Relias

JULY 25, 2023

At the beginning of 2020, we never could have imagined that the development of a vaccine for a virus would be the highlight of our year. It gives us all hope for a better future in life after COVID-19. Some of the other hardships we endured that year also brought hope for positive changes in the behavioral health landscape. Through all the extraordinary challenges of 2020, we learned much that can serve us moving forward.

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Social Care

JULY 25, 2023

"[There is] a consensus among registered managers and other groups that there are gaps in the digital skills of the workforce." [Image created by freepik.com ] Confidence boost When technology is embedded seamlessly into care and support services, it can be transformative: helping people to live happy, fulfilled lives in their homes and communities.

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Community Care

JULY 25, 2023

Three councils have been selected to test giving responsibility for child protection cases to specialist social workers. Dorset, Lincolnshire and Wolverhampton will also trial merging targeted early help with child in need teams within a new family help service, as part of the Department for Education (DfE’s) proposed children’s social care reforms.

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 27, 2023

Earlier this week, I wrote about should statements, what they look like and what we can do about them. While writing the post, I realized I’ve learned a lot about should statements and should thinking, and how to manage it. That said, here are five helpful things to remember when you’re trying to reframe should statements. Notice when you use should statements One of the key parts of overcoming a mental health challenge is self-awareness.

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Gary Direnfeld

JULY 24, 2023

I graduated with my Master of Social Work degree in 1985. The first job I landed was with a Children’s Aid Society (child protection services). When I was hired I was told by my supervisor that workers were paired off to cover each other’s caseload in the event of illness or absence. Then I was told the worker I was paired with was on long term disability and I would be responsible for her caseload on top of mine.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 28, 2023

On July 20, 2023, the National Association of Socials Workers, including our Missouri Chapter, requested Missouri Governor Parson grant clemency to Johnny Johnson, who is scheduled to be executed by the State of Missouri on Tuesday August 1, 2023. Johnson’s case is particularly concerning given his extensive documented history of mental illness, learning disabilities, abuse, and trauma.

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 25, 2023

Over the years, I’ve learned a number of words, phrases and definitions that have helped me understand my own mental health. Some of these are connected to mental illness or medicine, while others are connected to mental wellness. In this recurring series, I break down some of the mental health terms I’ve learned over the years. Today, I’ll be breaking down should statements : what they are, what they look like and what we can do about them.

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Social Work With Adults

JULY 27, 2023

Lyn Romeo: I am delighted to introduce Dr Claire Bates as the guest blogger today. Claire and co-author Sue Sharples have created a fantastic piece of work to support best practice, making sure sexuality and relationship needs are appropriately addressed and rights upheld. It's an excellent resource! CQC guidance: “Providers need to understand the importance of enabling people to manage their sexuality needs.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 28, 2023

We are happy to announce that on Monday July 24, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court in Pueblo v. Haas (by a 5-2 decision), ruled in our favor of granting unmarried people in same-sex relationships the right to seek custody and parenting time with their children even if there was no genetic connection. In this decision the Michigan Supreme Court overruled a previous holding that refused to apply the equitable-parent doctrine to same-sex couples who were unable to wed.

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Community Care

JULY 28, 2023

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Racism is driving black and minority ethnic social workers out of permanent local authority posts into agency work, research with over 1,000 practitioners has found. Minoritised staff in London and the South East said they felt forced to leave council posts because of “poor experiences, lack of support and economic necessity”, said the report of the 2022-23 Big Listen survey, ca

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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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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 23, 2023

The Massachusetts Legislature needs to step in and provide the funding to make the approach taken by the Family Preservation Project available in every case. That will require finally standing up to the state’s Fearmonger-in-Chief There’s a new program underway that is exactly what children need in a state where they are torn from their families at a rate 60% percent above the national average.

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National Casa Gal

JULY 27, 2023

On May 18, Georgia CASA celebrated 100% coverage of the state at an event with program leaders, partners, and donors. Read More. The post Georgia CASA celebrates 100% statewide coverage, with CASA Programs in all 159 counties appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) on May 18 reintroduced the Democracy Restoration Act (DRA), federal legislation that seeks to restore voting rights in federal elections to the millions of disenfranchised Americans who have been released from prison and are living in the community but are still denied the right to vote. Cardin and his 25 or more original Senate co-sponsors must be applauded for seeking to right an egregious wrong that denies millions of Americans -disproportionately Black and Latino ̵

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Community Care

JULY 25, 2023

The government must phase in its standards regime for currently unregulated care placements to avoid a “catastrophic” loss of provision, after a study found 20% of existing beds were set to close. The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) issued the warning after a report published last week found several providers of semi-independent placements for 16- and 17-year-old looked-after children and care leavers were planning to shut beds because of the introduction

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 28, 2023

KABB-TV in San Antonio reported this week on the tragic death of 16-year-old Mia Morales who died in a car crash after running away from a makeshift foster care placement. It’s remarkable how many tragic failings of Texas foster care – and the failed attempt to fix it with a McLawsuit – are illustrated by this one case. ● Mia’s mother says she gave up the girl and her other children for adoption nine years ago because she thought they would be safe.

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The New Social Worker

JULY 27, 2023

Understanding ethics in social work isn’t as simple as taking a class and learning everything you need to know. The story of Maria illustrates the complexity.

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Social Care

JULY 28, 2023

"Many of you will already be drawing up winter capacity plans." [Image ctrated by freepik.com ] Never too early to plan It’s not even autumn (although you’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise, given the changeable weather) but already, thoughts turn to winter and our readiness, as care and health professionals, to deliver the support our communities need as service pressures mount.

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CAPC

JULY 27, 2023

Legislation allocates $12 million for a new palliative care research program at NIH.

