R.E.A.L. Social Workers
AUGUST 5, 2023
Intro Are you a mother who barely gets to sit down to eat your meal before it gets cold? Are you jumping up to attend to the needs of your spouse or children? Do you eat lunch at your desk? Are you gulping down your food so that you have time to use the restroom before your 30-minute lunch break is over? Do you have indigestion or stomach cramps after eating?
Community Care
AUGUST 8, 2023
Chief social worker for adults Lyn Romeo and principal social workers have issued guidance on carrying out proportionate assessments under the Care Act 2014. The guide comes in the wake of Department of Health and Social Care funding designed to streamline the assessment process, including through virtual processes, delegating assessments to third parties and making more use of non-qualified staff to help deal with social worker shortages.
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Social Work With Adults
AUGUST 8, 2023
Principles of proportionate assessment - new guide published The Care Act provides flexibility for types of assessments, and COVID-19 has had a huge impact on practice and adult social care practice in finding new and innovative ways to carry out care and support needs assessments. The first contact with someone in need of care and support, or their representative, is at the beginning of an assessment conversation and there are many routes for this to happen.
My Brains Not Broken
AUGUST 8, 2023
Today, I want to talk about assumptions. Assumptions are part of our daily life, and they can happen at any time. We make assumptions off the biggest and smallest of clues, and they can largely depend on our mood at the time. While they can be harmless, they can also lead us down a path that is challenging and confusing if we’re not careful. A very frustrating things about assumptions is how unintentional they can be.
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Relias
AUGUST 9, 2023
Mmmm. Breathe deep. Can you smell it? Can you feel it? No, not the pumpkin lattes or sprigs of spruce and pine. It’s more like stale coffee and the gentle clicking of keys on the computer. Yes! ‘Tis the season for evaluating training programs and checking everything twice to make sure you’re on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ and The Joint Commission’s nice lists.
Community Care
AUGUST 8, 2023
Approved mental health professionals (AMHPs) lack time to carry out “extremely important” pre-assessment work that would likely improve outcomes for people in mental health crisis. That was among the findings from a recent survey of 118 AMHPs – the vast majority still in practice – in relation to working with people prior to an assessment of whether the person should be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
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My Brains Not Broken
AUGUST 10, 2023
Well, here we are: the dog days of summer. For a lot of people, this time of the year is the last gasp of doing something fun and exciting before the fall begins. For me, it’s a chance to take a deep breath and try and reset. Even though very good things are happening in my life, the summer has been anything but relaxing. At a time when things are winding down, I’m still looking for those lazy days where things are calmer and quieter.
Nicole Clark Consulting
AUGUST 10, 2023
Let’s get straight to the point. When logic models are viewed as a valuable planning and learning tool, rather than solely as a grant making reporting requirement, it increases the likelihood that your organization will use them. When logic models are viewed in connection to other tools you have at your disposal, that also increases [.] The post The Key to Making Actionable Logic Models appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
Community Care
AUGUST 8, 2023
The government is reviewing the case for giving social workers in England powers of entry in adult safeguarding cases. It made the pledge after a review it conducted found practitioners “often [lacked] the necessary tools and resources” to protect people with care needs who were experiencing, or at risk of, abuse from those caring for them.
Social Care
AUGUST 10, 2023
"[Digital social care records] have the potential to transform the way in which care is provided." [Image created by freepik.com ] Digitisation for the nation 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. As part of the plans for reform, set out in the 2021 government white paper, People at the Heart of Care , the digitising social care programme is supporting widespre
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.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 8, 2023
WORLD INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY: 9 AUGUST 2023 ”E rere kau mai te awa nui mai te Kāhui Maunga ki Tangaroa, Ko au te awa, Ko te awa ko au.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
AUGUST 8, 2023
● In the 1950s, white supremacists had a term for how they would fight to keep their states segregated: “massive resistance.” We’re seeing the family policing establishment version of “massive resistance” when they retaliate against those who fight hardest for racial justice. The Imprint has the latest example. ● But no one is backing down. In fact, one of those who faced this kind of massive resistance, Alan Dettlaff, has an important new book out this week.
Community Care
AUGUST 7, 2023
Children whose parents are referred to family drug and alcohol courts (FDACs) are more likely to be reunified with their families than those involved in standard care proceedings, research has found. Parents involved in FDACs are also more likely to have stopped using drugs or alcohol by the end of their cases than those in standard proceedings. But study limitations mean these positive effects cannot be attributed entirely to FDACs, so further research is needed to evaluate whether the courts c
The Guardian
AUGUST 6, 2023
Clare Seth on the need for a legal definition of kinship care and the provision of far-reaching help, not just financial. Plus a letter from Kate Gabb The complexities of caring for someone else’s child permanently as a kinship carer should not be underestimated, as your editorial highlights ( 1 August ). Parents have relied on kinship care for centuries.
University of Connecticut
AUGUST 10, 2023
Yolanda has been employed by the Department of Children and Families for 25 years. Yolanda currently is a Social Worker in the Statewide Quality Improvement Division’s Case Practice Review Unit. In this role she conducts case reviews to assess for compliance with policy and identifying areas of needs for staff. Prior to this she worked for the regional office where she conducted various case reviews, provided one to one coaching for staff, participated in various Quality Improvement Teams,
Relias
AUGUST 10, 2023
Untreated trauma can pose significant dangers to an individual’s health. Mental health clinicians need to understand this and work to integrate therapy techniques for trauma, as well as incorporate trauma-informed approaches into their programs from the moment the client makes the first phone call. Addressing these needs sooner rather than later will lead to better long-term outcomes.
Sober Courage
AUGUST 9, 2023
Detoxification, or detox, from alcohol refers to the process of eliminating alcohol from the body and managing the physical and psychological symptoms that may occur when someone stops drinking after a period of heavy alcohol use.
