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The Relationship Between Alcohol and Mental Health

Gateway Foundation

People often use substances to cope with their mental health symptoms. Alcohol is one of the most widely available substances, and a drinking culture exists in the United States where drinking is encouraged and even sensationalized. People who drink alcohol to cope with their mental health conditions have a greater chance of developing an alcohol… The post The Relationship Between Alcohol and Mental Health appeared first on Gateway.

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Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world, Arabic Nations

International Federation of Social Workers

Download flyer here The IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) warmly invite the Arabic Nations Social Workers around the world, from different backgrounds, to join us in a webinar, with small group discussions, to reflect on learning from social workers’ rethinking of what counts as ethical practice during Covid-19. We want to consider […].

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‘Lot of show and not a lot of go’: aged care workers struggling to get Morrison government’s $800 bonus

The Guardian

Cash-strapped industry is being asked to initially fund the scheme, with no guarantee of reimbursement from an ‘overly bureaucratic and slow process’ Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing Aged care workers are struggling to obtain the government’s promised $800 bonus which the cash-strapped sector is being asked to pay to staff before their funding applications are approved by government.

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IFSW Africa: Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world

International Federation of Social Workers

Download the flyer The IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) warmly invite Social Workers around the world, from different backgrounds, to join us in an online discussion, with break out groups, to reflect on learning from social workers’ rethinking of what counts as ethical practice during Covid-19. We want to consider how this can contribute towards sustainability and […].

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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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Research assistant / data analyst for the EASSW co-funded Small Project

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Research assistant / data analyst for the EASSW co-funded Small Project “Social Work Practice Education in Times of Pandemic, and Beyond” Department of Political Science of the University of Pisa is looking for a research assistant / data analyst for the EASSW co-funded Project “Social Work Practice Education in Times of Pandemic, and Beyond.

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CRIMINALIZING ADDICTION Society’s Big Mistake

Famcare

The American Society of Addiction Medicine recognizes addiction as “a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences.”.

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self love

Clinical Philosophy

A peculiar ambiguity is built into the English language regarding self-love. On the one hand: take pride in your work! On the other: pride is the mother of all sins. On the one hand: love your neighbour as yourself! On the other: self-love is an abomination. We find psychoanalysis wrestling with this too, asking itself if it needs a concept of 'healthy narcissism' to complement the pathological sort.

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Award-winning Social Worker praised at UK Parliament event

Social Work Awards

Vivian Okeze-Tirado, winner of the 2021 Social Justice Advocate and overall Social Worker of the Year, made an impassioned speech for cultural competence in social work practise to a gathering of past and present winners, sponsors and special guests at a Parliamentary Reception on 7 March held at the Palace of Westminster. The reception was hosted by Tim Loughton MP, patron of the Social Work Awards charity.

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JOURNEE MONDIALE DU TRAVAIL SOCIAL

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JOURNEE MONDIALE DU TRAVAIL SOCIAL. Il s’agit d’un PPT animé, accompagné d’un fonds musical et surtout d’un poème lu à 3 voix. JMTS-version-finale-. Download here.

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Palliative Care Crucial After Severe Stroke, But Many Patients Miss Out

CAPC

U.S. News and World Report stresses how palliative care can help patients and families in the hospital with a serious illness like stroke.

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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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Stable social work management crucial to improvements at ‘inadequate’ council, says DCS

Community Care

In early 2019, Blackpool council faced losing control of its children’s services after a damning Ofsted inspection in late 2018 found widespread shortfalls in social work practice. Its vacancy rate ballooned from 7.4% in 2018 to 29% in 2019, with a similar rise in the proportion of agency staff, on the back of its inadequate rating. Subsequent improvements led government-appointed commissioner Helen Lincoln to recommend that the North West authority keep control of its services , in a report in

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Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Nuggets

Counselor Toolbox podcast

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Build Safety Culture During Patient Safety Awareness Week

Relias

How’s your organization doing in keeping your patients safe? Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 13-19, 2022, so it’s a good time to ask this question and make an honest assessment of where you stand. What is Patient Safety Awareness Week? Patient Safety Awareness Week , sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, happens every March and serves as a time to encourage both the public and healthcare professionals to learn more about healthcare safety and to inspire system changes to