International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The IFSW Asia-Pacific conference held two weeks ago in Cebu, the Philippines, was a vibrant center for sharing innovative ideas and transformative practices in social work.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Rosalyn Carter was not only the First Lady of Georgia and the United States, she was also a huge mental health advocate. She shared a story of a relative who had mental illness and he scared her because he would run down the street yelling. She would later share he probably just wanted friendship. He was different and back in those days I’m sure the stigma attributed to lack of knowledge and made her hide.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Kindly share your recent news, announcements, reports, narratives, conference and seminar calls, conference reports, book launches and academic achievements with relevant photographs to Ms. Jenny Joy, the IASSW Communication Officer jenny@iassw-aiets.org We are building a global Social Work academic community, and we invite you to be part of building the IASSW website into a dynamic and useful resource.

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Whether you stop work completely, or reduce it, it is vital to get support About two in three UK adults are likely to become an unpaid carer at some point during their lifetime, according to the charity Carers UK. Not all will give up other work to do this but every day about 600 people do give up their jobs to look after someone who is older, disabled or seriously ill, according to the charity’s research.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

It is said to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year,’ however, we must recognize that the winter holiday season is not a season of festivities and joy for everyone, especially those grappling to live with the loss of a loved one. As social workers, this truth offers us opportunities to reflect on the pain, loneliness and sorrow some may feel and offer to hold space for those in need of hope and comfort in knowing that they are not alone.

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Reimagining Social Work

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

By Eileen Joy and Meryl Fraser. Earlier this month members of the Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work Journal issued a plea for Justice for Palestine. Sadly we note that our plea must remain, that Palestine is still under bombardment and the genocide of Palestinians continues apace.

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