Community Care

MAY 9, 2023

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Social work leaders must integrate anti-racism into all aspects of practice to achieve change, experts told a conference recently. At the inaugural social worker education anti-racism network (SWEARN) conference, panelists and delegates agreed that while positive steps had been taken, through training, to get organisations talking about anti-racist practice, leadership buy-in was critical t

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Save the Social Worker

MAY 9, 2023

First, a caveat I was a social worker in a Family Service Centre from October 2019 to October 2021, and used the SSNET One system then. Some of these suggestions may thus be outdated, and if they are, please suggest some I can improve on. Ah, remember our dear SSNET? Oh dear SSNET, could you be faster? By now, you’re probably bored by the loading figure on your SSNET.

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Social Work With Adults

MAY 10, 2023

Lyn Romeo: Those of you who are regular readers of my reports and blogs will know that one of my priorities continues to be the importance and value of social care research in social work. So, I am absolutely delighted to host this guest blog from social workers who have fellowships with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). It’s so inspiring to have their contribution.

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Social Work Futures

MAY 8, 2023

We have been busy in the social work jobs of the future business! Lots of ideas percolating. This is a game I developed and started playing a few years ago with periodic new additions! My dream is that increasing numbers of fellow social workers join me in playing the game to boost our imaginations! Please note that these ideas are not intended to be endorsements – some of these jobs might appeal to us – or – worry us.

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Case Management

My Brains Not Broken

MAY 9, 2023

During Mental Health Awareness Month , there’s a lot of talk about shrinking the stigma. While it might look different than it used to, the stigma surrounding mental health is alive and well. While many would agree on how important it is to shrink the stigma, it’s easier said than done. Shrinking the stigma isn’t only in our words; it’s in our actions.

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Community Care

MAY 12, 2023

There is “momentum for change” among sector leaders and practitioners to tackle the social work’s mounting workforce “crisis”, according to a Social Work England lead. There was “a universal recognition of the fact that change is needed” among a group, consisting largely of sector leaders, that the regulator has convened to tackle social work’s worsening recruitment and retention issues, Sarah Blackmore told adults’ directors last month.

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Save the Social Worker

MAY 9, 2023

Here’s a trick question. What do you take when you go to do an assessment? If your answer was paper and pen, you are forgiven. Especially in a time such as this, where there seems to be more clients than social workers. You might be burning out, but still struggling with the same issues during assessments. The common problems during assessment Ever walked out of the assessment, thinking that you got everything you needed, only to go into the BPSS assessment you’re supposed to write, and suddenly

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Social Worker Self-harm Disability Communication 130

My Brains Not Broken

MAY 11, 2023

How can we raise mental health awareness? The answer isn’t as easy as it seems. Many people agree that it’s important to raise mental health awareness, but they don’t always know how or when is the best time. In my opinion, there’s no bad time to raise mental health awareness. It’s always a good time to talk about mental health, and you never know who it can benefit.

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Social Care

MAY 12, 2023

This month sees the annual celebration of International Nurses Day ( Nurses Day in the UK) on 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. In difficult and uncertain times, celebrating who we are, what we stand for and the amazing contribution we make to the health and wellbeing of our communities is more important than ever. Throughout May, I’m joining Skills for Care colleagues to visit every region in England as, together, we shine a light on the work of the social care nursing wo

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 11, 2023

He went to counseling just as she wanted. He had to address his anger. He learned to take a break if conflict arose. With that break he would compose himself, figure out his feelings and then return to discuss matters more reasonably. Sometimes it took a matter of minutes, other times a few hours, on occasion a day or two. No matter how short or long a break he took to figure himself out and no matter how reasonable he returned, she was triggered by his not staying fully engaged and needing this

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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.

Private Practice

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 12, 2023

CASWE-ACFTS Annual Conference Date :May 30 to June 2, 2023 This year’s CASWE-ACFTS conference will be held in conjunction with York University’s School of Social Work. Join us for this four-day in-person experience! Reckonings and Re-Imaginings: Indigenous and Black Offerings to Social Work and Beyond CASWE-ACFTS Conference, as part of Congress, Canada’s largest humanities and social science Conference, will be in person again for the first time since 2019, May 30- June 2 nd 2023 !

