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World Social Work Day 2024- Safe and Sustainable Water Management for Menstrual Health and Hygiene

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

In recognition of World Social Work Day 2024 Auburn University invites you to register and attend a virtual webinar on Safe and Sustainable Water Management for Menstrual Health and Hygiene on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 11:am-12:30pm ET/ 3pm-4:30 GMT. Safe and sustainable water management plays a crucial role in ensuring menstrual health and hygiene for individuals, especially in regions with limited access to clean water and proper sanitation facilities.

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14 March: Webinar on Transformative Gender-responsive Social Protections in an Eco-social World

International Federation of Social Workers

IFSW is delighted to announce a virtual event in support of the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

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NCCPR news and commentary roundup, week ending February 20, 2024

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

● We begin with this from The New York Times : A sweeping class-action lawsuit filed against New York City on Tuesday argues that the agency that investigates child abuse and neglect routinely engages in unconstitutional practices that traumatize the families it is charged with protecting. The lawsuit says that investigators for the Administration for Children’s Services deceive and bully their way into people’s homes, where they rifle through families’ most private spaces, strip-search children

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Green Social Work and Environmental Justice

inSocialWork

Alisa Chirico Societal values related to power and wealth, competition for resources, and exploitation of natural resources offer progress for some, but often at the expense and oppression of the most vulnerable members of our society. If social workers are going to work for change and empower vulnerable populations, it would be wise for us to lead the fight for environmental justice.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

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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28 February: Webinar on Navigating Conflict with Global Social Work Insights

International Federation of Social Workers

In an era where understanding and resolving conflicts have become paramount, the NASW International Committee is set to host a webinar titled “Beyond Borders: Navigating Conflict Using Insight from Global […]

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What We Mean When We Say: “I Don’t Know How I Am”

Blurt It Out

“How are you?” is a question many of us are familiar with. It’s probably the question we get asked more often than any other. Many of us automatically respond with ‘fine thanks, you?’, because that’s the response we’ve learned to give. It’s the response we heard the adults around us trot out each time they were asked how they were; they probably learned it from the adults around them.

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Understanding Polyvagal Theory

Lawson Psychology

Understanding Polyvagal Theory In the ever-evolving field of psychology, new theories and approaches frequently emerge to help us better understand the complex workings of the human mind and body. One such idea that has gained significant attention and recognition in recent years is Polyvagal Theory. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, this theory offers insights into the ways our autonomic nervous system influences our mental and emotional well-being.

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Daicia Price Speaks with Local New Live on Social Media and Loneliness

Michigan Social Work

Associate Clinical Professor Daicia Price spoke with Gray TV’s Local News Live about social media and loneliness. “Social Media has a role in our society,” she said, “but it is not a replacement for those intimate connections that people probably were really desiring.

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IHS Health IT Modernization Program: The Case for a Better Learning Management Platform

Relias

To improve the quality and efficiency of its healthcare delivery, the Indian Health Service (IHS) launched the Health IT Modernization Program in 2019. The program will replace outdated IT systems with a modern, integrated, and interoperable platform that can better support the needs of IHS and its patients. While this ambitious initiative includes four major components, it also presents an opportunity to modernize healthcare training delivery, which has been shown to significantly improve healt

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Shanna Katari Speaks with Marketplace About Job Discrimination Faced by Transgendered People

Michigan Social Work

Associate Professor Shanna Katari spoke with NPR’s Marketplace about job discrimination and the role it plays in the higher rates of economic hardship that transgendered people face in the U.S. “So it might not be something as explicit as ‘I’m not hiring you because you’re trans,’ but ‘I’m not hiring you because you don’t match my idea of what a woman should look like,’” they said.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

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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What We Mean When We Say: “I Don’t Know How I Am”

Blurt It Out

“How are you?” is a question many of us are familiar with. It’s probably the question we get asked more often than any other. Many of us automatically respond with ‘fine thanks, you?’, because that’s the response we’ve learned to give. It’s the response we heard the adults around us trot out each time they were asked how they were; they probably learned it from the adults around them.

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Virgin Mary

Living Sober

The classic drink without the guilt.

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Addressing Burnout Among Clinical Social Workers: A Path to Resilience and Well-Being

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Burnout among Clinical Social Workers has emerged as a critical issue, reflecting their work's intense emotional and psychological demands. A comprehensive systematic review spanning twenty years of research highlights several key aspects of burnout within health social work[i]. The review underscores the prevalence of burnout as exceeding that of other health professions, influenced by work setting, job turnover, physical and mental well-being, and the importance of coping skills training[ii].

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Ambition fuels rewarding social care careers

Social Care

Mental Health Nurses Day takes place this week (Wednesday 21 February), an opportunity to celebrate the unique contribution nurses and support workers make to our profession. A registered nurse for more than 20 years, David Wilmott has worked across a number of services, including acute and mental health. He is currently Director of Nursing at Cygnet Group , an independent health and social care organisation which provides services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired b