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Trauma-Informed Restorative Justice Practices in Schools: An Opportunity for School Social Workers

Social Work Blog

Restorative justice (RJ) is both a philosophy and a set of practices meant to repair harm and maintain connection in the face of wrongdoing. recommends further research to understand RJ’s effect on self-efficacy, self-regulation, and healthy attachment. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership.

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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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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

A man practices self-care by taking time to relax in nature and listen to music. Self-care is important to social workers and in fact the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics included the importance of self-care when it was updated this year. Q: How did you learn to practice self-care? Book cover.

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Attn: Older foster youth: Meet the professor who thinks you need money more than love

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

It was created in the wake of the scandal surrounding former foster parent, group home operator (and Penn State football coach) Jerry Sandusky , so the University could show that no one, no one , was going to be tougher on child abuse than Penn State. The Child Maltreatment Solutions Network itself owes far more to politics and scholarship.

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Update: Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

Collaboration with clients in all aspects of LTSS planning and provision … to maximize dignity and self-determination.” Strengthening the regulatory enforcement system to ensure high-quality care and protect individuals from harm.” This Webinar will be held live on February 24, 2022, and subsequently available as a self-study.

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Living with Bipolar Two Disorder by Cathy Shaw

Bipolar Bandit

During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down. It literally felt like my heart area had turned to stone and I felt I was invisible and my true self was hidden behind a barrier. I felt extremely stuck in life and didn’t think any of my goals or dreams were attainable.

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Teen Cutting

Beautiful Voyager

Photo by Matthew Waring Signs, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment When confronted with intense emotions, some teens may turn to self-harm , such as cutting, as a means of coping. Familiarize yourself with this self-harming behavior so you'll know what to do when your teenager engages in it. What Is Teen Cutting?