Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 10, 2022

Book Cover. “Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work: A Guidebook for Students and those in Mental Health and Related Professions” is one of the most popular books at NASW Press. I sifted through voluminous studies, and with busy students and professionals in mind, narrowed causation to vicarious trauma.

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Social Worker Domestic Violence Psychology Mental Health 96

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Emily Putnam-Hornstein is probably America’s foremost proponent of using “predictive analytics” in child welfare – that is, mining vast quantities of data surrendered disproportionately by poor people and people of color and using it, without their informed consent, to determine if they are supposedly likely to be child abusers.

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Child Welfare Welfare Adoption University 98

A Splintered Mind

JANUARY 9, 2020

When our minds are awash in sadness and overwhelmed by the undertow of confusion that suicidal depression brings, we tend to grasp at any bit of flotsam that crosses our path. It colors our viewpoint. through death) seems logical to the mind of one who doesn’t value their life. I had children who were counting on me.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2021

IF YOU'RE SEEING THIS ON THE NCCPR BLOG HOMEPAGE, PLEASE CLICK BELOW ON "READ MORE" TO SEE THE ENTIRE POST. On the contrary, although a CASA’s job is supposedly to find out the facts, their own local websites suggest some of them go in with their minds made up. But it has failed. It was all really just tan."

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Child Welfare Foster Care Welfare Schools 98

Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Read a book –. I am a huge fan of Brene’ Brown and have recommended her books to so many clients that struggle with low self-love, self-worth, and a high sense of shame. These books are definitely worth reading, and I have read them myself. Be present and practice mindfulness –. This blog is a passion of mine.

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Therapist Mental Health Engagement Empathy 69

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the profound world of encouragement and strength a social worker can bring. ” “In the storm of life, you are the rainbow that brings color and hope.” For example, “Remember, you have the talent and determination to achieve anything you set your mind to.”

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Empathy Social Worker Interventional Mental Health 52