Social Work Futures

JUNE 1, 2022

One of the relevant steps in trying to think about what “social work of the future” might look like, is to rigorously map out what some of the issues, signals and drivers of change for the profession are right now. Then, one might think about them in combinations – and imagine how these will interact with other larger force (different political climates for example) as time moves forward.

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 28, 2022

It may be the biggest, but not the first stressful event in my life, my impending open heart surgery. With those prior events, I have had episodic/situational anxiety. What works for me in terms of managing the fear/dread of overwhelming situations is remembering the transient nature of these circumstances. One way or another, things change and those issues will be addressed.

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Community Care

MAY 31, 2022

By Mithran Samuel and Charlotte Goddard. The care review’s plans to tackle the shortage of suitable care placements risk increasing costs and bureaucracy and making decision-making more remote from children and young people. That was the verdict of sector bodies representing councils, private providers and children and young people in relation to last week’s final report from the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 31, 2022

Every year when I reach the end of Mental Health Awareness Month , I try to reflect. I reflect on mental health in the state of my community, my city and my country, and I wonder if anything has happened this month that could lead to substantial change. This year, I have to say I’m a little discouraged. I know I’m usually a little more positive about mental health awareness, but after this month it seems like we have so much of it backwards.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

Getty Images. We write this letter to LGBTQIA2S+ kids and youth to express deep gratitude that you exist, because our world would be incomplete without you. We honor the richness of your authenticity and openly proclaim that you are perfect exactly as you are. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”.

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 30, 2022

When someone tells you of their pain, just listen. Do not try to solve or suggest they will get through it or ask to look at the bright side. While it appears helpful, it is actually diminishing the experience of the person who as a result, may feel more immersed in their distress, not less. It can inadvertently suggest their issue is not so significant when to them, it is.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 2, 2022

When it comes to mental health, one of the things that is discussed a lot is stigma. The stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness comes up a lot in this space, and it’s something that can become impossible to ignore. But as much as people bring it up when we talk about mental health, the stigma continues to exist and cause harm to people who experience mental illness or other mental health challenges.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Getty Images. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. The shooting of 13 people in Buffalo of whom ten perished by an avowed white supremacist was a tragedy waiting to happen. The fact that 11 of the 13 victims were Black was no mistake. The victims were targeted in a planned and calculated attack by a white supremacist radicalized into becoming a member of national racist and anti-Semitic hate groups.

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 1, 2022

Technology has changed many things for the better. However, as with most things, the presence of technology presents a side that is less than benign. Used in the wrong ways, it can—and does—cause harm to our communities.

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Community Care

MAY 31, 2022

By Patrick Grafton-Green and Mithran Samuel. Councils would require an “unfeasible” increase in adult social work numbers to implement the government’s care reforms unless they change systems, according to a report last week. English authorities would need to carry out an estimated 105,000 extra Care Act assessments a year because of an influx of self-funders into the system on the back of the reforms, which are due to be fully implemented in October 2023, found the study by t

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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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Relias

JUNE 2, 2022

Workplace violence is an all-too-common problem in healthcare, and the recent shooting in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital complex serves as the latest tragic example. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor, the rate of serious workplace violence incidents was, on average, more than four times higher in healthcare than in private industry between 2002 and 2013.

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Gateway Foundation

MAY 30, 2022

Summertime, with its longer days and pleasant weather, usually means more outdoor events and parties. From pool parties to weddings and backyard BBQs, these events often have one thing in common — alcohol. While alcohol and summertime socialization may go hand in hand for many individuals, this combination can prove tempting for people recovering from addiction.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JUNE 3, 2022

Photo: Ana Radulescu is welcomed by the children of the Kamenets Podisk District “Friends you are incredible We admire your warm hearts and openness to our people every day. Your support inspires victory in such a difficult time. Ukrainians appreciate your every courageous speech, every charitable step, every post on social networks that spreads the […].

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Getty Images. By Marisa Markowitz, LMSW, CASAC-T. When students leave the halls of academia and decide to venture on their first social work job, there is trepidation. Will I be able to cut it? Do my skills align with the amount of knowledge I gained in school? Students must decide what type of social worker they want to become, and where they would like to work.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JUNE 1, 2022

Snap Out of It! is talking to Christina McCarthy of One Mind at Work , the leading brain health nonprofit committed to healing the lives of people impacted by brain illness and injury through global, collaborative action. Christina is going to talk about both the moral and the business case for making workplaces accessible to those with mental illness and how her past experiences have driven her to care deeply about mental illness.

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The New Social Worker

MAY 30, 2022

Ozark, The Dropout, and Anatomy of a Scandal offer a unified warning of what can and does go wrong in today’s world. Read our analysis in Vital Topics: Social Work & Film.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JUNE 2, 2022

The IFSW-AP UN Representatives, including Dr. Wilaiporn Kotbungkair (Thailand), Dr. Sebastian Cordoba (Australia), and Mr. Kim Sug Pyo (South Korea), attended the 78th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) held at UNCC Bangkok and online during 23–27 May 2022. This event is an auspicious occasion as ESCAP is […].

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 31, 2022

← Surviving low self esteem. Today, most of us are sitting with a grief that is alternatively causing us to rage, weep, dread, and surrender to negativity. A gunman killed 19 children and two adults in a massacre inside a fourth-grade classroom at the most recent count. This event is coming on the heels of a racially-motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, NY, and Laguna Woods, CA.