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 9, 2023

● We begin with a quote from an extraordinary eight-month investigation by WOUB Public Media in Athens Ohio. A little girl in foster care whispers to her mother during a “supervised visit”: ‘Mommy, I’m scared. Please, please don’t make us go back,’” [her mother] Theresa recalled. “She says, ‘Please don’t make us go back to this foster home. Please Mommy, don’t make us go back there.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2023

By Sarah Meisinger MSW, LICSW It has been a long time coming and I have finally decided to pause and dedicate some time to reflect on the importance mentorship has played throughout my social work career. In order to effectively illustrate the impact of mentorship within our profession, I reached out to an important social worker in my life and someone I consider a mentor and friend, Nick Johnston.

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 11, 2023

I am frequently asked what causes a person to become a narcissist. Truth is, like all things human, it’s multifaceted. The answer lies somewhere on a spectrum of biology and one’s growing up experiences as well as the interplay between them. Apart from biology/genetics, there are multiple theories from a psychosocial perspective. Those theories will range from behavioral, to psychodynamic to social learning theory.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 11, 2023

IASSW & Power Us welcome you to attend our fifth webinar tomorrow at 15.30 CET. Professor Jean-Pierre Wilkens from the Netherlands will be talking about Integrating Experiential Knowledge in Social Work Education and Research: A Necessary and Challenging Innovation The presentation will be followed by a discussion. You register by scanning the QR code.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 8, 2023

There are so many things Black parents must teach their children that white parents like me never had to deal with: There’s “the talk,” – when every Black parent has to tell their children how to behave when stopped by the police. There are the reminders to never forget a driver’s license, so the cops don’t think the nice car they’re driving was stolen.

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Prosper Health Collective

MAY 7, 2023

Obsessive C ompulsive D isorder (OCD) grows and is maintained by a very clear and consistent cycle that occurs in 4 stages. Theset four stages of the cycle consist of: Obsessions : the cycle starts with obsessive thoughts. These are recurrent, intrusive, unwanted, and distressing thoughts, images , urges or impulses. Some common obsessions include contamination fears, religious obsessions and harm obsessions.

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MQ Mental Health

MAY 11, 2023

People with severe mental illnesses die up to 10 years earlier than the general population. Their lives are scandalously cut short due to the tragedy of suicide as well as a disproportionately high rate of physical health problems with low detection. Too many people are gone too soon. Now, a new paper published in the Lancet Psychiatry calls for action on a global scale to put an end to the growing mortality rates of people with mental illness and distress.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 9, 2023

Call for articles/contribution – Social Dialogue #28 Theme : Social Work, Social Development Goals and Global Sustainable Development Social work aligns with the SDGs, especially in eradicating poverty, promoting gender equality, fostering social inclusion, and empowering communities. The magazine “Social Dialogue”, issue 28, will be focused on “What social work interventions are being used in various regions and nations that are in line with the SDGs and achieving sustai

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Social Work Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead, Kim M. Simpson and Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Consultant, Susan Bodiker. It is easy to forget how terrified we were in the early days and months of the pandemic—and the relief we felt when mRNA vaccines were developed, approved, and rolled out across the country in seemingly record time.

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Prosper Health Collective

MAY 7, 2023

PANDAS and PANS are both health conditions that frequently look just like OCD. However, treatment of these conditions involves a key difference, and therefore correct diagnosis is important. PANDAS stands for Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus. PANS stands for Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.

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OCD Psychology Interventional Anxiety 98

The New Social Worker

MAY 9, 2023

My feeling is that TikTok can and is being used in the service of free speech; organizing for social change; and providing valuable education to people who might not otherwise have access. That may be why it has been targeted for shutdown.

