Community Care

JANUARY 13, 2022

One in eight councils moved to delivering “life and limb” care only for at least some people in need over the Christmas period as a result of the severe pressures arising from the Omicron variant. Over half have taken the “least acceptable” actions in response to the situation including prioritising life-sustaining care, being unable to undertake reviews of risk, relying on family members, carers or providers for these or leaving vulnerable people isolated for longer per

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Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 13, 2022

The call came from a close friend. Moments ago. His five-year-old grandson’s best friend died in a car crash. His grandson’s friend was six. My friend asked me for words. What does one say to a child so young whose friend has passed over? As the story unpacks, there is also the family of the child, coping now with his loss. What do we say? There are times, moments, where words are unavailable, where words seem so inadequate.

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Private Practice Mental Health Social Worker Counseling 147

My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 13, 2022

I’ve written about my dislike for wintertime before, but a new thought popped into my head as to why this time of year isn’t great for me. We know about seasonal affective disorder, shorter days and colder nights and all that, but there’s another big reason that I don’t love this time of year. I have several activities and hobbies that I do that relieve/help me manage my mental health challenges, and the winter is one of the most challenging times because it limits what I

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Bipolar Bandit

JANUARY 13, 2022

When handling trauma, therapists, counselors, health professionals, caregivers, and others that are helping, seek to understand the person, get a pulse on the crisis, engage in triaging the most devastating issues, and offer interventions that help to restore, or create in some cases, stability. None of these previously stated tasks are easy. In fact, the challenges that these helpers face, especially in working with trauma, can lead to an apathetic state of mind, body, and spirit.

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Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 13, 2022

Photo courtesy of Mattel. National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Social Work Pioneer, journalist and activist Ida B. Wells has been honored by toymaker Mattel with her very own Barbie doll. According to Barbie’s Twitter account , Wells, a social worker, is a part of Mattel’s Inspiring Women series and spotlights “heroes who inspire us to dream big.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JANUARY 13, 2022

Our society encourages people to push their limits, and there is no out for people with mental illness. Our society claims over and over that we must "push the envelope," "take risks," and "do what scares us." There is no societal pressure to "respect your limits" or "live the way you feel comfortable." And maybe that's good for the general population, I can't say, but what I can say is that it's terrible advice for people with mental illness.

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Bipolar Bandit

JANUARY 13, 2022

Bulimia Nervosa is really difficult to define and has been for years. It dates back in history and was originally classed as an ‘ominous variant’ (whatever that means) of Anorexia Nervosa. This link to Anorexia Nervosa I do think is important, however, because a lot of people assume Bulimia to be a case of uncontrolled eating that anyone would want to counter balance.

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Disorder 97

CAPC

JANUARY 13, 2022

Two-part podcast episode explores palliative care during the pandemic and lessons learned along the way.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

JANUARY 13, 2022

I Used to Doubt Myself. That is what happens when our view of the world is slightly different than others. Their responses can influence our self-esteem. We look for validation from our world. If we don’t get it, the immediate thought is to think that something is odd about us. When we are hesitant to be fully ourselves, we rob the world of our very best.

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Hospitals Case Management Mental Health Consultation 52

Famcare

JANUARY 13, 2022

In today’s current environment, case management software has become a need, not a want for any human service organization. The pandemic has put an unprecedented amount of stress on these organizations. Not only has it increased the number of cases, but it has shed light on the need for new flexibility in the workforce. All during a time when America’s caseworker shortage remains unaddressed.

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Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

Private Practice

Social Work Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

Take time to read NASW’s Voter Rights and Voter Participation Policy Statement, Social Work Speaks 2021.

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Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 13, 2022

Nneka Njideka is a member: How to Help a Loved One Through Sudden Loss. The New York Times. Nneka Njideka, a licensed clinical social worker in Brooklyn, N.Y. , who specializes in grief, explained that those with more resources have “grief privilege.” They may be able to take an extended leave of absence from work and afford a team of professionals to cope with the loss, for example.

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