My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 26, 2023

After writing earlier this week about how my mental health catches me off guard , I wanted to build on that message and have some tips and techniques for people to use when the same thing happens to them. But before I could dive into that, I had a few thoughts that were nagging at me. I understood how these things catch me off guard, but I couldn’t understand why.

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The Guardian

JANUARY 26, 2023

Laura Winham, 38, had severe mental illnesses and was ‘abandoned’ by NHS and social services, family allege A severely mentally ill woman whose dead body lay in her home unnoticed for more than three years was effectively “abandoned and left to die” by NHS and social services who missed repeated chances to save her, her family has alleged. Laura Winham, 38, had schizophrenia, struggled to look after herself, and had become estranged from her family.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

● The Imprint has a good round-up of research documenting the confusion of poverty with neglect. Raise the minimum wage and you reduce what family policing agencies call “neglect.” Increase SNAP benefits: Less “neglect.” Expand Medicaid: Less “neglect.” Expand the Earned Income Tax Credit: Less “neglect.” As the story puts it: Notably, the type of public benefits offered doesn’t seem to make a difference.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

By Paul R. Pace Social worker Jennifer Kljajic lost her brother to suicide when he was tapered off from opioids too quickly after taking them as prescribed for years due to a chronic pain condition in 2018. It was not until a year later that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published guidelines that warned against fast tapering due to the risk of suicide.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JANUARY 26, 2023

Photo: ASO board members with IFSW representatives in Kabul During their visit, IFSW representatives are learning from the highly skilled and committed members of the Afghanistan Social Workers Organisation who […]

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Social Care

JANUARY 26, 2023

As winter takes hold, it is tempting to try and keep residents warm and fuel costs lower by hunkering down until the weather gets warmer. But keeping all the windows and doors shut may not be the best idea: homes need ventilation and care homes are no different. Professor Cath Noakes and fellow experts give the reasons a good airing. Good ventilation reduces infection risks and can improve the health and well-being of people living, visiting or working in care homes.

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Parenthood Understood

JANUARY 26, 2023

Time Blindness is a term coined by Russell Barkley (ADHD researcher and author.) It refers to the difficulty that people with ADHD have with keeping a sense of time in their mind. He also calls it ‘nearsighted for the future.’ People with ADHD tend to live “in the now” and as such, the present moment hijacks their attention, their intentions, and their actions, despite what the clock says or what their previous plans may have been.

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Lawson Psychology

JANUARY 26, 2023

Understanding the different types of therapy If you are considering starting therapy, you may have done a Google search and found that lots of different types of therapy exist. Or, you might already be seeing a psychologist and they have introduced a strategy or concept that comes from a particular approach. But what exactly do all these types of therapy mean?

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

JANUARY 26, 2023

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Human Pet Bond 07:35 Impact of Pet Loss 15:50 Grief and Disenfranchised Grief 30:00 Coping Strategies TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Human Pet Bond 07:35 Impact of Pet Loss 15:50 Grief and Disenfranchised Grief 30:00 Coping Strategies

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Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 26, 2023

André Marcel Harris is a member of NASW-TX: Sickle Cell Cure Brings Mix of Anxiety and Hope The New York Times Patients ask when in the course of the disease is gene therapy needed. If they wait too long, the disease can lead to a stroke or permanent damage to organs and bones. But if the disease is mild and manageable, is it better to wait? André Marcel Harris, 33, who lives in Houston , decided that waiting is his best option.

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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.

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National Casa Gal

JANUARY 26, 2023

January has been marked National Human Trafficking Prevention Month to raise public awareness of its prevalence. Read More. The post Preventing child sex trafficking — a message from our CEO appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 26, 2023

André Marcel Harris is a member of NASW-TX: Sickle Cell Cure Brings Mix of Anxiety and Hope The New York Times Patients ask when in the course of the disease is gene therapy needed. If they wait too long, the disease can lead to a stroke or permanent damage to organs and bones. But if the disease is mild and manageable, is it better to wait? André Marcel Harris, 33, who lives in Houston , decided that waiting is his best option.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

JANUARY 26, 2023

Photo by Arisa Chattasa on Unsplash As social work educators, we create assignments to give our students opportunities to learn about the profession and develop competencies needed for social practice. Assignments also offer a way to assess if students are growing in their understanding of how to be professional social workers. Assignments can range from reading a chapter in the course textbook to a 20-page research paper and more.

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