Social Work Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Ambassador and NASW (DC-VA) Member, Lauren Morris, MSW, ACM, LCSW-S Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 are trending down according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data. Still, only 17% of eligible people nationwide have received an updated booster dose. Trends noted from CDC data collected in 2021 showed the general population being fully vaccinated at 59.8% while only 25% of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) were vaccinated.

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 19, 2023

Supervisors and new practitioners want guidance to break barriers in remote supervision. This article highlights key concepts to establish quality and accessibility in this mode of supervision and proposes a model of “pay it forward” supervision.

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inSocialWork

JUNE 20, 2023

Dior Lindsey, MSW ’16 If a person is being held accountable for a crime, do we need to punish their entire family? While adult incarceration gets most of the attention, that’s only a part of a series of loss, separation, trauma and other stressful circumstances experienced by children and families whose parent or loved one is involved in the criminal justice system.

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Community Care

JUNE 21, 2023

By Mithran Samuel and Dan Parton Adults’ services teams have cut care and assessment waiting lists by 60,000 since last summer and are arranging more home care, but continue to struggle with mounting need. That was the message from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) today as it released the results of its spring survey of member councils.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. But while there’s no question that these professionals are an irreplaceable part of every community, far too many go without their services due to the mental health workforce shortage.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 22, 2023

There are many new buzzwords in the world of mental health, and one of the ones I’ve thought a lot about is the idea of self-awareness. In the past few years, self-awareness is brought up more and more in regards to living a mentally healthy life. Though it seems like a simple concept, my journey with self-awareness has been anything but simple.

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Community Care

JUNE 20, 2023

By Dan Parton A council must tackle “significant” delays in processing Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) cases, the local government watchdog has said. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman issued the call in a report on Surrey council , which had the highest DoLS backlog in England, with 5,700 outstanding requests, as of 31 March, 2022, according to NHS Digital figures.

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Social Care

JUNE 22, 2023

"The care provided at Outwood [and other similar care settings for people with learning disabilities] is person-centred and meaningful to each individual. All activities are based on people’s needs and likes. If something isn’t suitable, we always adapt and find a solution." Photo by Lauren Hurley/DHSC. Education and awareness I’m the service manager at Cygnet Social Care's Outwood facility, a lovely 10 bed residential service in the suburbs of Horsforth in Leeds where we care for individuals w

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 20, 2023

Like many people, there are days when I feel off or don’t feel like myself. Sometimes I wake up feeling that way, and other times that feeling hits me at some random point during the day. Regardless, the moment that feeling hits is a familiar one. It’s almost as if there’s a missing piece to a puzzle, or as if I’ve forgotten an answer to a question I’ve known my whole life.

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Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 19, 2023

If you have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, it doesn’t mean you don’t quite have a personality. It does mean though that you have some fragilities. Among those fragilities is often a fear of abandonment. Thinking someone is upset with you may trigger thoughts they will then leave you. That can feel overwhelming. With that you may inadvertently put up with the bad behavior of another just so that you won’t be left alone.

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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 22, 2023

By Nicole Weinstein Independent and agency social workers are more satisfied at work on average than permanently employed staff, a survey of almost 8,000 practitioners working in statutory services has found. Temporary staff were significantly more positive than permanent colleagues about their workloads, supervision, employer, the resources they were given and their ability to manage their role, found the Local Government Association’s (LGA) latest social work health check.

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Nicole Clark Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

Try this and let me know how it goes for you. Getting clear on why you’re collecting data shifts your organization from being reactive to proactively data driven. You know why you’re collecting data. You may even have data. What do you do with it? Let’s try data sense making. Data sense making is a [.] The post Try This: Data Sense Making appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.

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The Frontline

JUNE 20, 2023

Eric Wedge-Bull was on the 2018 Frontline programme cohort and currently works as an advanced practitioner (also known as a senior social worker) and consultant social worker at his local authority. What stands out when speaking to Eric is a deep sense of pride in being a social worker. As a qualified systemic practitioner, he demonstrates a sincere drive to understand and empower those he works with.

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National Casa Gal

JUNE 17, 2023

Read More. The post Celebrating inspiration and connections – and our network! – at the 2023 annual conference appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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The Guardian

JUNE 19, 2023

My mum, Sue Bailey, who has died aged 73, was a research fellow in the school of social work at the University of East Anglia for more than 20 years. Sue spent almost all her working life at UEA, initially as a researcher in the school of economics before being persuaded by Prof June Thoburn to join the school of social work. There, she was involved in a number of important projects and initiatives including the tri-boroughs care proceedings pilot in London , seeking to improve decision-making i

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International Federation of Social Workers

JUNE 22, 2023

Public service day 2023 Social workers join the world in celebrating Public Service Day 2023.

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Famcare

JUNE 23, 2023

More than 84 million Americans , or more than 26% of the total population, are immigrants. And with the Ukraine War, the number is anticipated to rise sharply in the years to come as more and more Europeans seek shelter outside of their home countries. It is crucial for social services in this industry to utilize technology because of the sizeable and steadily growing American immigrant population.

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Relias

JUNE 22, 2023

Life is full of stress, even for kids. While we often associate childhood with happiness, many children experience trauma. Whether this comes in the form of bullying, abuse, loss of loved ones, childhood trauma negatively affects children’s mental health and creates lifelong mental and physical health conditions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one method that can help kids and teens in your community in need of mental health care get the attention they deserve.

