Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By Courteney Stuart When Brenda Mitchell’s 31-year-old son Kenneth was gunned down outside an Illinois bar in 2005, she took on the role of raising his three young children amid her own devastation. “I truly learned firsthand the impact on families as well as communities of gun violence victims. It does not stop with the date of impact,” says Mitchell, who suffered a series of physical ailments induced by grief in the years after her loss.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

When you invest in yourself and your personal growth, you enhance your life by taking responsibility of your future and happiness. What is Personal Development or Personal Growth? Personal growth or personal development involves self-reflecting and identifying areas of improvement in your life, which can then enhance all aspects of your life for you to become more effective.

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My Brains Not Broken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

CW: This post discusses suicide and suicide-related topics. In case you didn’t know, September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the United States. Every year, I do my best to use this month as an opportunity to share information, statistics and resources related to suicide prevention. Suicide is not only an extremely serious topic, but a public health issue.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? You also asked other burning questions … Whether you’re contemplating a career in these fields or simply curious about the intricate facets of human behaviour and social work, this is the place to start. In this article, we’ll explore the educational pathways, from bachelor’s degrees to masters programmes, that pave the way for careers as social workers and psychologists.

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

By Tim Spencer-Lane Determining the ordinary residence of a service user is sometimes a highly contested matter. This is mainly because ordinary residence will normally determine which local authority is responsible for arranging and funding a person’s care plan. Under section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) there is the added ingredient that the person cannot be charged for services and therefore the costs for the relevant local authority are often higher.

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Gary Direnfeld

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Soon after returning to the classroom, elementary teachers in Ontario will be voting to go on strike. Doug Ford’s government through Stephen Lecce, the Minister of Education will be spinning tales hoping to pit parents against educators. Don’t fall for it. All you have to do is step into a few schools to see the state of disrepair, crowded classrooms and students whose supplies are often provided by the teachers themselves from their very own salary.

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Nnatasha Tracy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There are many truths about suicide that are important to understand. If you or a loved one have attempted suicide, you are concerned for a loved one about suicide , or have had a loved one die of suicide, there's a lot to be said, and people are often scared about saying it. This fear leads to silence, and silence on this topic is painful and can be deadly.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

From 2000-2021, suicide rates increased by 36% in the United States. In 2020, suicide was the second cause of death among people aged 10 to 14 and the third leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 24. An issue that has gone largely unexplored until recently, however, is the alarming rise of suicide rates among Black youth and the general state of mental health in this group.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

If you are a hospice chaplain in need of polishing up your visit documentation, this is a webinar for you. This webinar will be on Monday September 25th at 10:00am Central Standard Time. The registration fee is only $45.The most scrutinized area for hospices by the U.S.

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Prosper Health Collective

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The concept of the 5 C’s first came to my attention in the book ‘What your child knew about ADHD’ by Dr Sharon Saline and while it was aimed at parents of ADHD children, it is a concept that I often deliver in many sessions with parents. The aim of the 5 C’s is to promote not only harmony in the house but also promote the idea self-determination and strengths in children.

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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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The Guardian

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Anthony Mbare found his tied visa put him at mercy of his bosses. He is one of thousands who have come to plug shortages in adult social care It is a bitter November night and Anthony Mbare is shivering in a car in rural Wiltshire, south-west England, waiting to see his next client. It’s 3C and he has been here for almost two hours but he cannot turn on the heater because the car battery might die.

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Nicole Clark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. It’s been a while since I’ve touched on a consulting-specific topic, and this month’s Ask Nicole touches on something I’ve been noticing over the past year. Why do nonprofits hire consultants? Specifically, why do nonprofits hire multiple consultants at the same time? From a [.] The post Ask Nicole: We’ve Hired Too Many Consultants appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

● When children are torn from everyone they know and love, the emotional trauma is enormous. It is made even worse if the children can’t even visit their parents. Yet in Hawaii, Honolulu Civil Beat reports , children can be cut off from so much as seeing their parents unless the parents confess to abuse or neglect – even if they never abused or neglected the child.

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Prosper Health Collective

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Secure attachment between children and at least one of their primary caregivers has been established as one of the best scientific predictors of long-term positive outcomes for children including those relating to mental health, self-esteem, relationships, self-reliance and independence. A secure attachment means that children know that their needs will be met by an attuned caregiver and that their caregiver will be emotionally available to ‘be with’ them when needed.

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Living Sober

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

"Managing the cravings and triggers to drink were the hardest part. That Friday night feeling, week-ends, not being able to numb difficult emotions.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This webinar will explore Child Development Accounts (CDAs) as an asset-building policy innovation. CDAs invest in all children for their future development. The SEED for Oklahoma Kids (SEED OK) policy experiment is applied CDA research with important findings and policy influence. Speakers will share insights from SEED OK research design, implementation, and results; assess policy impacts in the United States and other countries; and conclude with a global vision for CDA policy.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By Courteney Stuart When Brenda Mitchell’s 31-year-old son Kenneth was gunned down outside an Illinois bar in 2005, she took on the role of raising his three young children amid her own devastation. “I truly learned firsthand the impact on families as well as communities of gun violence victims. It does not stop with the date of impact,” says Mitchell, who suffered a series of physical ailments induced by grief in the years after her loss.