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Psychological Health Care

MAY 7, 2023

Being a mother can be a wonderful and fulfilling experience, but it can also come with mental health challenges. Whether you’re a new mum, or dealing with toddler tantrums, managing fast growing teens or preparing to farewell adult children, each stage of motherhood is a joy and blessing, but can also impact your mental health. As we celebrate Mother’s Day this May, it’s also World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, with a campaign day providing an opportunity to highlight the mental health

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Bipolar Bandit

MAY 11, 2023

Practice self-care regularly, such as getting enough sleep, exercising and eating well-balanced meals. Journaling is a great place to unpack your thoughts and feelings during this time as well. Prioritize your mental health by taking breaks when needed and engaging in activities that bring you joy. The healthy activities that you identify may be good coping skills to use consistently.

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CAPC

MAY 12, 2023

The New England Journal of Medicine article with recommendations and potential strategies for improving the care of people with serious illness in Medicare Advantage.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 7, 2023

An important new study estimates the chances of children encountering the family police (a more accurate term than “child protective services”) during their childhoods. I first learned about the study when Prof. Robert Latham, Associate Director of the Children & Youth Law Clinic at the University of Miami linked to it on his excellent blog. The study measures the likelihood of being subjected to a child abuse investigation, the likelihood of being forced into foster care and the likelihood

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Untipsy Teacher

MAY 7, 2023

Dear Readers, Mr. UT pushed me into the dentist office for a checkup and we were chatting with the receptionist, when a woman walked over and started asking me about my cochlear implants. It turns out she had a smilier experience about going deaf over time. It was a chance meeting, and as we talked we instantly bonded over similar experiences. Her deafness was due to problems during her delivery, the cause of mine was unknown, perhaps a virus or heredity.

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Bipolar Bandit

MAY 11, 2023

Mental health is a topic that has been gaining more attention in recent years as society moves towards breaking the stigmas surrounding it. With the rise of mental health awareness campaigns, increased people are becoming aware of the importance of mental health and its effects on a person’s life. This article aims to provide an in-depth look into the benefits of martial arts for mental health.

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CAPC

MAY 9, 2023

Report in the Journal of Palliative Medicine describes qualitative research aimed at identifying the “deep metaphors” associated with palliative care to provide an empirical foundation for further messaging work.

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The Frontline

MAY 10, 2023

Anton Grizzle started the Frontline programme in 2015 as a recent graduate and currently works in advocacy for children and young people. Anton’s understanding of and sensitivity to the structural barriers faced by vulnerable children clearly underpins his work. He’s a social worker who models empathy and being child focused, with a real passion for advocacy.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 11, 2023

It’s National Women’s Health Week (May 14-20), an opportunity for social workers to encourage women to make their health a priority, including avoiding drinking too much alcohol. With their distinctive skillset and as key providers of mental and behavioral health services in a wide range of settings, social workers are in a unique position to prevent risky drinking among women.

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The New Social Worker

MAY 8, 2023

The New Social Worker reviews the book Book No Longer Welcome—The Epidemic of Expulsion From Early Childhood Education.

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The Guardian

MAY 10, 2023

In his new show, Si Rawlinson mixes hip-hop, contemporary dance and physical theatre to explore how we present ourselves in the workplace A group of office workers are each hiding something about their lives in Si Rawlinson’s new stage show Saving Face. There’s the office manager struggling with the demands of her position; the man who has a strained relationship with his father and becomes his caregiver; a woman with OCD who desperately tries to hide her compulsions from colleagues.

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OCD 58

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 12, 2023

Testimonial from Individual Member of IASSW and Guest Editor of Social Dialogue Magazine (upcoming volume) I am grateful to IASSW and the Publication Committee for giving me this opportunity as guest editor for the upcoming volume of Social Dialogue magazine. I have been working on an international project funded by IASSW since 2022. Being the Indian partner for the IASSW project titled “Guidelines on “Social Work Practice Education & Internationalization: A Critical Review&

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NASW Foundation

MAY 11, 2023

It’s National Women’s Health Week (May 14-20), an opportunity for social workers to encourage women to make their health a priority, including avoiding drinking too much alcohol. With their.

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