Community Care
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Social worker shortages are making an already challenging job ‘unsustainable’ for some practitioners, Ofsted has warned in its annual report, published today.
Social Work Futures
DECEMBER 30, 2022
As part of writing that is happening in my world right now, I’ve been doing deep dive in this literature. We have a powerful history of taking this question VERY seriously in social work. Thanks to contributions from friends on Twitter (!!!). I promised to share my final working version.
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Gary Direnfeld
DECEMBER 21, 2022
If you are sensitive, you may be shying away from important conversations. In so doing, things left unsaid, unresolved, may fester. Those difficult conversations are important to have. You can start by acknowledging you have something difficult or awkward to talk about, but still need to do so. That is known as meta-communicating. You communicate about the need to communicate. It can help smooth the way towards that conversation so it takes place.
Famcare
DECEMBER 27, 2022
If you’re like most agencies, the people you serve have come to you through a referral process. Being able to track where you get your “clients” or “kids” or “students”, etc. for this article let’s refer to them as clients) is vitally important to your business model.
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Gateway Foundation
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. People can develop PTSD from many experiences, including natural disasters, abuse or other life-altering events.
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Community Care
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Just over 4,000 social workers will no longer be able to in practise in England because they did not renew their registration this year, according to provisional figures.
Social Work Futures
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Starting a new tradition (just in time for the new year)! This year, I plan to share at least one post a month just dedicated to cool things I find that I think will spark interest for social workers interested in the intersection of the future of the profession and the future of our shared world.
Gary Direnfeld
DECEMBER 21, 2022
I remember buying our son a chocolate bar when he was about 5. He reminded me to bring home the receipt for mom. He knew then we tracked our spending. All our spending. That he reminded me to bring home the receipt took me by surprise. It’s amazing what kids pick up on.
Social Work With Adults
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Lyn Romeo: I am delighted to once again host adult social workers Nimal Jude and Liz Howard as guest bloggers, this time introducing their latest exciting venture, the Anti-racist Listening Project podcast.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
DECEMBER 16, 2022
International scientific conference “Social Work and Social Policy in times of crises” The Institute of Social Work and Social Policy at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje celebrates 65 years of education of Social Workers in North Macedonia.
My Brains Not Broken
DECEMBER 30, 2022
My last post of the year is usually one of my shortest ones. It’s a simple message, but one I wish was spread more this time of year, so I try to reflect on it at least once during the month of December. I don’t know about you, but this year certainly had its share of ups and downs.
Community Care
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Just over 1,000 social workers have been removed from the register despite paying the £90 fee and meeting continuing professional development (CPD) requirements in this year’s renewal round.
Social Work Futures
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Over the last couple of years and through my own foresight journey (as a social worker and a human)…I’ve found emerging language regarding the future to be really interesting, illuminating, sometimes troubling, and valuable.
Gary Direnfeld
DECEMBER 21, 2022
He thought his dad was strong. With that, the thought of counseling was an embarrassment. Never would his father ever consider it. But here he was now, under an ultimatum from his parter. Join her in counseling, or leave. He bit the bullet and agreed to go.
Social Care
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Unpaid carers are eligible for a COVID-19 autumn booster if they are caring for someone who is clinically vulnerable. They are similarly entitled to a free flu jab. Image created by freepik.com ]. Protecting those who care for others.
Nnatasha Tracy
DECEMBER 8, 2022
I never stop crying. I can understand why you might think this isn't true. After all, my cheeks are dry right now. But, believe me, I never stop crying, whether it's external or suppressed enough to be internal. I have found depression can be like that.
My Brains Not Broken
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Does the title of this post sound a bit off? Well, that’s because it’s a play on the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” a classic Christmas song that has more covers and iterations than I could care to count.
Community Care
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The ‘failed’ Care Act 2014 must be properly implemented as part of a radical shift in adult social care from a ‘transactional’ to an ‘enabling’ service, peers have said.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
DECEMBER 7, 2022
IASSW UN NY NEWSLETTER FALL 2022. PDF FALL 2022 NEWSLETTER (FINAL).docx. Download here : [link]. Featured IASSW UN NY Newsletters News and Updates
Gary Direnfeld
DECEMBER 19, 2022
While some decisions to separate may be reached jointly at or near the same time, this is a less common scenario. The decision to separate is more often the outcome of one reaching a conclusion where being apart is better than being together. That decision doesn’t typically come easy or fast.
Social Care
DECEMBER 16, 2022
"The first time I had the virus, I was put in a medically induced coma. I was told by the doctors that if I hadn’t had the vaccine, I would have died." Think Local Act Personal 's Clenton Farquharson. A personal journey. I’ve caught COVID-19 three times.
Living Sober
DECEMBER 31, 2022
This week's Sober Story comes from Emma, a 42-year-old living in Kent, England. Mrs D: How long have you been in recovery? Emma: I've been in recovery for 9 years now. Mrs D: What can you tell us about the last months/years of your drinking before you gave up?
My Brains Not Broken
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The more experience I’ve gained on my mental health journey, the better I’ve gotten at recognizing my depression and the reasons behind it. That being said, depression can still be tricky.
Community Care
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Older people are being unlawfully detained in mental health hospitals “in very many cases” because of poor practice around the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), the Care Quality Commission has warned.
Society of Clinical Psychology
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Early behavioral interventions (BI) such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) and early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) are the main established therapeutic interventions for autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Gary Direnfeld
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Fridays we babysit the grandkids. There are three; ages five, three and three months. Arlene and I couldn’t go together for a few months because of Sidney. He needed all his vaccines to be with our kids’ dog and he needed to work on his manners and control. We were taking turns going.
Social Care
DECEMBER 1, 2022
The Shared Lives care model is growing again and it's a great way to care - and live. Image created by freepik.com ]. Going for growth. The word ‘growth’ has attracted a bit of negative press in recent months.
Gateway Foundation
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Heavy drinking and chronic alcohol use can significantly impact the immune system and decrease immune function.
My Brains Not Broken
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Earlier this week, I wrote a post about getting stuck in my head. Some days, I really wish I could get out of my head. I have so much going on in my brain, it can be exhausting trying to engage with it on a daily basis.
Community Care
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The government must introduce a target to cut the length of care proceedings along with an action plan to deliver it, with the average duration now well in excess of the 26-week limit.
Society of Clinical Psychology
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Diversity is not an adjunct descriptor of the U.S. population, but rather, it is a fundamental construct of our country’s demographics which is predicted only to increase.
Gary Direnfeld
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Good luck keeping that narcissist from messing with your kid’s head. Just like locks don’t really keep out burglars, Judge’s orders not to badmouth a parent don’t really stop the narcissist either. The way to help your kid manage is by your actions as a role model.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Conference – Social Work as a Human Rights Profession. 9-10 December, 2022. Purpose of the conference: The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness about social work as a global profession focusing on human rights of global citizens.
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