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Prosper Health Collective

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Being a parent is a complicated role. It can sometimes feel like the best job in the world and other times feel overwhelming and as though we are failing at it. There are so many balls to juggle, so many competing demands, that it can feel very confusing a t times. For example, How do I respond to my children i n an emotionally aware manner and also place limits on their behaviour?

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, what is a social worker home visit checklist? A social worker home visit checklist serves as a comprehensive guide for social workers conducting home visits to assess the holistic health and well-being of their clients. These guidelines are essential to ensure that home visits are conducted consistently, professionally, and thoroughly. To be effective, a home visit checklist for social workers should encompass a wide range of critical areas, including an evaluation of the client’

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. She was born and raised in Pike County, Alabama and is the youngest of 4 siblings. Emily has been working in the field of Social work for a total of 13 years. She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023.

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Social Workers Speak

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Heather Lusk is a member of NASW-HI: Breakthrough Therapies Task Force Signals New Era of Wellness and Resilience Office of the Governor of Hawai’i The Office of Wellness and Resilience announces the establishment of the Breakthrough Therapies Task Force , which aims to assist the state in expanding therapeutic access to two key substances: MDMA (3,4-methyl​enedioxy​methamphetamine) and psilocybin, both of which received “breakthrough therapy” status by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in

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Untipsy Teacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Hello Dear Blog Friends! Just a note to let you know, I am celebrating 9 years today! The biggest help for me was support from anywhere I could find it! Mr. UT has been my main support! We are both 70 now, , and recently had our 47th wedding anniversary! We were high school sweethearts, so we’ve been together for 52 years! My knee is still getting stronger!

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Preparing for interview questions you may be asked during a social work interview is vital. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” — Benjamin Franklin As Benjamin Franklin has highlighted; preparation is essential for success. This holds true for interviews as well, where you are likely to outshine others tomorrow by preparing today. Interview Questions Every Social Worker Must Know (Adult Services) TIP #1 –Prior to applying for a social worker role, it is vital that you understand

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Natasha A. Stapleton is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Social Work, class of 2016. Since graduating, Natasha began her employment with CREC – Capitol Region Education Council, where she started her career as a School Social Worker. In this role, Natasha works with a variety of students and families helping to support a variety of social and emotional needs.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If you are a hospice chaplain in need of polishing up your IDG/CARE PLAN documentation, this is a webinar for you. This webinar will be on Monday, September 18th at 9:00am Central Standard Time. The registration fee is only $40.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

What are some powerful feeling drained quotes that capture the essence of feeling fatigued, and how can we draw inspiration from them to overcome moments of exhaustion in our lives? In the whirlwind of social work’s challenges, our minds can often feel like tired engines, running on fumes. It’s a familiar feeling, isn’t it? The exhaustion that comes from hard work, the weight of responsibilities, and the unceasing demands of our social work career can leave us emotionally drain

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. She was born and raised in Pike County, Alabama and is the youngest of 4 siblings. Emily has been working in the field of Social work for a total of 13 years. She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Jo Hockley Since the 1960s there has been an increasing interest in the psychosocial aspects of end of life care. It could be argued that it has been the hospice movement that has helped to emphasize the importance not only of holistic care of patients but also extending that care to the family.

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The Guardian

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

There are better ways to support care home residents, such as improving conditions for staff, writes Chris Phillipson Your report ( ‘It’s almost magical’: how robotic pets are helping UK care home residents, 1 September ) made for depressing reading. Some 70% of residents in care homes do indeed have some form of dementia or severe memory problems. Evidence that they can be helped by interaction with robotic dogs, cats and seals is mixed, to say the least.

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Social Service Workforce

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Written by Wossen Aman, Tesfaye Deksisa and Wendwesen Endale from the Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA)

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Trel completed his undergraduate studies at Southern Connecticut State University in Political Science (2018); he founded the SCSU-Juvenile justice/Youth Expo as the SCSU-NAACP Juvenile Justice Chair (2015) and continue to lead those efforts later in the chapter as the 1st Vice President. Trel is also a Founder of the Brotherhood, Scholarship and Excellence, a collegiate mentoring program aimed at holding minorities young men accountable to graduate on time at SCSU.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Read the report here. Colorado takes children from their parents at a rate 30% above the national average – and some counties have rates of child removal that are even worse, according to a report released today by a national child advocacy organization. Colorado also uses what experts consider the worst form of substitute care – group homes and institutions – at a rate 33% above the national average, while using the least harmful form of foster care, kinship foster care, at a rate 30% below the

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Abuse Survivor

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In the journey of life, we all encounter moments of self-doubt, anxiety, and negative self-talk. These experiences are a shared part of our human existence, but they need not define our reality or chip away at our self-worth. Enter two powerful tools: mindfulness and self-compassion. These practices can help us redirect negative self-talk and foster a more positive inner dialogue.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Dr. Saul Ebema There was a time when I visited a hospice patient. The family seemed concerned that he had withdrawn himself from a lot of family activities. Mr. J used to be very outgoing but as his illness progressed, he begun to withdraw from a lot of social activities.

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