Nnatasha Tracy
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
People tell me to "find god" to cure my bipolar disorder. I understand that people have various motivations for doing this, and the motivations tend not to be sinister, but that doesn't make me appreciate this sentiment in the least. These people are imposing and pious, and self-righteous, and as a rule, these are characteristics I don't care for in people.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Each piece of vintage luggage in the installation performance tells a piece of Rogério Pinto's story. Crafted into sculptures, suitcases and trunks recount a period when he was consumed by the loss of his three-year-old sister Marília and his family's struggles after her death. Born and raised in Brazil, Pinto , a professor and associate dean for research and innovation at the University of Michigan School of Social Work , found a way through the visual and performing arts to confront a painful
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Social Work.Career
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 40 free webcasts that I could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […]. The post Free Mental Health Webinars, October 2021 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
International Federation of Social Workers
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Working together to raise awareness and reduce stigma On behalf of IFSW EUROPE we stand with the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) in recognizing 1-10 October as Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week. This exciting new initiative kicks off on 1 October with the UN International Day of Older Persons and will include daily programs, downloadable […].
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Reimagining Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
I read the Ministerial Advisory Board Report on Oranga Tamariki – Kahu Aroha – yesterday. The report is a mixed bag. It does not go as far in terms of devolution to M?ori as it might have done and much of the detail remains unclear. It walks the line between two commitments which is likely … Continue reading Kahu Aroha – Opportunities and challenges.
Famcare
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in the age of telehealth. Perhaps too quickly in many cases, but most clinicians agree that without the nudge from COVID-19 they never would have encouraged the widespread use of telehealth. The coronavirus changed that in an instant, significantly accelerating the adoption of telebehavioral health services. Statewide lockdowns forced providers to find virtual means of meeting with clients and appointments were moved to the telephone and /or video chats.
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Social Service Workforce
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In many contexts, volunteers have been critical for continuing social service delivery throughout the pandemic.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Lisa Wexler’s new research “A New Strength-Focused Framework to Prevent American Indian and Alaska Native Youth Suicide” is featured in this month’s National Institute’s of Health research highlights. Wexler’s research centers around Indigenous culture, knowledge, beliefs, and community collaboration.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
So much has happened during the three weeks I was on vacation that I’m sure this list is far from complete. But here’s some of what happened, starting with important news about two outstanding advocates with lived experience in the family policing system. ? “Vowing to work against racial discrimination and unnecessary family separation, a former foster youth from Connecticut and outspoken advocate for her peers has been named as an advisor to the Biden administration’s child welfare leadership t
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Assistant Professor Ashley Cureton has received a 2021 Diversity Recognition Award from the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council. The award recognizes outstanding accomplishments of faculty, staff, students and alumni whose demonstrable efforts advance diversity and inclusion at Johns Hopkins University. “I am so honored to receive this award.
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.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Shanna Kattari, “We need to realize that not all disabilities are the same, and we have different needs and require different accommodations”. Read the full story at WalletHub’s “2021's Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities” article.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes School of Social Work alumni whose achievements exemplify the values of the School of Social Work and who have made an exceptional impact on the profession, the community and/or Social Work education. Learn more about the Distinguished Alumni Award ». 2021 Recipients. Gary Anderson, MSW ‘76 Professor, School of Social Work, Michigan State University.
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