Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 4, 2022

Trigger Warning: This post discusses trauma. ———– A history of regular parental alcohol or drug use; A history of a parent with a mental illness; Having been hit as a child; Yelling/screaming, name calling between persons in the home; A cold war between the parents that create ongoing tension lasting days at a time; Hitting between parents; Things thrown, broken, fists through walls, doors slammed; Parental separation(s); A parent having an affair; Being bullied; Multiple

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Nnatasha Tracy

JUNE 8, 2022

There are major problems with mental health apps. I hate to be a Negative Nancy about it, but there are. According to a webcast, I watched recently called BlogHer, there are more than 10,000 mental health apps in the app store right now. This must be a good thing, right? Well, I would argue that quality is much more important than quantity in the mental health space.

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Famcare

JUNE 9, 2022

Foster children face numerous difficulties. The overwhelming thought of removing them from their homes is stressful , but for many young people entering the social security system, this is only the beginning. As a result of the violence, many children have been forced to flee their homes. Most are forced to adjust to constantly changing settings because they are moved from one home to another.

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Community Care

JUNE 7, 2022

A report for social work leaders has proposed specific caseload limits for practitioners to help mitigate the mounting workload burdens many face. The Setting the Bar study , which surveyed more than 1,500 social workers in Scotland – about a quarter of the public-sector workforce – recommended ‘indicative’ limits of 15 cases for children’s social workers and 20 to 25 for peers carrying out adults’ and criminal justice work.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 9, 2022

Earlier this week, I wrote about what I do when I’m feeling restless or “off.” I think this self-awareness is important for everyone who is trying to understand themselves in a better way. Getting to know yourself is a lifelong journey, and there are many chances to get to know ourselves in a better way, almost daily. I mentioned that there are some things I try to do when I’m not quite feeling like myself, so I wanted to share them today as a chance for reflection, and h

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Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 4, 2022

I receive so many emails that read similarly. They provide a lengthy litany of examples of the untoward behavior of their partner. They are seeking counseling as a last ditch effort hoping their partner will see the light and change. They want to know if I can be helpful. I will say rarely, but the truth is never do these emails have the person asking why they remain in so awful a situation.

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Community Care

JUNE 6, 2022

Local government unions have called for an 11% pay rise for social workers and other council staff in response to the mounting cost of living. The pay claim, for 2022-23, from UNISON, Unite and the GMB, covering staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, would see salaries rise in line with the retail prices index (RPI) measure of inflation in April, which was 11.1%, or £2,000, whichever is higher for the individual.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 7, 2022

Every so often (maybe one or twice a week), I get a little restless. I feel like I have a lot of nervous energy, and I don’t know what to do with it all. In larger sense, I describe it as feeling “off.” Most of the time, I end up finding a clear reason about why that is – a big life event, a change in my schedule, even just missing a meal or a step in my routine can cause it.

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Social Care

JUNE 8, 2022

"Carers too often drop off the radar, missing out on services and resources which could help them sustain their own health and wellbeing, just as they seek to sustain others." [Image created by freepik.com ]. Visible, valued and supported. In our modern era of awareness raising and the championing of marginalised or underrepresented communities, it seems hardly a day, week or month goes by without worthwhile recognition being shone on another deserving cause.

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Famcare

JUNE 8, 2022

Many who pursue social work careers are naturally compassionate with a high degree of empathy and an even higher work ethic. These are attributes that lend themselves well to working with clients and colleagues but make the need for awareness of possible burnout critical. From poverty and homelessness to mental illness and substance abuse, social workers serve our world’s most vulnerable populations but too often forget they’re vulnerable too.

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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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Community Care

JUNE 5, 2022

A local authority criticised in a BBC Panorama investigation has said a “culture of bullying” in its children’s services department is no longer being tolerated. The half-hour film , broadcast on 16 May, focused on a series of court judgments from 2018 and 2021 that severely criticised practice and management at Herefordshire council, and included critical quotes from social workers who had recently left the authority.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

It’s one of the most common knee-jerk assumptions in family policing, (AKA “child welfare”): A parent with a drug problem can’t possibly raise a child – and any parent who relapses has “chosen” drugs over her children. The assumption doesn’t apply to every parent, of course. If you’re wealthy enough and powerful enough, you can be praised to the skies for your courage in admitting you were addicted to booze and pills, and even establish a celebrity rehab center.

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The Guardian

JUNE 10, 2022

Kit de Waal’s award-winning novel about a boy in foster care becomes a wise, touching and magical drama packed with stellar talent Child’s-eye view TV – especially the kind made for adult audiences – should be approached with caution. It’s been clear ever since Kevin started eyeing up Winnie on The Wonder Years that the cringe potential is just too great.

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Prosper Health Collective

JUNE 4, 2022

What is loneliness? Loneliness is a feeling that we experience when there is a gap between what we desire for our connections with others and what we have. As loneliness is subjective, we may feel socially isolated even when we have many people in our lives. Feeling lonely can tell us that we are seeking connection and can help motivate us to reach out to others. .

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Community Care

JUNE 8, 2022

A care review recommendation to require all registered social workers to carry out 100 hours a year of client-facing work has drawn criticism from academics. The review said the proposal, which it said Social Work England should make a requirement of registration, “would bring thousands of experienced social workers back in regular contact with the complexities of children’s social care” It said applying this to local authority managers who were on the register would help tackl

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JUNE 7, 2022

Webinar on “New Directions on Social Work Education in Asia and the Pacific” IASSW , TASWE , APASWE & GISW invites you all to join for the webinar on “New Directions on Social Work Education in Asia and the Pacific” . Date & Time – 9 June 2022 9.00-12.00 noon (Bangkok Time). Join Zoom Meeting [link] 89278431508… Meeting ID: 892 7843 1508.

