Wed.Oct 25, 2023

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NASW-DRC: Sustainable Change Through Agricultural Empowerment

International Federation of Social Workers

In the face of ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-DRC) has made significant strides in empowering vulnerable communities in the […]

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Reflecting on the importance of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

National Casa Gal

Learning about domestic violence and substance use disorder is an important element of the CASA/GAL volunteer training. Read More. The post Reflecting on the importance of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Sunlight and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

MQ Mental Health

In winter, the nights get longer, days get shorter, and weather becomes colder and more overcast. Winter can have quite the impact on our mental health. Some people, you might be one of them, are more sensitive to the effects of the seasons. This can be a condition that is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. We’ve outlined what this condition is below although it’s important to always be properly diagnosed by a doctor.

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2023 Annual Symposium

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

The Global Social Service Workforce Alliance invites you join us for our Annual Symposium—to be held virtually during Social Service Workforce Week. Officially launched in 2013, the Alliance was originally conceived during the Social Welfare Workforce Strengthening Conference, in Cape Town, South Africa in 2010, when teams from 18 countries joined together to share experiences and address key challenges facing the social service workforce at a national, regional and global level.

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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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Winter is Coming: 10 Ways To Stay Mentally Well In Winter

MQ Mental Health

Winter months can be a tough time for some people. Reduced sunlight, dropping temperatures and grey days can lead to isolation, lack of activity and other mental health challenges. So how can we look after ourselves when winter is coming? 1. Sleep well During winter months, when nights start earlier it might be difficult to hold steadfast to a positive bedtime routine but it’s even more important to do so.

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Equipping the Social Service Workforce to Meet the Needs of Children with Disabilities

Social Service Workforce

by Lucy Marie Richardson*