Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW).

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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. See my commentary on the abuse homicides of Rashid Bryant and Julissia Batties , for example).

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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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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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Social Work Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

Social workers are leaving jobs, too, but it seems most are staying within the profession. And the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that social work will continue to grow “faster than average” for all occupations. Backstory: Retired Social Worker Says Beekeeping Hobby Takes Time and Patience.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The stories blithely attribute West Virginia’s high rate of removal to the fact that “More than half entered the system because of a parent’s substance abuse.” More than half entered the system because a worker checked the “substance abuse” box on a form; that is not necessarily the same thing. That’s not correct.

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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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Social Work Haven

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

If you are a social worker who works with children, you may have come across teenagers who vape. You may also find this article useful: A Parent’s Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse Teenagers are vaping substances like nicotine and marijuana at alarming rates.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. Social workers help patients eliminate psychosocial stressors such as homelessness, loss of job, divorce, and loneliness that may have led to their use of substances.

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All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

Counseling may also be available for individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse. FRCs are run by diverse professionals, including social workers, educators, counselors, and community organizers. Who Runs Family Resource Centers?

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Early Inspirations: High School and Beyond From the earliest days of high school, I found myself drawn to social issues and the incredible work done by social workers in our communities. It was during this time that I began to understand the profound influence of the social work profession.

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Social Work Haven

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

To register as a social worker in the UK (new applicant), you need to pay a sum of £90.00 For registered social workers, the UK’s annual social work registration fee is £90.00. As a social worker, you will have to pay the registration fees at least once. What role does a social worker play?

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Relias

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. 48,540 social workers. Social workers: 15%. This new evidence suggest that the pandemic will continue to have long-term effects on staffing, leaving emotional and psychological trauma in its wake.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

I have compiled below a list of essential social work practice skills that are vital for all social workers. This article covers – What are the social work practice skills? Ethical Decision Making Why are social work practice skills important? What are the biggest issues in social work right now UK?

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University of Connecticut

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

They are also engaged in research and scholarship that explores pressing social issues such as substance abuse; food insecurity; juvenile justice; the isolation experienced by many older adults; health, educational, and economic disparities; and the effects of racism.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Social work burnout can affect the way we execute our role. It can cause social work stress and a stressed social worker cannot perform their role effectively. What is social work burnout. We’re talking about psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and many more.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have done a great deal of work to build on the momentum of national recognition that we have neglected maternal health and the role that social determinants play in the outcomes of women and children.

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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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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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Social Work Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Yet questions linger about the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on individuals, families, society, and social workers. Social workers, like most helping professionals, were called upon during the pandemic to help individuals and families to make informed decisions about COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.

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Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), integrated care is defined as “the systematic coordination of general and behavioral healthcare.”

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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. Incorporating Bible verses into our work as social workers can offer comfort and hope to clients who are dealing with depression and anxiety.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Agents were also convinced of the subnormal intelligence of most non-WASP and especially non-English-speaking clients; indeed, the agents' comments and expectations in this early period were similar to social workers' views of black clients in the mid-twentieth century…. Second, all substance use isn’t opioids.

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Social Work With Adults

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this spirit, the Moving Social Work (MSW) programme aims to harness the skills and values of social workers to support the health, wellbeing and human rights of people with disabilities. They recognise it can help people become more independent, reduce loneliness, improve confidence, and mitigate trauma and substance abuse.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. Social workers remain dedicated to ensuring the populations they serve have access to much needed resources and support.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A social worker who doesnt want to report kids in dirty clothes to CPS. More than 600 social workers, nonprofit executives and staff, legal experts and advocates for parents rights have joined the hours-long convenings that began in March. Heres the surprise: The agencies response boiled down to well yes, youre right.

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Child Welfare Monitor

JANUARY 13, 2025

A DCYF spokesperson told the Seattle Times that the department was using services to avoid removing children or to reunite families sooner, citing efforts to connect parents to substance use or mental health treatment programs, bring a social worker into the home to problem solve, or offer practical items, like diapers, car seats and beds.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

After closely following the confirmation hearings, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has reached a resolute conclusion: Robert F. Social workers rely on science-driven policies to protect the well-being of our clients and communities. Kennedy Jr.

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Child Welfare Monitor

MARCH 4, 2024

We soon learned that the little girl, who was blind in one eye, had first been removed from Sorey at the age of two months by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) due to Sorey’s substance abuse. Harmony’s father, Adam Montgomery, was in jail at the time.

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 21, 2024

Dr. Pettus was the lone social worker at the table during deliberations at the White House that resulted in The First Step Act , signed into law during the Trump administration. The details of how many social workers will be staffed at precincts and how they operate are still being worked out.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The Nevada Independent reports: A January legislative audit identified seven care facilities for children that failed to adequately protect those in their care, with complaints ranging from children self-administering medication to substance abuse issues.

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