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Living Sober

JULY 25, 2023

You know that thing when you go away for the weekend and you want to make it ‘special’ so you get ‘special’ booze (i.e.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 25, 2023

● New England Public Media has an excellent story about how Massachusetts is piloting the most promising innovation in the country for safely reducing needless foster care. There’s a link to the story in this NCCPR Blog post – in which I discuss who is trying to undermine the program. (If you know Massachusetts “child welfare” you know the answer.) Two stories illustrate that there’s no such thing as “Minnesota nice” if you’re poor, and especially if your poor and nonwhite.

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The Guardian

JULY 27, 2023

Judge says Home Office may only use housing arrangement for ‘very short periods in true emergency situations’ UK politics live – latest updates The Home Office’s “routine” housing of unaccompanied child asylum seekers in hotels is unlawful, the high court has ruled. The charity Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (Ecpat) brought legal action against the government department over the practice of housing unaccompanied youngsters in hotels, claiming the arrangements were not fit for purpose.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) on May 18 reintroduced the Democracy Restoration Act (DRA), federal legislation that seeks to restore voting rights in federal elections to the millions of disenfranchised Americans who have been released from prison and are living in the community but are still denied the right to vote. Cardin and his 25 or more original Senate co-sponsors must be applauded for seeking to right an egregious wrong that denies millions of Americans -disproportionately Black and Latino ̵

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Social Workers Speak

JULY 28, 2023

Diane Elze honored as an NASW Social Work Pioneer University of Buffalo The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has named Diane E. Elze, PhD, associate professor emeritus in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, a “Social Work Pioneer,” one of the profession’s highest honors. The NASW Social Work Pioneers program honors members of the social work profession who have contributed to the profession’s evolution and enrichment.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 27, 2023

If your loved one demonstrates signs of compulsive gambling, you’re likely familiar with the cycle of lies, half-truths, and distortion of facts that come with this condition. If you’re unsure if your loved one has a gambling addiction, one of the signs that the behavior has become more than a casual occurrence includes lying about their gambling.

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Michigan Social Work

JULY 27, 2023

Professors Shawna Lee and Andy Grogan-Kaylor have been awarded a grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development for the Global Families project. Their project will use data from over 520,000 families in 57 low- and middle-income countries to examine the similarities and differences in parenting and child development, and the effects of social factors, including parental physical abuse and violent norms and crimes, worldwide.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Update on Johnny Johnson Clemency Request The National Association of Social Workers (“NASW”), including our Missouri Chapter, on July 20, 2023 requested Missouri Governor Parson grant clemency to Johnny Johnson, who was scheduled to be executed on Tuesday August 1, 2023. Missouri’s 8th Circuit Court granted Johnny Johnson a stay of execution on July 29, which was a great win.

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Social Care

JULY 27, 2023

Gareth Williams: "My social care superpower is my ability to empower others and recognise the true value of their capabilities and future potential." [Image created by freepik.com ] The power to transform lives I was so proud to launch Cygnet Social Care ’s #SocialCareSuperpower campaign earlier this year, highlighting the incredible people who work across our social care services and who strive every day to make a positive difference to those in need of support.

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Social Work Awards

JULY 27, 2023

Finalists for the Awards Seventeen inspiring social workers, teams and organisations from across England have been recognised for their contribution to the profession after winning the top awards at the national Social Worker of the Year Awards on Friday 04 November. After a busy couple of months, judging for the 18 Award categories has just finished, with one judge describing this year’s entries as “some of the most heart-warming and inspiring practice” they have seen to date.

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Michigan Social Work

JULY 27, 2023

Assistant Professor Fernanda Cross spoke with WEMU about the Latinx Teen Empowerment Group at Ypsilanti Community High School. Cross’ research focusing on Latinx immigrants in southeast Michigan lead to the program, which provides small group therapy in Spanish to support mental health and create community. The digital news magazine Concentrate has a companion story to the radio conversation.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JULY 25, 2023

Dates: October 5th, 6th & 7th, 2023. Mode: Hybrid Official languages: Spanish-English PURPOSE To promote spaces for dialogue and reflection from the diverse insights and contributions of Social Work. Regarding the social research, intervention, and innovation towards inequalities, and global and local social conflicts within complex context, that challenge our disciplinary, formative and professional cornerstones.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Gambling disorder is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. The disorder can damage lives, tear families apart and lead to significant financial losses. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) lists the signs, diagnosis criteria, specifications and treatment options for anyone with a gambling disorder.

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Social Care

JULY 25, 2023

I am incredibly humbled and honoured to have been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for my contributions to personalisation, disability, social care, and health policy. This blog is a reflection of my journey and an exploration of why it is crucial to recognise people involved in social care, those with lived experience, the dedicated people who support them, and the Global Majority.

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Michigan Social Work

JULY 25, 2023

Professor William Elliott III had an in-depth discussion with CBS News Detroit about President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness program. “For those who have received a degree and come out with debt, this is going to strengthen the return on the degree,” he said. “The money they are making from having gone to college will benefit them far more by not having all this debt on them for really years and years — decades even.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JULY 25, 2023

Dates: October 5th, 6th & 7th, 2023. Mode: Hybrid Official languages: Spanish-English PURPOSE To promote spaces for dialogue and reflection from the diverse insights and contributions of Social Work. Regarding the social research, intervention, and innovation towards inequalities, and global and local social conflicts within complex context, that challenge our disciplinary, formative and professional cornerstones.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 25, 2023

If only you were half as creative about actually helping families The public and private “child welfare” agencies that institutionalize children never want to actually say they’re institutionalizing children. So they’ve come up with a variety of euphemisms. The institutions are “residential treatment centers” or “shelters.” They have “cottages” so they’re “home-like.

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