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Although Departed, Carry Their Voice With You

Gary Direnfeld

There’s something about the passing of a loved one who was your rock, your source of strength. Even if they were a flawed person, if there for you, that was all that mattered. With their passing it feels like you could never continue. You miss their support. You grieve and that’s OK. Keep them more than in your heart. Think of carrying them on your shoulder.

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Special Report on DSM-5-TR—What Social Workers Need To Know

The New Social Worker

On March 18, 2022, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) published the text revision of DSM-5, known as DSM-5-TR. This special report highlights some of the key changes in DSM-5-TR that social workers need to know.

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Child Sexual Abuse: The Confusion It Can Create

Gary Direnfeld

Trigger warning: This post regards child sexual abuse. ———-. For some, the experience of childhood sexual abuse is confusing. It may not have felt coercive. The period of grooming may have been long and indeed felt nurturing. There may have been limited care and attention from one or both parents. Indeed one or both parents may have been quite unavailable to scary and abusive.

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Little Purposes

Untipsy Teacher

Dear Readers, When I retired, I struggled trying to figure out my purpose in life. I always felt a strong purpose being a teacher. But now, what was I, a retired teacher, past her prime? What was my important purpose now? I had struggled with this for several years. I am reading a book called, Four Thousand Weeks, by Oliver Burkeman , and a chapter called “Cosmic Insignificant Therapy”, really helped me come to a realization.

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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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The Time Is Right for Licensed Social Work

The New Social Worker

As we have learned during the pandemic, practice mobility is pivotal to increasing workforce accessibility. It will continue to be needed into the future, and compacts will be a critical conduit. Licensed social work will be an essential element.

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International Seminar On “Disaster Preparedness And Sustainable Development.”

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

International Seminar On “Disaster Preparedness And Sustainable Development.”. The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) along with other International Organizations is organizing International Seminar on “Disaster Preparedness and Sustainable Development.” on 22nd March 2022 GMT 12 noon – 2 pm (Singapore time 8-10pm), details at IASSW website : [link] news/9379-international- seminar-on-disaster- preparedness-and-sustainable- development/.

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Stolen Childhood: A Call for the Protection of Paraguayan Children from Sexual Abuse

Children and the Law Blog

Disclaimer: The following article contains information about child abuse, rape, sexual assault, and other distressing topics. Every year, travelers from around the world flock to South American countries to visit some of the world’s most popular travel destinations, such as Machu Picchu in Perú, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, and Patagonia in Chile and Argentina. […].

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