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The 14 best books to read as a social worker

Save the Social Worker

Many of them come from the realms of psychology, business, and self-help. More importantly, it teaches valuable theory on counselling and therapy. You Yenn’s book offers a critique of the way social welfare is organised in Singapore. Read this book if you want to have your assumptions of social welfare challenged.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, weeks ending January 4, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The end of 2021 brought more outstanding reporting on various dark corners of the “child welfare” system. ? How about TANF as a child welfare slush fund. The PBS Newshour has an in-depth, finely-nuanced look at ASFA and the harm it has done. ProPublica has an in-depth story on that one. ?

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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. Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

We see the impact of that as bullies and those they bully are twice as likely to self-harm and experience suicidal behavior. A bully is someone that deliberately acts out verbally or physically in an aggressive manner towards others with the intent to cause harm, fear, or distress. Words can hurt. What Defines a Bully?

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

By definition, a social worker’s role includes safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and the promoting the welfare of young people. They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. Contact your registered GP surgery for an appointment.

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How to Support LGBTQIA+ Youth: Gender-Affirming Care and Resources

KVC

One report revealed that this support and acceptance is associated with greater self-esteem, social support, general health status, less depression, less substance abuse and less suicidal ideation and behaviors among LGBTQIA+ youth. Self-harming or harming others. Use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.

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News Items – April 15, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Wonderful news’: Funding increases create more optimism for Idaho child welfare system. Crystal Rodenbaugh, a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Tenfold Counseling Group , agrees with Maddie’s conclusion. This is a pseudo self-confidence, because you are then reliant on someone else to make you feel good.