April, 2021

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Introducing our new @SWVirtualPal student co-hosts

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Social Work Virtual Pal (#SWVirutal Pal) is a global and virtual community of practice for the social work profession, that digitizes the practice of having a pen pal for professional learning and networking. This community focuses on connection and collaboration among social work practitioners, students, and educators to offer the profession an opportunity to harness its collective knowledge for the greater good.

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Incubator for Mental Health Research

Martin Webber

The Incubator for Mental Health Research offers practical advice, connections and career development opportunities for aspiring researchers in mental health.

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Why Did It Take Me So Long To Accept My Mental Health Medication?

Beautiful Voyager

Photo by Vladislav Babienko. And is accepting medication different than taking it? Attention to details has never been one of my strengths. It may come as a surprise (or not) for some people; having held various marketing management positions during my career. I believe that somehow, with extra efforts, I’ve been able to pay attention to the small stuff when needed.

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A Message From Special Commission to Advocate Macro Practice In Social Work

Network for Social Work Management

Dear members of the Special Commission: CSWE just announced that ballots for the 2021 are open! If you are a current CSWE member, check your email for your ballot. We encourage you to review the below candidates’ statements about macro practice before you vote. -The Special Commission. For those who are members of CSWE, get. Read more » The post A Message From Special Commission to Advocate Macro Practice In Social Work appeared first on The Network for Social Work Management.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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Escaping Victimhood

Untipsy Teacher

Dear Readers, Mr. UT is making dinner, as he does every night, and I am writing. We are still walking almost every day, and we actually ate in a restaurant and had pancakes! I will be flying to see a friend in Arizona next week! I am a bit nervous about flying still, but I want to get out and try it, as I am fully vaccinated and so is my friend. One of the best things I have learned, and am still learning in recovery, as well as from therapy, is how to stop feeling like a victim of life.

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My First Caseload in 1976: Margaret & her 40 cats

The Masked AMHP

Social work has changed a lot since I started in 1976, in many ways for the better, in some ways for the worse.Back in 1976 the local social services office would receive a request for assistance, the case would be allocated to a social worker – and, er, that was about it.

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Unicorn pets and other considerations

Martin Webber

Personalising care plans and collaboration is important in crisis planning in early intervention in psychosis teams.

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Blurt Education Programme: School Staff Supporter

Blurt It Out

Blurt Education Programme: School Staff Supporter We’re a social enterprise dedicated to helping those affected by depression Our education programme is an exciting branch of our work. We partner with primary schools, helping to provide mental health education to young people from the age of four to eleven. To support student wellbeing, we also need.

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Public Perceptions of Marijuana Use, Legalization, and Community Health Risks:

inSocialWork

Stella Resko, PhD., Jennifer Ellis. In this episode, our guests Dr. Stella Resko and Jennifer Ellis discuss differences in federal and state policy pertaining to marijuana use, the topic of legalization, and positive and negative attitudes towards marijuana use. They consider public health risks and safety concerns associated with marijuana use, including implications pertaining to perceived cannabis potency, health care utilization, driving ability, and employee safety.

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He Died Waiting: Learning the Lessons – a Bereaved Mother’s View of Mental Health Services

The Critical Blog

by Caroline Aldridge. Caroline Aldridge, a social work lecturer, bereaved mother, and independent author, has written and self-published a book, He Died Waiting , with a purpose. She invites readers into her world in the hope of changing peoples’ hearts and minds and provoking positive change. Her personal and professional perspectives are cleaved together in a rich account of lived experience.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

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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How to Become an AMHP 2: The Interview

The Masked AMHP

This video focuses on preparing for the interview for an AMHP course. AMHP courses are almost invariably only open to employees of local authorities or mental health trusts. Even before having an interview, a candidate has to fulfil certain requirements. As an example, the local authority who approved me stipulates that, as well as having at least 2 years’ post qualification experience, your.

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Leah’s Story: A Helping Hand Prevents Neglect

Shelter, Inc

Child neglect, a form of child abuse, can be defined as not meeting a child’s needs in any of four areas: physical, medical, emotional, or educational. Yet, some of a child’s needs, like food and shelter, are more obvious than others. Until babies come with instruction books, parenting skills need to be learned. Some learn from their parents or other family members.