Michigan Social Work
AUGUST 9, 2023
Associate Professor Camille Quinn has been awarded a National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities R21 research grant. Her study will adapt mindfulness-based stress reduction interventions for justice-involved Black teenage girls. "This National Institute of Health (NIH) grant is a first step in my line of research on Black girls (and their parent/caregiver) who are an understudied and underserved population.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
AUGUST 9, 2023
CALL FOR PAPERS: Journal: SOCIAL WORK AND EDUCATION ISSN 2520-6451 e-ISSN 2520-6230 Special Issue: SOCIAL SERVICES IN CRISIS: THE EXPERIENCE OF UKRAINE AND EU Dr.Hanna Slozanska, Editor-in-Chief cordially invite researchers and practitioners to submit manuscripts for consideration in the Special Issue “SOCIAL SERVICES IN CRISIS: THE EXPERIENCE OF UKRAINE AND EU” of the journal SOCIAL WORK AND EDUCATION.
National Casa Gal
AUGUST 9, 2023
The Children's Champion Award recognizes efforts critical to the growth and advancement of our work to serve America's children in greatest need. Read More. The post National CASA/GAL Association for Children recognizes Jewelers for Children with Children’s Champion Award appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
Relias
AUGUST 8, 2023
It is probably no surprise to you that your post-acute care (PAC) organization’s biggest asset is its employees. Administrators are in a position to recognize their staff’s value and foster a work environment that attracts employees and keeps them coming back. Any organization’s sustainable growth and success depends in part on investing in its employees.
Abuse Survivor
AUGUST 8, 2023
Today, I wanted to open up and share a bit about my ongoing journey toward self-care and self-compassion. Life can throw curveballs our way, and lately, I’ve been facing some challenges that have really put my commitment to kindness and healing to the test. This week, it’s that time of the month, and PMS has decided to make its presence known.
Michigan Social Work
AUGUST 8, 2023
Professor Karla Goldman spoke with the Detroit Jewish News about the School’s Jewish Communal Leadership Program, which she directs. The five-semester program gives students an education in social work and Jewish history and culture, along with skills for working with organizations and communities, said Goldman.
Gateway Foundation
AUGUST 7, 2023
Almost everyone is familiar with lottery tickets, especially scratch-offs. Even if you’ve never bought scratch-off lottery tickets, you likely know what they look like and what the process entails. For some people, scratch-offs are an occasional way to test their luck. However, scratch-offs can become a significant problem for someone with a gambling disorder.
R.E.A.L. Social Workers
AUGUST 5, 2023
Intro Are you a mother who barely gets to sit down to eat your meal before it gets cold? Are you jumping up to attend to the needs of your spouse or children? Do you eat lunch at your desk? Are you gulping down your food so that you have time to use the restroom before your 30-minute lunch break is over? Do you have indigestion or stomach cramps after eating?
Living Sober
AUGUST 11, 2023
"My anxiety was made SO much worse by the alcohol- it wasn't the cure I thought it was.
CAPC
AUGUST 11, 2023
All about CAPC's health equity initiative, including upcoming efforts to support health care leaders committed to equitable improvements.
Gateway Foundation
AUGUST 6, 2023
Around 2 million adults in the United States meet the criteria for severe gambling addiction. The condition can severely impact a person’s livelihood, leading to financial difficulties, strained relationships and deteriorating mental health. While the dangers of problem gambling are not always understood, looking at the risks and learning more about this complex condition can help you seek appropriate treatment.
Social Service Workforce
AUGUST 11, 2023
Written by Dr Poppy Masinga, President of the Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions (ASASWEI)
The Guardian
AUGUST 9, 2023
Summerhall, Edinburgh The comic relives being a carer for a lovably eccentric adopted uncle in a heartfelt show that demonstrates caring’s reciprocal flow The “dead dad show” is a fringe comedy staple. But what about the dead not-quite-an-uncle show? Ben Target is a comedian who, by his own account, never quite delivered on the promise identified by his best fringe newcomer nomination more than a decade ago.
CAPC
AUGUST 11, 2023
Why there's a growing need for palliative care in prison environments, and existing barriers to access.
Living Sober
AUGUST 8, 2023
The latest in our annual series of sober self care. Do you ever sit quietly and watch your thoughts?
Michigan Social Work
AUGUST 11, 2023
Taha Rauf, Joint PhD in Social Work and Political Science, has successfully defended his dissertation, “Political Economy Impacts of Muslim Religious Institutions: The Case of Sufi Khanagah in India.” Lawrence Root (co-chair) and Karen Staller served on his committee. Rauf has accepted a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Louisville’s Center for Asian Democracy.
American Board of Clinical Social Work
AUGUST 9, 2023
A major goal of Neurodynamic Couples Therapy is to help partners complete the metabolizing of troublesome emotions, which they have already been nonconsciously attempting to accomplish through their conflicts. Some forms of therapy purport that this metabolizing can be done nonverbally, but we believe that it takes the translation of right-brain experiences into words in order to adequately and fully create the understanding of self and the other that is necessary for genuine empathy.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
AUGUST 9, 2023
CALL FOR PAPERS: Journal: SOCIAL WORK AND EDUCATION ISSN 2520-6451 e-ISSN 2520-6230 Special Issue: SOCIAL SERVICES IN CRISIS: THE EXPERIENCE OF UKRAINE AND EU Dr.Hanna Slozanska, Editor-in-Chief cordially invite researchers and practitioners to submit manuscripts for consideration in the Special Issue “SOCIAL SERVICES IN CRISIS: THE EXPERIENCE OF UKRAINE AND EU” of the journal SOCIAL WORK AND EDUCATION.
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