inSocialWork
AUGUST 22, 2023
Alyssa Ernst & Stephanie Stodolka Summers off! Workdays over at 3:30 p.m.! Paid time off during the holidays! Work with adorable children every day! A career as a school social worker no doubt presents some nice benefits, and it’s a noble pursuit that allows social workers to apply varied skill sets and work with an interdisciplinary team.
Community Care
AUGUST 22, 2023
Community Care’s Choose Social Work campaign, which has been running since June, aims to champion the brilliant work social workers do every day, inspire the next generation of practitioners, and counteract the negative media coverage of the profession. We asked senior leaders to share their best advice for social workers, and why they are proud to be part of the profession.
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Relias
AUGUST 23, 2023
As surprising as it may be, healthcare professionals don’t always treat each other with kindness and respect. In fact, research suggests that lateral violence in healthcare is a serious issue. Also referred to as horizontal violence or bullying, lateral violence is defined as non-physical, aggressive, hostile, and/or harmful behavior between coworkers.
My Brains Not Broken
AUGUST 24, 2023
After writing about high-functioning anxiety earlier this week , I started thinking about habits. Over the course of our lives, we develop habits of all kinds. They can be good for us, they can be bad for us. They can be the thing we need to get through the day, or they can be something we do absentmindedly before bed. Regardless of where they originated from, habits form a major aspect of our day-to-day lives.
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Social Work Blog
AUGUST 25, 2023
Y The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in August 2021, along with 26 other organizations committed to civil rights, filed an amicus brief in the New Jersey Supreme Court in support of Victoria Crisitello. Crisitello was an elementary school art teacher who was terminated by her employer, a Catholic elementary school, after she became pregnant while unmarried.
Community Care
AUGUST 24, 2023
English councils received 300,765 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications in 2022-23 – a new record – following an 11% hike in case numbers, reveal official figures. Practitioners completed a record 289,150 applications, up 14% on the year before, meaning that growth in the number of concluded cases has averaged 10% over the past five years.
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My Brains Not Broken
AUGUST 22, 2023
One aspect of mental health that I think is fascinating is the idea of high-functioning mental illness. I’ve written posts about high-functioning anxiety and high-functioning depression and even though I’ve learned a lot about both over the years, there is still so much to learn. Lately, I’ve thought a lot about how my brain works when I’m experiencing high-functioning anxiety – the way I race to get things done, the pressure I put on myself to finish things by the
Social Care
AUGUST 24, 2023
The NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme provides financial support to families and dependents of health and social care staff who sadly died from COVID-19, contracted while delivering frontline care during the pandemic. [Image created by freepik.com ] Closing soon - don't miss out In our line of work, there are many challenges we do our best to meet – and beat - every day of the year.
Community Care
AUGUST 21, 2023
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Council heads have refused to raise their pay offer for social workers and other staff after members of two of the three unions backed strike action in some local authority areas. The employers reiterated that the proposed increases, of £1,925 for those earning up to £49,950 and 3.88% for higher earners, was their “full and final offer” for 2023-24 to workers across most council
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
AUGUST 22, 2023
● Until a few years ago, you probably never would have read a story like this one , from Toriano Porter, a member of the editorial board of the Kansas City Star. Because, until a few years ago, people with Toriano Poter’s lived experience were rarely hired by newspaper editorial boards. So this urgent story isn’t just about the tyranny of family policing, this time in the most literal sense of the term.
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.
Nicole Clark Consulting
AUGUST 23, 2023
A principle in program design is that, if a program is placed in a new location, the program will still perform as expected. From a program evaluation perspective, we understand that a program’s location presents both challenges and opportunities, as the physical location (whether it’s an actual neighborhood or virtual) is often as unique as [.] The post Stop Prioritizing “One Size Fits All” Solutions appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
Psychological Health Care
AUGUST 22, 2023
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, can be a challenge to understand and manage. As a parent you may feel stressed or frustrated, thinking that your child is misbehaving, while your child may be equally struggling to control their frustration when they find tasks difficult or boring to complete. However, children with ADHD aren’t misbehaving on purpose.
Community Care
AUGUST 22, 2023
‘Failing’ local authority adults’ services will not be turned over to independent trusts, the government has confirmed. Ministers will have the power to direct authorities to take actions to improve services or to take over specific council functions, but will not remove services from authorities and transfer them to other bodies, as they have the power to do in children’s services.
The New Social Worker
AUGUST 22, 2023
Practicing self-care is akin to learning how to cook a life-menu that nurtures, fuels, pleasures, and satisfies. What is on your menu?
The Guardian
AUGUST 25, 2023
Cases against government, care homes and hospitals relate to deaths in 2020, when patients with Covid were being moved into homes A group of 30 families are suing the UK government, care homes and hospitals over the deaths of their relatives in the early days of the Covid pandemic. The families argue that not enough was done to prevent the deaths and are claiming damages for loss of life and distress.
Reimagining Social Work
AUGUST 22, 2023
A poem arrived today … as I drove down Great North Road … and I thought it might be a thing to share … Rush through we must But, of course, They are here, always, The ancestors Even for and with those who don’t know, or care, Peering forward for just a passing instant back […]
Community Care
AUGUST 24, 2023
The government has urged councils to take in unaccompanied children after the High Court ruled its practice of housing them in hotels, and Kent council’s failure to accommodate all those arriving in the county, were unlawful. It is offering £6,000 to any council taking an unaccompanied child from Kent within five days of a notification to do so, extending a policy recently reintroduced for transfers of young people from Home Office-commissioned hotels.