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Social Work Research Podcast

Martin Webber

Introducing the Social Work Research Podcast.

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Why picking up the phone to make a psychology appointment is hard…

Lawson Psychology

Thinking about making an appointment with a psychologist? Finding it hard? The post Why picking up the phone to make a psychology appointment is hard… appeared first on Lawson Clinical Psychology.

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MSW 2021 Olive Crest Easter Basket Drive!

The Advocate

On Saturday, March 27 th , our master of social work students in the Love Thy Neighborhood (LTN) student group gathered donations and assembled Easter baskets for the kids in Olive Crest’s care. Olive Crest is a foster and adoption agency committed to caring for abused and neglected children. They are “dedicated to preventing child abuse, to treating and educating at-risk children and to preserving the family… ‘One life at a Time’”. .

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Anti-racism in Social Work 2021: Patiently Waiting

The Critical Blog

By Wayne Reid. BASW England, Professional Officer, Social Worker & Anti-racism Visionary. This article represents my personal perspectives and not the views or sentiments of my employer or any other organisation. ‘Outlaw wisdom’. Question – What does ‘Megxit’’, the KCMG medal and the Social Work professional standards all have in common?

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How to Become an AMHP 1

The Masked AMHP

People often post on the Masked AMHP Facebook Mental Health Forum to ask what is entailed in becoming an Approved Mental Health Professional. Here, then, are some guidelines about the process. Who is eligible to become an AMHP? In order to be eligible to train as an AMHP, you have to be a qualified professional.

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Free Mental Health Webinars, April 2021

Social Work.Career

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Mental Health Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring 45 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 […]. The post Free Mental Health Webinars, April 2021 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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Barefoot Social Workers Reach Remote Areas of China with Child Protection Services

Social Service Workforce

by Save the Children China Country Office. Save the Children China Country Office offers special thanks for contributions and support from: Wenhui and his colleagues, Cangyuan County Civil Affairs Bureau, Cangyuan Women’s Federation, Danjia Township in Cangyuan and Yongwu village in Danjia Towship.

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Chief Social Workers for Adults present their annual report for 2020/21

Social Work With Adults

"In 2020, the pandemic meant we had to move from offices and bases to our bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens to work.". Challenges and changes. The Chief Social Workers for Adults annual report 2021 is our opportunity to look back over the last year and reflect on the progress made on the priorities set out in last year’s plan and to celebrate our collective achievements.

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Manual for the Evaluation of Psychological Treatments Using the Tolin Criteria

Society of Clinical Psychology

The SCP Committee on Science and Practice has put together a “Manual for the Evaluation of Psychological Treatments Using the Tolin Criteria.” We’re hoping this will help standardize and streamline the EST evaluation process. osf.io/8hcsz The post Manual for the Evaluation of Psychological Treatments Using the Tolin Criteria first appeared on Society of Clinical Psychology.

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Generosity

Untipsy Teacher

Dear Readers, Mr. UT and I are now fully vaccinated, and I am slowly making my way back into the world. I actually met a real life fully vaccinated friend for coffee, and it was just delightful. I went to another yoga class, which was way too hard for me, but I loved it anyway. I walked with and hugged another friend. I have plans to lead an outside yoga class with my close neighbor children.

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Log Cabin: Guided Visualisation Relaxation Exercise

The Masked AMHP

This is a 30 minute guided visualisation exercise It includes ambient natural sounds of forest rain. The exercise has no wake up ending, and may assist with sleep.When I worked in a Community Mental Health Team, I used to run relaxation sessions and produced several relaxation exercises for distribution on CD. This is one of them. It features natural ambient sounds, and is specifically designed.

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April Alcohol Awareness Month: Three Ways Social Workers Can Help Reduce Risky Drinking

NASW Foundation

High-risk drinking among women has increased significantly over the past decade, and the coronavirus pandemic seems to have made the problem worse. A recent study in JAMA Network Open.

