Social Work Futures

AUGUST 25, 2021

This past year, I taught a traditional social welfare policy class at my post as a social work professor at Portland State University. I incorporated a futures lens into the class and into the primary assignments. After receiving a number of requests to share what I’d been up to – I put together this overview! The experiment was a great success and I’ll continue this approach in my ongoing teaching of this class.

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Bipolar Bandit

AUGUST 19, 2021

Language matters. We hear people refer to the weather as bipolar. We hear people call their toddler’s tantrums bipolar. We hear people joke that their unreliable cars are bipolar. I get it, no one is perfect, and I highly doubt the people using that language are trying to be hurtful. Unfortunately, what I hear most frequently is people using the word “bipolar” as a way to put someone down and for me, that STINGS.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

AUGUST 25, 2021

We begin with two great videos: ? Prof. Dorothy Roberts talks to Kathleen Creamer of Community Legal Services of Philadelphia about “demystifying abolition:" ? See also Prof. Roberts’ essay for the Summer issue of Dissent , which begins this way: Imagine if there were an arm of the state that sent government agents to invade Black people’s homes, kept them under intense and indefinite surveillance, regulated their daily lives, and forcibly separated their families, often permanently.

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Michigan Social Work

AUGUST 25, 2021

Assistant Professor Jaclynn Hawkins has been appointed as the new Associate Director of the Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Center for Health Equity Research and Training, where she is a Signature Program faculty affiliate. "I was the recipient of the Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Endowed Scholarship as a PhD student which made a huge difference in my life.

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International Federation of Social Workers

AUGUST 25, 2021

Events in Afghanistan have moved quickly in the last few weeks. There is and will continue to be uncertainty for everyone, both for the people who remain in Afghanistan and the people who are forced or feel compelled to leave. Internationally there is a shared fear about the rights and dignity of women and girls. […].

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Stop Abuse Campaign

AUGUST 11, 2021

← Research Roundup June 2021. Research Roundup Summer 2021 → To be an Olympian is to chronically push beyond one’s limits toward athletic excellence, fueled primarily by an internal drive and the dream of being among the best representing one’s country on the world stage. . To survive child abuse is to chronically push beyond the limits imposed by one’s abusers and abusive conditioning, fueled by an internal drive, moral compass, and self-advocacy.

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What a Shrink Thinks

AUGUST 30, 2021

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

We begin with legislation – enacted … ? Perhaps you assumed it already happens: Of course, if children are torn from an impoverished parent’s arms the parent at least gets a lawyer, right? Not necessarily. In some states, it’s at the whim of the judge. But that’s no longer true in Minnesota. And the Minnesota law has some good language about when that lawyer should be appointed. ?

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Bipolar Bandit

AUGUST 24, 2021

Mental illness is not something we acquire by choice, yet it becomes a stigma upon our existence. People from all walks of life encounter psychological issues due to varying reasons; there is no particular age or circumstance. Some people are able to overcome mental disorders without professional help, while others cannot. Whatever the case, a person’s mental illness should not become their definition or identity.

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International Federation of Social Workers

AUGUST 13, 2021

Last week’s Climate Report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (1) highlights significant global concerns on climate change and a call for immediate and drastic changes to prevent an escalating catastrophe. The IFSW Climate Justice Program offers this statement as a way to interpret the Climate Report through an ecosocial worldview lens; […].

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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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Reimagining Social Work

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is a guest post from Bex Rillstone. Bex graduated the MSW(P) Programme, University of Auckland, in 2018. She has worked as a housing social worker in South Auckland and as a Family Start social worker with a kaupapa M?ori NGO. Bex now works in a male prison, delivering rehabilitation programmes. She also sits on … Continue reading Social work and the un-justice system.

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National Casa Gal

AUGUST 20, 2021

Volunteers like Sara make a life-changing difference for children and youth. Read More. The post CASA volunteer fosters love of reading with comic books appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Social Work.Career

AUGUST 31, 2021

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 35 free webcasts that I could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […]. The post Free Mental Health Webinars, September 2021 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

AUGUST 1, 2021

The Imprint has a very good story about that new study showing the obscene rates at which family policing agencies investigate families – particularly nonwhite families. As you may recall, that study estimated that in two of America’s 20 largest counties, Los Angeles and Maricopa (metropolitan Phoenix), more than 70 percent of Black children would be forced to endure the trauma of a child abuse investigation before they turn 18.

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Bipolar Bandit

AUGUST 26, 2021

Side Note: Information about Schizoaffective Disorde r. After 13 years of living with schizoaffective disorder, hallucinations are a somewhat normal part of my life. They are neither constant nor always terrifying, but they do occur even with my treatment regimen. Everyone’s experiences are different, but here’s a look into what my visual, auditory, and tactile hallucinations are like.

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International Federation of Social Workers

AUGUST 25, 2021

The newsletter Vol. 5 (2020-21) of Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers, highlights the 5th Kerala Social Work Congress held online on 18-20 Dec 2020… The newsletter KAPStans Voice 20-21 Vol.5.

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Reimagining Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2021

As many others will be doing at this uncertain time, I am hunkering down and wondering about the state of the play in the world as I know it. On a global scale the hypocrisy and ultimate futility of the US project in Afghanistan is gobsmacking. On a bigger scale still, the growing evidence of … Continue reading Dissent, Struggle and Change: OT – The world in a teardrop.

