Wed.Dec 07, 2022

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Over 800 practitioners apply to rejoin social work register after renewal round

Community Care

Over 800 practitioners have applied to rejoin the social work register in the immediate aftermath of this year’s renewal round. Social Work England said that, as of today, 842 had applied to be restored to the register, at a cost of £135. They are likely to include many of the 1,017 removed from the register on 1 December because they had not completed the registration application form, despite paying the £90 fee and meeting continuing professional development requirements.

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Grief. It applies more than just to a loved one.

Gary Direnfeld

People typically understand what is known as grief, that sense of emotional pain and adjustment to a significant loss, typically considered to be a person through death. However there are other kinds of grief, two of which are known as ambiguous and disenfranchised. Ambiguous loss and grief is when one mourns something like a relationship, yet the person is still here, with us.

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Logan Mwangi review sparks government action on safeguarding but no children’s care inquiry

Community Care

Wales remains the only UK nation not to have commissioned a review of its children’s social care services, after the Welsh Government resisted calls to do so following the inquiry into Logan Mwangi’s murder. Deputy minister for social services Julie Morgan announced action to improve safeguarding in a statement to the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) last week, following the publication of the child practice review into Logan’s death by Cwm Taf Morgannwg Safeguarding Board.

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Navigating uncomfortable party conversation

Prosper Health Collective

When I think of Christmas, I think of a festive season surrounded by people, parties, and food. Whilst an anticipated time with family and friends, conversations around the table can sometimes be uncomfortable. For example, when a family member probe for information around major life decision you may not be ready to share. Here are some tips to navigate uncomfortable conversations this holiday: Know your needs.

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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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UK woman whose children were removed against their wishes loses appeal

The Guardian

High court case is landmark test of use of unregulated experts in family justice proceedings in England and Wales A mother whose children were removed from her care against their wishes after an unregulated psychologist said she had “alienated” them from their father has lost a high court appeal to have her case reopened. The landmark test case came before the president of the family division in England and Wales, Sir Andrew McFarlane, who has said he will reinforce the need for the courts to fo

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IASSW UN NY NEWSLETTER  FALL 2022

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

IASSW UN NY NEWSLETTER FALL 2022. PDF FALL 2022 NEWSLETTER (FINAL).docx. Download here : [link].

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Antisocial Behavior and Drug Addiction

Gateway Foundation

Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) may also display antisocial behaviors. Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) or antisocial behavior can include poor impulse control, which can cause people to engage in risky behaviors, such as sharing needles with others, resulting in HIV or hepatitis. People with ASPD may have little concern for the harm that can be brought to their bodies, believing that the rules do not apply to them.

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There Are No Shortcuts: Eliciting Explicit Values to Provide Goal-Concordant Care

CAPC

Journal of Palliative Medicine editor's note offers tips for providing goal-concordant care.

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Review: A League of Their Own (2022 TV Series)

The New Social Worker

The 2022 series, A League of Their Own, is an enriching, must-see comedy drama highlighting the cost of prejudice and cruel societally imposed restrictions, set against the backdrop of women’s sports in the 1940s. Read the review.

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Growth of Value-Based Care and Accountable Care Organizations in 2022

CAPC

Health Affairs article delves into value-based care and what to expect as we move forward.

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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.