Community Care

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The High Court has ruled that local authorities can usually arrange for children in their care to have Covid-19 and flu vaccines even when parents object. At a family court hearing last week, Mr Justice Poole ruled that authorities could generally agree the vaccination of children for whom they have a care order without court approval, despite parents’ objections, so long as: The vaccines in question were being administered to children of the relevant age as part of a national programme approved

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

One of the things I’ve learned on my mental health journey is that I can be extremely hard on myself. When I make mistakes or experience setbacks, I am quick to place the blame squarely on my shoulders. When I succeed, I’m reluctant to take any of the credit or share in any part of the praise. And while I know many of the reasons behind this (and since I don’t want to turn this post into a pseudo-therapy session), I’ve never really known what to do about it – which

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Mild Intellectual Disability (MID) is a much-misunderstood diagnosis. It first appears in the 2013 edition of the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders, 5 th Edition (DSM-5). The DSM is a compilation and classification of mental disorders as determined by a committee of psychiatrists under the American Psychiatric Association. The DSM-5 is the most current edition of the manual and serves as the basis of mental diagnostic terms as well as the symptoms required to reach criteria fo

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Sober Courage

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Anne Lamott is an American novelist and non-fiction writer. She is also a progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher and a person in long term recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Her nonfiction works are largely autobiographical. Wikipedia In 2017 Anne Lamott recorded a Ted Talk about the 12 Truths that she knows … Continue reading “12 Truths”·Anne Lamott·TED2017.

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A council’s multiple breaches of the Care Act and failure to give due regard for a woman’s human rights left her malnourished and degraded, a report has found. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found that Gloucestershire council failed to appropriately assess or meet Miss X’s needs or support her partner, Mr L, in caring for her, leading him to burn out and leave.

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A few months ago marked four years of My Brain’s Not Broken and I will be honest – I did a terrible job of marking this milestone. Like many other people, 2021 has felt like a whirlwind of a year, and it’s felt almost impossible to keep up with everything. Every day brings tasks to accomplish and challenges to overcome, and if you don’t stop and look at the bigger picture, you miss some things.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Digital exhibition: Making the Invisibility of Social Work Interventions in Climate Issues Visible. Professor Lena Dominelli is a qualified social worker and holds a Chair in Social Work at the University of Stirling. Lena has specific interests in climate change and extreme weather events. Through her research, she has created the concept of ‘green social work’ as a new paradigm for theory and practice.

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Exclusive: Survey finds nine in 10 leaders say work pressures and lack of staff are unsustainable in England Patient safety in the NHS in England is being put at “unacceptably high” risk, with severe staff shortages leaving hospitals, GP surgeries and A&E units struggling to cope with soaring demand, health chiefs have warned. The health service has hit “breaking point”, the leaders say, with record numbers of patients seeking care.

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The Social Care Elf

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Andie Ashdown and Theophanis Kyriacou appraise a cross-sectional study looking at the impact that racial discrimination experienced by multiracial people can have on their mental wellbeing. The post What impact does racism have on the mental health of multiracial people? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Social Care

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

"If having the vaccine could save a life, why wouldn’t you?". Research brings reassurance. My colleagues have asked me many times if I have had the flu jab. My answer has always been “No, I don’t need the flu vaccine, I’m not a sickly person, I never get ill. I have a good immune system.” I then decided to read up on flu and why I should have the vaccine.

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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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Prosper Health Collective

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

What is a mentally healthy workplace? It is your responsibility as an employer to provide a workplace where staff feel safe. Safety at work involves both physical and mental safety. A mentally healthy workplace involves the development and maintenance of practices that support the health, safety and wellbeing of all within the organisation, aiming to create work environments that do not impact on mental health now or in the future.

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Head of Care England says Tory policy has widened gulf between the two services since start of pandemic Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers have deepened the split between social care and the health service since the pandemic began, the chief executive of trade group Care England has said. In a devastating attack on the government, Professor Martin Green said that ministers tested out controversial policies on social care and treated it “like the child they ar

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Introduction: Social work has a history of more than 100 years of addressing climate change issues, beginning with its acclaimed Nobel Laureate, Jane Addams who encouraged Italian immigrants in Chicago, USA, to recycle waste to clean up the environment and generate income in low-income communities marred by poverty. This work drew on that of the Settlement Movement in London, England, where environmental conditions included poor housing which left its inhabitants exposed to mould, damp, and the

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The Social Care Elf

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Georgie Parker summarises a research study of Reddit comments posted during Covid-19, which looks at how the pandemic and lockdown affected people with disordered eating behaviours. The post Disordered eating during COVID: understanding experiences from Reddit posts appeared first on National Elf Service.

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Negative self-talk can be transitioned into ability or growth-based self-talk. What might this look like? Dr. Veronica Hardy walks social work students and practitioners through steps to change negative self-talk into an opportunity for empowerment.

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a rule requiring workers to be vaccinated against Covid due to come into effect on Thursday, bedrooms are already standing empty for lack of workers Care homes in England set to lose 50,000 staff as Covid vaccine becomes mandatory Bedrooms are already standing empty at the Greenways care home outside the Warwickshire village of Long Itchington because there aren’t enough staff.

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Social Work Haven

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

What is a genogram? A genogram is a picture worth a thousand words! It offers a pictorial display of a person’s family relationships and medical history. What is genogram in social work? A genogram uses a set of symbols to help social workers understand family dynamics. It is a useful tool for social work professionals to help gather information about a person’s family.