Social Work Blog
AUGUST 25, 2023
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in August 2021, along with 26 other organizations committed to civil rights, filed an amicus brief in the New Jersey Supreme Court in support of Victoria Crisitello. Crisitello was an elementary school art teacher who was terminated by her employer, a Catholic elementary school, after she became pregnant while unmarried.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
AUGUST 24, 2023
The McLawsuits brought by the group that calls itself "children's rights" always ignore the elephant in the room. ● These McLawsuits typically lead to consent decrees that drag on for years and sometimes worsen the conditions they were intended to correct. ● That’s because they systematically ignore the elephant in the room; the problem at the root of all the others: the needless removal of children. ● The latest McLawsuit reinforces ugly stereotypes about who loses children to foster care. ● An
Relias
AUGUST 22, 2023
Long hours, stress, and worry about clients or patients have always been part of the job. But unfortunately, provider burnout is now on the rise. The most recent data indicates a 24% increase in providers who exhibit at least one manifestation of burnout and a 16% decline in provider satisfaction. While the strain that COVID-19 put on the healthcare system for over two years is partly to blame for these numbers, it is not the only reason for an increase in burnout.
Social Care
AUGUST 22, 2023
".being a voice for this sector is monumental and I am honoured to accept this honour on behalf of the incredible colleagues who consistently make a positive impact." [Image created by freepik.com ] Proud and humble I have been recently honoured with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal for my contributions to social care and nursing, recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List.
Beautiful Voyager
AUGUST 22, 2023
Editor’s note: Rachel emailed to ask if she could share an essay about her mental health in honor of the launch of her new blog, Positively Anxious. She describes her goal as “to help others who might be experiencing the same issues feel seen and supported, and to put a splash of positivity into the planet, too!” Here’s her post! Ohh Rachel, you worry too much.
Social Workers Speak
AUGUST 21, 2023
Nancy Kislin is a member of NASW-NJ: Cents and Sensibility: 10 Tips for Helping Your Teen Psychology Today As your child prepares to embark on their college journey, it’s crucial to have open and honest discussions about finances. College is an exciting time, but it can also be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially when it comes to money.
Relias
AUGUST 21, 2023
The IDD workforce crisis is adversely affecting organizations and their clients. Many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) rely on direct support professionals (DSPs) for assistance in their daily lives and communities. Families rely on DSPs so they may work or receive respite from caregiving. But, as IDD organizations struggle to retain staff, the quality of care available to these individuals decreases.
CAPC
AUGUST 23, 2023
All about the Aging Media 2023 Future Leader's career, the future of the palliative care field, and advice for those just joining the field.
Beautiful Voyager
AUGUST 21, 2023
Editor’s note: Betty Lee reached out to me to share some of her favorite Qigong exercises. I happened to be angsty when I got her email and immediately tried the breathing and movement exercises and they did help! Breathing exercise Did you know Qi means “Breath of Life?” Here’s a basic Qigong breathing technique that’s good for relieving stress. Breathe in through your nose for 8 counts deeply from your diaphragm Blow out through your lips for 8 counts.
The Guardian
AUGUST 20, 2023
We need certainty on long-term funding to cover increased cost pressures and invest in local services, says Tracey Dixon , the leader of South Tyneside council Councils are on the frontline when it comes to support services ( Funding of public services in England skewed against poor areas, 15 August ). Despite the fight for fair funding, we continue to bear the brunt of national crises.
Relias
AUGUST 20, 2023
Direct support professionals (DSPs) have one of the most emotionally demanding jobs out there. Day in and day out, they give all of themselves to help the people they serve to live independently. And many of them still go home and go above and beyond as spouses, parents, and volunteers. As leaders in intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) services, it’s your job to ensure that DSPs know that their contributions to the organization and community are not going unrecognized or unap
Living Sober
AUGUST 20, 2023
There's a lovely ritual involved with brewing this refreshing tea.
Abuse Survivor
AUGUST 24, 2023
Today, I want to share some thoughts straight from the heart. Life has its ups and downs, its twists and turns, and its fair share of challenges. But through it all, I’ve been learning, growing, and working towards creating a life that truly resonates with me. Rediscovering Myself: Looking back, it’s clear that my journey started from a place of self-discovery.
The Guardian
AUGUST 21, 2023
Research found 53% of teenagers in England who had been referred to services did not achieve a pass in both subjects Children in England who are referred to social services at any point in their childhood are twice as likely to fail GCSE maths and English, according to new research published ahead of results day on Thursday. Analysts looked at 1.6m pupils’ exam results over a three-year period and found that 53% of teenagers who had been referred to social care – as detailed in the Children in N
Hospice Chaplaincy
AUGUST 19, 2023
Lisa Ling. PSYCHOLOGICAL SUFFERING is a virtually universal experience for patients at the end of life and their families. This is because suffering exists on a continuum and has many sources: grief about current and anticipated losses, fear and uncertainty about the future, unresolved issues from the past, and concerns about loved ones.
Living Sober
AUGUST 25, 2023
How can I live a full, fun life and never touch alcohol ever again?
Abuse Survivor
AUGUST 22, 2023
Today, I want to share some thoughts that have been swirling in my mind lately. Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, and I’ve certainly faced my fair share of challenges. But through it all, I’ve learned to harness my inner strength and use it as a driving force to propel myself forward. So, let’s dive into my journey of healing, growth, and the exciting new goals I’m setting for myself.
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