My Brains Not Broken
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
When it comes to the pandemic, there are many lenses through which we can view this pandemic. There are many perspectives on what it’s like to experience such a thing, and those thoughts and feelings are based on so many things – age, sex, gender, race, religion, location, etc. Today, I want to talk about the pandemic from a mental health perspective.
Community Care
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Ofsted has slammed bosses at a South West council who have continually placed young people “against their best interests” in unsuitable houses of multiple occupation (HMOs). A warning that risky placements in poor-quality accommodation were leading some children and young people’s outcomes to “significantly decline” formed part of a sharply critical first full inspection at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) council.
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Gary Direnfeld
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
It’s difficult to get a simultaneously conducted interdisciplinary assessment these days. That is one where the child (and parents) meet with multiple professionals of various disciplines all of whom have some degree of cross-training and where those professionals then meet together to review their findings to arrive at an integrated understanding of the child’s strengths and issues.
Stop Abuse Campaign
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
← Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers. We know unhealthy habits often lead to a life of chronic pain, disease, and immune disorders, but many of us don’t think to trace those habits back to childhood. Research has discovered that our health outcomes are affected more or less harshly depending on how many of the ten types of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) we may have endured during our formative years. .
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My Brains Not Broken
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
In the past few months, I’ve gotten more ambitious with how I plan. I’d read a book earlier this year about prioritizing your time, and it caused me to reflect on how I spend my free time. I know I’ll never get the absolute most out of my free time (who does, am I right?), but I know mental illness can create further issues when making time for myself.
Community Care
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
The Home Office has told 29 councils that had asked to be exempt from taking unaccompanied asylum-seeking children into their care that they must do so. All 206 local authorities with responsibility for children in care in England, Scotland and Wales, plus all five trusts in Northern Ireland, must now take part in the national transfer scheme. The Home Office announced it would make the NTS – which aims to allocate unaccompanied young people across different councils to relieve pressure on port
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CAPC
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
An update on the state of science for psychedelics, and what all clinicians should know as they enter this uncharted territory.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Project Funding ? Call For Proposals. IASSW Grants For Projects In Social Work Education. International Schools of Social Work (IASSW) invites proposals for projects, designed to advance social work education internationally. Grants of up to US $5.000 are available for proposals submitted by IASSW members that can be expected to contribute to the implementation of the IASSW Mission Statement, and to the enhancement of cooperation among schools of social work world-wide.
Community Care
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
A council left an older man, whose health was deteriorating, in a care setting it knew to be unsuitable for almost two months, an ombudsman investigation has found. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman concluded that Warwickshire council had maintained the man’s placement “for a prolonged period with the knowledge his care needs were not being met” The watchdog also found the local authority at fault for delays in organising an alternative placement for ‘Mr P
Gary Direnfeld
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Multi-tasking. Really? Whenever I hear that I wonder about someone trying to carry out too many expectations simultaneously where something inevitably loses out. That losing out may be one’s own well-being or the well-being of another or a relationship. Truth is, we all only have so much capacity. Perhaps more complex, it still may be more helpful to think of these actions: Prioritizing.
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.
Social Workers Speak
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reached a potential news audience of more than 550 million readers in January 2022, thanks partly to coverage of an Ohio feeding program that won an NASW Ohio State Chapter Award and coverage of a mental health crisis in New Jersey. Here are the highlights: An Ohio feeding program that won an NASW award was featured in Yahoo News.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
World Social Work Day 15 March 2022-An international commemoration. This is a momentous collaboration across several continents: Africa, Asia and Europe. This webinar is open to all, internationally. We also hope that you will participate in our student-driven interactive breakaway sessions for lively discussions on how, together, we build a new eco-social world.
Community Care
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Buckinghamshire children’s services have received an upgraded ‘requires improvement’ rating, but inspectors warned that “acute and persistent” difficulties to recruit and retain social workers have prevented further progress. Following an inspection in December , Ofsted reported that many children in Buckinghamshire, particularly those receiving services from assessment and help and protection teams, “have too many changes of social worker”, causing them to receive “fragmented and episodic” help
Gary Direnfeld
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Although she came for another matter, as we talked, I learned about her health issues. She for a long time had stomach and digestive issues. So far, her doctor didn’t have a diagnosis. Given our fulsome discussion, I suggested she ask her doctor to be checked out for Crohn’s disease. She did and for better or worse, I was right. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease and is often seen as an autoimmune disorder.
Social Work Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
[Note: Below is an excerpt from the lead editorial in the most recent issue of the journal Health & Social Work , co-published by NASW and Oxford University Press. The editorial was written by Christine M. Rine, PhD, associate professor, Department of Social Work, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership.