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The Frontline

JUNE 21, 2023

Nahida is a service manager for Essex Childrens Social Care. Before starting your journey on Pathway 4, what were you hoping to get out of the programme? I have met and been shaped by many inspiring people and events during my time as a social worker which have led me to where I am today. I wanted to do the Pathways programme to take some time to pause and understand what really matters to me, the fundamentals of my leadership style and to consider how I would want to shape services for the

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

● The big news this past week, of course, has been the stunning victory for Native American children and their families at the U.S. Supreme Court. There’s lots to link to, but the two journalists who know the Indian Child Welfare Act – and the case that led up to last week’s decision – best are probably Rebecca Nagle, who produced the This Land podcast about the case – she discusses the decision here – and Nancy Marie Spears of The Imprint , who wrote about the decision here.

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Famcare

JUNE 20, 2023

The US Government Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) partnered with Google last year to increase Veterans' access to services and data. This initiative was hailed as an achievement in a sector that, at times, seemed hesitant to fully embrace technology. However, VA's program delivered a clear message: the US government and non-profit sector serving former military personnel are ready to begin on a digital journey.

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Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts across the U.S. build on over half a century of anti-discrimination work that began in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. At that time, proponents focused on correcting discriminatory laws and policies to pave the way for equal rights for every citizen. Since then, DEI efforts in healthcare , government, education, and business have progressed further.

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The Frontline

JUNE 20, 2023

Eric Wedge-Bull was on the 2018 Frontline programme cohort and currently works as an advanced practitioner (also known as a senior social worker) and consultant social worker at his local authority. What stands out when speaking to Eric is a deep sense of pride in being a social worker. As a qualified systemic practitioner, he demonstrates a sincere drive to understand and empower those he works with.

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CAPC

JUNE 22, 2023

This recent report emphasizes the significance of timely access to these services to enhance quality of life for patients living with serious illness.

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Famcare

JUNE 21, 2023

There are more than 20 million veterans in our country, and more than half of them are over age 65. While about 1,800 veterans die each day, few receive hospice care at end of their life. Social workers remind us that veterans have specific needs due to their time in service that hospice teams are specifically trained to address. While many veterans suffer chronic pain, presumptive disease, and traumatic injuries, a wider range of issues and concerns may also exist that may complicate end of lif

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Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts across the U.S. build on over half a century of anti-discrimination work that began in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. At that time, proponents focused on correcting discriminatory laws and policies to pave the way for equal rights for every citizen. Since then, DEI efforts in healthcare , government, education, and business have progressed further.

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University of Connecticut

JUNE 20, 2023

Liz Davis, LICSW In-person Seminar Mon, August 7, 2023 9:30 am – 4:00 pm 5 CECs Room location will be included in your confirmation email. It can often feel intimidating and even create dread for a group worker to be tasked with a mandated group. You might wonder, “what if no one wants to be here and what am I going to do with that?” This workshop will focus on how we can shift from an experience of anxiety and dread to a confident approach that engages our curiosity and creativity.

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CAPC

JUNE 22, 2023

Join national changemakers working to improve quality of life for people living with serious illness, and their caregivers.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

JUNE 19, 2023

Juneteenth became a National Holiday in June 2021. For years, this observance also known as Freedom Day was celebrated across African American communities and into others. Juneteenth is widely becoming an American observance and provides an opportunity to learn the full narrative. Enslaved people in Galveston Bay, Texas were informed of their freedom on June 19, 1865, however, enslavement continued in some U.S. border states.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

Since 2016, fewer patients with severe wounds have received care in long-term care hospitals, and more patients have gone to less costly facilities like inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities. According to a 2021 report from the United States Government Accountability Office, Medicare spending on stays for severe wound care declined about 2% from $2.06 billion in fiscal year 2016 to $2.01 billion in fiscal year 2018.

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Living Sober

JUNE 17, 2023

The lady at the supermarket was very cheerful as she asked me this question. She was dressed smartly, standing beside her display table at the edge of the booze section which is also the end of the cheese and dips section. This is where the alcohol lives in the place where I do my weekly shop. It comes at the end of […] “Would you like to sample some wine?

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Nnatasha Tracy

JUNE 21, 2023

I know when my depression is severe because of the pain, because of the pain that is allodynia. Allodynia involves physical pain where the pain wouldn't normally be present. And while I don't need any additional reminders that my depression is severe, allodynia provides one all the same. Read on for information on physical pain and allodynia in depression, including how to treat this type of pain.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 22, 2023

Mirean Coleman is Director of Clinical Practice for NASW: How the field of social work is adapting to modern technologies like virtual reality, A.I. Fortune What’s more, there’s a role for technology in providing access to treatment—particularly the use of telehealth services via Zoom or other video platforms, Mirean Coleman, clinical director at the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) , tells Fortune.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. But while there’s no question that these professionals are an irreplaceable part of every community, far too many go without their services due to the mental health workforce shortage.

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Beyond Advocacy

JUNE 23, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic and its lingering effects have captured the attention of many Americans over the past several years. It certainly has changed our lives in how we work, play, and socialize. We are sifting through its after-effects, such as surging inflation and rising interest rates, and the toll it has taken on youth regarding diminishing education achievement and their overall mental health.

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