Social Work With Adults
JUNE 29, 2022
[Image created by freepik.com ]. National AMHP Day 2022 is here. With so many recent challenges and experiences in the pandemic, I can’t think of a more suitable title to this blog post, which describes the dignity and professionalism our approved mental health professional (AMHP) workforce as they helped many people through a period of national crisis.
Martin Webber
JUNE 22, 2022
Systematic review of service user and carer involvement in social work education finds positive classroom experiences.
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Community Care
JUNE 22, 2022
The leading family judge has launched a National DoLs (deprivation of liberty) Court to handle applications to deprive children of their liberty, which have risen rapidly in recent years. Sir Andrew McFarlane, president of the family division of the High Court, said the court would start work on 4 July, handling all applications to authorise the deprivation of children’s liberty.
Social Work Futures
JUNE 1, 2022
One of the relevant steps in trying to think about what “social work of the future” might look like, is to rigorously map out what some of the issues, signals and drivers of change for the profession are right now. Then, one might think about them in combinations – and imagine how these will interact with other larger force (different political climates for example) as time moves forward.
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My Brains Not Broken
JUNE 28, 2022
I’ll be honest – it wasn’t my plan to not write a post last week. I’d had a few things planned but never hit the button to schedule them, so they didn’t happen. But for the first time in a long time, I took a vacation where I was totally, completely and 100 percent offline for a whole work week. And let me tell you…it was wonderful.
Gary Direnfeld
JUNE 27, 2022
It followed a winter where our dog got cancer. We stopped walking. He passed away. Needing to get back in shape, we resumed walking, grieving the loss of our little boy. Those walks were different. Not reaching far, I experienced chest pain. I attributed it to being out of shape and pushed through. Things didn’t improve. I saw my doctor. Cardiac distress.
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Martin Webber
JUNE 22, 2022
Here's an opportunity for a social work researcher or academic to join the Social Work Research Podcast working group.
Community Care
JUNE 10, 2022
By Andy Bilson . Last month, Sir Alan Wood called for the establishment of specialist child protection teams to create “… a highly skilled high performing group of staff that can ‘smell’ the cases likely to lead to death and serious injury”. Just days later, the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s report on the deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson similarly recommended that multi-agency child protection units (MACPU) be established in every local authority with the expertise of
The New Social Worker
JUNE 9, 2022
Leadership is not for the faint of heart. Your commitment to the mission of your organization has led you to serve in this capacity. Never forget how worthy you are and the why behind what you do. Lead with authenticity, courage, and tenacity.
My Brains Not Broken
JUNE 2, 2022
When it comes to mental health, one of the things that is discussed a lot is stigma. The stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness comes up a lot in this space, and it’s something that can become impossible to ignore. But as much as people bring it up when we talk about mental health, the stigma continues to exist and cause harm to people who experience mental illness or other mental health challenges.
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.
Gary Direnfeld
JUNE 4, 2022
Trigger Warning: This post discusses trauma. ———– A history of regular parental alcohol or drug use; A history of a parent with a mental illness; Having been hit as a child; Yelling/screaming, name calling between persons in the home; A cold war between the parents that create ongoing tension lasting days at a time; Hitting between parents; Things thrown, broken, fists through walls, doors slammed; Parental separation(s); A parent having an affair; Being bullied; Multiple
CAPC
JUNE 22, 2022
How palliative care clinicians and payers in California worked together to reduce unwanted variation and confusion in home-based palliative care.
Nnatasha Tracy
JUNE 23, 2022
Some people live with thoughts of suicide every day. I have lived this way. It's hell. Persistent suicidality can happen in depression , although it's not talked about very much. There is a notion that people think about suicide, and they either get help, which rids them of the thoughts, or act on the thoughts. And while I have no doubt some people have had that experience, for many, this just isn't reality.
Community Care
JUNE 17, 2022
Of all the 80 recommendations in the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care’s final report last month , the one that has met with the greatest opposition is its proposed abolition of the independent reviewing officer role. At a webinar held by the review last week, 32 delegates submitting questions in advance (around 7% of the total) asked about the proposal, while it was also the most popular question posed online during the session with review lead Josh MacAlister.
The New Social Worker
JUNE 20, 2022
I should __? “Should”ing is a common way we sabotage practicing self-care. Because these shoulds are so insidiously hidden and harmful, they must be intentionally countered.
My Brains Not Broken
JUNE 30, 2022
For the past few years, I’ve done research surrounding mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month. I think it’s important to understand what mental health challenges exist for unique communities and groups of people, and these statistics help paint that picture. There is a lot to unpack here, but one thing is clear – there are many, many LGBTQIA+ people, both youth and adults, who are unable to get the mental health care they need and deserve.
Gary Direnfeld
JUNE 4, 2022
I receive so many emails that read similarly. They provide a lengthy litany of examples of the untoward behavior of their partner. They are seeking counseling as a last ditch effort hoping their partner will see the light and change. They want to know if I can be helpful. I will say rarely, but the truth is never do these emails have the person asking why they remain in so awful a situation.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JUNE 27, 2022
They want you to think their days of “health terrorism” are over. But look again. They, too are trying to co-opt the rhetoric of reform to promote the same old family policing agenda The hearings about the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection have prompted a lot of talk about “reputation laundering” as former Trump Administration officials try to distance themselves from the president they served so faithfully – the most notable example: former Attorney General William Barr.
Nnatasha Tracy
JUNE 8, 2022
There are major problems with mental health apps. I hate to be a Negative Nancy about it, but there are. According to a webcast, I watched recently called BlogHer, there are more than 10,000 mental health apps in the app store right now. This must be a good thing, right? Well, I would argue that quality is much more important than quantity in the mental health space.
