My Brains Not Broken

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Note: This is a guest post I wrote that previously appeared on Prairie Health’s blog. As someone who has lived with clinical depression for almost a decade, I’ve learned a lot about what depression is, what it means to me, and how it looks in my day-to-day life. One of the most important things that’s helped me manage my clinical depression is to do research on what it is, why it’s different from other forms of depression, and what that means for me.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

OCTOBER 14, 2021

International projects – call for project applications. International Schools of Social Work (IASSW) annually invites proposals for projects, designed to advance social work education internationally. Grants of up to US $4.000 are available for proposals submitted by IASSW members that can be expected to contribute to the implementation of the IASSW Mission Statement, and to the enhancement of cooperation among schools of social work world-wide.

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Social Care

OCTOBER 14, 2021

"Although we are here to care for our residents, staff are equally important.". Challenges worth overcoming. Staff recruitment and retention remain long-standing challenges for the care sector, with the coronavirus pandemic adding to the difficulties many providers face. Throughout my 14-year career at Cygnet Health Care, I have held management positions at various services and managed to reduce staff turnover figures to very low or zero within a year.

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The New Social Worker

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Maid, an October 2021 release on Netflix, provides an opportunity to learn about domestic abuse, poverty, and social work. However, the series is not representative of all the complexities social workers see in real life.

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International Federation of Social Workers

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Founded in 2004 as the The Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, the journal aims to examine the ethical and values issues that impact and are interwoven with social work practice, research, and theory development. Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General, said: ‘We thank the IJSWVE Board for this new partnership and we look forward to […].

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The Guardian

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Researchers looked at 2010-2015 when Cameron cuts to NHS and social care were starting to bite Austerity cuts to the NHS, public health and social care have killed tens of thousands more people in England than expected, according to the largest study of its kind. Researchers who analysed the joint impact of cuts to healthcare, public health and social care since 2010 found that even in just the following four years the spending squeeze was linked with 57,550 more deaths than would have been expe

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

We begin with three important follow-up stories ? Florida’s family policing agency, the Department of Children and Families, has, in effect, confirmed the findings of a USA Today Network investigation that found DCF ignored widespread abuse in foster care. According to USA Today’s follow-up story: After a USA TODAY investigation in March brought to light more than 4,000 records detailing such complaints that had been kept secret from the public, DCF conducted an internal review of more than 1,10

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Call for Papers for a Research Methodology Special Issue to be Published in August 2022. Call details (PDF) | Call details (Web page). The process to decolonize social work has produced significant outcomes, including, but not limited to a crop of African social workers who are clear about what decolonization is and why it is necessary. This has increased understanding and appreciation of indigenization, as already being reflected in research, teaching and practice of social work in Africa.

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Michigan Social Work

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Professor William Elliott is quoted in a New York Times article about the effects of Child Savings Accounts. New York City has announced a pilot program in which a savings account with $100 will be opened for every public school kindergartener. Elliott describes how even these small amounts can significantly increase a child’s likelihood of going to college, in part by offering students and parents a sense of both possibility and control.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

OCTOBER 14, 2021

International projects – call for project applications. International Schools of Social Work (IASSW) annually invites proposals for projects, designed to advance social work education internationally. Grants of up to US $4.000 are available for proposals submitted by IASSW members that can be expected to contribute to the implementation of the IASSW Mission Statement, and to the enhancement of cooperation among schools of social work world-wide.

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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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Social Workers Speak

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Elijah Nealy was a member: Elijah Nealy Obituary. The New York Times. Elijah C. Nealy, BA, MDiv, LCSW, PhD , died peacefully at his home in West Hartford, Connecticut after a difficult 18-month journey with cancer. In the loving company of his family, he took his last breath on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Based on his experiences as a therapist and former deputy executive director of New York City’s LGBT Community Center, and himself a trans man, Reverend Dr.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Call for Papers for a Research Methodology Special Issue to be Published in August 2022. Call details (PDF) | Call details (Web page). The process to decolonize social work has produced significant outcomes, including, but not limited to a crop of African social workers who are clear about what decolonization is and why it is necessary. This has increased understanding and appreciation of indigenization, as already being reflected in research, teaching and practice of social work in Africa.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This webinar provides 2 hours of content on practice with Veterans. Christopher Morse, MSW, Readjustment Counselor, Providence Vet Center. Thursday, November 11, 2021. 10 am – 12 pm. 2 CECs. $40 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors. $50 – All Others. Webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete. While the U.S. is seeing increased attention paid to the mental health, substance abuse, and suicide issues within the military and veteran communities, there is als

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Michigan Social Work

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Professor Luke Shaefer discusses the child tax credits with The New York Times, “Of 4 Family Policies in Democrats’ Bill, Which Deserves Priority?” Shaefer argued: “The child tax credit is elegant in that it does something for all low- and middle-income families.” “It does the most to empower families to do what they think is best for their families.

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