The Guardian
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Young people leaving care to be offered £1600 a month for two years from the month after their 18th birthday All young people leaving care in Wales at the age of 18 are to be offered the chance to take part in a basic income pilot scheme under which they will receive £1,600 a month for up to two years. The money will be given unconditionally and participants will be able to earn from paid jobs on top of the basic income with ministers hoping it will help give some of the most vulnerable in socie
Prosper Health Collective
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
One of the key aspects of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is that how we feel is linked to the way we think (cognitions) and what we do (behaviours). Therefore, if we want to change the way we feel, we must make changes to our cognitions and behaviours. . We have thousands of thoughts a day, most of which are automatic and go unnoticed – however can still affect how we feel.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
I may not be posting later this week, so here are some quick additions to the news round-up: ? A couple of weeks ago, I linked to a review of Jessamine Chan’s novel The School for Good Mothers The reviewer noted the novel’s “closeness to reality.” In fact, current reality isn’t always as bad as what is depicted in the novel – sometimes it’s worse. If you doubt it, please read this story from Mother Jones. ?
International Federation of Social Workers
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Photo: HAN BISW students arriving for fieldwork placement in Nepal at the Maya Foundation This week, the Bachelor of International Social Work offered by HAN University in the Netherlands was endorsed by IFSW in the first-ever pilot peer review. The peer assessment conducted by the IFSW Education Commission, included the Dutch National Association of Social […].
The Guardian
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Ofsted immediately suspended the registration of the home after an inspection last month A children’s home in Bolton has been shut down after inspectors found that one boy had not bathed, changed his clothes or been provided with a home-cooked meal since he arrived in September 2021. Inexperienced and underqualified staff had not entered one bedroom for more than four months despite evidence of flies and “a pungent smell” that spread throughout the home, Ofsted inspectors discovered.
Prosper Health Collective
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
I’m sure you have all heard about Mindfulness. Perhaps you have even given it a go or already utilise mindfulness as part of your regular way of life. Mindfulness is generally described as the process of deliberately paying attention to the present moment, and doing so with a sense of curiosity rather than judgement. Mindfulness can involve attending to our external experience (what is going on around us, such as what we can see and hear) as well as our internal experience (what is going on in
National Casa Gal
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Read More. The post Summit County CASA therapy dog provides comfort to children in juvenile court appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
The New Social Worker
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Sometimes self-care requires leaving an abusive house to find yourself a nurturing home.
The Guardian
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Chevonne Baker loves her work and the elderly people she looks after. But even at the best of times it is exhausting and poorly paid – and this winter she’s had to cope with Covid and a staffing crisis Chevonne Baker does this job because she is good at it, because she cares. She gets a sense of pride when her clients brighten up as she walks into the room.
Nicole Clark Consulting
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Last fall, I joined an ad-hoc group to strategize around Black maternal health and abortion access. During our initial meeting, one member asked, “How will this be different from what’s currently being done?” In the marketing and advertising world, there’s the question “What’s in it for me?” (WIIFM for short). “What’s in it for me?” [.]. The post What’s in it for Me?
National Casa Gal
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Local CASA/GAL programs across the country are galvanizing support in their communities to participate in this unifying event, in support of children and families. Read More. The post The National CASA/GAL Association for Children hosts its 2nd annual Walk Run Thrive to raise awareness for best interest advocacy April 30-May 1 appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
The New Social Worker
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Post-MSW fellowships are an option for upcoming MSW graduates. They can be a great way to launch your social work career, and some can be completed at any time during your career.
The Guardian
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Proposal to scrap local connection test would make it easier for victims to move away from their abuser Domestic abuse survivors will find it easier to move away from perpetrators under proposals unveiled by ministers. The plans, which are being put out to consultation, would see the so-called local connection test scrapped. The test can stop victims from applying for social housing if they do not have a connection to a local area, potentially forcing an abuse survivor to live in the same commun
Hospice Chaplaincy
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
If you are a hospice chaplain in need of polishing up your visit documentation, this is a webinar for you. Continue Reading.
Doin' The Work
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Episode 50 Guest: Jasmine Banks 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!
Children and the Law Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
The child welfare system and foster care were initially implemented as tools to help provide assistance to dependent children while the biological parents were temporarily unable to do so either because of neglect or abuse in the home. At face value, this purpose seems commendable. However, families and children of color have been disproportionately represented […].
International Federation of Social Workers
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Social Workers in the DRC Building Community Centre Colleagues from the DRC are working on building a community centre, named Centre Mwanga, at Uvira town in Eastern Congo. This project aims to offer health and psychosocial care to the local community, with the majority having suffered and traumatised by the continuous war in the country. […].
The Guardian
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
As Omicron continues to spread in aged care homes, mounting deaths and severe staff shortages have placed pressure on the federal Government to act urgently – but are they doing too little, too late? Guardian Australia medical editor Melissa Davey speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates on the stark realities being faced by frontline workers battling Covid-19.
Living Sober
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
The below interview is with Karen Nimmo, Clinical Psychologist and author. I reached out to her after noticing that quite a few of us here at Living Sober are feeling unnerved about everything that is going on with the pandemic. She has answered the questions I sent her with some great advice for how we can make sense of our […]. The post Managing stress in a tense world (Ask An Expert) first appeared on Living Sober.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
IASSW elections 2022: announcement of candidates. This is formal announcement of candidates standing for three positions on the IASSW Board of Directors. Their bio sketches and statements of all candidate translated into the IASSW official languages (Chinese, English, French, Japanese and Spanish): [link]. Electronic ballots for the 2021 election will be available on IASSW website to all paid up members on March 1, 2022.
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