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 7, 2022

During this Pride Month, we want to tell you that you deserve to feel joy, to breathe, and to be unequivocally and undeniably who you are.

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CAPC

JUNE 8, 2022

Five screening questions clinicians can ask patients to understand the impact of their serious illness on intimacy and relationships.

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Community Care

JUNE 8, 2022

By Patrick Grafton-Green. Employers are failing to advertise part-time roles to social workers, shutting many expert practitioners out of the labour force, according to new research. Of 6,471 UK social work job adverts posted on websites including Community Care on 20 April and 20 May, just 1,212 (19%) offered part-time or flexible hours, found the Social Workers Union study.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JUNE 9, 2022

Join now to be a part of shaping the world you want to live in. The People’s Global Summit, ‘Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind’ starts in less than three weeks! June 29 – July 2. Registration options include free and full access to all the presentations and for you to make […].

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 10, 2022

Libraries are a natural setting in the community for social workers to work on micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Jennifer Luna, MSSW, sat down with New Jersey bilingual library social worker David Perez, MSW, to talk about his unique career.

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National Casa Gal

JUNE 7, 2022

“I hope that through the celebration of this day, people nationwide will have the chance to better understand the critical role a CASA/GAL volunteer plays in the lives of young people”, said National CASA/GAL CEO Tara Lisa Perry. Read More. The post The National CASA/GAL Association for Children and Unbelievably Resilient host CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day June 6 appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Community Care

JUNE 7, 2022

More than three-quarters of children’s services in England (78%) allow all social workers to work flexibly, finds Community Care’s annual Total Reward survey on pay and benefits. Flexible hours were the most common form of flexible working, with 15 of the 36 children’s services respondents (42% of the total) saying over a quarter of staff worked in this way.

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Bipolar Bandit

JUNE 7, 2022

VIDEO. I have not been blogging very much lately because frankly I just can’t seem to get too many people to read my blogs eventhough I post them on all social media sites.The algorithms are awful. I do thank those of you who do follow my blogs. I appreciate it! I would greatly appreciate it if you shared my info with people you think would find them beneficial.

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 8, 2022

Tekia changed after her father died. Years later, she fought to make a better life for herself. As a social worker, she has a passion for helping people transition from hard to safe times.

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Psychological Health Care

JUNE 10, 2022

Discover 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress and Improve Your Mental Health Right Now. Stress is a part of everyday life. But constant, elevated stress levels can take a toll on your mental and physical health, making daily life challenging. Identifying stressors and practicing healthy ways to cope with stress can help you reduce its impact on your daily life and the chances it will adversely affect you long-term.

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Community Care

JUNE 7, 2022

An academic has hailed the increasing recognition of social work research after earning a gong in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours. Jill Manthorpe, professor of social work at King’s College London, was awarded a CBE – the highest mainstream award besides a knighthood or damehood – for services to social work and social care research.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

? A committee of the Texas legislature heard from former foster youth , including a 14-year-old who had been taken away because of her mother’s drug use – even though, when she relapsed, her mother already had placed the youth and her siblings in the safe home of a friend. "I know my mom struggled with addiction, but I was always in a clean home with clean clothes," she said.

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The Guardian

JUNE 5, 2022

For disabled people like me, care can be brilliant and has enabled me to experience university, holidays abroad and nights out dancing with pals. There is nothing to pity in that I’ve seen it so many times: the head tilt, the look of concern and sympathy. You would think I had just announced a family bereavement, rather than mentioned that, because of the nature of my disability, I need 24-hour care.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JUNE 7, 2022

This week on Snap Out of It! The Mental Illness in the Workplace Podcast with Natasha Tracy , I'm talking with, well, me! I'm going to be sharing my own story of what it's like to work with a mental illness. I'm going to talk about mental illness stigma in the workplace and finally leaving the workplace because of mental illness. I'm also going to talk about some basic statistics about why mental illness in the workplace matters and answer any questions you may have.

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Community Care

JUNE 6, 2022

North East Lincolnshire council has for now avoided having its children’s services transferred to an independent trust, after a government commissioner’s review found such a move posed a “significant risk” of causing services to deteriorate further. Instead, the Department for Education (DfE) has directed the council – found to be ‘inadequate’ in all areas by Ofsted in November 2021 – to enter a formal partnership with a peer authority, to be ident

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 6, 2022

Erlene’s 2000 Honda represents her self-care journey. What “vehicles” power your self-care? What drives you?

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The Guardian

JUNE 5, 2022

Peak rights group for older Australians demands urgent change after 530 incidents of sexual abuse reported in last quarter of 2021 Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing More than 500 cases of sexual abuse against aged care residents were reported in the last three months of 2021, a rate largely unchanged since the royal commission dubbed the prevalence of sexual crimes in residential care a “source of national shame”.

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Stuck on Socialwork

JUNE 5, 2022

Let’s start from the beginning. About five years ago I wrote a post about the need for social workers to be involved in UX design. My argument was that social work was missing from UX design (mostly health product design). That our systems thinking is essential to creating better health care experiences. We can utilize.

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Social Care

JUNE 9, 2022

Tracey thought her fiancé was struggling with his father’s death but realised later he was experiencing psychosis. She describes how caring for him has brought them even closer together. Marking Carers Week , this wonderful blog, brought to us via our excellent friends at Rethink Mental Illness , reminds us that, while unpaid carers are doing an amazing job supporting loved ones living with mental as well as physical issues, they need support and understanding too.

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