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Depression – Breaking Out of the Cocoon and Thinking You've Failed

A Splintered Mind

Sometimes we can be so fixated upon the finish line that we miss how far we’ve already come. © Alan Watson Featherstone Ah, if I hear another commercial on the radio with a smooth-talking announcer earnestly pretending their company cares about me during these “unprecedented times”, I may puke. I’ve moved way beyond that acid reflux-ish moment where my stomach’s contents race to my mouth to voice their opinion.

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Personal Safety for Social Care and Health Staff

The Critical Blog

The recent tragic events involving Sarah Everard brought into sharp focus the potential risks affecting women in particular. It also reminded me of the risks facing social workers in the course of their daily task visiting children and families in the community. Hopefully the easing of lockdown restrictions will enable social workers to engage in more face to face work.

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Speaking Against Police Injustice - Anjanette Young, LCSW

Doin' The Work

Episode 40 Guest: Anjanette Young, LCSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. www.dointhework.com. Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify. Follow on Twitter & Instagram , Like on Facebook. Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript. Check out the new Doin’ The Work Collection of hoodies, tees, mugs, and tote bags!

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Endocannabinoids and Mental Health

Counselor Toolbox podcast

~ Explore the role of the endocannabinoid system in ~ Mood disorders ~ Cognitive disorders ~ Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders ~ Pain ~ Stress ~ Explore the role of the endocannabinoid system in ~ Mood disorders ~ Cognitive disorders ~ Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders ~ Pain ~ Stress

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Coping With Bad Mental Health Days When We Live Alone

Blurt It Out

Those of us who live alone face some unique challenges when it comes to coping with bad mental health days. We don’t have the option of asking a partner to sort the dishwasher for us, or asking a housemate if they’d mind making us a cuppa. However, there are things we can do to make. The post Coping With Bad Mental Health Days When We Live Alone appeared first on The Blurt Foundation.

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Show Pride in the Profession with a Professional Social Worker Pin!

NASW Foundation

The NASW Social Work Pin Program enables social workers to show pride and commitment to the profession at the same time they support our National Social Work Public Education Campaign. The .

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4 State-Specific Factors That Affect a Child’s Wellbeing

KVC

What does a child need to thrive? Most people know that children need shelter, food and love to be happy and healthy, but there’s more to consider. Overall child wellbeing can be affected by the child’s own personality and those around them like their family and community. But larger systemic trends in their home state also have a direct impact on children’s wellbeing.

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When and How to Consult a Psychologist

Psychological Health Care

Are you struggling with a mental health challenge and considering if you should consult a psychologist or seek other help? You’re not alone. The coronavirus pandemic, natural disasters and emergencies across Australia have seen greater awareness of achieving and maintaining good metal health, along with focused national messaging on the importance of getting help when you need it.

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Child and Elder Abuse Prevention

Counselor Toolbox podcast

~ Define the three types of prevention ~ Review risk factors for abuse ~ Identify strategies for preventing abuse and neglect ~ Discuss reasons prevention programs fail 3 Types of Prevention ~ Primary: Keep it from happening ~ Secondary: Prevent worsening ~ Caregiver: Verbally abusive or neglectful caregiver ~ Child or Elder: Anxiety, depression, low self esteem ~ Tertiary: Prevent additional issues ~ Define the three types of prevention ~ Review risk factors for abuse ~ Identify strategies for

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills and 12-Steps

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives - The Goal of ACT - What is Mindfulness? - How Does ACT Differ from Other Mindfulness-based Approaches? - What is Unique to Act? - Destructive Normality - Experiential Avoidance - Therapeutic Interventions - Confronting the Agenda - Control is the Problem, Not the Solution - Six Core Principles of ACT Objectives - The Goal of ACT - What is Mindfulness?

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives - Why was DBT created - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation - Identify DBT assumptions about clients and therapists - Explore skills to help clients learn - Distress Tolerance - Emotional Regulation - Interpersonal Effectiveness Objectives - Why was DBT created - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation - Identify DBT assumptions about clients and therapists - Explore skills to help clients learn - Distress Tolerance - Emotional Regulation - Interpersonal Effectiveness

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