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National Casa Gal

AUGUST 17, 2021

Today and every day, please join us in celebrating the phenomenal work of nonprofits– staff members, volunteers and those who support us – who are impacting lives every day. Read More. The post Celebrating positive impacts on National Nonprofit Day appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Untipsy Teacher

AUGUST 31, 2021

On Our Walks, Photos by Mr. and Mrs. UT. Dear Readers, The light is changing here, and we have less daylight now. It’s very noticeable to me, and can sometimes lead me to feeling a bit more reflective, and at times blue. However, I love hiking in fall, and taking fall photos, so I am looking forward in a positive way towards this season. We also have beautiful sunsets and sunrises in fall!

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

? Wow! Those child abuse numbers sure look scary - but then they would, when you double and triple the real numbers. NCCPR has the graphic evidence in this column for The Imprint. ? ProPublica Illinois has a follow-up to their investigation revealing that the state routinely fails to provide Spanish-speaking families with help in their own language – or even a caseworker who speaks Spanish.

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Bipolar Bandit

AUGUST 14, 2021

I enjoy taking pictures and then adding quotes to them. Some of these are my own quotes, but most of them are from other people and I have given them credit. Disclaimer: I used Canva to make many of the designs. 54 until here. Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” ? Roy T. Bennett. Take responsibility of your own happiness ; never put it in other people’s hands.

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International Federation of Social Workers

AUGUST 25, 2021

The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) shares the concern of all people of goodwill about the humanitarian crisis affecting so many people in Afghanistan. The United Kingdom has a moral responsibility to the people affected by the crisis and must do all in its power to provide support and assistance. “BASW has a particular […].

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Reimagining Social Work

AUGUST 11, 2021

In the latest RSW podcast Emily Keddell interviews Fairleigh Gilmour, an academic in Gender studies and Criminology at the University of Otago. Fairleigh has run a volunteering programme into the Milton prison for a number of years, after discovering how few students in her criminology classes had ever been into a prison. Her programmes involve … Continue reading Education for people in prison: How, why and what’s the point?

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Nicole Clark Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Have a question you'd like to be featured? Let me know. I recently took a week off from client and partner consulting work to catch up on some administrative tasks that have been piling up. One of my tasks was revamping my website, focusing on easier navigation (in some cases, redesigning web pages) and clarifying [.]. The post Ask Nicole: How Do I Avoid Mission Creep?

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Untipsy Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

North Shore, Minnesota. Dearest Readers: It has been a long, long, time since I last wrote! Yikes! No excuses. Just stopped for a break, and never came back. I really don’t have much to say any more, and I feel my creative poems and thinking really dried up. I also have been just distracting myself with mobile games. Trying to decide if I want to give them up for a month.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

? Movement for Family Power and the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls have launched their #RepealASFA campaign – urging Congress to erase an odious law that has erased hundreds of thousands of families. Their analysis of the law’s origins is striking. Here’s an excerpt: When we consider the Adoption and Safe Families Act, we situate our analysis not only in the elements of the law, but also the dominant imagination that allowed it to exist and survive wi

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Bipolar Bandit

AUGUST 23, 2021

Johnny Whitfield is a former newspaper reporter and editor. For those struggling with a mental health diagnosis, the most important people in their lives are often their caregivers – the people who make sure they take their medicines, get to doctor’s appointments, and help them deal with the basic necessities of life. The responsibilities of a caregiver can be all-encompassing, from helping pick up the pieces following an episode, to advocating for the person’s needs with medical professionals.

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Social Work.Career

AUGUST 1, 2021

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 30 free webcasts that I could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […]. The post Free Mental Health Webinars, August 2021 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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Michigan Social Work

AUGUST 31, 2021

Professor William Elliott spoke with WalletHub about college affordability and student loan debt. He calls for a new approach in how we think about the cost of higher education. “I want to frame the question more like, should students and their parents have to think mostly about the return on investment when picking a college? It leads to inequity,” said Elliott.

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Prosper Health Collective

AUGUST 30, 2021

Adjusting to a new disability is unexpected and challenging. In this video Darren West offers ideas and strategies to assist you through these challenges. . The post Adjusting to a new disability appeared first on Prosper Health Collective.

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Therapist Development Center

AUGUST 30, 2021

Hello Social Workers! If you are looking for information about the ASWB exam registration and how to get starting, congratulations! That means you have already shown your determination and commitment to becoming a Social Worker. Now, all you need … Continued. The post ASWB Exam Registration – What You Need to Know appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.

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Socialwork License Map

AUGUST 23, 2021

Social workers and other helping professionals need to practice self-awareness to avoid appearing judgmental to the people whom they are helping. The post Engaging in Self-Awareness: How Not to Judge When Helping Others appeared first on Social Work License Map.

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Bipolar Bandit

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Art of Playing for Good Mental Health. Have you forgotten how to play? When we suffer from mental illness, play often goes out the window, but we need to play to gain good mental health; it is vital for refuelling our brain with positive thoughts and increasing our self-esteem. Table of Contents. What is the Art of Playing? Good Mental Health Begins With Play When Was The Last Time You Played?

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NASW Foundation

AUGUST 22, 2021

The NASW Foundation is proud to announce its 2021-2022 scholars. This exemplary group of master's degree students is receiving $66,000 in awards from two programs that promote diversity, equity, and.

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Clinical Psychology of Social Interaction

AUGUST 17, 2021

In the ERIK project we are working on the development of a robotic platform to support novel interaction strategies in children with impaired socio-emotional skills. See how a session with the robot looks like! [DE].

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