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 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 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 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.
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.
Social Care
JUNE 8, 2022
"Carers too often drop off the radar, missing out on services and resources which could help them sustain their own health and wellbeing, just as they seek to sustain others." [Image created by freepik.com ]. Visible, valued and supported. In our modern era of awareness raising and the championing of marginalised or underrepresented communities, it seems hardly a day, week or month goes by without worthwhile recognition being shone on another deserving cause.
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 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.
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.
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
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?
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.
Stop Abuse Campaign
JUNE 19, 2022
← How to Help Homeless LGBTQ Youth in America. Family monsters. I had a troubled childhood where neglect, abuse, and violence were common. It did something to me inside my brain and affected the rest of my life. I suffered from Parent Abandonment Syndrome when I was eleven, and my parents divorced. My mother was unavailable in my teen years because of her alcoholism.
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 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.
Prosper Health Collective
JUNE 29, 2022
Sleep is not only comfortable, restful and peaceful, it holds a number of health benefits, both for our physical and mental health as well as for our safety and quality of daily life. Poor sleep can lead to a loss of enjoyment and can contribute to many serious medical problems. When we are asleep, our body takes this opportunity to recover, and when we talk about recovery we are talking about both physical recovery, where our body releases growth hormones and helps our muscles recover, and our
The Guardian
JUNE 18, 2022
Exclusive: new visa scheme to attract staff to ease the chronic shortages in the sector has left many open to exploitation Read full story: Migrant workers trapped in debt bondage Care workers recruited from overseas to look after elderly and disabled people in Britain are being charged thousands of pounds in illegal fees and forced to work in exploitative conditions to pay off their debts.
Famcare
JUNE 17, 2022
It is impossible to overestimate the significance of information security in non-profit organizations. Businesses must take the necessary precautions to secure their sensitive data against unauthorized access and security breaches. Nonprofits require secure case management software and a trustworthy social workspace in which they can store their relevant data, as well as the data acquired from the clients they help.
Community Care
JUNE 17, 2022
The lack of adult social workers is the sector’s biggest concern as it prepares to deliver the cap on care costs, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has found. The challenge for councils of recruiting significantly more practitioners to implement the cap and associated reforms next year at a time of mounting staffing pressures was cited by many respondents to a DHSC consultation on guidance to implement the changes. . 105,000.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JUNE 16, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his wife, and some friends. A Washington Post columnist is horrified – and rightly so. In what is, in many ways, a very good commentary, Post opinion columnist Alyssa Rosenberg pulled it all together : from Tucker Carlson’s suggestion that family policing agencies (aka “child protective services”) investigate parents who make their children wear masks (which never happened) to Texas Gov.
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
Prosper Health Collective
JUNE 13, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our social routines, and in many cases has reduced the number of people we interact with. This makes it harder to maintain meaningful social connections, resulting in loneliness. However, Loneliness can happen for a number of reasons. Loneliness has proven to have a detrimental effect on your body and wellbeing. It can lead to high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, reduced immunity, and depression — loneliness was even declared a public health issue.
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