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‘Consistently high standards’ of social work earns Cafcass across-the-board outstanding rating

Community Care

It found that these were based on “highly effective assessment work” and had a “relentless focus on the child” and their needs, while their recommendations were “well evidenced, appropriate, proportionate and in children’s best interests” While FCAs undertook parental interviews respectfully, non-judgmentally and (..)

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“Es Como Que no los Conociera”: Reunification of Unaccompanied Migrant Youth with Their U.S. Families

Social Work Blog

Data were collected from 30 youth, six parents, and four school administrators via focus groups and semi-structured interviews. In addition, the results point to the importance of developing interventions to increase trust, empathy, and communication between unaccompanied immigrant youth and their parents.

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5 micro skills in social work that you may have forgotten

Save the Social Worker

Very often, we see micro skills such as: Empathy Attending Unconditional acceptance. What are the physical things you do to ensure that you convey empathy? Essentials of intentional interviewing: Counseling in a multicultural world (2nd ed.). But what’s in these skills? Zalaquett, C. P., & Quirk, K.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. This may include personal interviews, family histories, and the review of relevant documents. Empathy and Active Listening 7. Self-Care 13.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Someone with sociopathic tendencies might, for instance, lack empathy for others, but still be a law-abiding, job-holding individual, she says. “Self-care is not selfish,” says Christine Kotlarski, LCSW, psychotherapist, and founder of High Note Counseling , as she jumps into her exclusive interview with Health Digest.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Someone with sociopathic tendencies might, for instance, lack empathy for others, but still be a law-abiding, job-holding individual, she says. “Self-care is not selfish,” says Christine Kotlarski, LCSW, psychotherapist, and founder of High Note Counseling , as she jumps into her exclusive interview with Health Digest.

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19 Essential Social Work Practice Skills You Should Work on Refining Now

Social Work Haven

Empathy and Compassion 7.Cultural Empathy and Compassion, 7. Empathy and Compassion A key part of social work is being able to understand and relate to the feelings of those they are working with. This requires empathy, or the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and see things from their perspective.