NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JULY 31, 2024
New York’s family police agency is still harassing survivors of domestic violence and their children. (And in the rest of the country, it's probably even worse.) In New York, it’s illegal to tear children from their homes and throw them into foster care just because they “witnessed domestic violence” – typically a husband or boyfriend beating the child’s mother.
Social Work Blog
JULY 9, 2024
By Rachel Boyer, MSW, LMSW Ahead of the 2024 NASW National Conference, more than 200 social workers from 36 states and one U.S. Territory attended 172 meetings with Congressional offices in both the U.S. House and Senate on June 18, 2024. The purpose of these meetings was to build bipartisan support for key legislation that will expand access to care and assist the social work workforce.
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Beautiful Voyager
JULY 21, 2024
Techniques to lessen pain and quell anxiety Hello reader! I’m Meredith Arthur. I work as a Chief of Staff for Pinterest’s product incubation studio and am the founder of Beautiful Voyager , a content and community site for overthinkers, people pleasers, and perfectionists. I first started my journey into mental health research in 2015 when the neurologist treating my migraines diagnosed me with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Relias
JULY 30, 2024
Disability inclusion in the workplace is greatly needed in the U.S., as 25% of American adults live with a disability. Despite this fact, just 4% of organizations include disabilities in their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Whether your organization is looking to improve its hiring and retention efforts for individuals with a disability or working to help businesses in your community with these efforts, this article will help guide you through the basics.
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Nnatasha Tracy
JULY 17, 2024
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International Federation of Social Workers
JULY 4, 2024
The IFSW Europe is glad to share the Successful seminar on eco-social work held in Rotterdam, Netherlands June 13 & 14 2024.
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Social Work Blog
JULY 1, 2024
PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, American Psychiatric Association, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Association for Rural Mental Health, and National Association of Social Workers on June 28 released the following statement responding to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Johnson v. Grants Pass : Today the Supreme Court held that laws that criminalize sleeping in public when no safe and accessible shelter options are available are not cru
Social Work.Career
JULY 30, 2024
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 40 free webcasts that we 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 2024 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
National Casa Gal
JULY 30, 2024
CASA and GAL volunteers are trained to gather information to advocate for children’s best interest in the court and in the classroom. Read More. The post Focus on back to school; education, CASA/GAL volunteers, and children in the child welfare system appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
Nnatasha Tracy
JULY 4, 2024
While I believe that everyone deserves it, I hate self-compassion. It seems like everyone should want self-compassion, and yet I don't want to give it to myself. This may sound counterintuitive, especially coming from someone in the mental health field. If you find yourself hating the idea of self-compassion or wonder why someone else would hate it, read on.
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.
International Federation of Social Workers
JULY 12, 2024
On the 9th July the IFSW UN Commission team in North America hosted a side event at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
Community Care
JULY 29, 2024
The government has scrapped the planned cap on care costs to help tackle a black hole in the public finances it claimed was left by the Conservatives. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced today that the adult social care charging reforms, due to be implemented next October, would be cancelled, saving £1.1bn by the end of 2025-26. She made the announcement in a statement to the House of Commons on Labour’s spending inheritance from its Conservative predecessors.
Social Work Blog
JULY 9, 2024
Message from the the NASW Texas Chapter regarding Hurricane Beryl: As we assess the damage done by Hurricane Beryl, we know that many are without power and are evaluating their needs. We want to make sure we get the right resources to those in need. If you’re in the area impacted by the storm and have specific ways that we can help, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: naswtex.naswtx@socialworkers.org.
Social Work.Career
JULY 7, 2024
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 35 free webcasts that we 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, July 2024 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
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Nicole Clark Consulting
JULY 18, 2024
Try this activity and let me know how it goes for you. Inviting organizations to join a partnership requires strategizing on who to invite, articulating the partnership’s value add, each partner knowing their role, and being open to shifts in how partners participate over time. While a partnership works in service of addressing an emerging [.] The post Try This: Narrow Your Partnership Focus appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
American Board of Clinical Social Work
JULY 29, 2024
Frequently in my consultation groups, I hear from therapists, “They just aren’t getting it.” They are referring to the couples they are treating who feel particularly frustrating to the therapist. “We’ve talked about the same things over and over again, and nothing is changing,” exclaims the exasperated therapist. I gently explain to the therapist that it’s not the couple who isn’t getting it–it’s all three of them in the room who haven’t gotten it–YET.