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The Social Care Elf

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In his debut blog, Sam McKay explores a review of newspaper articles which identifies several narratives about how young people feel about climate change. Follow #CAMHScampfire on Twitter at 5pm GMT on Tuesday 9th November for an online journal club discussing these papers. Or sign up now to join the free webinar hosted by ACAMH. The post Climate change, young people, and parents: what the papers say about eco-anxiety #COP26 #CAMHScampfire appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Garrett Rutledge. We’ve all heard of self-reflection, and I’d wager most of us would feel comfortable defining it. But generally, self-reflection exists more as a concept that’s understood in theory rather than in practice. How many of us genuinely self-reflect consistently? And how could we? Why should we? Today’s world is full of information, activity, and resources; […].

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International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The IFSW a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council issued the following statement to the UN 60th Session of the Commission for Social Development. The IFSW encompasses 146 social work associations, representing over 5 million social workers worldwide (IFSW, 2021, IFSW Statement on the Draft on the Right to Development). […].

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In Part 2 of his 2-part series on organizational reputation, Gary Grant discusses some of the considerations in taking steps to protect your organization's reputation on social media sites.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Anxiety sensitivity refers to fears of anxiety-related sensations (e.g., your chest feeling tight) because of catastrophic beliefs about what those sensations mean (Reiss et al., 1986). Although anxiety sensitivity was originally studied in relation to panic- and anxiety-related disorders, it subsequently has been conceptualized as a transdiagnostic measure of distress intolerance and a risk factor for important health behaviors (Otto et al., 2016).

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

SWHELPER. A new analysis led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers finds that the number of U.S. adults who report they have a disability is 27%, representing 67 million adults, an increase of 1% since the data were last analyzed in 2016. In this new study, which used data collected in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]. View Full Article - New Analysis: More U.S.

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Analysis shows care of about 30,000 residents could be affected Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Tens of thousands of care home residents face losing vital support as unvaccinated carers clock off for the last time before double jabs become mandatory. About 50,000 care home staff who have not had two doses in England will not be allowed to work from Thursday.

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Michigan Social Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Berenice Castillo, Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Psychology, has successfully defended her dissertation entitled "Three Studies Examining Externalizing Behavior and Substance Use Among Diverse Youth." Her committee consisted of Andrew Grogan-Kaylor, and John Schulenberg (co-chairs), Cristina Bares and Matt Diemer. Castillo will join Florida International University as an assistant professor of social work in January.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various aspects of daily living and has brought difficult challenges that many are still adjusting to. The effects of COVID-19 can cause many negative feelings, including stress, fear, isolation and sadness. Countless people have experienced increased stress or reported negative mental health as a result of the challenging pandemic.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Valeria Sinclair-Chapman. Diversity is big business in the academy. Foundations such as Ford, Carnegie, and Robert Wood Johnson support academic efforts to diversify the professoriate; and colleges and universities across the country are investing significant resources in diversity efforts. Furthermore, the academy has begun hiring chief diversity officers, following corporate sector trends — 60% of Fortune 500 companies […].

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Social Work Awards

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The Social Worker of the Year Awards has announced that broadcast journalist and TV presenter, Ashley John-Baptiste, will present the virtual awards event on 17 November 2021. As a care leaver himself, Ashley is passionate about raising the aspirations of looked-after children and fully credits his social worker for helping him get to where he is today.

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University of Connecticut

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Name, Profession Title, SSW Class & Concentration. Ayesha R. Clarke, Deputy Director at Health Equity Solutions, c/o 2018, Policy Practice. Brief description about your current career path . After I graduated, I was hired by COMPASS Youth Collaborative and assumed the role as Vice President of Operations. I utilized the skills I learned about program planning and policies to understand my role and how to push accountability for programming.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Tom and Jerry. One of the best Christmas presents I ever got was a Tom and Jerry puppet. My Tom and Jerry puppet looked exactly like the cartoon characters. Tom had a blue head made of rubber. His body was blue corduroy fabric with a white oval belly. My hands fit in the puppet’s body. I put my thumb and baby finger in the arms. Jerry, also rubber, fit on a tab that was connected to one of Tom’s hands.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Wendy Taylor. Though virtual learning is seemingly becoming less commonplace across the country, it’s still certainly around and likely will be for some time. And we all know that virtual learning has its challenges. Especially when it comes to differentiating in the virtual classroom. For students with special education accommodations, teachers will need to get creative in […].

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Famcare

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Educators, who are some of the likeliest professionals to report child abuse, are encountering youth who have faced abuse in isolation throughout the pandemic. During 2020, the proportion of mental health-related emergency department (ED) visits among adolescents aged 12-17 years increased 31% compared to 2019. Suspected suicide attempt ED visits were 50.6% higher among girls aged 12-17 (CDC, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 6/18/21).

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Relias

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Recent social movements such as Black Lives Matter and protests over the murder of George Floyd have brought anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion to the forefront of American consciousness. For behavioral health providers, addressing racism and racial trauma in behavioral healthcare is crucial. Providers have a moral obligation to understand how incidents of racism can impact clients of color and have the competency to address this impact.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Deciding to enter an addiction recovery program is courageous because it’s about more than just sharing your feelings or finding the willpower to quit using. Addiction recovery addresses your physical, mental and emotional needs, and that requires effort. Whether you are contemplating this decision or it’s already been made, you should be proud of yourself for taking… The post Debunking Myths About Addiction Recovery appeared first on Gateway.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

SWHELPER. As researchers investigate reasons for America’s persistent gender wage gap, one possible explanation that has emerged in roughly the last decade is that women may be less competitive than men, and are therefore passed over for higher-ranking roles with larger salaries. But a new study suggests that it’s likely not that simple.

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