students who wish to enter the mental health and behavioral health workforce, including social workers. Andrea Salinas and Marc Molinaro for their vision to introduce the STAR Plus Scholarship Act.

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Community Care

APRIL 19, 2023

The government should set an expectation that frontline children’s social workers carry out face-to-face practice, in the light of concerns about the rise of remote working. “If a social worker is able to work remotely then the mandatory ‘cool off’ period will have little impact.

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Social Work.Career

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 65 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. This month is National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month.

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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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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Innovation and creativity are indispensable to empowering social workers and social service organizations to make an impact on the lives of people and societies in today’s world. This book provides a range of innovative practices of social work drawing from alternate theories and with a global orientation.

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Children who met thresholds were left waiting up to six weeks to see a social worker due to “significant, widespread and systemic” weaknesses in a council’s front door service, Ofsted has found. An inspirational social work leader’: tributes paid to children’s director who died after contracting Covid.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

OCTOBER 9, 2022

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. We remember those whose lives, families, homes and health have been and continue to be destroyed by wars.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

As such, the court did not reach the question of whether the Attorney General had provided a fair summary, but did note that, “the failure to even discuss the provisions narrowing third parties’ tort recovery here would have rendered the summaries unfair.” Getty images.

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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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Community Care

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Councils are employing record numbers of children’s social workers on the back of a 25% boost to recruitment last year, official figures have shown. A record 6,028 FTE social workers joined a new employer in 2022-23, up from 4,826 in 2021-22. The hike was driven by a 24.9% The hike was driven by a 24.9%

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Despite challenging conditions, search and recovery operations persist, reflecting the resilience and dedication of first responders. As investigations continue and the city remains in a state of emergency, it is crucial to prioritize support for impacted communities and ensure comprehensive recovery efforts.

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Community Care

JANUARY 8, 2025

Most of the social care reforms were foreshadowed in the policy paper, Keeping children safe, helping families thrive , which was published in November 2024. This article summarises the main provisions that will impact on social workers.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

NASW made three content recommendations that would assist social workers in educating and treating families impacted by addiction. Create content that depicts interactions with social workers and other vital helping professionals in the field of recovery and addiction.

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A failure of the system However, for social worker Beverley Barnett-Jones, the experience of these children is not just about a dearth of placements but a failure of the system to address their needs much earlier in their lifespan. This context places even more onus on the child’s social worker, she says.

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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

MAY 3, 2022

“A month off and then some can do so much good for your overall well-being, your memory, your sleep, your digestion,” said NASW member Sabrina Spotorno , a clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor at Monument, an online platform for alcohol treatment and recovery.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Room: 2210 Presentation : Towards a More Comprehensive Understanding of the "Obesity Epidemic": Implications for Social Workers Author : Holle, L. Room: 2504B Presentation : Towards a Critical Mindfulness Pedagogical Approach to Social Work Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Education Author(s) : Iacono, G. Time : 4:15 p.m. -

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Community Care

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Since then, progress has been slow, with Ofsted commenting following a focused visit in November last year that “children’s services in Gloucestershire are still on the road to recovery, with continued weaknesses in some areas”. Inadequate’ councils three times as reliant on agency social workers as highest rated authorities.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The Ethics of Social Work: An Overview” by Felicia Kornbluh offers an accessible look at ethical issues that social workers face in their day-to-day practice. These readings will help equip any social worker with the knowledge they need to effectively apply their skills in practice.

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Regulations require them to consult the relevant local authority before making a decision about a person’s eligibility and to co-operate with the council about arranging for its staff, such as a social worker, to participate in the MDT.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 30, 2023

In the realm of social work, where our hearts are dedicated to supporting and uplifting those in need, we often encounter individuals facing the heavy burdens of depression and anxiety. We will reflect on their relevance to social work, examining how they can guide our interventions and provide comfort and hope to those we serve.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 24, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, social workers, like most helping professionals, ramped up quickly under intense circumstances to help individuals and families to make informed decisions about COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. More than 1,000 social workers have been trained and an app was created and launched. More than 1.2

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KVC

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

As with most medical conditions, ongoing care and support are critical for a child’s recovery and longterm success. This may include knowing the child’s medication schedule or coordinating the student’s class load in a way that aids continued recovery. How to Promote Continued Recovery. Adjusting routines.

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A wide range of treatment is available including psychological and other therapeutic interventions and our clinical teams work collaboratively with the service user towards their recovery and discharge.” Related articles. Safeguarding teams took no action on ‘serious’ concerns regarding people segregated in hospitals.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It’s the price we pay for our ambitions as social workers and the fear of failure that can sometimes loom over us. This is where the power of words and the role of social work come into play. Social workers, often unsung heroes, understand that healing and rejuvenation can be a long process.

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2024

family history information, sources of stress or trauma) Testing of cognitive and behavioral process, intelligence, and personality Gathering input from individuals who have seen how the juveniles behave, such as youth workers and other staff as well as family members, guardians, teachers, social workers, etc.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 28, 2016

Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSM, LMHC, NCC Executive Director, AllCEUs Host, Counselor Toolbox President, Recovery and Resilience International Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at [link] (..)

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Community Care

MARCH 10, 2023

The bill would also formalise the controversial practice of the Home Office placing unaccompanied children in hotels before being placed in the care of a local authority, which campaigners have warned leaves them without the protections of the Children Act 1989, such as having a care plan, social worker and independent reviewing officer.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 27, 2016

Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: The Mind-Body Connection Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSM, LMHC, NCC Executive Director, AllCEUs Host, Counselor Toolbox President, Recovery and Resilience International Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for (..)

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Social Work With Adults

JUNE 29, 2023

Lyn Romeo: I am delighted to introduce Hannah’s blog this week as we look ahead to the national Children and Adults Principal Social Worker Conference in Birmingham. The PSWs are vital to improving social care services for children, adults and families, helping to create supportive environments in which best practice can thrive.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

BSW Award Raymond and Mary Borecki Buck Endowed Scholarship Fund Mary Borecki Buck is an UConn School of Social Work alumna committed to supporting the education of future generations of social workers. Kinlock Endowment Fund in Social Work Established by Charlotte M. Charlotte M. The system overlooked me and failed me.

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