Community Care

JANUARY 17, 2024

By Tim Spencer-Lane In Rachel Meade v Westminster City Council and Social Work England (2200179/2022 and 2211483/2022) , a social worker won multiple claims for harassment, on account of beliefs protected in law, against her employer and the regulator. The claimant, Rachel Meade, is a qualified social worker in adult services, who started working at Westminster City Council in 2001.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Agencies that have failed kids for more than 100 years say they’re too big to fail. And why did the CEO of the agency that runs the notorious Pleasantville Cottage School get nearly $700,000 in compensation in 2022? It's been nearly 50 years since the New York Daily News series "Big Money, Little Victims" exposed the power and the greed of private "child welfare" agencies, and abuse in their foster homes and institutions.

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Bipolar Bandit

JANUARY 17, 2024

I have made it a point to not talk about medications on my blog, social media. It is actually a rule in my Facebook group Advocates for People with Mental Illnesses not to talk about medications. My reason is everyone is different. I won’t be talking about specific medications and certainly would never encourage anyone to go off their medications.

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The New Social Worker

JANUARY 17, 2024

In times of war, terrorism, and violence, many people grapple with a broad range of emotions. As social workers, it is crucial for us to recognize these emotions in ourselves and manage them effectively.

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Living Sober

JANUARY 17, 2024

Grind through the early days, open and curious about this wonderfully challenging and rewarding process.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

JANUARY 17, 2024

INTRO Do you sometimes feel as if you are being carried away by waves of emotions? What does that look like exactly? When cruise ships encounter active waves and choppy waters, the captain may caution the passengers to be careful while navigating the ship. If you have ever been on a cruise when the ship navigated into rough waters, you probably had to hold on to steady yourself as you walked.

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CAPC

JANUARY 17, 2024

The impact of inpatient palliative care for people undergoing stem cell transplantation, addressing quality of life and mental health.

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Michigan Social Work

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lecturer Erin Martinez-Gillard spoke with Crazy Wisdom Journal about sexual health education and effective ways to talk about sex and relationships with young people. “Creating an open door for questions and conversations is imperative. This is never, in any role, a one-time Q&A,” said Martinez-Gillard.

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CAPC

JANUARY 17, 2024

Study about palliative care access for patients with lymphoma, highlighting racial and ethnic disparities.

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Michigan Social Work

JANUARY 17, 2024

Assistant Professor Rebeccah Sokol is quoted in the Detroit News on a new firearm storage requirement in Michigan that goes into effect next month. The new legislation will require gun owners to store their firearms in a locked box or unloaded with a locking device when there is a reasonable chance that a minor is or is likely to be on the premises.

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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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Michigan Social Work

JANUARY 17, 2024

Associate Professor Camille Quinn spoke with ABC affiliate KVUE in Austin, Texas, about a new state law designed to keep at-risk youth out of the juvenile justice system. “Once you touch that legal system, it's very difficult to get un-ensnared," she said.

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