Sober Courage
JANUARY 31, 2022
A relapse is when a person returns to using drugs or alcohol after a period of sobriety. Relapses are most common in the first 90 days of sobriety and according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), relapse rates while in recovery are 40 to 60%. There are 3 stages of a relapse: emotional, … Continue reading Relapse Stages, Triggers and Coping Skills.
Beautiful Voyager
JANUARY 31, 2022
Photo by Pawel Czerwinski. People don’t talk about this as much, but it’s important to consider when not to meditate — or how to approach meditation— if you have an anxiety disorder or depression. Meditation can help you get through an episode of anxiety, depression or mania by betraying the thoughts that fuel such episodes as false, by giving you some calm space to survey your situation and predict your moods, and by revealing some ideas on how to intervene.
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The New Social Worker
JANUARY 31, 2022
Human interchanges impact self-care. We all know how “Energy Vampires” can affect us. And, I intentionally (and gratefully!) nurture what I call “Energy Infusers.” Self-care involves minimizing the vampires and maximizing the infusers.
The Guardian
JANUARY 31, 2022
Number of referrals to social services in England and Wales rises by 8% as NSPCC tells ministers to ensure victims get support Police made an average of 669 child protection referrals to social services every day last year because of incidents of domestic abuse across England and Wales, a new analysis has disclosed. The NSPCC has found that data from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) shows there were 244,197 referrals in 2020/21, an 8% increase fro
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Social Work Bubble
JANUARY 31, 2022
Mindfulness is an essential practice for working through trauma, anxiety, and other intense emotions. There are many practices under this umbrella, but today, we’re going to focus on one practice in particular, 5-4-3-2-1. To break it down, this grounding practice includes all 5 senses. Through engaging our senses, it allows our emotions to be grounded and for our body and mind to both find peace & calm in the midst of distress. 5 Things You Can See.
The Guardian
JANUARY 31, 2022
Government yet to publish updated guidance on visiting, isolating and testing despite its pledge of full reopening on Monday Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Hundreds of care homes in England remain closed to relatives because of Covid outbreaks, despite the government promising the return of “unlimited visiting” from Monday.
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The Guardian
JANUARY 31, 2022
Northumbria’s NHS trust could be a model for integrating health and social care, as well as paying staff a better wage The prime minister and chancellor have bolted themselves together in a mutual destruction pact. Come hell or high water, the national insurance rise will happen, rudely snubbing a campaign by the Daily Mail. The Tory right wants no tax rises and no spending, while Labour wants the highest tax burden to be paid by those who have the most.
Shelter, Inc
JANUARY 31, 2022
Marian Wright Edelman, Founder of the Children’s Defense Fund. No Black history in America or history of children’s advocacy can be complete without the name of Marian Wright Edelman. Her impact on the welfare of all children has been profound. Born in South Carolina in 1939, Marian soon achieved academic excellence. As a student at Spelman College in Georgia, she earned a scholarship to study abroad at such notable schools as the Sorbonne in Paris and the University of Geneva in Switzerla
The Guardian
JANUARY 31, 2022
There should be a national outcry about the government’s decision to withhold the entitlement to care from the over-15s Terry Galloway and his siblings grew up in care. His sister had a difficult life, which ended when she was murdered by a partner. As children, the Galloways made a pact to try to improve the care system, which is part of the reason why he will travel to Downing Street as part of a delegation of care leavers on Tuesday.
Gateway Foundation
JANUARY 31, 2022
Gambling comes in many forms. Maybe you enjoy making a casual bets with friends on the outcome of sports events. Maybe you play online poker. Others might head to a casino in Las Vegas. Like many other pleasurable activities, gambling can become addictive. Someone addicted to gambling may find themselves compelled to make bets or… The post Gambling Addictions Among Asian American Communities appeared first on Gateway.
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.
The Guardian
JANUARY 31, 2022
Bedford borough council’s James Valentine says it is common practice nowadays for social workers to engage with children in care to help them make sense of their family history Thank you to Ashley John-Baptiste for his account of growing up as a looked-after child, and his vivid and moving description of how he only discovered in his mid-20s that he had a brother ( A moment that changed me, 26 January ).
Social Work Bubble
JANUARY 31, 2022
Mindfulness is an essential practice for working through trauma, anxiety, and other intense emotions. There are many practices under this umbrella, but today, we’re going to focus on one practice in particular, 5-4-3-2-1. To break it down, this grounding practice includes all 5 senses. Through engaging our senses, it allows our emotions to be grounded and for our body and mind to both find peace & calm in the midst of distress. 5 Things You Can See.
Shelter, Inc
JANUARY 31, 2022
Marian Wright Edelman, Founder of the Children’s Defense Fund. No Black history in America or history of children’s advocacy can be complete without the name of Marian Wright Edelman. Her impact on the welfare of all children has been profound. Born in South Carolina in 1939, Marian soon achieved academic excellence. As a student at Spelman College in Georgia, she earned a scholarship to study abroad at such notable schools as the Sorbonne in Paris and the University of Geneva in Switzerla
University of Connecticut
JANUARY 31, 2022
Name, Profession Title and Employer (agency, organization, institution, etc., if applicable), SSW Class & Concentration. Lady Mendoza, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Mayor Luke A. Bronin, City of Hartford, Class of 2017, Policy Practice. Lady Mendoza. Brief description about your career path (how you ended up where you are). . I originally wanted to become an elementary school teacher.
Famcare
JANUARY 31, 2022
Our world has become increasingly digitized, and this digital evolution didn’t just happen out of the blue. The digital revolution came about because we needed it. This stands true for almost all industries and organizations across the board, including social work. Social work is one the most demanding fields, and in places like the US, where there is already a shortage of caseworkers, it’s crucial to bridge the gap between demand and supply using technology.
Hospice Chaplaincy
JANUARY 31, 2022
Dr. Saul Ebema Dignity therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed for terminally ill patients and their families. The focus Continue Reading.
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