Community Care

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The government must set up a task force to tackle longstanding racial disparities in the adoption system, including by making the workforce more diverse. That was one of the conclusions of a House of Lords committee examining 2014 children’s social care law reforms that, among other things, sought to make it easier for black and ethnic minority children to be adopted.

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Fridays we babysit the grandkids. There are three; ages five, three and three months. Arlene and I couldn’t go together for a few months because of Sidney. He needed all his vaccines to be with our kids’ dog and he needed to work on his manners and control. We were taking turns going. We have been going together now the past three Fridays.

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Private Practice Engagement Mental Health Social Worker 147

The New Social Worker

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna interviews Becky Morales, LCSW-S. Have you thought about changing careers into private practice? Becky is in private practice and MORE.

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Good luck keeping that narcissist from messing with your kid’s head. Just like locks don’t really keep out burglars, Judge’s orders not to badmouth a parent don’t really stop the narcissist either. The way to help your kid manage is by your actions as a role model. That means remaining calm under duress and your learning not to be dragged down rabbit holes be it by the ex or your kid.

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Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 147

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Shelter, Inc

DECEMBER 12, 2022

If the holidays don’t make you feel warm and fuzzy and fill you with cheer, you aren’t alone! Most of us, a whopping 88% of people , feel stressed by the holidays, and 64% of people with mental health challenges feel worse. There are more reasons for the holiday blues than tinsel on a tree, but some of the biggest vote-getters include: Too much socializing.

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Some kids don’t seem to have an off switch. They’re going and going at home. Can’t seem to stop still. Ironically, they don’t have this problem at school. If that sounds like your kid, the problem may be lack of routine, structure and access to too many toys. You see, at school, they are typically expected to be on a task… and there is no fooling around.

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Private Practice Schools Mental Health Social Worker 113