Gary Direnfeld
DECEMBER 21, 2022
I remember buying our son a chocolate bar when he was about 5. He reminded me to bring home the receipt for mom. He knew then we tracked our spending. All our spending. That he reminded me to bring home the receipt took me by surprise. It’s amazing what kids pick up on. There wasn’t her money and my money. There was just money. If we didn’t know what each other spent, we wouldn’t know what was left.
The Guardian
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Study of people born in 1921 shows happiness linked to independence, with many using ‘subversive tactics’ to maintain it It is the age of rebellion. They may be frail, but 95-year-olds engage in miniature campaigns of “resistance and subversion” to foster a sense of control over their lives, a study has confirmed. From refusing to wear emergency call buttons to casting aside walking sticks, many members of a cohort born in 1921 studied by health scientists at the Universities of York and Newcast
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Gary Direnfeld
DECEMBER 21, 2022
He thought his dad was strong. With that, the thought of counseling was an embarrassment. Never would his father ever consider it. But here he was now, under an ultimatum from his parter. Join her in counseling, or leave. He bit the bullet and agreed to go. He was open with the counselor about how his dad would frown on this. The counselor wondered about other values and biases his dad had.
The Guardian
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Rising costs, increased demand and a collapse in public fundraising mean palliative care providers face ‘very difficult decisions’ Hospice charities providing end-of-life services in partnership with the NHS have warned they will have to shut beds and sack staff because of the catastrophic impact of rising energy bills on their day-to-day running costs.
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Gary Direnfeld
DECEMBER 21, 2022
If you are sensitive, you may be shying away from important conversations. In so doing, things left unsaid, unresolved, may fester. Those difficult conversations are important to have. You can start by acknowledging you have something difficult or awkward to talk about, but still need to do so. That is known as meta-communicating. You communicate about the need to communicate.
The New Social Worker
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Pursuing a doctoral level degree in social work can increase a person’s income. Having more income is great, but is that a true reason to pursue an advanced degree? Ask yourself these four questions before you decide.
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Social Care
DECEMBER 21, 2022
"We want to make a commitment to carers to recognise and value the support they provide. "[Image created by freepik.com ]. Passport to improved support. At Cygnet Health Care we were excited to recently launch our first ever Carers Passport. It is important to us to improve the experience for carers looking after adults with mental health and learning disabilities.
Living Sober
DECEMBER 21, 2022
By Sue Kerr (@suek). Every December 31st for the past several years, I’ve given myself a mini-retreat, just an hour or two to check back on the year that’s ending: the highs and lows; what do I want more of and what could I do without; what made me proud of myself and where could I do better. Next day, […] A Year of Self Care (by @suek) was first posted on December 22, 2022 at 9:54 am. ©2019 " Living Sober " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Social Care
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Strength through adversity. It’s been another eventful, challenging, but productive year, a year in which adult social care colleagues have continued to deliver amazing care and support right across the country. In a constantly changing world, your compassion, skills and experience have brought comfort and reassurance to individuals, families and communities who would have struggled to cope without you.
Famcare
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The social work community must put the political debate aside and confront the moral and ethical questions that illegal immigration imposes on the profession. The Situation. “ It is not our job or responsibility to determine how to control our borders,” one experienced social worker said. “ The fact is that millions of immigrants have gotten into our country without legal status and have brought little children with them.
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.
Relias
DECEMBER 21, 2022
A nurse can consider working toward attaining a leadership role at any point during their career. Motivation could come from a personal or professional goal, or someone may have recognized their potential and recommended them for advancement. When considering moving into leadership, nurses should assess the characteristics of effective nurse leaders to see how a leadership role could benefit their own growth and that of their organizations.
Beyond Advocacy
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries is well-prepared to walk onto the biggest stage of his life. On January 3, 2023, he will make history when he succeeds the incomparable Nancy Pelosi as the leader of the Democratic Party. It is a tall order. Speaker Pelosi is generally regarded as the GOAT—the greatest of all time. No one expects Jeffries to match Pelosi’s well-honed skills as a politician, but there is great respect for the congressman from Brooklyn.
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