Gary Direnfeld

MAY 2, 2022

For some family gatherings you just have to have a safe word. It could be a nod, a look, a gesture, a comment whispered in your ear. Once seen or heard, it’s time to leave. No discussion, no drama, no explanation. Just leave. When someone is marching down trouble street, you don’t have to join the band. Kids? Take them quietly with you and go.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 2, 2022

It’s why all those plans for kinder, gentler family policing won’t do much good – and might even backfire. Connecticut is a case in point. It seems like a week doesn’t go by without some “child welfare” agency announcing an initiative that supposedly will make family policing kinder and gentler. There’s the longstanding “differential response” in which, in cases deemed less serious, caseworkers are sent out to do a supposedly family-friendly “assessment” and offer voluntary help, instead of an i

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 2, 2022

Trigger Warning. This post discusses violent child abuse. ——– The lad was about 12. Mom and step-dad in my waiting room. The lad described the beating and kicks by step-dad as mother watched. This, according to the lad was recently. I called CAS, keeping the lad in my office. I went to the waiting room to describe the situation to the parents.

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Relias

MAY 2, 2022

Beginning July 16, 2022, the 988 crisis hotline will be fully operational. Those across the United States experiencing or witnessing a mental health crisis will now have a dedicated line to call and talk with a trained counselor. This has the potential to positively impact the state of crisis prevention and intervention in the U.S. But 988 will need the help of behavioral health organizations to ensure its long-term success.

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 2, 2022

There’s a reason it’s called anxiety DISORDER. That’s because those feelings don’t really match the situation or are vastly greater than what the situation calls for. In a world that states, trust your feelings, that is about the worst advice when those feelings are owing to a disorder. As a disorder, your feelings are actually betraying you.

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The New Social Worker

MAY 2, 2022

Erlene asked, “What have you learned about self-care during COVID that you want to continue?” Responses are both deeply reflective and profoundly pragmatic. Here's what people said.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 2, 2022

From the Office of Dean Heller Dear Colleagues, May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. First established as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week in 1978, the observance was expanded to a month by Congress in 1992. At the School of Social Work, we take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students, staff, faculty, and members of our community.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 2, 2022

The work and achievements of Clinical Assistant Professor Daicia Price will be recognized at the 2022 WCC Foundation Women's Council Celebration of Women's Leadership—a virtual event on Wednesday, May 25 at 5 PM. The award honors women who have made significant contributions to the Washtenaw County community.

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Therapist Development Center

MAY 2, 2022

As a coach, I get a lot of questions on HIV and how it will show up on the exam. Are we required to maintain confidentiality of a person’s status? What if they are having unprotected sex and not telling … Continued. The post ASWB Exam Prep: HIV appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.

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