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CAPC

JUNE 1, 2022

Palliative care clinician clears up misunderstandings about palliative care with heartfelt explanation.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

June 2022. Following a recent update from the Center for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS), NASW has received multiple inquiries regarding telehealth place of service codes (POS) for Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance companies. The purpose of this blog is to clarify what POS codes clinical social workers should use when providing telehealth services.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Here are some of the stories I’ve been catching up with since returning from vacation: ? Even the new head of New York City’s family policing agency says: “We have to eliminate false and malicious reporting.” The Imprint reports on the harm done by false, anonymous reports alleging child abuse (and by the way, data show the term “false anonymous report” is almost redundant) – and what can be done about it. ?

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Famcare

JUNE 3, 2022

The week before Memorial Day I traveled to Washington D.C. to visit the monuments to our nation's military veterans. The vast Arlington National Cemetery, the profound Lincoln memorial inscribed with his immortal reflections on war and nation, the noble World War II memorial, the Freedom is Not Free advisory on the Korean War Memorial and, finally, the touching and humble Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

JUNE 3, 2022

← Cognitive dissonance and gun safety. The Stop Abuse Campaign strongly opposes legislation defining gender-affirming healthcare for transgender and non-binary youth as child abuse. We strongly oppose sanctions against parents who provide this for their children. Why we should not ban gender-affirming healthcare. There are many reasons we oppose these bans; among them are: Gender-affirming healthcare is the standard of care.

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Kylie the Creative Social Worker

JUNE 1, 2022

A few years ago, I decided to run an in-service about behavior plans. The number of students with behavior interventions had been growing, and I was noticing confusion and frustration amongst staff. It was becoming… The post How to Run an In-Service About Behavior Plans appeared first on Kylie The Creative Social Worker | All rights reserved.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Coding is high value — and in high demand. Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We are seeing sign-on bonuses. The best coders can pretty much pick their jobs,” reported Sue Bowman, RHIA, CCS, MJ, FAHIMA, Senior Director of Coding Policy and Compliance for the American Health Information Management Association.

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Famcare

JUNE 2, 2022

Although the main objective of organizing a fundraising campaign is to generate funds, there are several other major factors why they are so important. You need money to keep your organization going and to promote your charity objectives and social service campaigns, but fundraising may also provide other advantages. Let's go over some of the important reasons for organizing a fundraising campaign.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

JUNE 1, 2022

← Preventing school shootings. Hi Friends. Have you ever been wrong? Me too! . Have you ever tried something different, and that been wrong too? Same, same! No shame in getting it wrong; hey, at least you tried! Try again with something different; just keep trying! Many of our problems exist because we get stuck in the familiar, too afraid to set a different course.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work, 2nd Edition by SaraKay Smullens. The first edition of Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work was a breakout hit, providing a guiding light for those who were struggling. In the second edition, author SaraKay Smullens has updated the text to reflect our evolving understanding of burnout. Once again, Smullens defines creative strategies for self-care and personal growth.

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Nicole Clark Consulting

JUNE 1, 2022

Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. Today marks 6 years since leaving my employer to run my business full time. While I no longer talk about the ins and outs of running a business anymore, today is an exception. Six years ago, I was more excited, more hopeful, less secure in whether [.]. The post Ask Nicole: Pros & Cons of Naming Your Business After Yourself appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 31, 2022

IASSW Elections 2022: date extended for online voting. The IASSW election committee has decided to extend the deadline Wednesday June 15th. If you have not yet voted, Please go for it now. Please login here : [link] and proceed to vote. Note: Each Member ( Individual, Life Individual and School) can only vote ONCE. Affiliate Members do not have voting rights.

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MQ Mental Health

MAY 31, 2022

The White House hosted its first ever Youth Mental Health Forum on May 18th. The event’s ambitious goal was to elevate the voices of young people, shatter the stigma surrounding mental health, and find viable solutions. The forum, hosted by the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the MTV Entertainment group, included numerous experts and speakers, such as First Lady, Dr.

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Famcare

MAY 31, 2022

While serving their country, military personnel may encounter a variety of terrifying situation. Thousands of veterans have been left scarred by their experiences, leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Veteran's PTSD is a significant challenge and a serious issue, but many retired military personnel and their families are unaware of the diagnosis or where to seek treatment.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 29, 2022

← Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy. I survived child abuse from my mother until I was 15 years old – being beaten , loads of bruises, shouting, put-downs , being hated, being petrified. I went to live with my father but left at 17 and I’ve been away from it since then, but it did leave me with issues. . I suffered from low self-esteem.

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Prosper Health Collective

MAY 29, 2022

In this video Clinical Psychologist (Reg) Rachael Beckley provides tips on how to improve your mood and get you feeling happier. . The post Tips for improving Mood appeared first on Prosper Health Collective.

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Living Sober

MAY 28, 2022

This week's Sober Story comes from Graham (@hammer123), a 59-year-old from Manitoba Canada. = Mrs D: How long have you been in recovery? Graham: Four years on April 23, 2022. Mrs D: What can you tell us about the last months/years of your drinking before you gave up? Graham: I had struggled with my drinking from the outset. In the […]. The post Sober Story: Graham first appeared on Living Sober.

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