Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 20, 2024
Don’t chase the parent who isn’t seeing their kids to see the kids. It’s their responsibility, not yours. If you assume their responsibility and fail, as often happens, then it looks as if you are to blame. Also, do not give the kids false impressions of the other parent. Do not say, “Oh, but they love you.” That’s gaslighting.
My Brains Not Broken
AUGUST 21, 2024
Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about the impact that my experience with anxiety has on me. It impacts the way I see the world, the way I interact with it, and the way I interact with others. But after years of learning about myself and my anxiety, I’ve started to notice the patterns that my anxiety creates. One pattern in particular is how my anxiety can lead to making assumptions, and how those assumptions can create problems in my life that didn’t exist before.
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Teaching & Learning in Social Work
AUGUST 20, 2024
My colleague, Dr. Melanie Sage and I are excited to invite submissions for our upcoming book, tentatively called 101 Things to Do with a Social Work Degree. This book aims to showcase social workers’ diverse and impactful roles across various settings. We seek contributions in English from social workers actively practicing or utilizing their social work degrees in traditional or unique settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
AUGUST 2, 2024
This is a further and final call for chapter contributions to volume three of the IASSW book series on Advancing Social Work Practice. This volume is titled Pushing Boundaries in International Social work and Social Justice and welcomes contributions in the following areas: International social work and social issues, globalization and social change Global agenda, regional, multilateral and bilateral collaboration Dealing with social justice issues: gender, criminal justice Human rights advocacy
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International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 26, 2024
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa is inviting applications for up to 3 volunteer positions as Regional Representatives to the UN Office.
National Casa Gal
AUGUST 21, 2024
The 2024 Mid-Year Impact Report highlights key recent accomplishments, including continuing education for CASA/GAL volunteers and staff. Read More. The post National CASA/GAL’s 2024 Mid-Year Impact Report appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
Social Work Update brings together the best content for social work professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The New Social Worker
AUGUST 27, 2024
Celebrate our anniversary and deepen awareness and activation of self-care. This calendar provides a daily dose of self-care for September 2024.
Social Work Blog
AUGUST 30, 2024
Labor Day, celebrating workers and their contributions, began during a period of swift U.S. industrial growth with limited worker rights. In the late 19 th century, many Americans, especially those experiencing profound poverty and those who had recently immigrated were working 12 hours per day, six or seven days per week with little or no access to ventilation, hygiene and rest breaks.
Nicole Clark Consulting
AUGUST 7, 2024
Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. In the ever-changing landscape of community needs, having a solid yet adaptable framework is crucial for nonprofits aiming to make a significant impact. What is a framework? A framework is a strategic guide that outlines clear goals, structured plans, and collaborative efforts while leaving [.] The post Ask Nicole: The Four Keys to Flexible Programs appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 29, 2024
Social workers along with colleagues from other professions are taking a stand for children’s identity rights through the Identity Rights Working Group based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Relias
AUGUST 30, 2024
Social isolation due to a disability is an all-too-common occurrence. Myriad social forces create an environment in which individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are unable to connect with their peers. This can have lasting and severe consequences for their holistic health. To help you better serve your clients, we’ll delve into this problem and offer some guidance on how to address it.
Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 20, 2024
I remember smoking when I was a teen. Mostly it was to get a break at my part time job. To say you wanted five minutes for a smoke was acceptable. To say you wanted five minutes to stand around doing nothing, wasn’t. Even our high school had an indoor smoking area for students. Smoking was everywhere. The olden days. Now, after years of the antismoking messages getting through, smoking, while still around, isn’t like it used to be.
The New Social Worker
AUGUST 29, 2024
It Ends With Us is a film adaptation of the best-selling Colleen Hoover novel of the same name. Intimate partner violence is a primary theme, and the movie has been surrounded by controversy. Did they get it right? A social worker's view.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
AUGUST 23, 2024
On behalf of the editorial board, I am pleased to extend an invitation to you to contribute a research article to the Journal of Social Policy, Social Change and Development. As a distinguished academic in the field, your expertise and insights would be a valuable addition to our journal. The Journal of Social Policy, Social Change and Development is a prestigious Thai journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering dialogue in the fields of social policy, social change, and development
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N.A.H
AUGUST 22, 2024
I wrote this letter in 2015, but a recent experience encouraged me to share it again in a new way.... The post An Open Letter to the Parents and Families of College Students: Embracing Change and Unconditional Love appeared first on Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 18, 2024
IFSW United Nations Commission representatives Dr Sebastian Cordoba and Evelyn Tomaszewski attended the latest UN Summit of the Future consultation forum advocating for more collaborative, transparent and accountable action.