International Federation of Social Workers
JULY 4, 2024
The 36th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM), held on 24-25 May 2024, spotlighted the pressing global challenges faced by the health and social services workforce.
Community Care
JULY 3, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. A council found by an employment tribunal to have racially discriminated against a social worker has lodged a second challenge to the decision after losing its initial appeal. Leicester City Council has sought permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal after the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) last month rejected its challenge against a ruling that it had discriminated against Bindu Parma
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.
Beyond Advocacy
JULY 30, 2024
One of the toughest things about growing old is seeing family, friends, colleagues, and people you admire end their life journeys. It is a fate that awaits us all, but we are never prepared for it when we learn of the passing of someone we cherish. It is with sadness and gratitude that I recognize the lives of three very special people who impacted my life.
N.A.H
JULY 21, 2024
This post is the fifth of a seven-part series on understanding multipartiality in Intergroup Dialogue, as explained by Roger Fisher. In... The post Understanding Multipartiality in Intergroup Dialogue Part 5: Appreciative Inquiry appeared first on Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian.
Nicole Clark Consulting
JULY 2, 2024
Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. As your organization builds partnerships with other organizations, engaging the right partners is crucial to facilitating a process that’s mutually beneficial. The success of these partnerships hinges not just on the shared vision but also on the clarity and structures. One of the most effective ways [.
American Board of Clinical Social Work
JULY 30, 2024
What do prospective clients look for when seeking a new therapist? Credentials, education level, years of experience, and specialization are all important. But what about languages spoken, ethnicity, gender, clinician’s age, or their preferred pronouns? The practice setting is also important. It should reflect a professional, clean environment where clients feel comfortable, and the ambiance should be inviting and soothing.
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International Federation of Social Workers
JULY 27, 2024
La région Afrique de la FITS a le plaisir d’annoncer l’élection d’Abib Ndiaye, du Sénégal, en tant que nouveau vice-président.
Community Care
JULY 5, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Labour has returned to power with an overwhelming victory in the 2024 general election. With two more results due to come in, the party has won 412 seats, giving it a majority in the House of Commons of at least 174. Keir Starmer has become Labour’s first prime minister since Gordon Brown left office in 2010 and is now appointing his cabinet.
Shelter, Inc
JULY 18, 2024
Housing for girls and young women who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking is expected to open next year in Palatine. Read the Daily Herald article here. The post Daily Herald, July 17, 2024 first appeared on Shelter, Inc.
N.A.H
JULY 21, 2024
This post is the sixth of a seven-part series on understanding multipartiality in Intergroup Dialogue, as explained by Roger Fisher. In... The post Understanding Multipartiality in Intergroup Dialogue Part 6: Complicating Factors appeared first on Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian.
Nicole Clark Consulting
JULY 18, 2024
Try this activity and let me know how it goes for you. Inviting organizations to join a partnership requires strategizing on who to invite, articulating the partnership’s value add, each partner knowing their role, and being open to shifts in how partners participate over time. While a partnership works in service of addressing an emerging [.] The post Try This: Narrow Your Partnership’s Focus appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
Beyond Advocacy
JULY 11, 2024
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., family and friends of former Congressman Edolphus “Ed” Towns will gather at the Berean Baptist Church to celebrate 90 years of a life well lived. He will share his big day with his son, Darryl C. Towns, whose 63 rd birthday falls on the same day as his father’s. He is a longtime member of the church at 1635 Bergen Street in Brooklyn, New York, 11213.
International Federation of Social Workers
JULY 27, 2024
IFSW Africa Region is pleased to announce the election of Abib Ndiaye from Senegal as the new Vice President.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JULY 4, 2024
Welcome Message from Prof. Antoinette Lombard , IASSW President Prof. Prof. Antoinette Lombard , IASSW President (2024-2028) Download message in text : [link] Message from Prof. Annamaria Campanini, Immediate Past President IASSW The post Message from IASSW President first appeared on International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW).
Relias
JULY 2, 2024
What are virtual nursing and telehealth? Virtual nursing and telehealth are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings. Telehealth is a broader term that encompasses the use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely. Virtual nursing is a subset of telehealth. Telehealth includes telemedicine, which is the diagnosis and treatment of patients via video or phone, as well as other services, such as remote patient monitoring, health education, and dat
N.A.H
JULY 21, 2024
This post is the seventh of a seven-part series on understanding multipartiality in Intergroup Dialogue, as explained by Roger Fisher. In... The post Understanding Multipartiality in Intergroup Dialogue Part 7: Frequently Asked Questions appeared first on Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian.
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