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Spring Is Here! Kind Of. Maybe?

My Brains Not Broken

As I write this, I am looking out the window to another 50-degree, so-so winter day. But I don’t care because to me, March means one big positive for my mental health – the no-good, rotten, very bad days of winter are almost at an end. And even though spring isn’t “officially” here yet (at least not according to the calendars I looked up), I’m an early adopter of spring because of what it represents and what it can mean for our mental health.

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“Caring Justice:” Empowering Communities with a Love Supreme

inSocialWork

Dr. Juan Rios. How does a community define safety, caring, and justice? How do we use those definitions as a focal point for interventions that aim to build community? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Juan Rios – a scholar practitioner who is striving to bridge the academic/real world divide. His work is focused on his community of Newark, NJ and its surrounding communities working collaboratively with citizens, professionals, church leaders, and youth to reimagine traditional approaches to in

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A message of hope on World Social Work Day

Social Work With Adults

World Social Work Day celebrates the achievements of social work, raises the visibility of social services and defends social justice and human rights. Defending and strengthening our social work values. This year’s World Social Work Day takes place against the backdrop of another international crisis, this time borne of one man’s inhumanity to an entire nation, rather than an accident of unconscious viral evolution.

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Kayden’s Law Provision of VAWA Fuels Family Court Reform

Stop Abuse Campaign

← Is There a Link between Childhood Trauma and Heart Disease? Thanks to the support of countless advocates over many months, the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was re-authorized Friday, March 11th. Even more exciting, it contains a provision called Kayden’s Law that focuses on family court reform. Let’s take a look at what Kayden’s Law provision of VAWA means for protective parents.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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Lateral flow tests could cost care home visitors £73 a month

The Guardian

‘Completely unacceptable’ to expect visitors to pay, says Age UK, as Covid cases rising for people over 70 Lateral flow tests could cost care home visitors £73 a month, a leading UK charity has said, as it renewed calls to keep the devices free in such settings. The government has previously announced that free testing for the general public will end from 1 April, and that this will include care home visitors.

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Sei Azioni Che Possiamo Fare Insieme Per Co – Costruire Un Mondo Sostenibile Ed Equo

International Federation of Social Workers

“Il mondo è pieno di cambiamenti. Tre concatenate crisi, quella del cambiamento climatico, la disuguaglianza in rapida crescita e della pandemia globale, stanno derubando il genere umano della propria dignità e del proprio futuro. Questo ci obbliga a lavorare in maniera diversa…” Rory Truell, segretario generale dell’FITS e co-facilitatore del summit globale della gente ha […].

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The Time Is Right for the Social Work Perspective, Values, and Leadership

The New Social Worker

Happy Social Work Month 2022. “The Time Is Right for Social Work.” For the social work perspective. For social work values. For social work leadership. A message from CSWE president and CEO Darla Spence Coffey.

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The WRES is a pivotal moment for racial equality

Social Care

Over the next 12 months, Brent’s adult social care and children and young people departments will work together to tackle areas of inequality. Brent's commitment to equality. Shakeisha Bedford: Here at Brent Council, we are under no illusion that racial inequalities and discriminatory practices are ever-present and embedded into the systems and structures of our society and, by extension, the working environment.

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IPA Statement on Ukraine

International Federation of Social Workers

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) and World Psychiatric Association (WPA) come together in support of protections of Older Persons’ Human Rights in times of crisis. The unprecedented and escalating conflict in Ukraine has created a catastrophic and life threatening situation for hundreds of thousands of people who have fled or are attempting to flee the […].

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7 Rules of Staff Training Every Organization Needs

Relias

Times are changing, and so are the ways we train our staff. In Relias’ latest State of Healthcare Training and Staff Development Report , we explored how these changes are affecting training in healthcare. One of the biggest takeaways from this research is the reason healthcare leaders view training as important. In the survey for our report, 81% of respondents rated staff education very important (the top rating) for licensing and certification.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

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.

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Alcohol-Related Neuropathy

Gateway Foundation

Alcohol is one of the most misused substances in the world, and over 18 million adults in the United States have an alcohol use disorder (AUD) with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. An AUD creates an urge to drink and makes it difficult for a person to stop once they’ve started. Alcohol can seriously… The post Alcohol-Related Neuropathy appeared first on Gateway.

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KVC Health Systems and Emporia State University Launch Data Analytics Research to Benefit Children in Foster Care

KVC

Across every sector, the value of data analytics is skyrocketing. Data analytics can answer important, real-world questions by transforming raw data into insights that influence business decision-making, shape policy, and improve people’s lives. Now, child welfare leader KVC Health Systems and graduate students at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas are working together to unlock the power of data analytics for the state’s most vulnerable children – those served by the child welfare syst

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Tips & Ideas For Working With Students With Anxiety

Kylie the Creative Social Worker

walks reframing thoughts triggers fidgets notebooks/virtual calm corner if refusing to come to school or get out of the car, start small. have them start the day in your office or try half days. Come… The post Tips & Ideas For Working With Students With Anxiety appeared first on Kylie The Creative Social Worker | All rights reserved.

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Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing: Training Must Be Top of Mind

Relias

Today’s revenue cycle employees must react to constant changes — to payer requirements, regulations, coding, compliance, and legislation — and so must vendors. Training can make all the difference with revenue cycle management outsourcing, healthcare leaders have found. “In today’s HR environment, with obstacles in recruitment and retention of staff, as well as the rapid expansion of technology, we will see an increase in outsourcing opportunities,” predicts John Woerly, RHIA, CHAM, FHAM, an Ind

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What are Your Early Warning Signs?

Abuse Survivor

Do you know what your early warning signs that things are letting you know that you are feeling worse? They can be subtle but with self awareness it’s possible to catch yourself before you head into a difficult time or at least understand what is going on. Understanding myself is a huge advantage in helping myself. Mindfulness has helped me to develop my self awareness.

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Protected: What Should You Do if Your Child Is a Bully?

Socialwork License Map

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: What Should You Do if Your Child Is a Bully? appeared first on Social Work License Map.

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