Community Care

MARCH 27, 2023

Social Work England will seek to tackle the systemic causes of fitness to practise issues over the next three years to reduce risks to the public and prevent social workers from enduring lengthy investigative processes. In its 2023-26 strategy, the regulator said that it wanted to “get ahead of the curve” to prevent fitness to practise concerns from arising by addressing the key risks to public protection within social work.

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Prosper Health Collective

MARCH 27, 2023

Speech Pathologists are often a first point of contact for families after they receive a diagnosis of Autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) commonly results in difficulties with language and social skills which speech pathologists are experienced in treating. Autistic children and adults frequently have challenges with reading social cues (facial expression, body language etc) and this can lead to larger challenges in navigating social relationships.

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International Federation of Social Workers

MARCH 27, 2023

A reflection from the IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell It was snowing in Helsinki, the waters of the inner harbour were covered in a thick coating of ice.

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Prosper Health Collective

MARCH 27, 2023

The role of an occupational therapist (OT) is to support people, families and communities to reach their health and well-being goals by working on the areas of their life that are most important to them. OT’s work with people of all ages and through all stages of life, with varying physical, cognitive or psychological disabilities and conditions. They also work in a variety of settings, such as clinics, home, schools and the community, depending on the goals of the person they are working with.

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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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National Casa Gal

MARCH 27, 2023

During Women's History Month, we recognize the contributions of women who have dedicated their lives to serving their communities and advocating for those in need. Read More. The post Recognizing women’s leadership – Carmen Ray-Bettineski, the founding executive director of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association for Children appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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The New Social Worker

MARCH 27, 2023

Social workers comprise members of marginalized populations, including Latinas trained in leadership advocating for responsible firearm ownership policies to prevent atrocities such as the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.

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The Guardian

MARCH 27, 2023

I have heard so many stories of suffering – and that’s from the institutions rated ‘good’. We can’t look away any longer Leandra Ashton is co-founder of the People’s Care Watchdog When I was 13, I learned about workhouses. My history teacher, Mrs Jones, brought to life the horror and helplessness of people in centuries past who were forced to live in degrading institutions.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 27, 2023

Depression can lower your mood and impact your ability to complete everyday tasks. You might find it challenging to get out of bed, enjoy the activities you once loved or stay on top of work and household tasks. Luckily, depression is highly treatable, and there are several ways to improve your mood so you can live a more rewarding, happier life. From journaling and working out to immersing yourself in nature, continue reading for some tips on how to improve your mood.

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Famcare

MARCH 27, 2023

If you stop to think about it, there has to be a reason why more than 90% of businesses worldwide have switched to the cloud. Gartner estimates that this year's public spending on cloud-based services will total $591 billion. Consider these figures before asking why more social service organizations are not utilizing cloud computing. The advantages of the cloud for non-profits are so numerous, including the financial ones, that any human services organization that does not use it is losing out o

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Social Work Discoveries

MARCH 27, 2023

You probably already know that around Social Work Stories, we love hearing about social workers who are in unique practice settings… so it’s no question that we LOVED hearing this story. In this episode, we hear a powerful story from Jack about his time as a Police Social Worker, working with Pacific Islander youth in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

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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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Clinical Philosophy

MARCH 27, 2023

Shaun Gallagher In a new paper Shaun Gallagher takes issue with the very concept of such loneliness as is putatively existential - i.e. an ineliminable, defining, aspect of our being. Against this he pits not only Heidegger's Mitsein but also Trevarthen's primary intersubjectivity. Along the way Frieda Fromm-Reichmann's conception of paper Loneliness receives a psychological critique.

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