Community Care
AUGUST 26, 2024
A “worrying” number of looked-after children and care leavers have been wrongly placed in supported accommodation, Ofsted’s social care chief has warned. Yvette Stanley said that inspectors had encountered young people who were “clearly in need of a higher level of care than supported accommodation is equipped to provide” in visits to the settings.
Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 20, 2024
His boy was having a meltdown. The dad, rather than timing out the child, simply said, “I’ll wait, and when you’ve calmed down, we will talk this through.” With that the dad simply sat beside his son as his son continued to bawl and scream. As the dad sat there, he remained remarkably calm. He knew that just as his son’s emotions could be contagious and cause him to get upset too, so too could his calm influence his son.
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 New Social Worker
AUGUST 5, 2024
“You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?” As social workers, we can relate this recent meme to our clients and make coconut PIE (person-in-environment).
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
AUGUST 21, 2024
On behalf of the editorial board, I am pleased to extend an invitation to you to contribute a research article to the Journal of Social Policy, Social Change and Development. As a distinguished academic in the field, your expertise and insights would be a valuable addition to our journal. The Journal of Social Policy, Social Change and Development is a prestigious Thai journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering dialogue in the fields of social policy, social change, and development
Relias
AUGUST 14, 2024
As part of our 12th-anniversary celebration featuring crepes and mimosas, our CEO, Kay Krafft, shared a poem in his toast that encapsulates the spirit of Relias and the passion that drives us forward. Inspired by our mission and the communities we serve, this poem, crafted by ChatGPT using Relias.com content in the style of Jane Austen, paints a picture of our commitment to enhancing healthcare through innovation, education, and support.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 2, 2024
IFSW Africa region recently concluded a highly successful sub-regional meeting at the Saint Manick Hotel in Lomé, Togo, on June 28-29, 2024.
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Social Work Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Social workers work in a variety of fields, including mental health, aging, child welfare, and social services. Many of these social workers develop a wealth of expertise in this area and are ready to be resources to the media and other organizations. Here is information to help the public and news media. To arrange interviews or speaking engagements: Communications Director Greg Wright at gwright.nasw@socialworkers.org or 202.336.8324 or email media@socialworkers.org Resources: NASW 1,000 Media
Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 10, 2024
In the mid 90s I was given an amazing opportunity. I was asked to develop a private brain injury rehabilitation program. I did. It was amazing. I had an unlimited budget. There was a stipulation. I had to include a few other professionals already hired. One in particular had a tremendous ego. Although an unlimited budget, I still set a budget. He overspent.
Michigan Social Work
AUGUST 8, 2024
Professor Rogério M. Pinto was featured on Academic Minute, a daily radio segment showcasing academic research on WAMC/Northeast Public Radio. In the segment, Pinto explores how artwork can help white heterosexual men to confront feelings of homophobia and sexism.
Beyond Advocacy
AUGUST 7, 2024
Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL-) joined Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) in introducing the bipartisan Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076). This bill would reauthorize Title IV-B of the Social Security Act to strengthen child welfare services and expand the availability of prevention services. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, which held a hearing on the legislation on July 24, following a year-long review of child welfare programs.
Relias
AUGUST 12, 2024
Trauma is an emotional response to living through a stressful event. A traumatic event can affect a person’s sense of safety, self, and ability to regulate emotions. They may have a hard time handling everyday things. They may not connect their trauma to current health problems. For healthcare professionals, it is important to consider both physical and mental well-being.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 7, 2024
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated annually on 9 August.
Shelter, Inc
AUGUST 6, 2024
It’s that time of year when even if the weather is warm, there is a shift in the energy as families prepare for the transition from summer to back-to-school. For some, this may be a time of excitement and intrigue. For others, it may be a time that brings a bit more anxious mood. Academic pressure, social expectations and different environments can trigger a rise in anxiety.
Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 10, 2024
Don’t you just love those kids who lie straight to your face? He was six. He hit another child. An adult saw it. The adult told the child’s parent who then asked their kid if he hit another child as described. Of course the child said he didn’t. That prompted a game of getting the truth. “Are you sure?” asked the parent to which the child responded, “Why don’t you believe me?
Michigan Social Work
AUGUST 6, 2024
Professor Matthew Smith is the recipient of the 2024 MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentor Award. Sponsored by the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR), this award recognizes the value of mentoring at U-M in helping early career investigators to reach across disciplinary boundaries in pursuit of science.
Community Care
AUGUST 8, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The shortage in children’s social workers in English local authorities is likely to increase over the coming decade, the Department for Education has said. The DfE has raised the level of risk to its objectives posed by there being insufficient social workers from “moderate” to “critical”, according to its annual report for 2023-24, published last week.
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