Community Care
JUNE 14, 2022
The NHS remains “heavily reliant” on inappropriate out-of-area mental health hospital placements despite a government target to eliminate them by March 2021, psychiatrist leaders have warned. People spent almost 206,000 days in such placements in England in the year since the target passed, at a cost of £102m to the NHS, found an analysis of NHS Digital figures published yesterday by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Swhelper
JUNE 30, 2022
Ahsan Qureshi. It is not a great topic to reveal that many people suffer from various sexual issues. Sex is an important aspect of people’s lives, and dealing with it may be challenging at times. There are a variety of sexual disorders that make it difficult for people to connect with others. Certain sexual dysfunctions can disrupt […]. View Full Article - How Does Sex Therapy Rescue Your Love Life?
My Brains Not Broken
JUNE 16, 2022
Earlier this week, I wrote about my upcoming vacation, which is coming on the heels of learning just how bad at resting I really am. Most of the time, my first step toward change is awareness – in the past few weeks, I’ve become painfully aware of just how poorly I prioritize rest and getting what I need for my physical health. That’s why I decided to try and five ways that can help me begin to prioritize rest – not because it’s what I want, but because I know it
Social Work Blog
JUNE 1, 2022
Getty Images. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. The shooting of 13 people in Buffalo of whom ten perished by an avowed white supremacist was a tragedy waiting to happen. The fact that 11 of the 13 victims were Black was no mistake. The victims were targeted in a planned and calculated attack by a white supremacist radicalized into becoming a member of national racist and anti-Semitic hate groups.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JUNE 22, 2022
The child welfare establishment co-opts the rhetoric of reform to promote the same old family policing agenda The hearings about the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection have prompted a lot of talk about “reputation laundering” as former Trump Administration officials try to distance themselves from the president they served so faithfully – the most notable example: former Attorney General William Barr.
The New Social Worker
JUNE 1, 2022
Technology has changed many things for the better. However, as with most things, the presence of technology presents a side that is less than benign. Used in the wrong ways, it can—and does—cause harm to our communities.
Community Care
JUNE 6, 2022
Local government unions have called for an 11% pay rise for social workers and other council staff in response to the mounting cost of living. The pay claim, for 2022-23, from UNISON, Unite and the GMB, covering staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, would see salaries rise in line with the retail prices index (RPI) measure of inflation in April, which was 11.1%, or £2,000, whichever is higher for the individual.
Social Care
JUNE 22, 2022
Like all of us, people with learning disabilities need support to reconnect with a reopened society. [Image copyright Mencap ]. Celebrating and supporting diversity. In an ideal world, there would be no need for awareness days, weeks and months. There would be no marginalisation, misrepresentation or ignorance, just open societies, fully supportive of the diversity of the human condition.
My Brains Not Broken
JUNE 14, 2022
Exciting news – for the first time in a while, I’m going on vacation! I’m going to see my family, enjoy time off work, and hopefully reset and recharge in the way many of us do on vacation. But one thing I’m nervous about is that I’m going to try doing something that doesn’t come easy to me: I’m going to try to rest.
The Guardian
JUNE 18, 2022
Mental health problems are linked to financial squeeze on families, according to new Childhood Trust report The impact of the cost of living crisis on children has led some to start self-harming, a new report by a leading children’s charity has claimed. According to The Childhood Trust, the impact of money worries for British families has caused 47% of children to feel stressed, while 21% of parents said their children smile less because of the financial squeeze.
Prosper Health Collective
JUNE 29, 2022
It’s no secret that sleep is one of the most important activities for good health. Although, the biological purpose behind sleep remains a mystery, research shows that a chronic lack of sleep, or getting poor quality sleep, increases the risk of disorders including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity. Let me pose this question, Is the amount you sleep you get the most important thing in regards to your sleeping pattern?
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JUNE 24, 2022
That’s the current name of a child welfare trade association that co-opts the rhetoric of reform to promote the same old family policing agenda The hearings about the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection have prompted a lot of talk about “reputation laundering” as former Trump Administration officials try to distance themselves from the president they served so faithfully – the most notable example: former Attorney General William Barr.
Community Care
JUNE 7, 2022
A report for social work leaders has proposed specific caseload limits for practitioners to help mitigate the mounting workload burdens many face. The Setting the Bar study , which surveyed more than 1,500 social workers in Scotland – about a quarter of the public-sector workforce – recommended ‘indicative’ limits of 15 cases for children’s social workers and 20 to 25 for peers carrying out adults’ and criminal justice work.
The New Social Worker
JUNE 21, 2022
The Association of Social Work Boards has named Stacey Hardy-Chandler, PhD, JD, LCSW, as the organization’s new chief executive officer following a national search. She succeeds the current CEO Dwight J. Hymans, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, who is retiring.
My Brains Not Broken
JUNE 9, 2022
Earlier this week, I wrote about what I do when I’m feeling restless or “off.” I think this self-awareness is important for everyone who is trying to understand themselves in a better way. Getting to know yourself is a lifelong journey, and there are many chances to get to know ourselves in a better way, almost daily. I mentioned that there are some things I try to do when I’m not quite feeling like myself, so I wanted to share them today as a chance for reflection, and h
The Guardian
JUNE 25, 2022
Setting up a company to help look after my mother seemed like a good idea but ended in a headache It was my worst nightmare. Setting up a company, taking charge of a payroll, sorting out holidays and tax and national insurance for other people. Becoming an employer. But that’s what it had come to. At 93, my mother, Marje, was no longer capable of looking after herself but she didn’t want to leave Manchester to live with me or my sister in London; nor did she want to live in a home for elderly pe
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